with general admiral devink? >> chairman, thank you for the privilege to speak with you about the capabilities, capacity and readiness of our 63,988 men and women serving in the military today. . the hours exemplify the values of honor, courage and commitment. as our mottos claim, we are ready now. any time, anywhere. the chief naval operations established three tenants for the navy. war fighting first, operate forward, and be ready. . they provide both full and part time operational capabilities and importantly, also provide strategic depth for maritime missions to ensure the navy is always ready to respond globally, while maintaining efficiency across the spectrum of operations.