 Happy birthday, America's Army. I'm here with Sergeant Major of the Army, Dan Daly. And we're honored to lead our Army as we celebrate our 242nd birthday on 14 June. As we pause to look back on our long and storied history, we pay special tribute to the World War I soldier. America entered the Great War 100 years ago and built the foundation of the modern Army we serve in today. The technological advances implemented during that war include the use of mechanized vehicles, machine guns, rapid fire artillery, aircraft and even plastic surgery and blood transfusions. All of which we still use today. The spirit of innovation seen during World War I is the same spirit we need to cultivate now to build our Army for the future. This year's theme for our birthday is over there, a celebration of the World War I soldier. And that expresses our appreciation for the more than 4 million Americans who served in the uniform of the United States Army during the Great War. It wasn't just soldiers though, their families and their communities also served, proving that it takes an entire nation to fight and win a war. Our victory in World War I stands as an example of what is possible when Americans fully mobilize and work together. As we celebrate the World War I soldier, we do so knowing that more than 185,000 soldiers today are committed around the world in 140 countries. All of you, each and everyone wearing the uniform today of an American soldier, is carrying on the legacy of the soldiers that came before you. You truly are helping make the world a safer place today, and both Sergeant Major and I thank you for your service. Happy birthday, U.S. Army. Army strong.