leading this is our senior fellow, nate freier. he was a career army officer, spent time at the army war college, spent time at o.s.d., and in theater rations, especially in iraq. he has been a fellow here now for six or seven years. he is joined by a marvelous panel, and he will introduce the panel. i want to ask you all in joining me to welcome nate freier, csic. \[applause] >> we can move out here to the podium. thank you david. that is a very kind introduction to what has been a very what i think is has been an exceptionally challenging report and study in a time of great change inside the department of defense. before i begin talking about substance of the report, let me first take an opportunity for some thank-yous and also introduce my panelists before proceeding. first i think this report would not have been possible without the possible of the army g-8, and in particular, the army quadrennial review office, with major general john rossi and others. their assistance has been invaluable. we also received a great deal of supp