2020 BEYA Stars & Stripes Dinner Program

Fifteenth Annual

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington, DC Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level

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Welcome to one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious gatherings celebrating the contributions of active and retired African American admirals and generals from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard and members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). Our mission is to get more American youth into engineering. With the U.S. Marine Corps as this year’s featured service, we continue our honored tradition of having each military service name a recipient of its prestigious Stars & Stripes Award. Because educational opportunities in the military is a cornerstone of the services, our annual on-site mentoring program that takes place earlier in the afternoon connects flag officers and industry executives with area high school students and continues throughout the year. We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the Top Blacks in the Military, featured in the U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine.

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Welcome to the 15th Annual Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Stars and Stripes Dinner.

One of the objectives for our military and our nation is to encourage our youth to pursue a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) education. Thank you for helping to move this objective forward by participating in our pre-dinner mentoring or sustained mentoring and/or by attending tonight’s program. You are truly making a difference. Being on the front lines of this mentoring effort, we continue to be amazed by the positive impact our Flag, General and SES mentors have on our students. During the program, Vice Admiral Andy Winns (Ret,) will provide some specifics.

We are especially pleased that the 2020 Black Engineering of the Year is one of our own, Lieutenant General Bruce Crawford US Army. As a Colonel he was one of our BEYA Stars & Stripes award winners and as a General Officer he has participated in pre-dinner mentoring for the past five years. He has inspired and motivated many of our youth to pursue a STEM education.

This year, we are honored to have the United States Marine Corps as our featured service, and we are especially proud to have with us the 38thCommandant of the Marine Corps, General David H. Berger, a Tulane University Engineering graduate. Of that education he says, “It taught me to think logically, how to take apart a problem and figure it out. That part of engineering has helped me in the Marine Corps, because I believe in my soul that Marines are different. Our identity is firmly rooted in our warrior ethos.

This is the force that will always adapt and overcome no matter what the circumstances are. We fight and win in any clime and place.”

The BEYA Stars and Stripes Dinner is one of the nation’s largest gathering of top military and civilian federal government leaders, corporate sponsors, students, family, and STEM advocates that focuses on building interest in STEM fields and that recognizes the contributions of outstanding military men and women who do so.

Congratulations to our BEYA Stars and Stripes 2020 Military awardees. You are role models and motivators for our future leaders.

On behalf of Dr. Tyrone Taborn and Career Communications Group, Stars and Stripes Founders, and our military and corporate sponsors, we are most grateful that you chose to spend part of Valentine’s Day with us. We will make it a memorable experience for you— The BEYA Experience!

Tyrone D. Taborn Chairman & CEO

VADM Walter Davis, USN (Ret.) National Chairman of BEYA Stars and Stripes Committee

Lt. General Walter E. Gaskin, USMC (Ret.) BEYA Stars and Stripes 2020 Host

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Gerard J. DeMuro President and CEO BAE Systems, Inc. 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 2000 Arlington, VA 22209

Distinguished guests and honorees, BAE Systems is honored to once again serve as a corporate sponsor of the BEYA STEM Conference Stars and Stripes Dinner, now in its 34th year.

Nearly one in six of our employees has served in the military, and countless others come from military families. We know firsthand the tremendous sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, and it motivates us every day to provide the products and services military personnel need to complete their missions and return home safely.

In order for us to be successful and develop the workforce of tomorrow, it’s essential that we foster the next generation of STEM professionals and work to tap all the talent our country can offer. Your work to bring together industry and world-class engineers from the African-American community plays an important part of that effort. Thank you for all that you do.

On behalf of all of us at BAE Systems, congratulations to those being honored tonight for a hard-earned and well-deserved recognition. Your service inspires us, and we know it will inspire young leaders for generations to come.

Respectfully,

Gerard J. DeMuro President and CEO BAE Systems, Inc.

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Dear Stars and Stripes Honorees and Guests, Booz Allen is proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our active and retired African American admirals, generals, and members of the Senior Executive Service. Onethird of our firm’s employees are veterans, active military, or military spouses, so we share your passion for service to country. In fact, our guiding purpose is to empower people to change the world.

In delivering on that purpose, we are committed to building the most diverse workforce possible. It starts at the very top, with our Board of Directors and Leadership Team, and continues through our ranks where we are investing in a diverse pipeline of rising leaders and technologists. In addition, through programs like the USO of Metropolitan Washington’s Project Next STEP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring our Heroes, we help train transitioning servicemembers and veterans for careers in cybersecurity, data science, and other STEM fields.

Congratulations to all BEYA honorees. Like each previous honoree, including Booz Allen’s own Tony Mitchell, the 2019 Black Engineer of the Year, you are blazing a trail for the next generation. Thank you for your contributions to our nation’s strength and to a better future for all of us.

Horacio D. Rozanski President & CEO Booz Allen Hamilton

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Stars and Stripes honorees and guests – Welcome to the 15th Annual Stars and Stripes Dinner. Boston Scientific is honored to join Lockheed Martin Corporation, Aerotek and The Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in co-sponsoring this incredible event.

This evening, we recognize the contributions of our active and retired African American admirals, generals and members of the Senior Executive Service. In serving our country, tonight’s honorees exemplify leadership, loyalty and bravery.

We salute you for your service.

Our ability to help transform lives for millions of patients around the world depends on diverse talent and perspectives. With over 900 veteran employees at Boston Scientific, the unique experiences that members of our armed forces bring to the company are tremendously valuable.

On behalf of all of us at Boston Scientific, I’d like to express our gratitude for our honorees and recognize the significant achievements these African-American service men and women have made to our country. Your leadership and commitment are paving the way for future generations and are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for all you do to make our nation stronger.

Sincerely, Mike Mahoney

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Dear Stars and Stripes Honorees and Guests, On behalf of the global General Motors team, welcome to the 15th Annual Stars and Stripes Recognition Dinner. GM is honored to be part of an event that enhances career opportunities for students, recognizes key advocates in academia and Corporate America and applauds accomplishments of dedicated servicemen and women.

General Motors has been a proud supporter of the U.S. military for more than a century. From supplying goods and materials when our manufacturing might was called upon during the First and Second World Wars, to assisting our Veterans and active duty military through numerous ongoing programs, GM has answered America’s call.

The GM Defense team is continuing the company’s rich heritage as a technology leader by supporting the military in applying GM’s commercial-grade precision to military-grade applications. We are re-imagining advanced automotive technologies for the defense and security markets, focused on our primary capabilities in integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility and security.

Strengthened by our longstanding collaboration with BEYA, GM is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering and math. At GM, we value the opportunity to prepare today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce to address the world’s most pressing problems. This is critical in enabling GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and helping GM Defense find innovative solutions for our Armed Forces.

Congratulations to this evening’s honorees; we are inspired by you all. Your contributions are making a difference. Thank you for your dedicated service to our country and the results you are driving in support of STEM. Sincerely,

David J. Albritton President GM Defense LLC

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Roger A. Krone Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Esteemed Colleagues, On behalf of Leidos, welcome to the 15th Annual Stars and Stripes Dinner honoring several African American military leaders and their recent undertakings to advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with underrepresented populations. We are proud to support this important event, and look forward to networking with tonight’s honorees and BEYA STEM attendees throughout the conference.

Building a pipeline of STEM talent that reflects the face of the Nation is missioncritical – in defense and civilian environments. On the defense side, our Armed Forces encounter adversaries with peer and near peer technical capabilities more and more each day. By furthering STEM early and often, we will continue to lead when it comes to defense related technical capabilities, and never follow. On the civilian side, we need to continue modernizing government in areas like citizen-facing application development and healthcare delivery. It will be future innovators – steeped in STEM – that will see these digital transformations through. As such, the work to build a diverse STEM pipeline is an ongoing imperative.

In closing, congratulations to our Stars and Stripes honorees, and thank you for all that you do. I would also like to extend a special thank you to the U.S. Marine Corps for its support as this year’s featured service.

Sincerely,

Roger Krone Leidos Chairman and CEO

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Lockheed Martin Corporation 6801 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817

Marillyn A. Hewson Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

February 8, 2019

Dear Stars and Stripes Attendees:

Lockheed Martin is proud to co-host the 15th annual Stars and Dear Stars and Stripes Attendees: Stripes dinner. tonight’s Tonight, 14th we will celebrate outstanding Americans Lockheed Martin is honored to co-host Annual Stars and Stripes dinner. who are serving our country in the United States Armed Forces

This evening, we recognize some of the African-American community’s most extraordinary andfrom federal SeniorStates Executive Services. leaders – men and women the United Armed Forces and the federal Senior Executive Services (SES).

Lockheed Martin has a long history of partnering with America’s

At Lockheed Martin, we are deeply proud of our partnerships with those who serve the nation. and women in government and thesomilitary tomen buildand a brighter For more than a century,men we have developed innovative solutions that our women in uniform can take on the nation’s most difficult and important missions. future. We’re honored to continue this legacy in the 21st century and to join USBE&IT

magazine recognizing individuals who have made aMartin, significant impact ourthan nation.

On behalf in of the 100,000 men and women of Lockheed including our for more 22,000 veterans, I want to congratulate tonight’s honorees. Your exemplary leadership has helped

make our nation and our future of brighter.

On behalf of thestronger 105,000 employees Lockheed Martin, including more than

21,000 I want to congratulate this evening’s honorees.

Your recognition is Your It is alsoveterans, my privilege to thank all of our nation’s active duty and retired servicemembers.

devotion and sacrifice are the foundation for the safety and security that bless the lives of every

well-deserved, and your hard work is appreciated.

American and make our shared progress possible.

We thank all of the active duty and retired service members for exemplifying our nation’s Sincerely, highest ideals. Your dedication to your mission inspires us all – and will ensure future generations grow up in freedom with hope and opportunity before them.

Marillyn A. Hewson

Sincerely,

Marillyn A. Hewson

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Dear Stars and Stripes Attendees: On behalf of the Northrop Grumman team, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Black Engineer of the Year STEM Conference’s Stars and Stripes Dinner. Northrop Grumman is proud to be among the sponsors for tonight’s event, which recognizes and honors Americans of extraordinary accomplishment, commitment and selflessness.

African-Americans have served our nation with outstanding leadership, dedication, wisdom and courage. This annual BEYA event is among America’s most significant tributes to the accomplishments of those serving in the United States Armed Forces and the Senior Executive Services. Northrop Grumman congratulates tonight’s honorees for their commitment to preserving freedom around the world.

Each year, the BEYA STEM conference spotlights these role models and provides tremendous support and assistance to African-American engineers and professionals in their career development. In addition, BEYA’s STEM education programs for students prepare the next generation of engineers and leaders for our nation.

Northrop Grumman recognizes and embraces the value, power and creativity of diverse teams. We salute our military services and BEYA for the outstanding support they provide to developing African-American students, engineers and professionals.

Thank you for your dedication to the security of our nation and its allies. I am excited about the future we are building, together.

Sincerely,

Kathy Warden Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

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Thomas A. Kennedy

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 781.522.6400 tel 781.522.6401 fax

Thomas A. Kennedy Chairman and CEO

Raytheon Company

870 Winter Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 USA

Raytheon Company 870 Winter Street Waltham, Massachusetts

February 9, 2018 Dear friends and colleagues, Dear friends and colleagues,

February 14, 2020

The pace of technological change is moving faster than ever.

STEM education and service in the military transformed my life – just as they have for Theoretical suchthese as artificial intelligence/machine learning, most of us in this room.

And ifcapabilities, you’re like me, experiences resulted in a passion hypersonics and the quantum are STEM-focused starting to become realities. for supporting programs benefiting armedcomputing services and educational initiatives that drive diversity.

Dear friends and colleagues, Simply put: this is the most exciting time ever to be an engineer.

At the nexus of STEM our services are the BEYAinnovation STEM Global Competitiveness The pace of technological moving faster than ever.

Theoretical Forand ourchange nation toisremain a global leader, we needcapabilities, to Conference and tonight’s Stars & Stripes Dinner.

That is why Raytheon is oncecomputing again such as artificial intelligence/machine learning, hypersonics and quantum increase diversity within our engineering ranks. My company believes proud to be to a corporate sponsor. Simply put: this is the most exciting time ever to be an are starting become realities. diversity and inclusion are drivers of innovation; that when teams use their unique engineer.

For 32 years, BEYA has been guiding of students and professionals along backgrounds and experiences to viewgenerations problems from different angles, they can find the path to rewarding STEM careers. It is a future secured by the dedication of our Forgroundbreaking our nation to solutions. remain a global innovation leader, we need to increase diversity within servicemen and women. It is also a future made possible by transforming diversity of our engineering ranks.

My company believes diversity – and inclusion are innovation drivers of talent thought – the best ideas frombealla contributors into world-class This and is why Raytheon isteams proud to again corporate sponsor ofand theexperiences BEYA STEM Global innovation; that when use their unique backgrounds to view and technology.

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I am grateful for our military who are here tonight, as well as all of those who are protecting our protect our security in a world of change.

BEYA’s work overthe theworld. past 34 years helping the potential the next generation freedoms around We salute you forunleash your leadership, your of legacy and your of STEM talent.

And I am grateful for the work our men and women in uniform service.

I want to recognize the members of the United States Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air do to

preserve and protect our security in a world of change.

Force, Coast Guard, to National Guardwith and BEYA Senior to Executive in attendance Raytheon is honored be working build a Services promising future, andtonight. we are On behalf of the Raytheon global team, including our more than 10,000 veterans and most honored to support our men and women in uniform with the very best of our I want to recognize the members of the United States Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air team’s innovation.

Force, Coast Guard, Guard and in attendance reservists, thank youNational for your leadership as Senior well as Executive your serviceServices to our great nation.

tonight. On behalf of the Raytheon global team, including our more than 10,000 Respectfully, Respectfully, veterans and reservists, thank you for your leadership as well as your service to our great nation.

Respectfully,

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Dear Stars and Stripes attendees, On behalf of my SAIC colleagues, we welcome you to the 34th BEYA STEM Conference’s Stars and Stripes Dinner hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps. Tonight’s event celebrates the achievements of active and retired African-American admirals and generals from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard, as well as members of the Senior Executive Service. We are honored to serve as a sponsor and inspired by the courage, commitment, and sacrifices of the African-American men and women supporting our nation through their military service.

We applaud BEYA’s commitment to highlighting the accomplishments of AfricanAmerican engineers and leaders, and join them in inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals. As a technology integrator and services provider, SAIC makes a profound difference for our customers through mission-focused innovation lead by our best-in-class teams. Our partnership with BEYA helps strengthen our commitment to recruiting and retaining the exceptional STEM talent needed to support our customers’ missions within an inclusive working environment.

Again, we want to express our appreciation and gratitude to BEYA and the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the distinguished men and women being recognized tonight.

Sincerely, Nazzic S. Keene Chief Executive Officer, SAIC

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Leanne Caret President and Chief Executive Officer Defense, Space & Security

The Boeing Company 929 Long Bridge Drive MC 929 Arlington, VA 22202-4208

Distinguished guests and honorees, The military and industry are united by a common sense of purpose – sharing the same vision for a secure world. As we work together to realize this vision, we’re committed to developing the next generation of aerospace and defense innovators, and we applaud the Black Engineer of the Year STEM Conference’s continued focus on mentorship.

We have a shared responsibility to mentor, advocate, and sponsor the future STEM workforce and to address the diversity gap in STEM. Our national security depends on being able to draw from the largest talent pool possible to address the security challenges of tomorrow.

Tonight’s honorees are leading the way through their mentorship of others, support of diversity, and advocacy for STEM education. That’s why the Boeing Company is proud to join our partners in the United States Marine Corps as a sponsor of the 15th annual Stars and Stripes Dinner. Together, we recognize the Stars and Stripes Awardees for their service to the nation and their inspiring achievements.

On behalf of The Boeing Company, congratulations to tonight’s honorees! Thank you for helping others to unleash their potential for a world of significant change.

Sincerely,

Leanne Caret President and Chief Executive Officer Defense, Space & Security The Boeing Company

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Dear Stars and Stripes Honorees and Guests, Welcome to the 2020 BEYA Stars and Stripes Dinner. United Technologies is proud to once again be a part of this special event to recognize the contributions of our nation’s top active and retired African American military leaders and members of the Senior Executive Service.

At United Technologies, innovation is our lifeblood. Our employees are constantly developing new solutions that deliver greater customer value. We recognize that our future success depends on our ability to continue innovating. That’s why we are so proud to partner with BEYA to inspire and develop the next generation of talented STEM professionals.

The theme of tonight’s event reminds us that the world is changing rapidly – and that we all must be ready to adapt. As United Technologies looks to a new chapter in our history, we are building a new company – the future Raytheon Technologies will have 60,000 engineers allowing us to innovate faster. Together, we’ll make our country and allies safer, and enable our commercial customers to operate more efficiently and meet the growing demands of air travel. We are ready and we are all in.

On behalf of United Technologies’ 240,000 employees, including many veterans, we congratulate tonight’s honorees. To all of the active duty and retired military leaders and members of the Senior Executive Service, thank you for your service. We are honored to recognize your dedication, sacrifice and accomplishments.

Greg Hayes Chairman and CEO United Technologies Corporation

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Dear Friends and Colleagues, Together with the more than 6,000 employees of World Wide Technology (WWT), it is an honor to once again welcome you to the 2020 BEYA Stars and Stripes Dinner.

As a continuing sponsor of this incredible annual event, WWT is proud to congratulate tonight’s honorees and holds the men and women who have demonstrated strength, fidelity, courage and wisdom in serving our country in the highest esteem.

A Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with an established history of supporting our active and retired military service members, WWT is firmly entrenched in providing innovative technology solutions to foster mission success around the world.

In fact, just over a year ago we opened the doors to our Innovation Center in Washington, DC with the goal of showing what is possible for government agencies seeking valid solutions to their most pressing challenges. Since then, the DC Innovation Center has hosted more than 1,500 unique visitors from across the government, conducting 100 strategy sessions, 30 demos and numerous other collaboration sessions geared at designing and ideating nextgeneration solutions.

We know just how important it is to have the most advanced technology on the front lines and here at home to protect and defend the infrastructure, citizens, and freedoms of the United States and its allies. We also understand the vital importance of and actively support Black Americans and all minorities within the military as well as in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

We truly hope you enjoy tonight’s festivities and thank you for your remarkable dedication, service, and commitment to the liberty, values and future of this great nation.

Sincerely,

David L. Steward Chairman and Founder World Wide Technology

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THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF AN ENTIRE NATION

15th ANNUAL STARS & STRIPES DINNER PROGRAM FACILITATORS BRIGADIER GENERAL LORNA MAHLOCK

Assistant Deputy Commandant For Information Director, Command, Control Communications and Computers (C4) United States Marine Corps

COLONEL DAVID R. EVERLY

Commanding Officer, the Basic School, Training Command, Quantico, Virginia

STARS AND STRIPES FOUNDERS WELCOME Brigadier General Velma L. Richardson, U.S. Army (Ret.) Lieutenant General Joseph N. Ballard, U.S. Army (Ret.) Mr. William A. Brown, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.) Major General Ronald L. Johnson, U.S. Army (Ret.) Mr. Jesse McCurdy, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Vice Admiral Anthony L. Winns, U.S. Navy (Ret.) General Walter E. Gaskin, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), Service Host Rear Admiral Stephen W. Rochon, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) Lieutenant General Albert J. Edmonds, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) General Lester Lyles, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Former BEYA Stars and Stripes National Military Alumni Chair General Johnnie E. Wilson, U.S. Army (Ret.) And BEYA Stars and Stripes National Military Alumni Chair VADM Walter J. Davis, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

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PRESENTATION OF COLORS The Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Color Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM

PARTNER REMARKS Leanne Caret

President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

ARMED FORCES MEDLEY “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

GREETINGS FROM THE BEYA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

INVOCATION Chaplain Justin P. Bernard, LCDR, CHC, USN

CEO, Raytheon Company

Command Chaplain, Marine Barracks Washington, DC

Dr. Thomas Kennedy

PARTNER REMARKS Kathy Warden

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Northrop Grumman Corporation

WELCOME REMARKS HOST COMMITTEE WELCOME Vice Admiral Walt Davis U.S. Navy (Ret.) 2020 National Chairman of the Stars & Stripes Host Committee

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Lieutenant General Walter E. Gaskin U.S Marine Corps (Ret.)

General David H. Berger STARS & STRIPES MENTORING 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps REMARKS VADM Andy Winns U.S. Navy (Ret.) Deputy for Lockheed Martin International and Chief Executive for Latin America and Africa

PARTNER REMARKS Gregory Hayes

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, United Technologies Corporation

DINNER

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Pomaro

Executive Officer, Assault Amphibian School U.S. Marine Corps Presenter: GENERAL DAVID H. BERGER 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Sergeant Major Robin Fortner Marine Corps Command U.S. Marine Corps

Presenter: GENERAL DAVID H. BERGER 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

SES Renate Spinks

Cyber Technology Officer (CTO), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command Presenter: GENERAL DAVID H. BERGER 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

SES Jimmy D. Smith

Director, Office of Small Business Programs Department of the Navy Presenter: GENERAL DAVID H. BERGER 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Brigadier General Michelle M.T. Letcher Commander of the Joint Munitions Command and the Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Management Command Presenter: GENERAL JOSEPH MARTIN Vice Chief of Staff of the Army

Captain Melvin Smith

Deputy Division Chief, Nuclear Policy, Joint Staff (J5) U.S. Navy Presenter: Acting Secretary of the Navy THE HONORABLE THOMAS B. MODLY

Captain Will E. Watson Deputy Commander, Sector New Orleans U.S. Coast Guard

Presenter: ADMIRAL KARL L SCHULTZ Commandant of the United States Coast Guard

Colonel Terrance Adams

Commander of the 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston U.S. Air Force Presenter: GENERAL DAVID L. GOLDFEIN Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force

Brigadier General Cassandra D. Howard

Pentagon’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Presenter: GENERAL JOSEPH LENGYEL 28th Chief of the National Guard Bureau

CLOSING REMARKS General Johnnie Wilson, USA (Ret.) Vice Admiral Walter J. Davis, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

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Stars and Stripes Committee proudly salutes the spouses of our active-duty, guard, and reserve service members.

We salute you because of your inspirational support. You inspire your deployed spouses, keeping the home front intact, and are an important part of the “why” each and every warrior serves our great nation.

We salute you because of your hope and can-do attitude. Service members protect our nation abroad with mission focus because of the hope and expectation of the warm embrace, lifted prayers, blanket of security, peace of mind, and welcoming home provided by a loving spouse – you.

We salute you because of the sacrifices you make – careers, family dinners, holidays together, loving companionship, and innumerable other sacrifices.

We salute you because you also stand the watch. While servicemen and women in uniform stand the watch in far-flung outposts of Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, and the seven seas protecting our nation from harm, you stand the watch at home protecting the family and praying for a safe return of the one you hold so dear.

All in all, we salute you because you have the greatest responsibility and are the single most important member of the military family. Without your support, military careers will not happen. But with your support, all things are possible.

With our deepest appreciation.

Stars and Stripes Committee

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