 Welcome to all hands up data, I'm Petty Officer Matthew Halls with your headlines from around the fleet. With the potential sequestration deadline of March 1st just days away, the Navy wants you to know that if sequestration is triggered, service members monetary benefits will not be affected. You should also be aware that unlike civilian employees, service members are not subject to any furloughs that may result from sequestration. Navy officials recently announced that the Latorial Combat Ship USS Freedom is on track to begin its first deployment March 1st. Freedom's deployment will demonstrate our operational capabilities and allow the Navy to evaluate crew rotation and maintenance plans. The ship will operate in the western Pacific region and spend eight months in theater conducting maritime security operations and participate in international exhibitions and exercises. You can read more about these stories at navy.mil. From all hands update, thanks for watching.