 that the Japanese host here, that's really, really... This is the first time I've been here, obviously. I wanted to make sure that I stopped in to talk to you and to see how things are going. This is the largest power projection platform that we have for enabling marine forces in the region. We are interoperable in terms of how we operate with our allies and partners, but what makes us truly interoperable is the ability to work together, to learn a lot about each other, to understand how your partner thinks, and to develop trust with your allies and partners. Because at the end of the day, the trust that you develop from working with each other is what will make us successful. You can't search trust when you need it. It has to be there already, and you develop trust by doing what you're doing, working alongside each other, learning more about each other, and developing those friendships that I think will last a lifetime. So, thanks for being who you are and thanks for doing what you're doing. What I want you to remember is, I came here to tell you that I'm proud of you and I'm grateful for what you're doing. Your countries are proud of you and your country's leadership are grateful for what you're doing. You set a great example for all of us in the military to emulate. So, on behalf of President of the United States and the rest of my teammates in the Department of Defense, thanks to you for what you're doing out here. Thanks to our allies for being such great allies in working alongside us. And thank your families for their sacrifices as well, because they serve alongside me. I'm a signal officer by trade, so communications. I work with my local national teams, Japanese employees that kind of support that one. So, we are always coordinating with the U.S. side. Again, along the way from Colorado now. And you work in a health clinic? I do. Okay. You get a chance to spend time with your allies or your teammates? Not so close. We don't work together, but we do see them our own days. Okay, good. It's pretty busy, I guess, with all the aircraft that got here. Yes, sir. Very much so. Well, it's a huge collection of combat power. I want to just say thanks from the bottom of my heart for what you're doing. All of you, in terms of the way that you're working together as a combined team, it's impressive to see, you know, I was working side by side. It's a way that if we ever have to defend this country, that's the way we're going to fight side by side. So, again, we develop those relationships every day and not at the last moment. Really proud of all of you and what you're doing and the sacrifices that you're making. And I wish you all the best and keep doing what you're doing. Again, I'm proud of you. Your president's proud of you. Your country's grateful to both the United States of America and Japan. Thank you. Well, thanks for what you're doing. Obviously, I think the man is very, very grateful for our work here. Thank you. This is Sergeant First Class Cassidy. He's the comrade in the district. I want to thank you all for coming. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Well, thanks for great work. Keep it up. And you owe me 19 more. I'm working on it, sir. Is it? Do you like what you're doing? And your leadership life is how you're doing it, so keep up the great work. Thanks, sir. Thank you. Where's home for you? We're going to do great. We're out of your career at the military. There's a lot of recognition. But it's days like today that you remember. And you remember them not because I'm here. I think when you get recognized in front of them, it's a big deal. And so it means a lot more. And I hope that you'll remember this moment for some time to come. Again, I think all of you will move very fast and get a lot of recognition, but this is really, really meaningful. We're part of a great team. You know, you're on a power projection platform that's really important to the United States of America and to Japan. And obviously, you're leading the way. And so, again, I don't think it gets much better than that. And I wish you all the best in, you know, need luck because you're going to continue to do what you've done to get you here. You should know that I am very grateful for what you're doing, for your service, for your sacrifices, for those of your families. And when you talk to them, and I hope you talk to them soon, please tell them that I said thanks on behalf of myself, Secretary of Defense, and also on behalf of the President. He is very much focused on who you are and what you're doing and how you're doing it and he cares about you. So we're going to continue to try to do things to make sure that we take care of you. What's taken care of people is a big concern of mine. It's a major focus for me. The first area of focus is defending our nation. But right close order behind that is taking care of people. But most importantly, we're going to continue to make sure you have the tools that are necessary to be effective in this area of responsibility and our efforts to defend this country and make sure that we're doing the right things to deter any adversary in the region. So God bless you for what you're doing and really appreciate the hard work. Good luck to you.