WEBVTT 00:00.598 --> 00:03.348 (majestic music) 00:10.707 --> 00:13.176 - Good morning everyone, please, please. 00:13.176 --> 00:16.580 This is clapping for you all, clapping for you all. 00:16.580 --> 00:19.747 (audience applauding) 00:21.289 --> 00:23.039 Well thank you Larry. 00:23.597 --> 00:25.662 We've come a long way since the joint staff 00:25.662 --> 00:27.642 and it's a real pleasure to be here. 00:27.642 --> 00:29.229 And thank you, Secretary Peters, 00:29.229 --> 00:33.396 I appreciate your service to AFA and to the Air Force. 00:33.785 --> 00:35.131 I for one have been a member, 00:35.131 --> 00:38.831 and I know Larry has checked this fact, since 1985, 00:38.831 --> 00:41.881 when my squadron commander ordered me to be. 00:41.881 --> 00:45.260 So I just encourage all of you who are not members 00:45.260 --> 00:47.490 to join this great organization. 00:47.490 --> 00:50.041 So I want to say a few more thank yous 00:50.041 --> 00:51.514 before we get started. 00:51.514 --> 00:53.085 Our chief, General Golfein, 00:53.085 --> 00:55.595 and it is hard to see, I see you right there. 00:55.595 --> 00:57.845 I learn from you every day. 00:58.914 --> 01:01.394 It's a real honor to stand beside you, 01:01.394 --> 01:03.723 and I'm really proud to serve with you. 01:03.723 --> 01:05.641 So thank you for everything. 01:05.641 --> 01:09.027 I want to give a shout out to Chief Wright, 01:09.027 --> 01:11.836 our new Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. 01:11.836 --> 01:15.028 I thought your comments on character yesterday were spot on, 01:15.028 --> 01:17.054 I look forward to working with you. 01:17.054 --> 01:19.471 Matchcom commanders and Hawk. 01:20.115 --> 01:22.695 I think, Hawk, I think I can say this, 01:22.695 --> 01:25.447 I'm the only secretary to have served 01:25.447 --> 01:27.697 working for you in uniform. 01:27.707 --> 01:30.044 We'll miss you, and Dizz and I look forward to 01:30.044 --> 01:33.694 a lot of great times in your retirement, so thank you. 01:33.694 --> 01:35.651 To our joint partners out there, 01:35.651 --> 01:37.216 and our international partners, 01:37.216 --> 01:40.696 thank you for being here, allies, civic leaders, 01:40.696 --> 01:44.113 and particularly the airmen who are here. 01:44.374 --> 01:47.755 Thank you for showing your blue uniform today 01:47.755 --> 01:49.588 or to this conference, 01:50.146 --> 01:52.041 it's really important that you're here. 01:52.041 --> 01:53.537 And thank you for all that you do. 01:53.537 --> 01:57.704 And thank you for your service and for all your families do. 01:58.256 --> 02:00.357 Thanks to many mentors I've seen 02:00.357 --> 02:03.328 over the course of the couple days I've been here. 02:03.328 --> 02:04.629 Too many to mention. 02:04.629 --> 02:08.305 General Jumper is here, I want to say thank you. 02:08.305 --> 02:09.645 General Welsh is here, 02:09.645 --> 02:12.105 thank you for being one of my mentors. 02:12.105 --> 02:14.938 General Winmar is here, thank you. 02:15.345 --> 02:18.028 And I particularly want to thank, before I get started, 02:18.028 --> 02:19.665 our industry partners. 02:19.665 --> 02:21.508 Because it's you who have developed 02:21.508 --> 02:24.907 the world's most capable and best equipped air force. 02:24.907 --> 02:27.704 You bring us the solutions we need. 02:27.704 --> 02:30.704 And Chief, I will accept the marble. 02:34.226 --> 02:36.557 So I want to get started with 02:36.557 --> 02:40.140 what is really a walk across the Air Force, 02:40.821 --> 02:43.037 from a business perspective. 02:43.037 --> 02:45.930 I want to talk about the year that we've just completed, 02:45.930 --> 02:48.528 2016, and some of the accomplishments. 02:48.528 --> 02:51.095 I want to talk about where we are currently 02:51.095 --> 02:53.567 in the business of the Air Force, 02:53.567 --> 02:56.427 and I want to give you a look forward 02:56.427 --> 02:58.177 for the rest of 2017. 02:59.383 --> 03:01.008 So as you're all aware, 03:01.008 --> 03:03.591 we're waiting for our candidate 03:03.920 --> 03:05.596 for Secretary of the Air Force 03:05.596 --> 03:08.013 to come through the confirmation process. 03:08.013 --> 03:09.845 And let me paint a little picture 03:09.845 --> 03:13.365 of the Pentagon right now and what the atmosphere is like. 03:13.365 --> 03:16.345 There's really a feeling of change in the air. 03:16.345 --> 03:18.481 We've got an incredible leader at the helm 03:18.481 --> 03:19.788 in Secretary Mattis, 03:19.788 --> 03:23.005 it's a real honor to work for Secretary Mattis. 03:23.005 --> 03:25.047 He's included the service secretaries 03:25.047 --> 03:27.755 in his twice per week staff meeting, 03:27.755 --> 03:29.719 which seems like maybe a small thing, 03:29.719 --> 03:31.227 but it's incredibly important, 03:31.227 --> 03:34.063 because we get to hear first hand commander's intent. 03:34.063 --> 03:37.209 And we're saving hours across the Air Force of spin 03:37.209 --> 03:38.774 by understanding exactly where 03:38.774 --> 03:41.060 the Secretary of Defense is headed. 03:41.060 --> 03:42.859 And at the President's request, 03:42.859 --> 03:45.795 he's initiated several quick turn reviews. 03:45.795 --> 03:48.320 The most comprehensive one will determine 03:48.320 --> 03:52.487 the new defense strategy and the force planning construct. 03:52.489 --> 03:54.794 Other topics under review will include 03:54.794 --> 03:57.735 Presidential airlift, the F-35 program, 03:57.735 --> 04:01.318 readiness, DOD organizational efficiencies, 04:01.771 --> 04:03.771 and our nuclear posture. 04:03.874 --> 04:07.450 But the most fundamental review is the one on strategy. 04:07.450 --> 04:09.840 This review will set the assumptions 04:09.840 --> 04:12.568 for sizing and shaping the Air Force for the future 04:12.568 --> 04:14.902 to help meet the nation's objectives. 04:14.902 --> 04:19.038 It will establish what we call a force planning construct. 04:19.038 --> 04:21.466 This determines the number, the size, 04:21.466 --> 04:23.846 the timelines, and the conditions of the conflicts 04:23.846 --> 04:26.055 we're expected to prepare for. 04:26.055 --> 04:28.304 And it will shape the capability investments 04:28.304 --> 04:31.637 for the FY '19 through '23 budget cycle. 04:32.025 --> 04:34.098 It'll help answer questions like, 04:34.098 --> 04:37.098 ready for what, where, and how soon? 04:37.608 --> 04:40.085 We're going to participate heavily in the review 04:40.085 --> 04:42.497 and ensure that our concerns about the threat environment 04:42.497 --> 04:44.247 are well represented. 04:44.709 --> 04:46.333 While we've been assured that there's 04:46.333 --> 04:48.271 no preconceived position going in, 04:48.271 --> 04:50.198 I seriously doubt any new strategy 04:50.198 --> 04:53.346 will be any less demanding than the current framework 04:53.346 --> 04:56.217 of defeat, deny, plus homeland defense, 04:56.217 --> 05:00.300 all underpinned by a strong strategic deterrence. 05:00.373 --> 05:02.907 You heard General Golfein describe 05:02.907 --> 05:05.579 the four plus one challenges we're facing. 05:05.579 --> 05:08.882 And since we're already short in meeting today's demands, 05:08.882 --> 05:10.563 I can say with confidence, 05:10.563 --> 05:13.328 the United States Air Force must grow. 05:13.328 --> 05:15.283 Our top focus is in strength. 05:15.283 --> 05:18.178 We need to increase the number of people we have. 05:18.178 --> 05:21.118 More people will mean improved operational readiness. 05:21.118 --> 05:24.834 Our airmen and civilians are our very best asset. 05:24.834 --> 05:27.325 They've been meeting the mission daily 05:27.325 --> 05:30.492 in undermanned and overstressed units. 05:30.716 --> 05:33.883 We expect to close out the FY '17 year 05:34.325 --> 05:37.075 with 320,000 active duty members, 05:37.692 --> 05:39.852 but we need to increase the number 05:39.852 --> 05:42.352 to at least 350,000 over time. 05:42.798 --> 05:46.467 Just to fill our existing units to 100 percent. 05:46.467 --> 05:49.239 And we may need to grow beyond that number in the future. 05:49.239 --> 05:52.681 Depending on this national strategy that we're working, 05:52.681 --> 05:54.180 the defense strategy. 05:54.180 --> 05:56.920 Our most acute shortfalls are in maintainers, 05:56.920 --> 06:00.330 pilots, acquisition, and contracting personnel, 06:00.330 --> 06:04.497 cyber experts, and software coders, just to name a few. 06:04.813 --> 06:08.388 We need more reserve component and more civilians too. 06:08.388 --> 06:11.030 Our civilian manning has decreased since Desert Storm 06:11.030 --> 06:13.363 from 262,000 to 182,000 now. 06:16.500 --> 06:19.062 Our civilians are critical members of the team. 06:19.062 --> 06:21.629 92 percent of them are in the field, 06:21.629 --> 06:25.462 at depos, on the flight line, or in hospitals. 06:25.609 --> 06:28.971 They're serving proudly in many critical positions. 06:28.971 --> 06:31.335 But we also need more aircraft. 06:31.335 --> 06:34.520 Since Desert Storm, we reduced our aircraft inventory 06:34.520 --> 06:36.187 from 8,600 to 5,500. 06:37.569 --> 06:40.932 But in a fight, quantity has a quality all of its own. 06:40.932 --> 06:43.095 And as Chairman Dunford recently said, 06:43.095 --> 06:45.428 we do not want a fair fight. 06:45.527 --> 06:48.277 The aircraft we have on the ramp are too old. 06:48.277 --> 06:50.937 Secretary Peters pointed this out yesterday, 06:50.937 --> 06:53.497 when he mentioned that the average age 06:53.497 --> 06:55.347 of our aircraft is 27 years. 06:55.347 --> 06:57.945 We need to revitalize the fleet. 06:57.945 --> 07:00.077 We need newer aircraft, newer fighters, 07:00.077 --> 07:04.244 newer tankers, newer bombers, and we need more RPA. 07:04.272 --> 07:06.122 But the Air Force provides much more 07:06.122 --> 07:07.582 than conventional power. 07:07.582 --> 07:09.579 We also provide a large portion 07:09.579 --> 07:11.700 of the nation's nuclear deterrence. 07:11.700 --> 07:14.339 In order to provide robust, reliable, 07:14.339 --> 07:17.868 flexible, and survivable strategic capabilities, 07:17.868 --> 07:20.992 we need to upgrade our legacy bomber platforms. 07:20.992 --> 07:23.583 We need to recapitalize our ICBMs, 07:23.583 --> 07:26.071 a critical strategic deterrent. 07:26.071 --> 07:28.829 They're aging out, and we need to replace them. 07:28.829 --> 07:30.669 General Golfein foot stomped the values 07:30.669 --> 07:33.811 of these missiles yesterday in his comments. 07:33.811 --> 07:36.473 And we must ensure the B-21 bomber program 07:36.473 --> 07:39.140 proceeds intact and on schedule. 07:39.164 --> 07:42.591 With its extended range, stealth, and mixed payload, 07:42.591 --> 07:44.701 the B-21 will be able to achieve 07:44.701 --> 07:46.754 combatant commander's desired effects 07:46.754 --> 07:49.337 for the most difficult targets. 07:49.568 --> 07:52.761 Meanwhile, space is no longer a benign environment. 07:52.761 --> 07:55.100 Adversaries continue to develop capabilities 07:55.100 --> 07:56.933 to deny our advantage. 07:57.182 --> 08:00.932 We must build a resilient space architecture. 08:01.348 --> 08:03.864 Our installations also need attention. 08:03.864 --> 08:05.492 We fight from our bases, 08:05.492 --> 08:07.688 but our bases are vulnerable to power outages 08:07.688 --> 08:09.105 and cyber attack. 08:09.254 --> 08:11.472 We generate air power from our bases, 08:11.472 --> 08:13.475 but based on tight budgets, 08:13.475 --> 08:16.761 we've underfunded our facilities for several years. 08:16.761 --> 08:19.078 We need new investment to make our bases 08:19.078 --> 08:22.734 more resilient to the wide array of threats we're facing. 08:22.734 --> 08:25.415 We also need to enhance capabilities. 08:25.415 --> 08:27.618 Our adversaries are increasingly lethal 08:27.618 --> 08:31.368 at greater distance, and with more precision. 08:31.652 --> 08:34.310 They're procuring more and more capable air defenses, 08:34.310 --> 08:36.310 EW assets, and aircraft. 08:36.868 --> 08:39.143 They're procuring intelligence platforms, 08:39.143 --> 08:41.849 cyberspace and counterspace assets. 08:41.849 --> 08:43.852 Our adversaries are also stealing 08:43.852 --> 08:45.575 our intellectual baselines, 08:45.575 --> 08:48.028 and they're planning against critical points of failure 08:48.028 --> 08:50.308 in our defense industrial base. 08:50.308 --> 08:51.612 But we're watching. 08:51.612 --> 08:54.092 And we're working with the inter agency on this. 08:54.092 --> 08:56.621 And I hope to partner more closely with industry 08:56.621 --> 08:59.371 to address these vulnerabilities. 09:00.329 --> 09:01.894 Given the growing threat, 09:01.894 --> 09:03.609 we need to remember every day 09:03.609 --> 09:07.602 that our biggest threat is complacency about the threat. 09:07.602 --> 09:10.113 We need to invest in ways to counter 09:10.113 --> 09:12.708 the capabilities of potential adversaries, 09:12.708 --> 09:14.830 and we need to be ready with capable forces 09:14.830 --> 09:16.330 when we're called. 09:16.525 --> 09:18.333 In short, we need to work together 09:18.333 --> 09:21.337 to strengthen and rebuild the total Air Force. 09:21.337 --> 09:23.813 Our force is ready to fight and win today. 09:23.813 --> 09:25.319 But airmen need time, 09:25.319 --> 09:27.303 and they need available platforms to train 09:27.303 --> 09:29.185 for full spectrum missions. 09:29.185 --> 09:31.874 So the Air Force has been working with OSD 09:31.874 --> 09:35.541 to submit an FY '17 amended budget proposal. 09:35.864 --> 09:38.865 The submission is consistent with the FY '17 09:38.865 --> 09:41.336 unfunded priority list on the Hill, 09:41.336 --> 09:44.874 and it follows the president and the Sec Def's 09:44.874 --> 09:47.374 rebuilding the force guidance. 09:48.200 --> 09:49.450 It'll fill gaps 09:49.634 --> 09:52.948 and it'll accelerate our readiness to recovery. 09:52.948 --> 09:55.455 I'm gonna talk a little bit more about that later. 09:55.455 --> 09:58.193 But now I want to reflect on the past year, 09:58.193 --> 10:00.454 from the business side of things. 10:00.454 --> 10:02.371 In 2016 and early 2017, 10:03.055 --> 10:05.634 after a thorough analysis of options, 10:05.634 --> 10:09.645 we announced several significant basing decisions. 10:09.645 --> 10:12.042 Joint base McGuire and Travis were identified 10:12.042 --> 10:16.209 as preferred locations for KC-46 main operating bases. 10:16.824 --> 10:19.080 Joint base Fort Worth, Texas, 10:19.080 --> 10:21.055 was announced as the preferred location 10:21.055 --> 10:24.055 for the first reserve F-35 location. 10:24.357 --> 10:27.362 Holloman was announced as the preferred location 10:27.362 --> 10:29.445 for the interim F-16 FTU. 10:30.133 --> 10:32.645 And finally, we announced that Shaw Air Force Base 10:32.645 --> 10:35.474 would be the preferred location for MQ9, 10:35.474 --> 10:38.391 mission control element operations. 10:38.607 --> 10:42.328 We also released several major requests to industry. 10:42.328 --> 10:44.331 I'm gonna call these RFP's, 10:44.331 --> 10:47.059 request for proposals, in short hand, 10:47.059 --> 10:48.485 and there are a few. 10:48.485 --> 10:50.278 For our new training aircraft, 10:50.278 --> 10:52.492 after 18 months of development 10:52.492 --> 10:54.732 and extensive industry engagement on TX, 10:54.732 --> 10:58.232 we had 800 questions and 1300 suggestions. 10:59.265 --> 11:01.848 We released an RFP in December. 11:02.178 --> 11:05.011 The TX program replaces our T-38s, 11:05.424 --> 11:09.174 and it's critical for us for future training. 11:09.668 --> 11:13.835 We also released a draft RFP for the UH-1N replacement. 11:14.388 --> 11:17.537 Recapitalizing this fleet will improve our ability 11:17.537 --> 11:20.457 to meet strategic and homeland defense missions. 11:20.457 --> 11:23.152 We engaged in a robust dialogue with industry, 11:23.152 --> 11:26.402 to continue the acquisitions strategy development, 11:26.402 --> 11:29.355 and the engagement has proven very fruitful. 11:29.355 --> 11:31.668 As a result of the insights we've learned, 11:31.668 --> 11:34.829 we've adjusted the timing of the final RFP to this summer, 11:34.829 --> 11:37.175 and we look forward to those proposals. 11:37.175 --> 11:38.391 On the J-stars, 11:38.391 --> 11:41.696 an engineering and manufacturing development RFP 11:41.696 --> 11:43.706 was released for three aircraft 11:43.706 --> 11:46.575 with options for low rate initial production. 11:46.575 --> 11:48.812 J-stars is an important asset 11:48.812 --> 11:52.979 for battle management C2 and ground tracking intelligence. 11:53.120 --> 11:56.364 We also issued an RFP for C1-30H upgrades, 11:56.364 --> 11:58.216 to ensure full fleet compliance 11:58.216 --> 12:01.166 with US and foreign air traffic mandates. 12:01.166 --> 12:03.999 And finally, we also released RFPs 12:04.040 --> 12:06.319 on the ground based strategic deterrent 12:06.319 --> 12:08.505 and long range standoff weapon, 12:08.505 --> 12:11.308 in support of our nuclear enterprise. 12:11.308 --> 12:13.615 And after overcoming a few challenges, 12:13.615 --> 12:17.365 our KC-46 tanker program is progressing well. 12:17.661 --> 12:20.981 We exercised contract options for aircraft lots one and two, 12:20.981 --> 12:22.814 for 19 aircraft total. 12:23.528 --> 12:26.536 Additionally, in January we awarded lot three, 12:26.536 --> 12:27.786 for another 15. 12:28.729 --> 12:30.762 And while we're talking about good news, 12:30.762 --> 12:32.744 I want to mention these milestones. 12:32.744 --> 12:35.744 In August, we declared the F-35 IOC. 12:35.847 --> 12:38.228 This will enable us to cross into the future 12:38.228 --> 12:39.728 with our partners. 12:40.012 --> 12:42.005 Airmen, both pilots and maintainers, 12:42.005 --> 12:44.442 are raving about F-35's performance. 12:44.442 --> 12:46.441 It's a force multiplier. 12:46.441 --> 12:48.393 We reached another important milestone 12:48.393 --> 12:52.393 when we were granted relief on our RPA op Tempo. 12:54.493 --> 12:56.697 Last year, the Secretary of Defense agreed 12:56.697 --> 12:58.347 to limit the cats to 60, 12:58.347 --> 13:01.806 and with this relief, General Carlyle was able 13:01.806 --> 13:03.551 to execute a get well plan, 13:03.551 --> 13:06.772 to reduce stress on crews and grow capability. 13:06.772 --> 13:09.855 Also, the B-21 team formally approved 13:10.147 --> 13:12.387 a program management baseline, 13:12.387 --> 13:15.413 and then integrated schedule, set forth by industry, 13:15.413 --> 13:17.561 and we announced the name "raider," 13:17.561 --> 13:20.894 honoring the historic Doolittle Raiders. 13:21.427 --> 13:23.054 For our space enterprise, 13:23.054 --> 13:26.007 we successfully completed 13 launches. 13:26.007 --> 13:28.562 Eight were national security space, 13:28.562 --> 13:32.062 three were commercial, and two were civil. 13:33.015 --> 13:37.182 We recently launched the wide band global satcom WGS-8. 13:38.035 --> 13:39.587 We also launched the twelfth 13:39.587 --> 13:42.837 and final GPS 3F satellite in February, 13:43.755 --> 13:46.535 and additionally, we awarded a contract to SpaceX 13:46.535 --> 13:48.952 for the GPS 3 launch service, 13:49.218 --> 13:51.877 making it the first competitive contract award 13:51.877 --> 13:54.119 for a national security space launch service 13:54.119 --> 13:55.536 in over a decade. 13:57.158 --> 13:59.445 So as we look forward to 2017, 13:59.445 --> 14:01.570 we're facing many challenges. 14:01.570 --> 14:02.960 We're still not certain about 14:02.960 --> 14:05.041 the budget top line for the fight up, 14:05.041 --> 14:07.991 and we'll be working with OSD over the next several months 14:07.991 --> 14:10.824 to reload the FY '18 to '22 budget 14:11.197 --> 14:13.053 in preparation for submitting it 14:13.053 --> 14:15.553 to the Hill early this summer. 14:16.129 --> 14:19.640 The chief of my job is to ask for what we need, 14:19.640 --> 14:22.596 and then prioritize the funding we receive. 14:22.596 --> 14:25.123 So what are our investment priorities? 14:25.123 --> 14:27.731 What basing decisions are we making this year? 14:27.731 --> 14:30.202 What are the major program milestones? 14:30.202 --> 14:32.360 So let's start with investment. 14:32.360 --> 14:35.953 Our highest investment priority is improving readiness. 14:35.953 --> 14:37.493 And as I mentioned earlier, 14:37.493 --> 14:40.520 our top piece of this, among many requirements, 14:40.520 --> 14:42.770 is to increase in strength. 14:43.323 --> 14:46.505 At the same time, we must modernize our aging inventory, 14:46.505 --> 14:49.889 across all major weapons systems, with urgency. 14:49.889 --> 14:51.961 This includes acquiring new systems 14:51.961 --> 14:53.862 and upgrading existing systems 14:53.862 --> 14:57.030 to become more lethal and more survivable. 14:57.030 --> 15:00.648 I already talked about F-35, B-21, and KC-46 15:00.648 --> 15:02.803 as top priority acquisition. 15:02.803 --> 15:04.775 As we look at our core capabilities, 15:04.775 --> 15:06.525 we know we have gaps. 15:06.913 --> 15:09.749 We're investing heavily in upgrades to existing platforms 15:09.749 --> 15:11.784 and new systems to increase performance 15:11.784 --> 15:13.703 in multiple areas from targeting 15:13.703 --> 15:17.103 to communications to power to survivability. 15:17.103 --> 15:20.684 You'll see these priorities in our FY '17 budget request 15:20.684 --> 15:22.351 and amended request. 15:22.847 --> 15:26.402 Those requests include critical pilot production, 15:26.402 --> 15:28.346 especially fighter pilots. 15:28.346 --> 15:32.513 We're about 1500 pilots short across the total Air Force. 15:32.527 --> 15:35.794 And close to 1000 of those are active duty 15:35.794 --> 15:38.044 fighter pilot requirements. 15:38.446 --> 15:41.113 This is a national level crisis. 15:41.923 --> 15:45.851 We've also requested fourth and fifth gen aircraft mods, 15:45.851 --> 15:48.601 weapons systems cyber resiliency, 15:48.861 --> 15:51.278 and readiness infrastructure. 15:51.531 --> 15:54.236 Our FY '17 base budget and OCO request 15:54.236 --> 15:57.153 that's already on the Hill includes 15:57.251 --> 16:00.084 43 F-35s, 24 MQ-9s, and 15 KC-46s. 16:03.360 --> 16:05.443 We're seeking more F-35s. 16:06.169 --> 16:09.940 It's in our unfunded priority list on the Hill, 16:09.940 --> 16:12.384 and we'll be working together with Congress 16:12.384 --> 16:14.634 and the department on that. 16:15.258 --> 16:18.638 Third, we need to invest in leap ahead technologies, 16:18.638 --> 16:22.121 including new ways to compile, store, and use data 16:22.121 --> 16:24.389 to give us combat advantage. 16:24.389 --> 16:25.848 We've asked for additional funds 16:25.848 --> 16:28.599 to accelerate prototyping of key technologies. 16:28.599 --> 16:31.240 These funds will begin to address our concerns, 16:31.240 --> 16:33.452 but we also need to continue to find ways 16:33.452 --> 16:35.836 to do things smarter and better. 16:35.836 --> 16:39.169 For one thing, we need to help industry. 16:40.139 --> 16:42.079 You're our problem solvers. 16:42.079 --> 16:44.960 We need to help you better understand our requirements, 16:44.960 --> 16:49.127 the what and why behind our requirements documents. 16:50.391 --> 16:51.879 Here are some of the other ways 16:51.879 --> 16:53.267 we're trying to do things smarter, 16:53.267 --> 16:54.745 given our tight budget. 16:54.745 --> 16:57.685 We're focusing on expert capability analysis, 16:57.685 --> 16:59.510 to keep requirements affordable, 16:59.510 --> 17:01.785 while still asking for what we need. 17:01.785 --> 17:04.685 That's finding the knee in the curve on cost. 17:04.685 --> 17:06.542 And we've saved millions last year 17:06.542 --> 17:08.875 in leveraging cost analysis. 17:09.836 --> 17:11.651 We're investing in open systems architectures 17:11.651 --> 17:14.900 to make it easier to refresh and replace capabilities, 17:14.900 --> 17:16.863 and to standardize wherever possible 17:16.863 --> 17:19.616 the system interfaces and connections. 17:19.616 --> 17:22.307 We want to be able to plug and play. 17:22.307 --> 17:24.851 To do this, we need to own the technical baseline 17:24.851 --> 17:26.351 wherever possible. 17:26.516 --> 17:29.299 This practice will help ensure airmen can fully utilize 17:29.299 --> 17:33.132 all the information gathered by our platforms. 17:33.210 --> 17:35.793 The FY '17 NDAA placed emphasis 17:36.243 --> 17:40.002 on implementing modular open system approaches. 17:40.002 --> 17:42.481 We're taking a hard look at exactly where 17:42.481 --> 17:44.305 and how we can do that. 17:44.305 --> 17:47.253 This will allow us to upgrade and refresh technology 17:47.253 --> 17:48.836 better and cheaper. 17:49.289 --> 17:51.040 We'll continue to leverage 17:51.040 --> 17:53.691 flexible contract vehicles where we can. 17:53.691 --> 17:56.290 Such as other transaction authorities. 17:56.290 --> 17:58.423 This creates more agile acquisition, 17:58.423 --> 18:00.329 and it opens the door more broadly 18:00.329 --> 18:02.412 to all industry partners. 18:02.477 --> 18:04.605 We're stronger when we make it easy 18:04.605 --> 18:07.228 for a wide range of bidders to compete. 18:07.228 --> 18:10.381 So we have multiple options for solutions. 18:10.381 --> 18:12.307 In addition, we need to explore 18:12.307 --> 18:15.033 off the shelf technologies where it makes sense. 18:15.033 --> 18:17.311 For example, we're going to explore our options 18:17.311 --> 18:19.154 for light attack aircraft, 18:19.154 --> 18:21.484 bringing that into our inventory mix. 18:21.484 --> 18:25.484 We want to see if there's a business case there. 18:26.103 --> 18:30.133 We need to look at whether adding a low price platform 18:30.133 --> 18:34.084 that can be used in permissive environments makes sense. 18:34.084 --> 18:36.309 This concept could free up higher cost, 18:36.309 --> 18:38.246 higher performance platforms 18:38.246 --> 18:40.056 from doing low threat missions, 18:40.056 --> 18:41.918 which would allow us time to prepare 18:41.918 --> 18:45.328 for more complex threats with those assets. 18:45.328 --> 18:47.919 It could also help us better absorb new pilots 18:47.919 --> 18:51.810 and be useful as we work with allies and partners. 18:51.810 --> 18:54.029 A low cost, light attack platform 18:54.029 --> 18:56.947 has the potential to greatly reduce operating costs 18:56.947 --> 19:00.297 while still meeting combatant commander's demands. 19:00.297 --> 19:04.297 Another approach focuses squarely on the future. 19:04.913 --> 19:07.028 We want to increase and improve 19:07.028 --> 19:10.040 the use of experimentation and prototyping as pathways 19:10.040 --> 19:13.375 to identify new operational concepts and capabilities. 19:13.375 --> 19:14.723 But as we do that, 19:14.723 --> 19:17.179 we must ensure these initiatives can be rapidly 19:17.179 --> 19:19.083 and affordably fielded. 19:19.083 --> 19:21.338 Our adaptive engine transition program 19:21.338 --> 19:22.838 is a good example. 19:22.953 --> 19:25.083 This work will help reduce risk 19:25.083 --> 19:27.989 to engineering and manufacturing development. 19:27.989 --> 19:29.449 The program is on track 19:29.449 --> 19:32.111 to improve fuel efficiency by 25 percent 19:32.111 --> 19:33.998 while yielding 10 percent more thrust 19:33.998 --> 19:36.002 for multiple aircraft applications. 19:36.002 --> 19:39.624 It'll save money so we can reinvest in other areas. 19:39.624 --> 19:42.069 Another leap ahead technology we're prioritizing 19:42.069 --> 19:43.319 is hypersonics. 19:43.821 --> 19:46.881 Once weaponized, it will be a game changer. 19:46.881 --> 19:49.083 Hypersonic technology will enable us 19:49.083 --> 19:52.489 to better engage in highly contested environments. 19:52.489 --> 19:55.901 Speed matters, especially when we need to stand off. 19:55.901 --> 19:57.681 Hypersonic weapons will allow us 19:57.681 --> 20:00.098 to more effectively address short dwell targets 20:00.098 --> 20:03.165 that pop out from cover and then operate 20:03.165 --> 20:04.998 and then quickly hide. 20:06.309 --> 20:09.473 So we're building on the success of the X-51, 20:09.473 --> 20:11.591 and investing in foundational technologies 20:11.591 --> 20:14.845 necessary to successfully demonstrate a weapon. 20:14.845 --> 20:17.309 We're doing this by teaming our AFRL, 20:17.309 --> 20:19.910 our Air Force Research Lab, and DARPA, 20:19.910 --> 20:22.621 with industry partners to mature two approaches 20:22.621 --> 20:24.508 to deliver these effects. 20:24.508 --> 20:28.322 Tactical boost glide and SCRAM jet powered cruise. 20:28.322 --> 20:30.552 We're working to reduce program risk, 20:30.552 --> 20:32.025 but we need to move more quickly, 20:32.025 --> 20:35.079 and we're pushing to accelerate the prototype. 20:35.079 --> 20:37.350 We also need to advance our C2. 20:37.350 --> 20:40.853 General Golfein's focus on multi domain command and control 20:40.853 --> 20:42.603 is exquisitely timed. 20:43.020 --> 20:46.019 Our multi domain operations are manpower intensive 20:46.019 --> 20:48.705 and require extensive coordination. 20:48.705 --> 20:51.500 As you've heard here at AFA this week, 20:51.500 --> 20:54.346 we need our C2 systems to operate seamlessly 20:54.346 --> 20:55.679 and dynamically. 20:56.199 --> 21:00.116 And the key to getting there is all about data. 21:00.346 --> 21:02.143 It's about getting credible data 21:02.143 --> 21:04.086 and using automation to quickly analyze 21:04.086 --> 21:06.560 and apply it to decision making. 21:06.560 --> 21:09.039 We need to integrate multiple sources of data 21:09.039 --> 21:11.678 instantly without much human intervention. 21:11.678 --> 21:15.062 We need tools to quickly assess and analyze 21:15.062 --> 21:17.097 enormous amounts of information, 21:17.097 --> 21:19.659 allowing airmen to spend time thinking and doing, 21:19.659 --> 21:21.285 rather than searching, reading, 21:21.285 --> 21:23.268 and attempting to evaluate. 21:23.268 --> 21:25.134 Investment in this area is critical 21:25.134 --> 21:26.972 to future combat success. 21:26.972 --> 21:30.370 However, I also appreciated Lottie Cass's comments 21:30.370 --> 21:32.021 in the panel yesterday. 21:32.021 --> 21:33.552 She cautioned about the risks 21:33.552 --> 21:36.765 of automatically integrating large amounts of data. 21:36.765 --> 21:40.932 We must find ways to verify that the data is correct. 21:41.434 --> 21:43.724 And we need to safeguard against deception 21:43.724 --> 21:46.474 and manipulation of ground truth. 21:46.738 --> 21:49.613 In the Desert Storm era, there was a big debate 21:49.613 --> 21:52.385 about providing sensor to shooter information, 21:52.385 --> 21:55.230 raw data directly into the cockpit. 21:55.230 --> 21:57.098 I was an intelligence analyst, 21:57.098 --> 21:59.675 and I spent hours with my intel team, 21:59.675 --> 22:02.670 poring through and verifying intelligence sources 22:02.670 --> 22:05.248 and analyzing raw data to characterize it 22:05.248 --> 22:07.134 and correlate it to enemy systems 22:07.134 --> 22:09.750 and give pilots the threat lay out. 22:09.750 --> 22:12.818 That was what the enemy had and where it was. 22:12.818 --> 22:15.319 We built thousands of lines of data manually 22:15.319 --> 22:17.271 and did tactical orders of battle 22:17.271 --> 22:19.175 for targeting and planning. 22:19.175 --> 22:20.961 We put our names on it, 22:20.961 --> 22:25.128 and we put appropriate caveats where we had gaps and doubts. 22:25.318 --> 22:27.709 So we've come a long way in data fusion since then 22:27.709 --> 22:30.501 and we don't want to go back to all that manual work. 22:30.501 --> 22:32.073 But we need to make sure 22:32.073 --> 22:34.195 that the data we're using is credible, 22:34.195 --> 22:36.484 or it won't be operationally useful. 22:36.484 --> 22:40.651 We're also investing in other technology priorities. 22:41.595 --> 22:43.948 So what follows is a bit of a laundry list, 22:43.948 --> 22:46.062 but it's all very important. 22:46.062 --> 22:47.522 We're accelerating investments 22:47.522 --> 22:49.808 in directed energy applications. 22:49.808 --> 22:51.261 Autonomous learning systems are also important, 22:51.261 --> 22:54.428 so that our computers learn and adapt. 22:55.289 --> 22:59.091 We're investing in human machine collaboration techniques, 22:59.091 --> 23:01.237 and additive manufacturing is an area 23:01.237 --> 23:03.782 that may provide leap ahead opportunities 23:03.782 --> 23:06.663 for expeditionary operations and weapons systems, 23:06.663 --> 23:10.035 as well as facilities construction and spare parts. 23:10.035 --> 23:12.346 Not to mention future medical application 23:12.346 --> 23:14.679 which benefits our warriors. 23:14.903 --> 23:18.514 Our investments are critical to our future success. 23:18.514 --> 23:20.814 So now I want to look a little at basing, 23:20.814 --> 23:24.303 what are our basing priorities for the remainder of 2017? 23:24.303 --> 23:27.321 We expect to have a few announcements. 23:27.321 --> 23:28.654 The MQ-9 basing, 23:29.965 --> 23:33.965 a final basing decision on the interim F-16 FTU, 23:34.422 --> 23:38.589 preferred locations for two additional F-35 guard locations, 23:38.854 --> 23:41.339 and finally, we'll announce the preferred location 23:41.339 --> 23:45.119 for battlefield airmen training consolidation. 23:45.119 --> 23:46.912 Meanwhile, we're looking for ways 23:46.912 --> 23:48.541 to partner with communities, 23:48.541 --> 23:51.921 to free up resources to build a more lethal force. 23:51.921 --> 23:54.139 We currently have 56 installations 23:54.139 --> 23:55.891 in communities in our program, 23:55.891 --> 23:58.368 working together on a wide range of initiatives, 23:58.368 --> 24:00.916 seeking to build on shared services, 24:00.916 --> 24:04.428 from trash removal to small arms firing ranges. 24:04.428 --> 24:07.266 We're investing in energy resiliency for our bases 24:07.266 --> 24:09.864 to ensure we can operate when power is interrupted, 24:09.864 --> 24:12.281 for natural or other reasons. 24:12.404 --> 24:14.599 For example, we're investing in cheaper, 24:14.599 --> 24:16.992 cleaner sources of power for our bases, 24:16.992 --> 24:20.792 and we're also investing in physical hardening overseas. 24:20.792 --> 24:23.179 Additionally, we're reviewing business practices 24:23.179 --> 24:26.448 to see where automation and robotics can free up manpower 24:26.448 --> 24:29.588 and improve performance at our installations. 24:29.588 --> 24:32.042 In fact, we now have 76 pharmacies 24:32.042 --> 24:35.125 using robotic systems to fill prescriptions, 24:35.125 --> 24:36.464 with fewer errors, 24:36.464 --> 24:39.244 which allowed us to repurpose manpower 24:39.244 --> 24:41.327 to other important tasks. 24:41.730 --> 24:44.297 Finally, as we look to this coming year, 24:44.297 --> 24:46.504 our expected milestones include 24:46.504 --> 24:49.919 the first aircraft delivery of KC-46 this fall 24:49.919 --> 24:51.836 at McConnell and Altus. 24:52.287 --> 24:55.704 Awarding our GBSD, LRSO and TX contracts. 24:57.569 --> 25:00.368 We'll release an RFP for C-130 upgrades 25:00.368 --> 25:03.395 to address aircraft avionics modernization 25:03.395 --> 25:07.228 and ensure fleet viability well into the future. 25:07.228 --> 25:10.825 So I want to switch gears, and talk about space. 25:10.825 --> 25:13.831 The Air Force has been our nation's space steward 25:13.831 --> 25:15.331 for over 50 years. 25:16.038 --> 25:18.933 It's a responsibility we take seriously. 25:18.933 --> 25:22.228 We're still the pre-eminent nation in space. 25:22.228 --> 25:25.050 But more and more nations and commercial interests 25:25.050 --> 25:28.901 seek to capitalize on the advantages provided by space. 25:28.901 --> 25:32.568 In fact, there's a space gold rush underway. 25:33.035 --> 25:35.028 Because of this, we need to update 25:35.028 --> 25:36.998 our national space policy to reflect 25:36.998 --> 25:39.410 the rapidly changing space environment, 25:39.410 --> 25:42.559 and we need to treat it as a war fighting domain. 25:42.559 --> 25:44.396 It's no longer a benign environment 25:44.396 --> 25:47.952 for government and commercial assets to operate. 25:47.952 --> 25:49.609 We need to build a resilient 25:49.609 --> 25:52.553 and operationally effective architecture. 25:52.553 --> 25:56.239 We have a lot of interest from Congress on space 25:56.239 --> 25:59.834 and questions about whether we're organized for success. 25:59.834 --> 26:02.330 The GAO produced a report saying, 26:02.330 --> 26:06.086 "60 different stakeholders can say no on space issues." 26:06.086 --> 26:07.893 Believe me, the chief and I know, 26:07.893 --> 26:12.060 there are many people that can say no on space issues. 26:12.813 --> 26:14.646 But 2017, in the NDAA, 26:15.311 --> 26:19.144 congress directed DOD to offer recommendations 26:19.818 --> 26:22.052 on how to improve the leadership, 26:22.052 --> 26:24.850 organization, and management of the enterprise. 26:24.850 --> 26:27.185 We're working to answer their questions. 26:27.185 --> 26:29.978 To be clear, we want to streamline decision making 26:29.978 --> 26:32.682 as quickly as possible across all fronts, 26:32.682 --> 26:34.271 including acquisition. 26:34.271 --> 26:36.581 We just can't afford to wait. 26:36.581 --> 26:38.499 And fortunately, we're in the middle 26:38.499 --> 26:40.416 of a space renaissance. 26:40.699 --> 26:43.198 The US commercial industry is driving innovation 26:43.198 --> 26:46.233 in areas such as launch, satellite communications, 26:46.233 --> 26:47.816 and remote sensing. 26:48.455 --> 26:51.197 And through space command's space enterprise vision, 26:51.197 --> 26:53.835 the Air Force in collaboration with the NRO 26:53.835 --> 26:56.839 is developing new tactics, techniques, and procedures 26:56.839 --> 26:59.376 to enhance our space situational awareness 26:59.376 --> 27:01.293 and improve overall C2. 27:02.451 --> 27:04.802 As we prepare to answer our congressional tasker 27:04.802 --> 27:06.201 on space governance, 27:06.201 --> 27:09.312 you'll see us streamline acquisition processes. 27:09.312 --> 27:13.479 You'll see us implement our new NDAA '16 authorities 27:13.849 --> 27:15.481 to make milestone decisions on 27:15.481 --> 27:19.648 major defense acquisition programs within the Air Force. 27:20.467 --> 27:24.359 But as in all war fighting domains, people are the key. 27:24.359 --> 27:27.625 We want to attract and retain space talent. 27:27.625 --> 27:30.135 Let me highlight an important space related initiative, 27:30.135 --> 27:31.784 and I think you've heard a little bit about it 27:31.784 --> 27:33.561 in the last several days. 27:33.561 --> 27:35.682 Thanks to a partnership with AFA, 27:35.682 --> 27:38.371 we have a program called "stellar explorers" 27:38.371 --> 27:39.932 that's offering a challenging 27:39.932 --> 27:42.849 space design competition for students. 27:42.849 --> 27:45.272 We've had a steady increase in participation 27:45.272 --> 27:48.701 as it flourishes into a national level program. 27:48.701 --> 27:51.368 It's grown from 27 teams in 2015 27:53.385 --> 27:56.385 to 125 in 2016, including 30 states. 27:58.261 --> 28:00.283 We're excited to announce the Air Force 28:00.283 --> 28:03.206 will provide scholarships to each of the students 28:03.206 --> 28:06.299 comprising the first, second, and third place winners, 28:06.299 --> 28:09.336 and we're happy to hear United Launch Alliance 28:09.336 --> 28:12.253 will match the scholarship amounts. 28:12.985 --> 28:16.949 Now I want to touch a little on data and cyberspace. 28:16.949 --> 28:19.389 This is a major focus for the year. 28:19.389 --> 28:21.757 Our core missions increasingly rely 28:21.757 --> 28:23.238 on cyberspace capabilities, 28:23.238 --> 28:24.872 which are delivered and protected 28:24.872 --> 28:27.363 by world class Air Force workforce. 28:27.363 --> 28:30.211 A workforce we need to grow and retain. 28:30.211 --> 28:33.878 Challenges remain, but 2016 was a good year. 28:34.252 --> 28:37.410 We stood up a chief information security office. 28:37.410 --> 28:40.430 We cut the ribbon on the Air Force's cyber proving ground, 28:40.430 --> 28:44.205 and we've deployed an in point security and management tool 28:44.205 --> 28:48.363 faster than any other enterprise has done to date. 28:48.363 --> 28:51.020 The Air Force's HR talent management suite, 28:51.020 --> 28:53.875 called MYPERS, was moved to the cloud, 28:53.875 --> 28:56.845 in a tremendous partnership with industry. 28:56.845 --> 28:59.246 And we've stood up an Air Force digital service, 28:59.246 --> 29:02.048 in coordination with DOD's digital service. 29:02.048 --> 29:05.714 This small team of civilians, they're software geniuses, 29:05.714 --> 29:07.809 and they're acting as the pros from Dover, 29:07.809 --> 29:09.793 bringing their Silicon Valley experience 29:09.793 --> 29:13.531 to help us with our complex software development programs. 29:13.531 --> 29:16.779 They're bringing us best practices from outside of DOD 29:16.779 --> 29:20.035 to improve areas where we haven't been successful. 29:20.035 --> 29:22.083 Our landmark will continue to be 29:22.083 --> 29:25.001 the transformation of our communications squadrons 29:25.001 --> 29:27.213 and the cyber squadron initiative. 29:27.213 --> 29:30.827 This effort fundamentally changes our workforce 29:30.827 --> 29:34.994 from IT service providers to mission assurance airmen. 29:35.256 --> 29:37.163 And it provides wing commanders 29:37.163 --> 29:39.457 a defense cyber operations capability 29:39.457 --> 29:42.521 to mitigate risk to their wings missions. 29:42.521 --> 29:44.251 We also recently commissioned 29:44.251 --> 29:47.618 a cyber resiliency office for weapons systems. 29:47.618 --> 29:49.961 Their mission is to press cyber security 29:49.961 --> 29:53.720 and resiliency into our weapons systems and platforms. 29:53.720 --> 29:56.327 We'll continue to work to close gaps in cyber, 29:56.327 --> 29:59.526 and prepare for data resource management. 29:59.526 --> 30:02.970 And we'll continue to encourage an enterprise view for IT, 30:02.970 --> 30:05.521 with emphasis on governance, budget, 30:05.521 --> 30:08.104 and centralized responsibility. 30:08.841 --> 30:10.674 So I've covered a lot, 30:10.819 --> 30:12.909 but the most important aspect of our Air Force 30:12.909 --> 30:15.696 is our airmen, and they deserve the spotlight 30:15.696 --> 30:17.863 as we enter our 70th year. 30:18.567 --> 30:20.839 Our people on active duty, civilians, 30:20.839 --> 30:22.810 and in the guard and reserve 30:22.810 --> 30:25.850 are incredibly talented and dedicated. 30:25.850 --> 30:28.694 They are what makes the United States Air Force great. 30:28.694 --> 30:31.222 The chief and I are committed to taking care of them. 30:31.222 --> 30:33.649 We highly value each person's contributions 30:33.649 --> 30:35.111 to the Air Force team, 30:35.111 --> 30:36.995 and we respect their needs. 30:36.995 --> 30:39.364 Their quality of life is important. 30:39.364 --> 30:41.090 We ask a lot from our people, 30:41.090 --> 30:43.261 and we're dedicated to taking care of them 30:43.261 --> 30:44.844 and their families. 30:45.275 --> 30:47.656 Finally I want to highlight an important program 30:47.656 --> 30:50.266 the chief and I are working to improve. 30:50.266 --> 30:52.353 In 2012 the Air Force centralized 30:52.353 --> 30:53.863 the Wounded Warrior Program 30:53.863 --> 30:55.914 within the Air Force personnel center, 30:55.914 --> 30:57.366 and we learned a lot. 30:57.366 --> 30:59.136 We learned valuable lessons from airmen 30:59.136 --> 31:01.566 with physical and invisible wounds. 31:01.566 --> 31:03.782 We've done well, but we need to do more 31:03.782 --> 31:05.949 for our greatest resource. 31:06.264 --> 31:08.689 Treating invisible wounds is our sacred duty, 31:08.689 --> 31:12.106 just as it is to treat the wounds we see. 31:12.383 --> 31:14.450 We need to better understand the barriers 31:14.450 --> 31:17.300 that are preventing airmen from getting help early. 31:17.300 --> 31:19.267 We offer a wide range of services, 31:19.267 --> 31:20.984 but we need to integrate them 31:20.984 --> 31:23.407 so they're accessible to all airmen. 31:23.407 --> 31:26.107 We're now looking at ways to address the gaps 31:26.107 --> 31:28.602 we've identified in care for wounded airmen, 31:28.602 --> 31:30.965 no matter whether they've had one tour 31:30.965 --> 31:32.247 or a full career. 31:32.247 --> 31:35.060 And where possible, we will champion efforts 31:35.060 --> 31:37.310 to get airmen back to duty. 31:38.154 --> 31:39.917 The needs are particularly urgent 31:39.917 --> 31:42.167 for our battlefield airmen. 31:42.267 --> 31:43.350 We need them. 31:43.494 --> 31:45.176 And we need each of you, 31:45.176 --> 31:48.250 our active guard, reserve, and civilian airmen. 31:48.250 --> 31:50.325 Some of you are here today. 31:50.325 --> 31:52.919 We also need our international partners. 31:52.919 --> 31:55.579 And we need our industry partners. 31:55.579 --> 31:57.934 It's you who have provided the intellectual 31:57.934 --> 31:59.580 and the technological magic 31:59.580 --> 32:02.498 that's produced the world's greatest air force. 32:02.498 --> 32:04.841 We look forward to celebrating our 70th birthday 32:04.841 --> 32:06.174 with all of you. 32:06.539 --> 32:09.219 Thanks for everything you do for us. 32:09.219 --> 32:11.729 And what I want to do is show a very short video 32:11.729 --> 32:14.979 on the 70th birthday breaking barriers. 32:15.135 --> 32:16.329 Thank you very much. 32:16.329 --> 32:18.827 I look forward to working with all of you. 32:18.827 --> 32:21.994 (audience applauding) 32:22.361 --> 32:25.111 (majestic music) 33:20.219 --> 33:23.386 (audience applauding) 33:27.400 --> 33:29.180 - Thank you so much, Madame Secretary, 33:29.180 --> 33:30.834 for that great presentation, 33:30.834 --> 33:32.686 and really inspiring video. 33:32.686 --> 33:35.659 I want to thank Secretary Disbrow for a great presentation, 33:35.659 --> 33:38.076 thank you all for being here. 33:38.256 --> 33:40.083 I know you all will join me 33:40.083 --> 33:42.333 and certainly agree with me 33:43.756 --> 33:46.522 that regardless with what happens in terms of 33:46.522 --> 33:48.056 future confirmations, 33:48.056 --> 33:51.643 the Air Force is in good hands with Secretary Disbrow. 33:51.643 --> 33:53.284 So thank you all so much. 33:53.284 --> 33:56.451 (audience applauding) 34:11.762 --> 34:14.018 - Okay, if you would just sort of break in place, 34:14.018 --> 34:15.986 and we'll reset the stage for the next panel. 34:15.986 --> 34:17.653 Thank you very much.