national security strategy and the strategy of these of these vis a vi by- working with partnerss. a creating -- and creating an environment. the dod will work in conjunction with the state department and other government agencies to provide security assistance to build the capacity. including their ability to counterterrorism, secure borders and reinforced democratic values in the rule of law. additionally, we will continue to support contribute in countries in their effort to counter and defeat al-shabaab. -- it servicess a success story in which forces have collaborated to regain territory from al-shabaab, working collaboration with wasli national army is utopian forces. finances and other partners have provided critical training and equipment -- the united states and other partners have provided critical training and equipment. once it is approved, 2013 would be the first in 20 years in which it dod is able to support somali forces with title x activities. militaryut in place a presence in nairobi. we will increase our presence in mogadishu in tandem. dod personnel are particip