 We train alongside our partners and allies in peace to be ready to fight alongside them in war and exercises like ARC-21 are the best example. Improving our training skills, but also improving our understanding of our formations. ARC-21 is a multinational exercise involving the United States, Japanese, French and Australian forces, both ground, air and maritime components. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability within the Indo-Pacific region as well as strengthen our partnerships with these close allies. Our united partners and allies here in the Indo-Pacific are our most important assets. Our bonds, sports and the fire of training are unbreakable. From different countries and cultures, we come together in pursuit of a common goal, the free and open Indo-Pacific for all. So, exercises like ARC-21 are important because the United States and partner nations come together to share tactics, techniques and procedures that are required for us to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. Standing alongside our Japanese, French and Australian allies, the Marines and Sailors, a third Marine expeditionary force, are ready to fight now.