 The holidays are here, and during this time of joy and reflection, I'd like to express my sincere thanks to the entire Navy and Marine Corps family for what you do throughout the year and the sacrifices that you make. On any given day, you, our sailors, our Marines, our civilians, are deployed around the world, providing a constant presence, defending the American people, and defending our nation's interests. You do this at home, you do this abroad, and whether war fighting, whether providing humanitarian assistance to our partner nations, or whether designing our future fleet, know that your service and the service of your families is deeply appreciated. The impact of what you do so well, day in and day out, is especially important and especially poignant during this time of the year. You are, and will continue to be, America's away team, the greatest and finest expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known. So on behalf of every single American, thank you, happy holidays, and from the Navy, Semper Fortis, always courageous, from the Marine Corps, Semper Fidelis, always faithful.