 Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction. America is a peaceful nation, but if conflict is forced upon us, we will fight and we will win. We're powered by the unstoppable force of the United States Army. As the rigors of combat and the battlefield continue to change, the Army must continue to adapt so that our soldiers continue to be ready today and more lethal tomorrow. If we adapt to the changing character of war and we embrace the institutional changes we need to implement, then we will continue to be the most lethal fighting force in the world for the next seven decades and beyond. With more than 180,000 soldiers stationed throughout the world, today's Army stands ready to fight an enemy anywhere at any time. After 17 years of continuous combat operations, the Army has upheld its stature as the most lethal fighting force in the world. To be ready for the next chapter, the Army must modernize the total force to be able to deploy, fight and win our nation's wars. We must do better. We can do better. We must exploit our science and technology to create options for a very challenging future battlefield. To meet the demands of future conflicts, the Army will increase the lethality of our soldiers by working with industry leaders to develop new technologies and capabilities. Soldiers and units will be provided the necessary equipment to fight, survive and win our nation's wars.