 Marines, Sailors, Civilians, and our families, as you are well aware, the continuing spread of COVID-19 is an increasing force health protection threat in regions where we live and work. Your military and civilian leadership are working to protect you and your families from the spread of coronavirus. My intent is to preserve the force while we continue the mission. Our Marines at the Marine Corps recruit depots, officer candidate school, and the basic school will graduate as scheduled. However, I am directing leadership to close those graduations to the public in order to minimize the threat of spreading the virus to the force and our families. Marines, the commandant and I know how important these graduations are to you and your families. However, the current environment requires additional risk mitigation to ensure the safety of our newly graduated Marines and their families. I expect commanders across the force to apply judgment, comply with the best force health protection measures, and continue the mission. Leaders at all levels should execute travel that is mission essential and minimize risk to your Marines by reducing large gatherings to a minimum. Nome at your travel, official, personal, and PCS will potentially be impacted by screenings, quarantines, and other restrictions. Most importantly, remain updated with the latest guidance provided by your leadership. And for those of you executing PCS orders, stay in contact with your monitor for any emerging restrictions or additional measures. Sergeant Major and I need all of you to remain ready to respond to what our nation may ask of us.