 I'm Chaplain Kibben, the Chief of Navy Chaplains, and I want to wish all our service members, DOD civilians, and their families around the world a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. And thank each of you for your service and sacrifice to our country. For many of you, the holidays will be spent away from family and celebrated traditions. For those traveling home, the holidays can be a stressful time of balancing demands and expectations from your loved ones. I encourage each of you to stay connected with what really matters this season. Your family, and your shipmates, your fellow Marines, as well as your spiritual roots and your relationship with God. Whatever your tradition, our prayer is that you experience God's faithful presence and very present help this holiday season and throughout the new year. Merry Christmas, and happy holidays.