 As we look back over the past 20 years in September 11, 2001, we look at all that this country has been turned, all of its successes and all its challenges, all its great triumphs, but then there have been setbacks that challenge us to our core. Despite it all, like the Twin Towers that once stood tall above New York, we stand tall, we stand proud, and we stand united to defend this country against those that would want to do harm to our families, our freedom, and our way of life. When you walk on board USS Arlington and talk to the sailors and Marines, those same feelings resonate amongst the crew. The team is proud of what they do and honored to serve on a ship named after such a tragic yet defining event in our country's history. Every day when we come to work, whether in our home port or at sea, near the coast, or thousands of miles from home, this ship proudly flies the American flag, and those sailors and Marines honor the sacrifices of those men, women, and first responders over 20 years ago. To quote Commander Darren Nelson, the first commanding officer at USS Arlington, we are not a memorial, we are a warship, but we carry the spirit of those 184 Americans who died. We know why we got our name. I am Captain Eric Helm, commanding officer at USS Arlington. We will never forget.