thomas and 24 others as our newest american citizens. thank you. congratulations. we salute our airmen like technical sergeant cherylce base ensuring the families of our fallen are always provided comfort and care worthy of their profound sacrifice. we're so grateful to you, cheryl, for your great work. we salute our marines like sergeant isaac gallegos, severely wounded after an ied explosion eight years ago, suffered burns on almost every inch of his face, pronounced dead three separate times, undergone 161 surgeries, but he is here standing with us pursuing a master's degree, working full time for the navy. that's what we're talking about when we talk about marines. give it up for isaac. we salute our coasties like lieutenant commander sean plankie, who helped lead a cyberteam in afghanistan to support our troops during too firefights and help detonate the -- so thank you, sean, saving countless lives. and we salute our military families, the spouses who put their careers on hold for their loved ones, the children who pick up extra chores while mom or dad is deployed, siblings, parents and extended family members