 I want to talk to you about a risk you take nearly every day, driving your personal motor vehicle. You did a great job managing the risk last year, but the fact remains that too many Marines are killed behind the wheel of their car, truck, or motorcycle. There are five factors that account for the majority of motor vehicle fatalities – speed, fatigue, alcohol, not wearing a seatbelt, and being distracted or not paying attention. Any of those factors can have a deadly consequence. You can control those factors by driving at a responsible speed, pulling over if you feel tired, never driving if you've been drinking alcohol, always wearing your seatbelt and ensuring your passengers do too, and focus on the task at hand, safely operating your vehicle. We need you safe and prepared to fight and win our nation's battles. Thank you for your selflessness, your sacrifices, your efforts, and your energy. Continue to do great deeds and endure.