 April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. Bonnie and I offer our deepest gratitude to the many volunteers in our Marine Corps family who so generously make a difference in the lives of others. We know how busy you are. We know that in serving your country, you're already making an uncommon contribution to our common defense. All the more reason to recognize those of you who devote your precious free time to help in countless other ways. Benjamin Franklin said that no one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for someone else. The great patriot knew something about volunteering and its indispensable value to the American Republic. It's said that America is great because she is good. And her goodness is reflected in the willingness of volunteers to step up, take part, and pitch in. We salute you. We honor you. And from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. Semper Fidelis.