Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ulysses Dimapilis, assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18), motivates children from Vista Del Mar Elementary School as part of the Adopt a School program. The Adopt a School program is part of the Partners In Excellence program that connect commands with local schools making a positive educational experience for every student while promoting the personal development of Navy members. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr.)