 of the Association of the United States Army is a time to tell the Army's story. Part of that story are the efforts under development to equip and resource the future force to fight and win in a complex world. Our warfighters must thrive in environments of uncertainty and danger. A constant goal is to provide today's soldier with the resources, equipment and technology they need to accomplish this. Our partners in industry are crucial in developing and fielding emerging technologies that are part of improving the future combat effectiveness of our force. These advanced technologies increase the range, lethality, survivability and sustainability of our soldiers. Unmanned operational capabilities, improvements in communication technology and development of lighter and stronger protective gear are all innovations that provide the best resources for the Army of tomorrow. As the Army continues to develop leaders who are more adaptive and agile it's critical they are equipped in order to defeat our enemies. And even with the best resources in the hands of our soldiers what will continue to give us the advantage over our enemies is integrating the best resources with skilled soldiers and well-trained teams.