 Submarine Force Warriors and Families, I'm joined today by Force Master Chief Steve Bosco, to wish all of you a happy birthday. Our birthday is an important occasion, as we celebrate 121 years of undersea mastery and heritage, which have created, forced and home, the greatest team of still-eyed warriors in the world. The Submarine Force was born on April 11, 1900, when the U.S. Navy purchased John Holland's Revolutionary Submarine. Since that historic day, our undersea warriors have used fortitude and creativity to sustain their superiority beneath the sea and to develop into an indispensable asset that patrols the world's oceans today. Although this birthday is different than past years, our foundational values remain centered on our people, our partners, and the preservation of our rich, submarine traditions and heritage. What has not changed is the bold character of our undersea warriors who bring our combat shifts to life. Since April 11, 1900, the submarine forces demonstrated grit, tenacity, innovation, and absolute lethality, evolving into our nation's most effective military event. For more than a century, our submarine force warriors and families have come before us pulled together to defeat every adversary who dared threaten our safety, our security, or our way of life. Today's submarine force consists of 50 attack, 14 ballistic missile, and four guided missile submarines that enable the Navy and our nation to deter war, defeat terrorists, provide relief during disasters, and win if called upon. What our undersea forces accomplish every day is vitally important to our nation's defense. Our submarine force is a critical part of global maritime security and the nation's nuclear triad. First in the fight, our submarines are ready to integrate with and enable to join force. I want to personally thank each of you and your families who work so hard to tirelessly execute our challenging missions in every corner of the world. To the outstanding men and women of the United States Submarine Force who serve past and present, active and reserved, military and civilian, happy 121st birthday. May God bless our nation, our submarine force, and our families. Happy birthday team, from the depths we strike.