 Here at Tinker Air Force Base, I know there's a long tradition of excellence here, and I'm thrilled to be here. You know, as mentioned, the Strategic Command Consultation Committee has been giving the award of the Omar Trophy away since 1971. It's actually been in existence since the 1950s. It was an organization that was formed to assist the base in Omaha at that time, and that partnership grew from there. You know, with each year, now the Strategic Command Committee is afforded the privilege to make the Omar Trophy award in concert with USS Stratcom. And I can't tell you what an honor that is. You know, the reason the Omar Trophy existed in the first place was in recognition of the commitment that all of you make every day. Of the 150,000 men and women that serve USS Stratcom, we have an incredible appreciation for the mission that you carry out each and every day. And when you think about what's changed in the last 50 years and given away the Omar Trophy, a lot has changed. But what hasn't is the dedicated commitment of all of you, and that commitment to excellence is never needed more than probably right now. So we thank you for that. We are, in terms of why we are here today, we're here as proven that you are the best of the best. Everybody that you're standing next to is committed to a condition of excellence that is being rewarded today with the Omar Trophy. And on behalf of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee, it's a well-deserved honor. And I know it's an honor that it was won last year. And so congratulations for the ongoing condition of excellence. So on behalf of the Strategic Command Consultation, congratulations. It's an honor to be here. It's an honor to be in front of you. Enjoy the day. So how is Stratcom doing? Are you guys doing okay? It should be because I am incredibly proud, incredibly proud to be able to be an operational commander on what is such an important mission set that the world is finally understanding what strategic deterrence is truly all about. What we saw 20 years ago until recently is not what we're going to face or what we're facing today and tomorrow. And those white jets behind me or behind you and in front of me are indications of how important it is to ensure that people understand what nuclear deterrence is about. Strategic deterrence is about thin-line operations to ensure that we always have communication that is allowed from the most senior policy and decision-makers to the pointy end of the spear of the war front. That's what this is about. It's a beautiful trophy. I am incredibly proud to represent Stratcom and the forefathers of Stratcom's Strategic Air Command that also was able to present that trophy for over 50 years in some semblance. But bottom line, ladies and gentlemen, the reason that that trophy is sitting here today is because of the aptitude that you possess as VQ4, the shadows, and being able to prosecute the mission that I can present forces when required to the President of the United States. Period by. That's why we wear the uniform. Our job is to execute a mission when called upon, and you are able to do that religiously and be able to receive this award and this honor of having the three-peak, I believe, of the Omaha trophy. My goodness, you're almost like the Warriors. I was wondering how many Laker fans were going to be out there to say something. But on behalf of the 150,000 men and women that I represent, thank you. Thank you for allowing me to be able to sleep at night. Thank you for allowing me to be able to have any conversation that I need to have with senior leaders when called upon because of the venerable E6 team. So congratulations to the shadows. Now, let's get on with it and give me some, give me some prize. Congratulations. It is to be a Tinker Air Force Base. Before I get started, I'd like to send a personal thank you to all the shadows who came together to make this ceremony happen. Bob Holland, thank you very much for all your efforts. Chris Pierce, Krispy, great working with you again. The Bay looks fantastic. Bay 3 always looks good as usual. Thank you to our facility scenes, our side boys, our color guard, a sincere thanks to everyone. Thank you very much. General Cotton, sir, an absolute pleasure meeting you and thank you for being here today. It goes without saying we know how busy and chaotic your schedule is, so thank you for being here, sir. Mr. Bradford, Sergeant Major Kramer, thank you gentlemen for being here as well. Lieutenant General Hawkins, I don't know if he's in the crowd, but I appreciate his support from him and his staff as well. Commodore Deputy COS-XO, CMC's fellow shadows, Ironman Roughnecks, weapons school warriors, everyone, thank you all for being here today. Special shout out, I would be very remiss if I did not mention our previous skipper, Commander Brooke Davis-Shade. It was under her leadership last year that our squadron was able to accomplish what we did with limited resources, and I wanted to thank her personally for being here, so thank you Brooke, I appreciate that. Nuclear command and control, okay, that's the top priority, the top mission of DOD. The shadows of VQ-4 are proud to execute that mission day in and day out. We are the tip of the spear. The Reddirt sailors of NES Tinker are a unique breed. Those unfamiliar with what the Navy is doing here will typically ask that question. Jokingly, I reply, there's a secret sub base under Lake Hevner. You should see the looks I get from people's faces when I say that. There are no oceans here, there are no seas here. Only the grid and determination of nearly 2,000 sailors tasked with ensuring our adversaries think twice every day about the fight they would have on their hands as they chose to engage. So although we are not situated in a traditional naval fleet concentration area, we continue to do our job proudly. Today, it's particularly meaningful having VBOSS all caps here in our own spaces, recognizing the efforts of our shadow sailors. Over the past three years, the presentation of the Omaha Trophy has been an amazing opportunity for the job of Task Group 114.2, the Tacamo community as a whole, to shine in the spotlight. More specifically, our flying sailors. The continuous work put in daily to keep our mission going. Even with limited resources, degraded assets, we continue to show that we will never drop the ball on our no fail mission. In the case of this year's Omaha Trophy, we face challenges stemming from the Russian-Ukraine conflict. Despite those challenges, when we got the call, we executed, and we executed efficiently and effectively. This award is an acknowledgement of the hard times that we have endured to maintain our footing in the nuclear enterprise, leading the way in deterrence. I say again to the sailors of VQ4, we are here because we must be. You do this job 24-7, 365, without much recognition, and you do it exceptionally. I see you, your entire leadership team sees you, your actions each and every day never cease to amaze me. We battle, and we continue to battle the issues arising from an Asian platform. Keep on the press, continue to motivate each other as we make our way through this final maintenance push. I'm immensely proud to be your skipper and overwhelmingly proud of each and every one of you. Shadows, you now live in elite air, the Celtics of the 60s, the Jordan era bulls, and my Lakers powered by the unstoppable force of Shack and Kobe. So congratulations on your 3P. It is a tremendous honor and a privilege to earn and to be the recipient of the 2022 U.S. StratCom Omaha trophy. Squadron, continue to be great today and every day. Shadows, lead the way. Thank you.