 Here, at the forward edge, we are host to great power, a strategic fuel stop, a projection platform, the hub of an agile force, and the center of communications. We are the guardians of a bold future and the stewards of a sacred past, 74 years. And where has it taken us? Are we still willing to get our hands dirty? Can we still lift the heavy loads? Are we loud enough to pierce through the dead? Do we still remember to never leave an airman behind? Are we still capable of cultivating friendships? Have we remained resilient? And in what ways have we changed? Our past and our present are built around a legacy of might that is uniquely wielded here. For 74 years we have shown how to give them the gun, but we also know how to give even more. It has been 74 years. And where has it taken us? To the 74 years that have been and the 74 that have yet to come. We continue to be centuries and avengers. And although we are faithful to a proud heritage, we keep growing by leading, delivering, and shaping here at the Forward Edge.