communications officer, naval computer and telecommunications station, ncts, executive officer ncts balboa panama and commanding officer ncts diego garcia. she's served on the staff of chief of naval operations, chief of navy personnel, chief of legislative affairs and on the london staff of the commander u.s. navy forces europe. as a former army officer, you had some pretty nice assignments there, captain manning. >> i did. >> captain manning served on the secretary of veterans affairs advisory committee in 1998 to 2004 and of the service members legal defense network from 2006 to 2009. she's a recognized expert on veterans issues, particularly as they apply to women. she's been a frequent guest commentator on a plethora of television and radio networks that are too numerous to mention. it's the whole alphabet we all know about tv and radio. it is now my pleasure to turn the podium over to captain lori manning who will introduce the panel members and lead our discussion. ladies and gentlemen, captain lori manning. [ applause ] >> thank you. it's great to be here on this beautiful and moderately