 Hello, I'm Captain Ted O'Hara, Commander, Task Force 6-9. As part of Sixth Fleet, we are responsible for submarine warfare operations in the Yukon and Africom areas of responsibility. Our team is comprised of a lethal and agile force of attack submarines and guided missile submarines capable of destroying enemy ships, projecting power ashore with Tomahawk cruise missiles and special operations forces, and carrying out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. We silently operate 24-7, always ready to support anti-submarine warfare operations at a moment's notice in support of our national defense strategy. On behalf of the men and women of Commander Task Force 6-9, I want to wish Sixth Fleet a very happy 70th birthday.