NORFOLK, Va. — A familiar face returned to Naval Station Norfolk Thursday, but with a new title.

Adm. Daryl Caudle, who previously served as the U.S. Fleet Forces Commander headquartered at Naval Station Norfolk, visited with sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and discussed his priorities after being chosen to be the next chief of naval operations.

"I feel like I'm at home," Caudle said, speaking to the several hundred sailors assembled on the carrier.

Watch: Adm. Caudle sworn in as 34th chief of naval operations in D.C. Adm. Caudle sworn in as 34th chief of naval operations in D.C.

Caudle spoke for about an hour Thursday afternoon, talking about a wide variety of topics, including quality of life for sailors and the need to speed up shipbuilding.

“What I

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