 The Navy's newest littoral combat ship was commissioned April 5th in San Diego. More than 4,000 guests watched as LCS 4, USS Coronado, joined the Navy's surface fleet. Coronado is the third Navy vessel to be named after the city. On behalf of the Secretary of the Navy, it's my pleasure to welcome the return of the name USS Coronado to the fleet. This ceremony today is a special celebration of the bond between the American people and the Navy. There is no finer city for this celebration and no more Navy pride than there is in Coronado. The Vice-CNO also talked about the nation's expectations of today's Navy and the role littoral combat ships like Coronado will play in the overall defense strategy and the Navy's ability to operate forward. For the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Stuart Phillips.