 Aloha. I'm Ramah Rob Chadwick, Commander Navy Region Hawaii and Commander Naval Service Group Middle Pacific. Now I think it's safe to say that few national cemeteries can compete with the dramatic natural setting of the National Memorial Cemetery here at Punchbowl or what the Hawaiians call Puovina. It is truly a spectacular and fitting venue to remember the sacrifice of so many who pay the ultimate price for our freedom and the way of life that we cherish. Not far from me is the Court of the Missing with the thousands of names of service members who we will never forget but whose final resting places remain unknown. And I stand among a beautiful gallery of coral depictions of numerous battles in the Pacific from World War II, Korea, and the war in Vietnam. Among them is a display that honors what I truly believe were some of our US Navy's finest hours, the Battle of Midway. The battle was fought from June 3rd to June 7th 1942 and is widely considered the turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Our victory at Midway significantly curved Imperial Japanese offensive capability and shifted the balance of sea power in favor of the Allies. At the heart of our victory was the courage and tenacity of American sailors, some well managed risk, and even a little bit of well-earned luck. There are other examples of our history of heroism at the submarine base on Fort Island and at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. All are poignant reminders of our Navy's core values of honor, courage, and commitment that continue to guide all of us who serve today. The Battle of Midway will always hold a special place in the annals of US Navy history and we should never forget it. We will be laying a wreath in honor of those who through their courage and dedication secured the victory at Midway and paved the way to the ultimate victory and the peace that followed.