 The Navy is moving forward to open all positions previously closed to the assignment of women. Rear Admiral Anthony Curtis spoke at a Women in Service Review June 18th and reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to integrate women into restricted rates and positions. While 88 percent of all of our billets are open to women, we are committed to do more. The Navy will have no closed occupations, a very limited number of closed positions, and equal professional opportunity for females in every officer designator and every enlisted rating by 2016. Currently about 19,000 positions are restricted to the assignment of women on surface ships and submarines. The Navy will decide whether to expand opportunities for enlisted women to serve on frigates, mine countermeasures ships, and other restricted platforms no later than June 2014. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Amara Timberlake.