 For the past seven weeks, the 173rd Airborne Brigade has been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 in Europe. We have watched with heavy hearts the toll this virus has taken on our host nation communities. Because of this, our number one priority continues to be protecting our forests and families and to do our part to prevent the spread of the virus. It is also why our prevention measures are so aggressive. We have been successful so far at preventing the virus from entering our ranks and we cannot survive. From our enhanced leaders presence to the social distancing platoons to heightened hygiene requirements, we are working to remain COVID-free. Our battle against the coronavirus has caused significant changes to our training plans and disrupted our personal lives. What has not changed is our promise to deliver combat-ready forces wherever and whenever involved. We are the Army's forward-positioned, continuously responsible force. This is the reason why the 173rd Airborne Brigade exists and why we must show up every day, promote good order and discipline, conduct physical fitness, maintain our equipment and to execute mission-essential training. Our paratroopers must be ready for now more than ever. Our Sky Soldiers are disciplined, fit, highly trained and we remain combat-ready. We have implemented unprecedented measures to ensure that we remain healthy. The commitment and discipline of every paratrooper, family member and civilian on our team over the past six weeks has been truly phenomenal. Throughout our fight against COVID-19, we remain committed to transparency on issues that impact our health, welfare and discipline measures. We will protect our force and our families and we will preserve our readiness. These are not contradictory goals. We are training, performing maintenance and improving our equipment readiness daily. We will maintain good order and discipline and we will be ready to fight if called upon. Thank you for what you all are doing and for your understanding. This will pass under Atuto Benio, Sky Soldiers.