 The Navy's next generation destroyer program, known as DDG-1000, is quickly on its way to the fleet. Captain Jim Downey, DDG-1000 class program manager, describes the unique capabilities of this future platform. DDG-1000 is actually a multi-mission destroyer. It covers surface, subsurface, as well as air, warfare areas. Its real focus is in the littorals, providing volume fire support in the littorals, as well as support to our special operations areas. Construction on the DDG-1000 or the future USS Zoom vault began in 2009 and is currently 80 percent complete. The ship launch and christening are slated for 2013. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Matthew Halls.