 Secnav spoke at a House Appropriations Committee hearing Tuesday. Whether facing high-end combat, asymmetrical threats, or humanitarian needs, America's maritime forces are ready and present on day one of any crisis for any eventuality. In today's dynamic security environment, naval assets are more critical than ever. In military terms, they provide presence. Presence worldwide. They reassure our partners that we are there and remind potential adversaries that we are never far away. He said that for the past 238 years, sailors and Marines who remain for deployed have provided whatever is needed for our country. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Tony Rosa.