 Happy Holidays! I'm Rear Admiral Margaret Kibben, Chief of Navy Chaplains. I want to take this moment to thank you for your selfless service and personal sacrifice to our great nation. For many of you, operating forward at sea, ashore, and in harms way, the holidays often mean time away from family, loved ones, and celebrated traditions. The holidays can also be a challenging time of balancing demands and expectations from your loved ones. I encourage each of you to find ways to keep and even keel this holiday season. Focus on things that are in your control, like starting new traditions with your military family and spending time reconnecting with what keeps you grounded spiritually. Our prayer is that you experience God's reassuring presence this holiday season and throughout the new year. Wherever you're celebrating and whatever your faith tradition, happy holidays. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!