Retention of Surface Warfare Officers is Improving, SWO Boss Says
January 15, 2023
| Share:
Officer retention within the surface warfare community is gradually increasing, and the service is eyeing several new initiatives to continue that trend, according to Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander of Naval Surface Forces.
Surface warfare officers have historically departed their community at higher rates than the submarine and aviation communities, a Government Accountability Office report from 2021 found.
More News & Insights

Dr. Joseph Nemec, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
Dr. Joseph Nemec, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, a deeply experienced cyber and technology executive with 20+ years proven success in both line management and independent advisory roles operating at the…

David Soldow, Advisor, McKinsey & Company’s Defense and Security Practice
Dave Soldow, Advisor, McKinsey’s Defense and Security Practice, leading outreach, integration, and execution for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, Combat Support Agencies, Combatant Commanders, Service…