 Commander, Navy Region Midwest has been in operation since 2003. Captain Francis Martin was given the difficult test to disestablish the region from a two-year plan into a fast-tracked one-year plan. A Navy Region Midwest was selected to be disestablished as part of this reorganization to achieve efficiencies at lower cost in delivering services to the fleet fighter and family. Past and present employees were recognized for their job well done during the short life of the command. I'm proud to be part of Navy Region Midwest's effort and I think we can successfully claim that we have done this well with the greatest concern for our employees. For Naval Station Great Lakes, I'm Petty Officer Timmy Wakefield.