. >> representing the united states navy is rear admiral navy brian e. lutheroperations and plans, chief of naval operations, rear admiral luther was also the first commander of the u.s.s. george bush ship that now is in the mediterranean. accompanying admiral luther is mr. walter l. wemtz. he enlisted in the navy in september of 1939 at norfolk, virginia. he was a torpedo man throughout the war. he received numerous medals and was married to the late mrs. wentz for 65 years. he had four children, all of which are here with him today, judy, luis, sheila and congressional. -- and donald. ladies and gentlemen, mr. walter l. wentz. >> representing the united states air force is colonel edge shock, united states air force retired and vice president u.s.o. he is accompanied by a world war ii veteran as a tuskegee airman. >> representing the united states coast guard is mr. gordon peterson, former marine officer, served during the vietnam era. >> representing the united states merchant marines is the associate administrator for strategic sea lift, mr. kevin m. tarkos