 USS McCain begins its first mid-cycle inspection during a one-day at-sea period off the coast of Japan. The new inspection, part of the Board of Inspection and Survey, or INSERV, ensures Navy ships are operationally ready and will meet projected lifespans. It's an opportunity for our sailors to demonstrate every piece of equipment on board this ship in all warfare areas. The inspectors checked damage control and engineering components. Sailors conducted tests of the ship's rudders, then went to full speed during a rare high-speed run. I've received a lot of compliments from our inspectors in regards to the motivation of our sailors that have demonstrated. Yes, they're tired, but they know we have a job to do and it's game day and it's time to perform and I'm proud of every single one of them. The four-day inspection continues with the ship piercide, after which it will receive a final grade. Petty Officer Jacob Allison, Yacowska Naval Base, Japan.