marine recently returned home, a reminder of of all those who remain deployed, gunnery sergeant ben streiffler. [applause] >> i had the privilege of meeting ben two years ago. since then we have twice chatted over breakfast about his life and military service. ben graduated from carson high 17 years ago and immediately enlisted in the marine corps. since then he has served his country with dignity and honor being deployed four times to iraq and afghanistan. ben returned home from afghanistan a little over a month ago after serbing alongside -- after serving alongside a weapons company that engaged in heavy combat. gunnery sergeant streiffler represents the best that we can be. ben and all the men and women of the military deserve our heartfelt gratitude and respect. thank you, sir. ms. . [applause] in honor of those who serve in the armed forces, my budget contains funding for additional veteran service offices. it also includes money to begin the first phase to build a new, stand-alone veterans home in northern nevada to complement the veterans home in boulder city. [applause] nevada cherishe