 Greetings, shipmates. I am CJ Mitchell. Last month I assumed duties as the Navy Reserves 15th Force Master Chief. My job is to be your advocate and to work with you all to ensure that we, as a force, are always mission-ready. Readiness comes in three main categories. Operational Mobilization Readiness, Personal Readiness, and Resiliency. Today I want to talk to you about Personal Readiness. Personal Readiness comes down to making safe, responsible, and professional decisions on and off duty. The responsible use of alcohol is one area we all need to work harder on. Every year, too many of our shipmates lose what they have earned to alcohol abuse and misuse. This abuse not only ruins careers and lives, it also hurts our readiness. Please take a moment to recognize the consequences, the cost of your actions, make the right choices, and when necessary, intervene. You may save someone's career as well as their life. I know that together we can make a difference. I am honored to be your Force Master Chief. I look forward to meeting you and my travels around the Navy. God bless you and God bless the United States Navy.