 Happy holidays Marines. I hope this message finds you well as we wrap up a full year of hard work. Use the holiday season to relax and enjoy the well-deserved time off with your friends and family. While you're out and about remember to be safe and look out for one another. Never forget who you are or what you represent. The Marines on base aren't the only ones working hard. I also think it's appropriate to recognize and wish happy holidays to the 2,000 civilians aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Our tenants couldn't do their jobs if it weren't for your valuable contribution to the mission. Thank you for all the work that you do each and every day. Happy holidays Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The Sergeant Major and Chief of Staff have said it best. 2022 has been a busy and transformative year for all of us. I especially want to say thank you to the families of our Marines, our sailors and civilians. The base as a whole has made impressive progress towards operational readiness and I hope you all know how proud I am to be part of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Ohana. From our families to yours have a safe and restful holiday season and a happy new year.