 And today's strategic environment is increasingly globalized and increasingly competitive. From the sea floor to space, from deep water to the shoreline, and in the information domain, things are accelerating. For 240 years, the U.S. Navy has been a cornerstone of American security and prosperity. To continue to meet this obligation, we must adapt to the emerging security environment. We will remain the world's finest Navy only if we fight each and every minute to get better. Our competitors are focused on taking the lead. We must pick up the pace and deny it. The margins of victory are razor-thin, but they are decisive.