Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, service members past and present, fellow Americans—thank you for being here with us tonight. Thank you, Tom, for that kind introduction. And thanks to the Intrepid Museum and its supporters for this fabulous evening. I am deeply grateful to President Trump for...

Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Admiral Walker for the introduction. Senator Reed, Representative Cueller, Allies and partners, distinguished guests, faculty, staff, families, and, most importantly, the Class of 2025—it is truly an honor to be here today to celebrate our newest Naval War College...

Representative Dunn, Representative Jackson, Representative Bice, General Smith, Admiral Kilby, Admiral Caudle, Congressional Staff, General and Flag Officers, Colonel Batson, Marines, Sailors, and distinguished guests—good evening.It is a profound honor and truly humbling to stand before you...