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(jubilant electronic music)

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- Over 100 years ago John Phillip Holland

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combined an internal combustion engine, battery,

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ballast tanks, windows, and a three bladed propellor

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to build the first modern submarine.

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The submarine force was born on April 11th, 1900.

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When the United States Navy bought

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John Holland's submersible ship.

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Since then we've seen four great eras in our forces history.

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The capability of the submarine concept was proven

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through sacrifices of the first sub mariners

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during World War One and the submarine forces first era.

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The second era was marked by the unwavering courage

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and success of the sub mariners of World War Two.

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Submarines transitioned from diesel engines

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to nuclear power in the third era.

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The fourth and current era

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is the culmination of our proud past

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as we continue to make history

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by adding to our legacy everyday.

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- From the nukes to the a-gangers,

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ward rooms and the sonar techs and the retirees

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one thing has remained constant

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the bold character of the submarine force.

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Let's take a look back at the work we've done in 2016.

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It was a busy year for sure

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and our submarine forces stayed in the fight in the pacific.

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We completed 14 deployments and 18 deter patrols.

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We continued our tradition

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of working with international partners

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like Japan, The Republic of Korea,

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and Australia to enhance our maritime security

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here in the Hawaiian off areas and abroad.

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RIMPAC 2016 was a smashing success

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in no small part because of the great work

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provided by our submarine force.

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- Our people are our most important asset.

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They drive our war fighting capabilities.

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We will continue to invest in you

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so that the 21st century sailor

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builds on the foundation laid by past submarine heroes.

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In 2016 we added to the strength of our team

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our first enlisted women in submarines

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adding these talented and professional

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shipmates is essential to maintaining

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the worlds best undersea force.

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As we look to the future we know the nation

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will continue to need a silent and capable

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submarine force to secure our national interests.

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High velocity learning and innovation

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are vital to meet the future head-on

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and to stay ahead of our adversaries.

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Through initiatives like our new innovation lab

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and the employment of unmanned vehicles

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we are laying the foundation

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for continued underseas superiority for decades to come.

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That is vitally important

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because what we do for the nation matters

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and as the Pacific Submarine Force commander

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I'm incredibly proud of the exceptional work

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being done everyday by our submarines

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their crews and their many, many supporters ashore.

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With nearly 4800 days underway last year

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let it be a comfort and commitment

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to all Americans and to our friends and partners

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to know that the submarine force is out there

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on the job everyday and ready to defend our nation

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for the next 117 years.

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Happy Birthday Submarine Force.

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(jubilant electronic music)