131109-N-WL435-441 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 9, 2013) Adm. John Richardson, Director of Nuclear Reactors, delivers brief remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The first in class, Ford-class aircraft carrier, is scheduled to join the fleet in 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor/Released)140930-N-CS953-004
GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 30, 2014) Sideboys salute Adm. John Richardson, chief of naval reactors, during the arrival of the official party for the celebration of he 60th anniversary of the commissioning of the nuclear powered submarine USS Nautilus (SSN 571). Nautilus, the first nuclear vessel, was a record breaker and pioneer, serving in the navy for 25 years before being retired as a national historic landmark and becoming part of the museum. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford/Released)121102-N-WL435-383
WASHINGTON (Nov. 2, 2012) Adm. John Richardson makes his opening remarks as the Director of Naval Reactors at a change of command ceremony after assuming command from Adm. Kirk Donald. Donald served as the director for eight years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)
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WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2014) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Adm. John Richardson hold a press conference to address allegations of a cheating incident on a written exam at the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Command in Charleston, S.C. Greenert and Richardson said the investigation is ongoing in order to substantiate the allegations and hold those accountable. The Navy will continue to train and execute its mission while holding its Sailors to set standards of conduct. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor/Released)100211-N-7730P-011
AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (Feb. 11, 2010) Rear Adm. John Richardson holds a press conference to mark the start of Noble Manta 2010, an annual military exercise involving several NATO allies performing anti-submarine warfare exercises in the Ionian Sea and off the southeast coast of Sicily. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill/Released)140313-N-CB621-013
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - (March 13, 2014) -- Vice Adm. John Richardson, director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, talks with Sailors from the Pearl Harbor waterfront, March 13, as he visits the Pacific Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released) U.S. Navy Vice Adm. John Richardson, right, the commander of Submarine Forces, meets with sailors aboard the fast attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) during a visit to Submarine Base New London, Conn., July 23, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jeffrey Prunera/Released)100211-N-7730P-002-Augusta Bay, Sicily, Rear Adm. John Richardson performs a tour of a Spanish Submarine prior to a holding a press conference, to mark the start of Noble Manta 2010, a yearly military exercise involving several NATO allies working together to perform Anti-Submarine Warfare exercises in the Ionian Sea and off the southeast coast of Sicily. The exercise started on the 10th of February and will last until the 24th, and involves seven submarines 18 aircraft and eight surface ships. Official U.S. Navy Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill
