Graduating students from the Naval Postgraduate School received a personal congratulations from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead as they walked across the stage in King Hall during the 2008 Winter Quarter Commencement Ceremony March 28. NPS President Dan Oliver introduced Roughead as an "accomplished professional, a distinguished scholar and a dedicated public servant." He called the 29th CNO an inspirational leader and a strong supporter of NPS. "It is very special for us to have him here so very early in his tour as the Chief of Naval Operations," said Oliver. "I am proud and delighted to have him here with us on the podium today." Roughead praised the graduates and noted the importance of their experience at NPS.