WEBVTT 00:05.863 --> 00:10.030 - Ladies and Gentlemen, the spouses of the official party, 00:10.767 --> 00:14.020 Mrs. Phyllis Stewart, and Mrs. Barbara Ashley, 00:14.020 --> 00:17.187 are now being escorted to their seats. 00:49.633 --> 00:51.966 Welcome to today's ceremony. 00:52.238 --> 00:55.059 Please stand for the arrival of the official party, 00:55.059 --> 00:57.820 Honors, and Presentation of the Colors. 00:57.820 --> 00:59.586 Please remain standing for the singing 00:59.586 --> 01:02.873 of the National Anthem by Miss Amy Merchant, 01:02.873 --> 01:05.123 followed by the Invocation. 01:27.505 --> 01:31.672 - (Color Sergeant) Forward, march. 01:37.496 --> 01:40.329 Left, right, left, right, left ... 01:42.504 --> 01:44.254 Left, right, left ... 01:45.479 --> 01:46.479 Left, right. 01:48.504 --> 01:51.087 Left, right, left, right, left. 01:52.712 --> 01:55.212 Left, left, left, right, left. 02:03.991 --> 02:04.824 Color, 02:08.766 --> 02:09.599 Halt. 02:11.083 --> 02:14.750 (Stars and Stripes Forever) 02:57.083 --> 03:00.333 ♫ Oh, say, can you see 03:01.819 --> 03:05.486 ♫ By the dawn's early light 03:06.779 --> 03:10.446 ♫ What so proudly we hailed 03:11.365 --> 03:15.532 ♫ At the twilight's last gleaming 03:16.655 --> 03:20.822 ♫ Whose broad stripes and bright stars 03:21.340 --> 03:25.090 ♫ Through the perilous fight 03:26.356 --> 03:30.273 ♫ O'er the ramparts we watched 03:31.208 --> 03:35.041 ♫ Were so gallantly streaming 03:36.568 --> 03:40.318 ♫ And the rockets' red glare 03:40.961 --> 03:44.628 ♫ The bombs bursting in air 03:45.533 --> 03:49.450 ♫ Gave proof through the night 03:50.023 --> 03:54.023 ♫ That our flag was still there 03:55.028 --> 03:59.195 ♫ Oh, say, does that Star Spangled 04:00.528 --> 04:03.361 ♫ Banner yet wave 04:06.982 --> 04:10.649 ♫ O'er the land of the free 04:14.702 --> 04:18.369 ♫ And the home of the brave 04:28.841 --> 04:32.341 - (Color Sergeant) Colors 04:34.008 --> 04:35.508 Right turn, march. 04:37.586 --> 04:39.086 Left, right, two. 04:54.892 --> 04:56.688 - [Emcee] Ladies and Gentlemen, 04:56.688 --> 04:59.417 Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Richard Anderson, 04:59.417 --> 05:02.172 Staff Chaplain for the Defense Intelligence Agency, 05:02.172 --> 05:04.589 will now give the Invocation. 05:04.806 --> 05:08.389 - Would you bow with me, please, in prayer. 05:14.280 --> 05:18.447 Heavenly Father, as we gather on this auspicious occasion, 05:20.281 --> 05:23.502 remind us that although times may change, 05:23.502 --> 05:27.669 Your holy presence remains forever steadfast and sure. 05:30.525 --> 05:34.025 You have been our stronghold in ages past, 05:34.288 --> 05:38.455 and we pray that You will continue to defend and guide us 05:38.613 --> 05:39.946 into the future. 05:41.947 --> 05:46.030 Lord, I invoke Your blessings upon this ceremony. 05:46.784 --> 05:49.155 Those who are participating, and those who are gathered 05:49.155 --> 05:51.738 to witness this historic event. 05:52.825 --> 05:56.992 Father, I thank You for the leadership of good men. 05:57.621 --> 05:59.268 Specifically, I praise You 05:59.268 --> 06:02.158 for Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart, 06:02.158 --> 06:06.294 who, for the last 33 months, has well and faithfully 06:06.294 --> 06:08.544 served as the 20th Director 06:09.249 --> 06:12.136 of the Defense Intelligence Agency. 06:12.136 --> 06:15.114 The premier, all-source intelligence agency 06:15.114 --> 06:16.781 for our warfighters. 06:17.738 --> 06:21.255 May the memories of the times shared with him 06:21.255 --> 06:23.755 continue to inspire each of us 06:23.981 --> 06:27.109 to even greater achievements and service 06:27.109 --> 06:31.276 to this great organization and to our beloved country. 06:31.680 --> 06:35.180 Father, I ask for Your continued blessings 06:35.801 --> 06:38.396 to be upon Lieutenant General Stewart, 06:38.396 --> 06:41.096 and his dear bride, Miss Phyllis, 06:41.096 --> 06:42.997 as they continue their service to You, 06:42.997 --> 06:44.997 and to our great nation. 06:45.315 --> 06:47.982 As they exit the corridor today, 06:48.176 --> 06:52.157 whisper to them the following words of Holy Scripture: 06:52.157 --> 06:55.490 "Well done, good and faithful servants." 06:56.613 --> 06:59.789 And remind them of your precious promise, 06:59.789 --> 07:02.539 "I know the plans I have for you, 07:02.934 --> 07:06.517 "plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, 07:06.770 --> 07:10.020 "plans to give you hope, and a future." 07:12.504 --> 07:16.477 Now, Oh, God, as the mantle of leadership is passed 07:16.477 --> 07:18.894 to Lieutenant General Ashley, 07:19.181 --> 07:21.288 I ask that this sacred trust 07:21.288 --> 07:24.371 be coupled with Your divine blessing. 07:24.714 --> 07:26.759 I also pray that Your divine comforter, 07:26.759 --> 07:29.299 the Holy Spirit, rest upon him, 07:29.299 --> 07:32.147 and that Your omnipotent hand directs him 07:32.147 --> 07:34.564 as he assumes responsibility. 07:35.264 --> 07:37.837 May You endow him with the wisdom of Solomon 07:37.837 --> 07:40.330 in the decisions he will make. 07:40.330 --> 07:42.432 May You grant him the courage of David 07:42.432 --> 07:45.349 when faced with giants in the land. 07:45.805 --> 07:47.922 May he experience the strength of Samson 07:47.922 --> 07:50.089 to endure the daily grind, 07:50.645 --> 07:52.168 the patience of Job to deal 07:52.168 --> 07:56.085 with the ever-changing demands placed upon him, 07:56.266 --> 08:00.433 the boldness of the Apostles to speak truth to power. 08:00.510 --> 08:03.290 And finally, may he display the compassion 08:03.290 --> 08:07.457 of a loving father as he leads this great organization. 08:08.820 --> 08:11.166 Additionally, I pray for Lieutenant General Ashley 08:11.166 --> 08:13.496 and his dear wife, Miss Barbara, 08:13.496 --> 08:17.496 as they, together, commence this sacred journey. 08:18.192 --> 08:22.240 Indeed, Oh, God, may each member of the Ashley household 08:22.240 --> 08:25.907 experience Your perpetual presence and peace 08:26.780 --> 08:30.118 as they continue their sacrificial service to You, 08:30.118 --> 08:31.991 and to our great nation. 08:31.991 --> 08:34.460 All these blessings and favors, 08:34.460 --> 08:36.960 I ask in Your holy name, Amen. 08:38.650 --> 08:40.265 - Thank you, Chaplain. 08:40.265 --> 08:42.902 Ladies and Gentlemen, please take your seats 08:42.902 --> 08:46.069 and remain seated during the ceremony. 08:50.678 --> 08:52.975 Our host for today's ceremony 08:52.975 --> 08:55.593 is the Honorable Patrick M. Shanahan, 08:55.593 --> 08:57.926 Deputy Secretary of Defense. 08:58.408 --> 08:59.660 We extend a warm welcome 08:59.660 --> 09:02.634 to Lieutenant General Stewart's wife, Phyllis, 09:02.634 --> 09:03.967 his son, Robert, 09:04.250 --> 09:06.808 his daughters, Nicole and Jennifer, 09:06.808 --> 09:08.475 his son-in-law, Cal, 09:08.475 --> 09:10.390 as well as his grandchildren, 09:10.390 --> 09:12.140 Saida, Terrell, Lily, 09:14.041 --> 09:16.291 Uriah, Harrison, and Lyric. 09:19.299 --> 09:20.457 A very special welcome 09:20.457 --> 09:23.648 to Lieutenant General Ashley's wife, Barbara, 09:23.648 --> 09:25.981 their sons, Justin and Sean, 09:26.930 --> 09:31.097 as well as Mrs. Ashley's mother, Mrs. Manna Griffin. 09:32.819 --> 09:34.508 We are honored to have with us today, 09:34.508 --> 09:37.722 a number of current and former national leaders, 09:37.722 --> 09:40.735 active and retired senior military members, 09:40.735 --> 09:42.570 and friends and family of both 09:42.570 --> 09:44.640 Lieutenant General and Mrs. Stewart, 09:44.640 --> 09:47.890 and Lieutenant General and Mrs. Ashley. 09:48.804 --> 09:51.471 This afternoon, you will witness 09:51.509 --> 09:53.876 Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart 09:53.876 --> 09:55.736 relinquishing the Directorship 09:55.736 --> 09:57.801 of the Defense Intelligence Agency, 09:57.801 --> 10:00.274 and Command of the Joint Functional Component Command 10:00.274 --> 10:03.965 for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance 10:03.965 --> 10:07.548 to Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr. 10:08.813 --> 10:12.540 Today's events are rooted in military history, 10:12.540 --> 10:14.869 dating back to the 18th Century, 10:14.869 --> 10:17.443 when organizational flags were developed 10:17.443 --> 10:21.110 with colors and symbols unique to each unit. 10:22.523 --> 10:25.743 The passing of the colors from one Commander to another 10:25.743 --> 10:28.076 is significant in many ways. 10:29.961 --> 10:33.968 The history, traditions, and accomplishments of a unit 10:33.968 --> 10:38.135 are embodied in the colors you will see pass before you. 10:38.743 --> 10:42.243 The colors record the glories of the past. 10:42.383 --> 10:44.570 They stand guard in the present, 10:44.570 --> 10:47.653 and ensure inspiration in the future. 10:52.886 --> 10:55.719 At this time, Mrs. Phyllis Stewart 10:55.796 --> 10:59.332 is being presented with a bouquet of red flowers, 10:59.332 --> 11:01.808 symbolic of the loving concern she has shown 11:01.808 --> 11:05.391 the DIA family during her husband's tenure. 11:09.723 --> 11:11.888 At this time, Mrs. Barbara Ashley 11:11.888 --> 11:15.758 is being presented with a bouquet of yellow flowers, 11:15.758 --> 11:18.675 to welcome her into the DIA family. 11:26.499 --> 11:28.249 Ladies and Gentlemen, 11:29.302 --> 11:32.079 it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you 11:32.079 --> 11:34.197 the Deputy Secretary of Defense, 11:34.197 --> 11:37.030 the Honorable Patrick M. Shanahan. 11:38.208 --> 11:41.208 (audience applauds) 11:45.406 --> 11:47.230 - Thank you, Colonel Wilburn, 11:47.230 --> 11:50.313 Director Coats, Distinguished Guests, 11:51.958 --> 11:53.560 General Stewart, General Ashley, 11:53.560 --> 11:56.585 ladies and gentlemen of the DIA community, 11:56.585 --> 11:59.752 Foreign Defense Intelligence Partners, 12:00.156 --> 12:01.803 thank you for joining me 12:01.803 --> 12:05.970 to honor General Stewart's almost three-year tenure, 12:07.552 --> 12:11.070 and to welcome General Ashley from Army G-2 12:11.070 --> 12:13.237 to Director of DIA Command 12:13.389 --> 12:16.064 of the Joint Functional Component Command 12:16.064 --> 12:19.731 for Intel, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. 12:20.580 --> 12:24.424 Special welcome to Lieutenant General Stewart's, 12:24.424 --> 12:27.068 and Lieutenant General Ashley's families 12:27.068 --> 12:29.735 who join us here today: Phyllis, 12:32.091 --> 12:33.846 General Stewart's wife, 12:33.846 --> 12:37.330 their children, Vincent, Robert, Nicole and Jennifer, 12:37.330 --> 12:39.247 and five grandchildren; 12:39.463 --> 12:43.380 Barb, General Ashley's wife, their son, Justin. 12:44.824 --> 12:47.996 Phyllis and Barb, we know these positions 12:47.996 --> 12:50.893 place a huge demand on you and your families, 12:50.893 --> 12:53.042 and I just wanted to thank you, 12:53.042 --> 12:55.388 and recognize you for your contribution, 12:55.388 --> 12:59.138 and today's event is as much an honor to you. 13:01.549 --> 13:04.510 Secretary Mattis, unfortunately, couldn't be here today 13:04.510 --> 13:08.677 as he was asked to testify before the House and Senate. 13:08.784 --> 13:10.867 But he is here in spirit. 13:11.776 --> 13:15.943 Since day one in office, Secretary Mattis' sole focus 13:17.230 --> 13:19.230 has been on warfighting, 13:19.497 --> 13:21.633 and ensuring our military's readiness 13:21.633 --> 13:23.133 to fight, and win. 13:25.125 --> 13:28.441 In his words, "We are a Department of War, 13:28.441 --> 13:30.274 "not a nation at war." 13:32.031 --> 13:35.198 In order to achieve maximum readiness, 13:36.179 --> 13:39.080 the Secretary's relentless drumbeat 13:39.080 --> 13:41.663 has been to increase lethality, 13:42.679 --> 13:45.846 work by, with, and through our allies, 13:46.602 --> 13:50.519 and to act as stewards of the American taxpayer 13:51.007 --> 13:55.174 to save enormous sums of money for the Department. 13:56.172 --> 13:59.593 General Stewart, if Secretary Mattis was here, 13:59.593 --> 14:03.189 I know he would recognize your alignment with his goals, 14:03.189 --> 14:07.082 he would thank you for your dedicated leadership, 14:07.082 --> 14:10.249 and as the first Marine at DIA's helm, 14:10.778 --> 14:14.945 your role in operationalizing the voice of the warfighter. 14:16.000 --> 14:19.960 General Stewart, I enjoyed our conversation last week. 14:19.960 --> 14:22.952 However, I did a little research of my own. 14:22.952 --> 14:25.655 (audience laughs) 14:25.655 --> 14:29.178 My research shows you've accomplished a great deal, 14:29.178 --> 14:32.511 both at DIA, and throughout your career. 14:33.375 --> 14:35.865 You have a track record of success 14:35.865 --> 14:39.282 realized through leadership and teamwork, 14:39.739 --> 14:41.149 bolstered by a healthy dose 14:41.149 --> 14:43.566 of grit, humor, and humility. 14:45.438 --> 14:49.080 You are the type of leader that teams want to follow 14:49.080 --> 14:51.247 and go the extra mile for. 14:52.003 --> 14:55.336 In my conversation with General Stewart, 14:55.857 --> 14:59.690 he bragged about the team members here at DIA. 15:00.533 --> 15:04.700 A quarter of them military, three-quarters of them civilian. 15:04.996 --> 15:07.316 He shared his confidence and enthusiasm 15:07.316 --> 15:08.816 for the community. 15:09.268 --> 15:12.118 The team is comprised of true Patriots, 15:12.118 --> 15:14.701 who show unfaltering dedication 15:15.009 --> 15:18.009 to the difficult mission of the DIA. 15:18.867 --> 15:22.348 You and the DIA team have worked tirelessly 15:22.348 --> 15:25.515 to provide top-notch, actionable intel 15:26.523 --> 15:28.023 to the warfighter, 15:28.273 --> 15:32.023 and key insight for the strategic leadership. 15:32.506 --> 15:35.648 You've established a culture focused on anticipating 15:35.648 --> 15:37.815 Intel's future challenges, 15:38.094 --> 15:41.154 and have built up DIA's stature as an institution 15:41.154 --> 15:44.321 dedicated to supporting the warfighter 15:44.439 --> 15:46.356 of today, and tomorrow. 15:48.614 --> 15:51.947 During your tenure, you have anticipated 15:52.372 --> 15:54.789 the needs of DoD in key ways. 15:56.510 --> 15:58.709 You solidified support to combatant commanders 15:58.709 --> 16:01.814 by strengthening integrated intel centers. 16:01.814 --> 16:04.503 You helped modernize operational capabilities 16:04.503 --> 16:06.253 to enhance lethality, 16:06.439 --> 16:09.022 and stood up a new DIA element, 16:09.183 --> 16:11.766 the Defense Debriefing Service, 16:12.170 --> 16:16.337 to help make known knowable to the right customers. 16:17.278 --> 16:18.932 You helped drive innovation 16:18.932 --> 16:22.440 through technological advancement, digital transformation, 16:22.440 --> 16:25.607 and information sharing across the IC. 16:26.811 --> 16:29.902 And you enhanced relationships with Five Eyes 16:29.902 --> 16:31.140 and other Foreign Partners, 16:31.140 --> 16:33.476 some of whom join us here today, 16:33.476 --> 16:35.809 in person, and by broadcast. 16:37.152 --> 16:40.735 These relationships help fill capacity gaps 16:41.504 --> 16:45.171 and build confidence in our shared missions. 16:45.684 --> 16:48.517 DIA makes our military more lethal 16:49.615 --> 16:53.448 by providing decision advantage to leadership, 16:53.531 --> 16:56.541 and we rely on DIA's defense attaches 16:56.541 --> 16:59.708 to build bridges with partners abroad. 17:00.499 --> 17:04.666 I'm very familiar with the impressive quality of DIA's work. 17:05.557 --> 17:09.640 Both of my daily Intel briefers are from the DIA. 17:10.398 --> 17:13.008 Contact with these briefers gives me 17:13.008 --> 17:17.175 a high level of appreciation for the extent of DIA's work. 17:18.838 --> 17:23.005 Your expertise is both a mile wide, and a mile deep. 17:24.209 --> 17:27.959 To the DIA community, we are counting on you. 17:28.449 --> 17:31.282 As we face a myriad of challenges, 17:32.761 --> 17:36.761 from North Korea, to Russia, to Iran, and China, 17:37.776 --> 17:40.609 to threats like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, 17:40.773 --> 17:44.773 in the evolving environments of cyber and space, 17:45.063 --> 17:49.230 most of you will never know the extent of your efforts. 17:50.356 --> 17:52.939 But your integrity gives weight 17:52.955 --> 17:55.038 to the Intel you produce, 17:55.582 --> 17:58.527 and earns you respect in the eyes of those 17:58.527 --> 18:01.277 who receive your sound judgments. 18:01.893 --> 18:04.226 General Stewart, your reward 18:05.828 --> 18:08.869 for success in leading this team's assignment, 18:08.869 --> 18:11.493 is a new post that is just as demanding. 18:11.493 --> 18:13.266 (audience laughs) 18:13.266 --> 18:15.463 I know you will approach your posting 18:15.463 --> 18:17.714 as CYBERCOM's next Deputy Commander 18:17.714 --> 18:21.214 as an opportunity rather than a challenge, 18:21.389 --> 18:23.972 and I look forward, personally, 18:24.018 --> 18:27.768 to working with you closely in that position. 18:30.429 --> 18:33.054 General Ashley, you come from a family 18:33.054 --> 18:35.825 that knows what it means to serve. 18:35.825 --> 18:38.325 Father was a soldier in Korea, 18:38.742 --> 18:40.492 and earned a Bronze Star for his service 18:40.492 --> 18:42.492 as an Airman in Vietnam. 18:43.514 --> 18:47.597 Brother is a career Air Force pilot, now retired. 18:48.654 --> 18:49.487 And your father-in-law 18:49.487 --> 18:52.138 was a Master Parachutist in the 82nd, 18:52.138 --> 18:55.221 and served multiple tours in Vietnam. 18:56.155 --> 18:59.572 By reputation, you are all about results, 19:00.735 --> 19:02.818 lethality, and integrity. 19:03.716 --> 19:05.981 You've proven these qualities during your time 19:05.981 --> 19:08.481 on multiple operational tours, 19:08.649 --> 19:12.732 as Army G-2, Commanding General of the Army Intel 19:12.733 --> 19:15.900 Center of Excellence at Fort Huachuca, 19:16.052 --> 19:20.219 and the Director of Intel at both JSOC and CENTCOM. 19:21.231 --> 19:23.314 What some might not know, 19:24.916 --> 19:27.416 General Ashley is a celebrity, 19:27.563 --> 19:29.173 thanks to his wife, Barb, 19:29.173 --> 19:30.122 (audience laughs) 19:30.122 --> 19:32.257 who was a contestant on The Price is Right. 19:32.257 --> 19:35.090 (audience laughs) 19:36.344 --> 19:37.871 Are you liking this? 19:37.871 --> 19:39.788 You're loving it, yeah. 19:40.147 --> 19:42.097 She wore a button with his face on it, 19:42.097 --> 19:44.568 out of pride for what he does. 19:44.568 --> 19:46.130 So it wouldn't surprise me 19:46.130 --> 19:48.163 if a button or two showed up here. 19:48.163 --> 19:50.173 (audience laughs) 19:50.173 --> 19:51.767 You were chosen for this position 19:51.767 --> 19:55.074 for your ability to reach across boundaries, 19:55.074 --> 19:59.241 to build teams, distill problems, and drive action. 20:01.080 --> 20:04.913 We need you to continue this tradition at DIA. 20:05.070 --> 20:07.320 You have no firmer advocate 20:08.065 --> 20:10.898 than myself, and Secretary Mattis. 20:10.941 --> 20:12.791 And with Barb's experience, we should be able 20:12.791 --> 20:14.807 to get you all the attention you need. 20:14.807 --> 20:17.623 (audience laughs) 20:17.623 --> 20:19.863 Now I'd like to turn to General Stewart again 20:19.863 --> 20:22.280 and welcome him to the stage. 20:23.702 --> 20:27.552 Sir, thank you for your exemplary leadership at DIA. 20:27.552 --> 20:31.719 For your selfless dedication, our nation is in your debt. 20:32.282 --> 20:34.699 I'm honored to present to you 20:35.661 --> 20:38.875 the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. 20:38.875 --> 20:40.351 Please accept it as a signal 20:40.351 --> 20:42.247 of the Department's deep appreciation 20:42.247 --> 20:44.010 for all you have done, 20:44.010 --> 20:48.177 and to enhance DIA's capabilities during your tenure. 21:02.898 --> 21:05.898 (audience applauds) 21:13.035 --> 21:16.952 - [Emcee] Thank you, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, 21:18.010 --> 21:20.593 and Lieutenant General Stewart. 21:21.922 --> 21:23.672 Ladies and Gentlemen, 21:23.924 --> 21:26.601 it give me great pleasure to introduce to you, 21:26.601 --> 21:28.756 the Director of National Intelligence, 21:28.756 --> 21:31.006 the Honorable Daniel Coats. 21:31.957 --> 21:34.272 (audience applauds) 21:34.272 --> 21:35.272 - Thank you. 21:41.310 --> 21:42.980 Well, good afternoon, and welcome 21:42.980 --> 21:45.656 to distinguished guests and visitors, 21:45.656 --> 21:48.390 and those who have served with Vince. 21:48.390 --> 21:52.013 A very special day, for two very special people, 21:52.013 --> 21:53.389 both sitting here. 21:53.389 --> 21:55.014 One leaving and moving on 21:55.014 --> 21:57.847 to the next chapter in his career, 21:58.346 --> 22:01.596 and another arriving to take his place. 22:02.197 --> 22:04.762 On behalf of the Intelligence community, 22:04.762 --> 22:06.128 I know I speak for them, 22:06.128 --> 22:08.314 in terms of the pride and admiration 22:08.314 --> 22:10.776 that we have for General Stewart 22:10.776 --> 22:12.468 and the contributions that he has made 22:12.468 --> 22:14.205 to the Intelligence community, 22:14.205 --> 22:16.518 particularly in a number of areas, 22:16.518 --> 22:19.367 integrating what Defense Intelligence 22:19.367 --> 22:22.677 brings to the table, along with the collection 22:22.677 --> 22:24.344 from other agencies. 22:25.230 --> 22:26.982 And Vince has been a star 22:26.982 --> 22:30.732 in making the contributions that he has made. 22:31.582 --> 22:33.962 Now, I've played two very different roles here 22:33.962 --> 22:35.955 in a very short period of time. 22:35.955 --> 22:37.550 It wasn't that long ago that, 22:37.550 --> 22:40.499 as a member of the Select Committee on Intelligence 22:40.499 --> 22:43.332 in the Senate, I had the privilege 22:43.782 --> 22:46.585 of sitting up on the dais and looking down at Vince, 22:46.585 --> 22:50.002 and asking him to answer tough questions. 22:50.907 --> 22:53.447 I now found myself, months later, sitting down there, 22:53.447 --> 22:55.537 (audience laughs) 22:55.537 --> 22:58.370 looking up at my former colleagues 22:58.439 --> 23:00.356 firing tough questions, 23:01.054 --> 23:02.046 and leaning over and saying, 23:02.046 --> 23:03.460 "I think Vince can take this question." 23:03.460 --> 23:06.293 (audience laughs) 23:06.939 --> 23:08.123 And he's done a marvelous job. 23:08.123 --> 23:09.515 So, I'm gonna miss you. 23:09.515 --> 23:12.265 (audience laughs 23:12.509 --> 23:14.509 General Ashley, bone up. 23:14.853 --> 23:17.237 (audience laughs) 23:17.237 --> 23:19.253 Be ready to answer, even if it's not relevant 23:19.253 --> 23:20.585 to what you're doing. 23:20.585 --> 23:21.892 (audience laughs) 23:21.892 --> 23:23.000 I may be turning to you. 23:23.000 --> 23:25.773 So, you might want to talk to Vince about that, 23:25.773 --> 23:27.427 and you, perhaps, should have talked to Vince 23:27.427 --> 23:29.805 before you said yes to this job. 23:29.805 --> 23:32.638 (audience laughs) 23:34.592 --> 23:37.372 It's no secret we're dealing with an extraordinary amount 23:37.372 --> 23:40.372 of diverse and difficult challenges. 23:40.929 --> 23:42.858 And that means our intelligence agencies 23:42.858 --> 23:45.275 have to really be up to speed 23:45.712 --> 23:47.190 to try to get ahead of the curve, 23:47.190 --> 23:51.357 and Vince has been one who has led us in any number of ways. 23:51.956 --> 23:53.741 Through the integration process 23:53.741 --> 23:55.761 that has taken place after 9-11, 23:55.761 --> 23:58.612 and bringing our 16 agencies all together 23:58.612 --> 24:01.279 under the leadership of the ODNI 24:01.932 --> 24:05.893 and the predecessors that served there before me. 24:05.893 --> 24:08.143 We have taken giant strides 24:08.864 --> 24:11.864 toward finding an integrated product 24:12.712 --> 24:13.545 to present to the President, 24:13.545 --> 24:15.846 to present to our policymakers, 24:15.846 --> 24:17.354 and that is our job. 24:17.354 --> 24:19.580 But Vince has been one that has been making 24:19.580 --> 24:22.418 not only significant contributions to that, 24:22.418 --> 24:24.786 but also leading us, in terms 24:24.786 --> 24:27.369 of how we have to do even more. 24:27.916 --> 24:29.902 How we have to even be better. 24:29.902 --> 24:31.652 Pushing the envelope, 24:31.790 --> 24:35.271 saying, "Technology in the world is changing 24:35.271 --> 24:36.990 "at such a rapid pace, 24:36.990 --> 24:38.702 "the Intelligence community has 24:38.702 --> 24:41.336 "to put it in high gear in order to stay 24:41.336 --> 24:42.952 "ahead of all that." 24:42.952 --> 24:45.982 And he has been terrific at doing that and leading us, 24:45.982 --> 24:49.242 and he's going to do that, now, for Cyber Command, 24:49.242 --> 24:51.773 and I can't think of a better selection 24:51.773 --> 24:53.856 to take on that position. 24:56.426 --> 24:59.924 He's also worked with our partnerships around the world. 24:59.924 --> 25:03.083 The job requires quite a bit of travel, 25:03.083 --> 25:04.312 some long trips, 25:04.312 --> 25:07.479 but engaging our partners, our allies, 25:09.619 --> 25:10.871 in different places of the world 25:10.871 --> 25:13.115 because, as General Mattis has said, 25:13.115 --> 25:15.757 "This is by, with, and through." 25:15.757 --> 25:18.698 The US can't take on all these burdens alone. 25:18.698 --> 25:20.650 We need partnership, coalitions, 25:20.650 --> 25:22.937 to bring about the kind of changes 25:22.937 --> 25:27.037 that we need to address in terms of these challenges. 25:27.037 --> 25:29.857 And Vince has been very much a part of that. 25:29.857 --> 25:33.018 I just want to congratulate you, Vince, 25:33.018 --> 25:36.161 for the wonderful 33 months that you've put into play, 25:36.161 --> 25:38.039 here, in your leadership. 25:38.039 --> 25:40.203 I want to wish you the very best as you move on 25:40.203 --> 25:43.870 to a very important position, going forward. 25:44.227 --> 25:47.537 I have, as a personal token of appreciation, 25:47.537 --> 25:49.142 something I'd like to present to you. 25:49.142 --> 25:52.748 It's called the National Intelligence Gold Medallion, 25:52.748 --> 25:54.230 and this medallion is reserved 25:54.230 --> 25:55.676 for my personal decisions 25:55.676 --> 25:57.169 as to who should receive this, 25:57.169 --> 26:00.664 and I can't be more proud than to provide this to you. 26:00.664 --> 26:03.997 So, if you'll come up, and I'll just ... 26:07.074 --> 26:09.157 And let me read this, so, 26:10.011 --> 26:12.590 "Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, 26:12.590 --> 26:16.054 "To a true Patriot, an exceptional leader, 26:16.054 --> 26:19.554 "thank you for your commitment to the DIA, 26:20.144 --> 26:24.144 "the IC, and to the men and women who serve it." 26:25.001 --> 26:26.790 Presented to you, by me, 26:26.790 --> 26:28.302 the Director of National Intelligence. 26:28.302 --> 26:30.863 Congratulations, and thank you. 26:30.863 --> 26:33.863 (audience applauds) 26:41.216 --> 26:43.549 - Thank you, Director Coats, 26:43.600 --> 26:46.183 and Lieutenant General Stewart. 26:48.980 --> 26:51.256 The Joint Functional Component Command 26:51.256 --> 26:54.893 for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, 26:54.893 --> 26:55.893 or, JFCCISR, 26:58.007 --> 26:59.815 is a subordinate organization 26:59.815 --> 27:03.065 of the United States Strategic Command. 27:03.310 --> 27:06.143 It is responsible for recommending 27:06.270 --> 27:08.816 the allocation of ISR capabilities 27:08.816 --> 27:12.115 to satisfy high-priority Combatant Command 27:12.115 --> 27:15.865 and National-level Intelligence requirements. 27:16.365 --> 27:19.782 The Director of DIA serves as a Commander 27:19.788 --> 27:21.836 of the Joint Force Component Command 27:21.836 --> 27:25.295 for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. 27:25.295 --> 27:27.045 Ladies and Gentlemen, 27:27.446 --> 27:30.284 Deputy Secretary Shanahan will now preside 27:30.284 --> 27:33.701 over the change of command of the JFCCISR 27:34.293 --> 27:36.333 between Lieutenant General Stewart 27:36.333 --> 27:38.833 and Lieutenant General Ashley. 27:39.459 --> 27:41.587 Deputy Secretary Shanahan, 27:41.587 --> 27:43.314 Lieutenant General Stewart, 27:43.314 --> 27:45.508 and Lieutenant General Ashley, 27:45.508 --> 27:48.591 will you please move to center stage. 27:53.853 --> 27:57.020 Master Gunnery Sergeant Stalker, post. 28:14.502 --> 28:16.269 By the direction of the Commander, 28:16.269 --> 28:18.456 United States Strategic Command, 28:18.456 --> 28:21.327 Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart 28:21.327 --> 28:22.906 will relinquish the Command of the 28:22.906 --> 28:24.602 Joint Functional Component Command 28:24.602 --> 28:27.371 for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, 28:27.371 --> 28:29.538 effective 3 October, 2017. 28:31.989 --> 28:34.328 Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr. 28:34.328 --> 28:36.299 is hereby appointed Commander, 28:36.299 --> 28:37.894 Joint Functional Component Command 28:37.894 --> 28:40.541 for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, 28:40.541 --> 28:42.708 effective 3 October, 2017. 29:13.665 --> 29:15.415 Ladies and Gentlemen, 29:15.693 --> 29:17.468 the Deputy Secretary of Defense 29:17.468 --> 29:20.539 will now preside over the change of Directorship 29:20.539 --> 29:22.266 of the Defense Intelligence Agency 29:22.266 --> 29:24.500 between Lieutenant General Stewart 29:24.500 --> 29:27.000 and Lieutenant General Ashley. 29:28.213 --> 29:31.380 Master Gunnery Sergeant Stalker, post. 29:37.639 --> 29:40.362 By the direction of the Secretary of Defense, 29:40.362 --> 29:42.753 Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart 29:42.753 --> 29:44.568 will relinquish the Directorship 29:44.568 --> 29:46.469 of the Defense Intelligence Agency, 29:46.469 --> 29:48.636 effective 3 October, 2017. 29:51.016 --> 29:53.828 Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr. 29:53.828 --> 29:55.942 is hereby appointed Director, 29:55.942 --> 29:57.654 Defense Intelligence Agency, 29:57.654 --> 29:59.821 effective 3 October, 2017. 30:22.131 --> 30:23.836 Deputy Secretary Shanahan, 30:23.836 --> 30:27.253 and Lieutenant General Ashley, thank you. 30:28.696 --> 30:31.196 (all applaud) 30:37.096 --> 30:38.846 Ladies and Gentlemen, 30:40.037 --> 30:42.526 the former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency 30:42.526 --> 30:43.584 and former Commander 30:43.584 --> 30:45.722 of the Joint Functional Component Command 30:45.722 --> 30:48.786 for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, 30:48.786 --> 30:51.953 Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart. 30:52.501 --> 30:55.501 (audience applauds) 31:02.193 --> 31:04.892 - It sounded a lot better when I was introduced 31:04.892 --> 31:07.142 as the Director rather than 31:07.849 --> 31:09.619 as the former Director. 31:09.619 --> 31:11.702 Good afternoon, everyone. 31:12.024 --> 31:14.191 First of all, let me thank 31:14.445 --> 31:17.278 someone who we don't thank very often, 31:17.278 --> 31:20.007 but I wanted to thank our Chaplain, Chaplain Anderson. 31:20.007 --> 31:21.015 I don't know where you're hiding, 31:21.015 --> 31:22.182 there you are. 31:22.878 --> 31:23.711 Thank you. 31:24.320 --> 31:28.070 I know when the Chaplain invokes prayers here 31:28.071 --> 31:29.770 it makes some people uncomfortable, 31:29.770 --> 31:32.770 but that's okay, you'll get over it, 31:33.112 --> 31:36.487 because Chaplain Anderson and I have a secret, 31:36.487 --> 31:40.404 and we know that, in spite of all the accolades 31:40.478 --> 31:43.475 given to me, we know that all the glory 31:43.475 --> 31:45.330 and honor, and praise goes to the One who 31:45.330 --> 31:46.997 Created all of this, 31:47.291 --> 31:49.708 caused this to be into being, 31:50.093 --> 31:52.426 and to who I owe everything. 31:53.963 --> 31:55.130 So, thank you. 31:58.289 --> 31:59.644 Phyllis and I are honored that you could all 31:59.644 --> 32:03.811 be here with us this afternoon to do a couple of things. 32:03.989 --> 32:06.739 One, to welcome the 21st Director 32:06.822 --> 32:08.699 of the Defense Intelligence Agency, 32:08.699 --> 32:10.039 Lieutenant General Robert Ashley, 32:10.039 --> 32:11.769 and his wife, Barbara, 32:11.769 --> 32:13.961 and team Ashley to our family. 32:13.961 --> 32:16.047 We're glad that you're here. 32:16.047 --> 32:19.055 A special thanks to Deputy Secretary Shanahan, 32:19.055 --> 32:22.472 and DNI Coats for those thoughtful words. 32:26.414 --> 32:28.081 Some of them, I buy. 32:30.733 --> 32:32.652 The ones where he talked about the people 32:32.652 --> 32:35.747 and the contribution of our men and women at DIA, 32:35.747 --> 32:37.164 I absolutely buy. 32:37.554 --> 32:41.070 I know the workforce appreciates those kind words, 32:41.070 --> 32:44.487 and the confidence and support we receive 32:44.706 --> 32:48.873 from the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and the DNI. 32:49.333 --> 32:52.344 To my colleagues, friends, and DIA family, 32:52.344 --> 32:54.594 today is a bittersweet day. 32:55.389 --> 32:57.648 These past 33 months have been 32:57.648 --> 32:59.815 the pinnacle of my career, 32:59.976 --> 33:01.726 and it has been an honor leading the fine 33:01.726 --> 33:04.143 men and women of this agency. 33:05.142 --> 33:07.247 We have been blessed with the opportunity 33:07.247 --> 33:09.270 to continue serving our country, 33:09.270 --> 33:12.194 for which we are honored and grateful. 33:12.194 --> 33:14.188 But I could never forget the indelible mark 33:14.188 --> 33:17.447 you have left on me, one that I will cherish 33:17.447 --> 33:19.447 for the rest of my life. 33:20.002 --> 33:21.900 However, today marks a new chapter 33:21.900 --> 33:23.201 in this agency's history, 33:23.201 --> 33:26.034 and I'm privileged to share in it. 33:26.090 --> 33:27.705 Again, I'd like to formally welcome 33:27.705 --> 33:28.745 Lieutenant General Ashley, 33:28.745 --> 33:30.974 and his wife, Barbara, to the DIA family. 33:30.974 --> 33:33.929 I'm incredibly proud to hand over stewardship 33:33.929 --> 33:36.262 of this organization to him. 33:36.420 --> 33:39.237 Lieutenant General Ashley is the right person, 33:39.237 --> 33:42.621 with the right skills, and the right temperament, 33:42.621 --> 33:46.788 to write the next chapter in the history of this agency. 33:47.295 --> 33:50.383 You've heard Lieutenant General Ashley's qualifications. 33:50.383 --> 33:52.390 He's been the Deputy Chief of Staff of Intelligence 33:52.390 --> 33:54.445 with Operation Enduring Freedom, 33:54.445 --> 33:55.861 Commanding General and Commandant 33:55.861 --> 33:57.285 at the US Army Intelligence 33:57.285 --> 34:00.213 Center of Excellence at Fort Huachuca, 34:00.213 --> 34:03.363 and of course, more recently, as the Deputy Chief of Staff 34:03.363 --> 34:05.946 for Intelligence with the Army. 34:06.123 --> 34:09.331 All of these things make him extraordinarily suited 34:09.331 --> 34:11.509 to lead this wonderful organization. 34:11.509 --> 34:15.676 Bob, Phyllis and I wish you and Barbara the very best, 34:15.983 --> 34:18.066 but with all this talent, 34:18.797 --> 34:21.070 you probably don't need our best wishes. 34:21.070 --> 34:22.987 But we'll do that, anyway. 34:22.987 --> 34:24.355 We wish you the very best. 34:24.355 --> 34:26.938 You're in for a fantastic ride. 34:27.705 --> 34:31.826 Now, there's a whole bunch that I want to say, here, 34:31.826 --> 34:34.406 so, everybody take a deep breath, 34:34.406 --> 34:35.260 we're gonna be here a while. 34:35.260 --> 34:38.093 (audience laughs) 34:38.093 --> 34:41.176 You're sitting, so it should be okay. 34:42.981 --> 34:44.728 I've got a bunch of folks to thank, 34:44.728 --> 34:48.895 and then I want to leave our workforce with a message. 34:50.152 --> 34:53.178 First person I've got to thank is my wife, Phyllis, 34:53.178 --> 34:56.178 my partner, my friend, my confidant. 34:57.396 --> 35:01.146 Don't start crying, you're gonna make me cry. 35:01.511 --> 35:03.664 You have more influence than you realize, 35:03.664 --> 35:06.135 and I thank you for allowing me 35:06.135 --> 35:07.816 to focus on the mission, 35:07.816 --> 35:10.834 and to focus on the people in this organization, 35:10.834 --> 35:12.986 and you've been an incredible teammate. 35:12.986 --> 35:16.153 I thank you, and I love you very much. 35:18.205 --> 35:20.038 We've got family here. 35:20.361 --> 35:24.528 We have most of our children and our grandchildren. 35:24.932 --> 35:29.099 You guys have been with me through all of the stuff. 35:29.678 --> 35:31.423 I've shared you all with the Marine Corps. 35:31.423 --> 35:32.646 I've shared you all here, 35:32.646 --> 35:36.396 and I'm thrilled that we have Robert, Nicole, 35:37.114 --> 35:40.995 Tyrell, Saida, our son-in-law, Kyle, with Lyric, 35:40.995 --> 35:44.225 who's being remarkably quiet right now, 35:44.225 --> 35:47.225 Harrison, Uriah, Lily, and Jennifer. 35:49.113 --> 35:51.539 Love you guys, thank you, all, for being here. 35:51.539 --> 35:54.289 Mom and Sister could not be here. 35:55.676 --> 35:58.737 Mom's getting up there, she doesn't travel well. 35:58.737 --> 36:02.230 But I know they're with us in spirit today, 36:02.230 --> 36:05.499 and once you guys post this dadgum thing to YouTube, 36:05.499 --> 36:07.107 I'm sure they'll see it, too. 36:07.107 --> 36:07.940 (audience laughs) 36:07.940 --> 36:10.265 I never understand why they post this stuff. 36:10.265 --> 36:11.765 But, there you go. 36:13.478 --> 36:15.295 I've got to be careful that I don't try 36:15.295 --> 36:17.757 to acknowledge everybody by name, 36:17.757 --> 36:18.799 because I'll miss someone 36:18.799 --> 36:21.799 who thinks they're really important. 36:21.831 --> 36:24.751 So just, blanket statement, you're all very important. 36:24.751 --> 36:26.233 (audience laughs) 36:26.233 --> 36:30.400 I love you all, and you've meant everything to me. 36:30.569 --> 36:32.077 (audience laughs) 36:32.077 --> 36:32.910 Sorry. 36:33.249 --> 36:34.631 I should be more serious. 36:34.631 --> 36:36.775 This is a serious kind of moment. 36:36.775 --> 36:39.775 But I do want to thank some by name, 36:40.374 --> 36:42.624 and then I'll thank groups. 36:42.938 --> 36:45.355 My battle buddy for the last, 36:47.500 --> 36:48.917 oh, I don't know, 36:48.989 --> 36:50.105 Master Gun, several months, now, 36:50.105 --> 36:51.866 it seems like a lifetime. 36:51.866 --> 36:54.798 We had Chief Master Sergeant Arleen Heath, initially, 36:54.798 --> 36:57.910 and now Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker, 36:57.910 --> 37:00.819 who has been with us, traveling the world, 37:00.819 --> 37:02.864 digging into the things that they 37:02.864 --> 37:05.793 don't want the Director to know about. 37:05.793 --> 37:07.274 So thank you for coming alongside 37:07.274 --> 37:09.296 and helping us on this journey. 37:09.296 --> 37:11.664 I've had three, well, I've had two-and-a-half 37:11.664 --> 37:13.414 really wonderful XOs, 37:14.459 --> 37:17.126 Brigadier General Dimitri Henry, 37:18.313 --> 37:20.313 Captain Robert Whitslum, 37:20.330 --> 37:23.330 and Lieutenant Colonel Will Wilburn. 37:23.397 --> 37:25.554 I won't tell you which one is the half. 37:25.554 --> 37:27.579 (audience laughs) 37:27.579 --> 37:28.412 Will ... 37:28.412 --> 37:31.245 (audience laughs) 37:32.990 --> 37:34.518 He's a work in progress. 37:34.518 --> 37:36.703 (audience laughs) 37:36.703 --> 37:38.906 Three wonderful Executive Assistants, 37:38.906 --> 37:42.906 Kristen Schlertt, Kim Stokes, and Alexis Gutter. 37:44.302 --> 37:47.135 And my Executive Assistant, Tammy, 37:47.596 --> 37:51.096 simply the best, and I'll just stop there. 37:52.037 --> 37:54.246 My accomplishments are your accomplishments. 37:54.246 --> 37:55.913 I owe you my success 37:56.097 --> 37:58.620 because of your hard work, your dedication, 37:58.620 --> 38:00.378 your preparation of me, 38:00.378 --> 38:02.878 and I am forever in your debt. 38:03.728 --> 38:07.395 We've got a number of former Directors here, 38:08.235 --> 38:10.299 always ready to help me, personally, 38:10.299 --> 38:12.884 always ready to help this agency, 38:12.884 --> 38:16.384 and I cannot tell you how wonderful it was 38:17.289 --> 38:18.688 to just get a note, saying, 38:18.688 --> 38:22.234 "Vince, I'm thinking about you, hope you're well." 38:22.234 --> 38:24.697 That goes a long way, and I thank you all for being here, 38:24.697 --> 38:27.678 and thank you for your continued support. 38:27.678 --> 38:29.002 I've got some mentors here. 38:29.002 --> 38:31.332 I've got Lieutenant General Gaskin here, 38:31.332 --> 38:33.615 I've got Lieutenant General Bob Schmidle here, 38:33.615 --> 38:35.948 I didn't see Rusty Blackman, 38:36.600 --> 38:38.945 I know Rusty was on the list. 38:38.945 --> 38:40.695 But I see an old dog, 38:42.561 --> 38:43.478 John Davis. 38:44.456 --> 38:47.428 These are the gentlemen and their families 38:47.428 --> 38:49.631 who have guided me and helped me, 38:49.631 --> 38:52.005 not just mentoring me, but sponsoring, 38:52.005 --> 38:53.450 and I want to be able to thank you all 38:53.450 --> 38:55.867 publicly for that, thank you. 38:56.962 --> 38:58.145 Thank you to my colleagues in the 38:58.145 --> 38:59.496 Military Intelligence community 38:59.496 --> 39:02.379 for supporting the work this agency does. 39:02.379 --> 39:03.841 I say it to my workforce a lot, 39:03.841 --> 39:06.323 but DIA has an incredibly important, 39:06.323 --> 39:09.490 diverse mission set and customer base, 39:09.607 --> 39:11.038 and we can only serve those missions 39:11.038 --> 39:13.378 with the assistance of friends like you. 39:13.378 --> 39:16.545 I can know that I can always reach out 39:16.853 --> 39:18.770 to one Robert Cardillo, 39:19.009 --> 39:20.875 who is always there to be helpful. 39:20.875 --> 39:22.957 Bob, it's great to see you, thank you. 39:22.957 --> 39:25.040 And the rest of you, too. 39:26.531 --> 39:29.529 Thank you to our International Partners. 39:29.529 --> 39:31.673 You serve beside us, day in and day out, 39:31.673 --> 39:33.845 and strengthen our coalition with other nations 39:33.845 --> 39:36.845 in the face of grave threats abroad. 39:37.456 --> 39:39.727 Together we're changing the culture of DIA 39:39.727 --> 39:43.650 and creating an agency centered around our partnerships. 39:43.650 --> 39:45.121 I've also told my own workforce 39:45.121 --> 39:48.297 we will never go to war without our partners, 39:48.297 --> 39:51.330 and I, for one, would never want to do without 39:51.330 --> 39:54.747 your extraordinary skills and dedication. 39:55.927 --> 39:58.242 Last, but certainly not least, 39:58.242 --> 40:00.992 I want to thank our DIA workforce 40:02.546 --> 40:04.698 for everything you do, each and every day 40:04.698 --> 40:06.865 to keep this country safe. 40:07.258 --> 40:09.159 Everyone in this enterprise plays a role 40:09.159 --> 40:11.409 in our overarching mission: 40:11.435 --> 40:14.749 to provide intelligence on foreign militaries, 40:14.749 --> 40:17.385 and the operating environments that deliver 40:17.385 --> 40:19.658 decision advantage to prevent 40:19.658 --> 40:21.658 and decisively win wars. 40:22.424 --> 40:23.804 It has been an honor to witness 40:23.804 --> 40:26.857 you carry out this mission first hand. 40:26.857 --> 40:28.214 From our Intelligence Officers 40:28.214 --> 40:29.727 reporting from around the world, 40:29.727 --> 40:31.732 to our scientific solutions 40:31.732 --> 40:34.031 providing critical insights, 40:34.031 --> 40:36.766 and our authoritative intelligence assessments 40:36.766 --> 40:39.719 allowing our leaders to make the right decisions, 40:39.719 --> 40:43.886 you have delivered decision advantage across the board. 40:44.203 --> 40:47.670 To my Collectors and Operations Officers, thank you. 40:47.670 --> 40:49.438 Thank you for your unwavering dedication 40:49.438 --> 40:51.367 to mission, and for bringing us 40:51.367 --> 40:52.796 critical information on which 40:52.796 --> 40:55.379 to build intelligence analysis. 40:55.497 --> 40:58.740 You bring us the information hardest to find, 40:58.740 --> 41:02.222 and our intelligence would not be complete 41:02.222 --> 41:03.972 without your service. 41:04.346 --> 41:08.429 To my science and technology partners, thank you. 41:08.720 --> 41:11.007 Thank you for delving deep into our adversaries' 41:11.007 --> 41:13.840 capabilities and creating new ways 41:14.150 --> 41:18.067 to gather information and analyze intelligence. 41:18.431 --> 41:21.098 We could not fulfill our mission 41:21.807 --> 41:25.807 without your steadfast work and new discoveries. 41:26.377 --> 41:27.430 To my Mission Support, 41:27.430 --> 41:29.007 that's Lyric, he's warming up. 41:29.007 --> 41:33.174 To my Mission Support and Special Offices, thank you. 41:33.425 --> 41:35.793 It's your vast expertise and experience 41:35.793 --> 41:38.765 that makes our other successes possible. 41:38.765 --> 41:41.765 You run this agency, you protect us, 41:41.803 --> 41:43.762 you focus on our customers, 41:43.762 --> 41:45.679 and you keep us moving. 41:45.867 --> 41:49.700 Every one of you helps keep this country safe. 41:50.019 --> 41:52.186 To my Analysts, thank you. 41:53.121 --> 41:57.288 In spite of the noise and daily churn, you stay focused. 41:58.072 --> 42:01.783 All-source analysis is at the heart of what we do. 42:01.783 --> 42:03.366 It is why we exist. 42:03.897 --> 42:06.292 Our mission is broad, but we cannot provide 42:06.292 --> 42:08.695 decision advantage to our warfighters 42:08.695 --> 42:12.862 without honest, forthright, and timely intelligence. 42:13.786 --> 42:16.323 To all of my Intelligence Officers, 42:16.323 --> 42:18.578 here in the National Capitol Region, 42:18.578 --> 42:20.693 in the JIACs at all the Combatant Commands, 42:20.693 --> 42:22.588 in combat environments, 42:22.588 --> 42:24.671 thank you for all you do. 42:24.902 --> 42:27.902 In generous, and unforgiving, times, 42:28.172 --> 42:31.418 in comfortable, and harsh, environments, 42:31.418 --> 42:33.414 it is all your accomplishments, and more, 42:33.414 --> 42:36.164 that instill me with great pride. 42:36.175 --> 42:38.219 It is clear to me the depths of your devotion 42:38.219 --> 42:41.835 to this country, to your commitment to excellence, 42:41.835 --> 42:44.280 to your dedication to the oath you took 42:44.280 --> 42:46.771 when you walked through those doors. 42:46.771 --> 42:50.549 This is your agency more than it is any Director's. 42:50.549 --> 42:53.021 You have made DIA an unrelenting force 42:53.021 --> 42:56.036 for the security of the United States, 42:56.036 --> 42:58.366 the ideals for which it stands, 42:58.366 --> 43:01.845 and for the freedom, and liberty of its citizens. 43:01.845 --> 43:05.994 Over these past few years, I've asked much of you. 43:05.994 --> 43:10.161 And it should be no surprise that I'm not quite done. 43:10.616 --> 43:13.949 I have one last thing to request of you. 43:15.255 --> 43:18.588 No matter the challenges, the adversity, 43:19.007 --> 43:22.924 or the objections, always speak truth to power, 43:24.006 --> 43:25.589 no matter the cost. 43:26.767 --> 43:29.517 Speak truth through your actions. 43:30.068 --> 43:32.901 Speak truth through your analysis. 43:32.947 --> 43:36.884 Speak truth through your tradecraft and standards. 43:36.884 --> 43:38.801 Never lose sight of it, 43:38.894 --> 43:43.061 because unless we are forthright, honest, and candid, 43:43.532 --> 43:45.782 we cannot fulfill our oath. 43:46.125 --> 43:50.292 Speaking truth to power is more than honest analysis. 43:50.368 --> 43:52.911 It's also about getting it right. 43:52.911 --> 43:56.951 It's about making the tough calls as early as possible. 43:56.951 --> 43:58.108 It's about making judgments 43:58.108 --> 44:01.046 around good tradecraft and standards, 44:01.046 --> 44:04.379 capable of standing up to all criticism. 44:04.576 --> 44:08.741 This is a tremendous burden, but also a tremendous honor. 44:08.741 --> 44:11.433 You Intelligence Officers have the charge 44:11.433 --> 44:15.183 to create insights where none previously was, 44:16.392 --> 44:18.934 to make sense of the senseless, 44:18.934 --> 44:20.857 to lift the fog of war, and make complete 44:20.857 --> 44:24.009 the picture from shadows of fragmentary 44:24.009 --> 44:27.176 and sometimes manipulated information, 44:27.490 --> 44:30.934 to understand the complexities of the human condition, 44:30.934 --> 44:32.733 and to condense that understanding 44:32.733 --> 44:35.900 into meaningful and digestible answers 44:36.650 --> 44:39.900 to questions that nobody has yet asked. 44:40.893 --> 44:44.275 As Intelligence Officers, reflect on what you do. 44:44.275 --> 44:45.730 DIA Officers around the globe 44:45.730 --> 44:49.163 constantly support operations of our military. 44:49.163 --> 44:51.780 You warn of impending actions and circumstances 44:51.780 --> 44:55.443 which threaten the stability of the international order, 44:55.443 --> 44:57.847 and of technological developments 44:57.847 --> 45:00.793 which undermine our military advantage. 45:00.793 --> 45:02.312 You enable our decision makers 45:02.312 --> 45:04.160 at the highest levels of government, 45:04.160 --> 45:06.660 many of whom are in this room. 45:06.700 --> 45:10.498 You shape the future force, and guide millions of dollars 45:10.498 --> 45:13.263 in Defense Acquisition and Research. 45:13.263 --> 45:16.122 You provide the staggering array of intelligence necessary 45:16.122 --> 45:18.966 for this nation to undertake and complete 45:18.966 --> 45:21.725 any mission with which it's faced. 45:21.725 --> 45:25.521 In short, on your work depends great political, 45:25.521 --> 45:28.938 economic, and, indeed, human consequence. 45:29.631 --> 45:32.301 Every day, the demands and expectations 45:32.301 --> 45:34.748 of DIA grow and the time available 45:34.748 --> 45:37.165 to meet those demands shrink. 45:37.693 --> 45:39.986 The abundance of information in the world today 45:39.986 --> 45:43.736 can seem like a curse rather than a blessing. 45:44.607 --> 45:47.101 There is no shortage of opinion, 45:47.101 --> 45:50.801 informed or otherwise, in government and elsewhere, 45:50.801 --> 45:54.841 about how intelligence analysis should be conducted. 45:54.841 --> 45:57.934 It is an occupational hazard of your profession 45:57.934 --> 46:00.851 that you'll be doubted, questioned, 46:00.859 --> 46:03.692 second-guessed, and perhaps blamed 46:03.899 --> 46:07.299 by those who do not bear your responsibility. 46:07.299 --> 46:09.911 And yet, what you do is so vital 46:09.911 --> 46:12.172 to the security of our nation, 46:12.172 --> 46:15.437 that whatever the challenge, whatever the environment, 46:15.437 --> 46:17.598 you must do your job to the best 46:17.598 --> 46:21.098 of your individual and collective ability. 46:21.905 --> 46:25.553 As I leave DIA for responsibilities elsewhere, 46:25.553 --> 46:28.412 I want to give you three things to contemplate. 46:28.412 --> 46:30.888 I'm almost done, hang with me. 46:30.888 --> 46:33.221 First, never stand still and 46:33.405 --> 46:37.072 never become complacent on your own ability. 46:37.336 --> 46:39.316 Commit yourselves to pushing the boundary 46:39.316 --> 46:41.988 of what is possible as an Intelligence Officer, 46:41.988 --> 46:45.655 both as an individual and as a professional. 46:45.883 --> 46:49.254 Seek to be, not only an expert in your subject matter, 46:49.254 --> 46:52.808 but also to be an expert in the profession of analysis. 46:52.808 --> 46:56.975 Know and understand community and agency guidance. 46:57.301 --> 46:59.569 Seek out training opportunities. 46:59.569 --> 47:01.852 Embrace your tradecraft, and mentor, 47:01.852 --> 47:04.435 and help others to do the same. 47:04.607 --> 47:07.274 In today's security environment, 47:09.276 --> 47:12.932 it's not simply good enough to be a subject matter expert. 47:12.932 --> 47:14.705 The United States needs you to be 47:14.705 --> 47:17.106 an expert Intelligence Officer, as well, 47:17.106 --> 47:19.850 whether your trade is analysis, collection, 47:19.850 --> 47:22.779 science and technology, or mission support, 47:22.779 --> 47:26.582 you must be accountable, not just to your agency, 47:26.582 --> 47:28.499 but to your profession. 47:28.793 --> 47:31.793 Second, I challenge you to innovate. 47:32.202 --> 47:34.952 The world is constantly evolving. 47:35.134 --> 47:37.300 Our adversaries are developing new, 47:37.300 --> 47:41.467 unpredictable ways to wage war and achieve their goals. 47:42.078 --> 47:44.357 We must constantly innovate to stay ahead 47:44.357 --> 47:46.903 of the challenge this nation will face. 47:46.903 --> 47:49.577 We must take the initiative to act boldly, 47:49.577 --> 47:52.462 ensuring we stay on the cutting edge. 47:52.462 --> 47:54.865 Think about the information and tools you use today 47:54.865 --> 47:58.782 to collaborate, create, and convey assessments. 47:59.374 --> 48:01.965 We have technology that can disseminate intelligence 48:01.965 --> 48:04.132 in new and impactful ways. 48:04.343 --> 48:06.404 We are developing networks that can collect, 48:06.404 --> 48:09.556 evaluate, protect, and deliver intelligence faster, 48:09.556 --> 48:11.895 all designed to give our leaders 48:11.895 --> 48:16.062 the decision space they need to keep our country safe. 48:17.416 --> 48:20.499 We have now turned a mountain of data 48:20.565 --> 48:23.390 from a daunting challenge into an opportunity, 48:23.390 --> 48:26.140 a weapon in the intelligence war. 48:26.304 --> 48:29.832 The person who embraces the power of what is now possible, 48:29.832 --> 48:32.494 who sees the opportunity in partnership between 48:32.494 --> 48:35.994 collection, analysis, technology and innovation 48:35.994 --> 48:38.494 to make this vision a reality; 48:39.027 --> 48:40.748 this is how we will continue to outpace 48:40.748 --> 48:42.526 our adversaries ability to cloak 48:42.526 --> 48:44.835 their capabilities and intentions. 48:44.835 --> 48:48.636 This is an existential issue for the intelligence community. 48:48.636 --> 48:50.716 Our nation's security rests on your ability 48:50.716 --> 48:54.883 to dominate the information and decision environment. 48:55.266 --> 48:57.349 Don't fight the last war, 48:57.664 --> 49:00.449 don't be comfortable with the status quo. 49:00.449 --> 49:04.616 Drive, change, create a culture of innovation today, 49:06.428 --> 49:10.595 so that we can be successful in tomorrow's environment. 49:11.102 --> 49:13.269 Third, and most important, 49:14.443 --> 49:17.026 always remember that integrity, 49:17.744 --> 49:21.911 both individually and institutionally, is everything. 49:23.289 --> 49:26.206 All the intellect, expertise, data, 49:26.726 --> 49:30.578 and algorithms in the world will count for nothing 49:30.578 --> 49:33.078 if our motives are questioned. 49:33.227 --> 49:34.528 The single greatest value 49:34.528 --> 49:36.853 that an Intelligence Officer brings 49:36.853 --> 49:39.436 is the ethic of our profession: 49:39.644 --> 49:42.816 that we serve the nation, not ourselves; 49:42.816 --> 49:44.563 that we subordinate our own gain 49:44.563 --> 49:47.820 for the good of the mission, and the good of the team; 49:47.820 --> 49:50.526 that we do not advocate for a particular outcome, 49:50.526 --> 49:53.193 or seek to influence a decision; 49:53.362 --> 49:56.357 that our process mitigate individual biases 49:56.357 --> 49:59.115 and incorporate a diversity of viewpoints; 49:59.115 --> 50:01.114 and that we are clear about the confidence 50:01.114 --> 50:02.737 we have in our judgments, 50:02.737 --> 50:06.309 and are transparent to the rationale, sources, 50:06.309 --> 50:10.476 and assumptions we employ to arrive at these judgments. 50:10.599 --> 50:14.097 This combination of factors make us uniquely valuable 50:14.097 --> 50:16.930 to decision makers at every level. 50:17.132 --> 50:20.959 Conversely, anything that causes those leaders 50:20.959 --> 50:24.042 to question our methods, objectivity, 50:25.070 --> 50:27.737 or integrity undermines not only 50:28.153 --> 50:30.797 the individual Intelligence Officer, 50:30.797 --> 50:34.380 but also the entire intelligence community. 50:34.854 --> 50:37.771 Speaking with honesty and integrity 50:37.970 --> 50:41.138 that which is a highly inconvenient truth 50:41.138 --> 50:45.305 is never easy, but it has never been more important. 50:47.042 --> 50:48.602 To all who have gathered here, 50:48.602 --> 50:50.799 but especially to my DIA family, 50:50.799 --> 50:52.708 I leave you with one final challenge 50:52.708 --> 50:54.958 as an Intelligence Officer: 50:55.000 --> 50:58.005 never forget why we serve, to support and defend 50:58.005 --> 51:00.395 the Constitution of the United States; 51:00.395 --> 51:02.546 never forget who we serve, 51:02.546 --> 51:05.379 the citizens of the United States. 51:05.465 --> 51:08.771 You are a living embodiment of the oath you took 51:08.771 --> 51:11.053 when you set out on this path, 51:11.053 --> 51:15.194 an oath that defends the ideals of this great nation, 51:15.194 --> 51:17.423 that we are all created equal, 51:17.423 --> 51:21.252 that we are all endowed with certain unalienable rights, 51:21.252 --> 51:24.094 that among these are life, liberty, 51:24.094 --> 51:26.133 and the pursuit of happiness, 51:26.133 --> 51:28.556 and by the strength of our resolve, 51:28.556 --> 51:32.723 we'll continue this journey to form a more perfect union. 51:32.769 --> 51:35.352 We defend these ideals to honor 51:35.580 --> 51:38.497 the privilege of partaking in them. 51:38.609 --> 51:40.859 To protect them today, and to preserve them 51:40.859 --> 51:42.859 for the next generation. 51:42.966 --> 51:45.181 It's never been clearer to me that there is no problem 51:45.181 --> 51:47.309 on this Earth that we can't solve. 51:47.309 --> 51:51.476 Not with citizens like you serving our great nation. 51:51.493 --> 51:54.163 Your service will rarely be easy, 51:54.163 --> 51:56.571 and it won't always be recognized, 51:56.571 --> 51:59.321 but it will always be remembered. 51:59.923 --> 52:01.590 I am deeply grateful 52:02.181 --> 52:04.797 for the extraordinary work you've done, 52:04.797 --> 52:07.010 of the integrity you've shown, 52:07.010 --> 52:09.510 and of the impact you've made. 52:09.743 --> 52:12.025 In this new era of DIA's history, 52:12.025 --> 52:15.293 strive on to continue the work you're in, 52:15.293 --> 52:18.862 stay true to your oath, and defend this nation 52:18.862 --> 52:22.392 and its ideals with unflagging determination. 52:22.392 --> 52:24.559 The future belongs to you. 52:24.559 --> 52:28.726 I know this agency's greatest days are yet to come. 52:28.756 --> 52:30.871 Thank you, and God bless you all. 52:30.871 --> 52:32.489 (all applaud) 52:32.489 --> 52:36.489 - [Emcee] Thank you, Lieutenant General Stewart. 52:43.606 --> 52:45.356 Ladies and Gentlemen, 52:45.360 --> 52:48.826 the 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency 52:48.826 --> 52:51.411 and Commander of the Joint Functional Component Command 52:51.411 --> 52:54.945 for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, 52:54.945 --> 52:58.278 Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr. 53:01.205 --> 53:02.788 - Vince, well said. 53:03.925 --> 53:06.687 To Secretary Shanahan, Director Coats, 53:06.687 --> 53:08.265 all our distinguished guests, visitors, 53:08.265 --> 53:11.432 family, friends, our foreign partners, 53:12.268 --> 53:15.019 and our former Directors, thank you. 53:15.019 --> 53:16.478 Thank you for attending today. 53:16.478 --> 53:18.153 Specially, I'd like to thank Secretary Mattis 53:18.153 --> 53:21.061 and Chairman Dunford for giving me the opportunity 53:21.061 --> 53:22.523 to serve as Director of DIA, 53:22.523 --> 53:24.253 and to lead this great organization. 53:24.253 --> 53:27.356 Both are represented by Sergeant Major Troxel, 53:27.356 --> 53:29.841 so Sergeant Major, thanks for being with us today. 53:29.841 --> 53:32.560 The Secretary all ready unleashed my secret weapon, 53:32.560 --> 53:34.548 you know that is Barbara. 53:34.548 --> 53:36.783 So, for Director Coats, if you look to your right, 53:36.783 --> 53:39.679 you really want somebody that's strong under adversity, 53:39.679 --> 53:42.509 you may see Barb at SAS Testimony instead of me. 53:42.509 --> 53:45.342 (audience laughs) 53:46.081 --> 53:50.248 The price is right, there's no way I could have won. 53:51.027 --> 53:54.777 Vince, and Phyllis, today is really about you 53:55.521 --> 53:57.716 and what you've done for the DIA family, 53:57.716 --> 54:00.832 so let me say my own personal thanks from Barb and I. 54:00.832 --> 54:03.372 You have done this in a truly professional way, 54:03.372 --> 54:06.634 it has been absolutely gracious, with arms open, 54:06.634 --> 54:09.522 absolute transparency from the time I came on, 54:09.522 --> 54:12.354 as the Army G-2, until the time that we realized 54:12.354 --> 54:14.243 we were going to be able to join the DI team. 54:14.243 --> 54:16.738 So thank you, so much, for your friendship, 54:16.738 --> 54:19.698 and what you've meant to this organization. 54:19.698 --> 54:23.865 So, Barb and I start our own chapter at DIA today. 54:24.535 --> 54:27.153 And it really is about recognizing your accomplishments, 54:27.153 --> 54:30.524 and so I just wanted to say how much we appreciate that. 54:30.524 --> 54:32.599 To my Chief, who got called away about two hours 54:32.599 --> 54:34.884 before the ceremony, General Milley, 54:34.884 --> 54:37.101 thanks for raising our game on the Army Staff, 54:37.101 --> 54:38.500 for working us hard. 54:38.500 --> 54:40.071 I am a better Intelligence Officer, 54:40.071 --> 54:42.524 because I always tell anybody that I talk to, 54:42.524 --> 54:44.582 the best Intelligence Officer in any formation 54:44.582 --> 54:46.505 is the Commander, and in this case, 54:46.505 --> 54:49.818 the Global Combatant Commander is one Mark Milley, 54:49.818 --> 54:51.987 and he has made us better at what we do. 54:51.987 --> 54:54.570 And so, my thanks to the Chief. 54:54.911 --> 54:56.645 Vince kind of hit this, and I'll say it 54:56.645 --> 54:59.562 in a very similar way, but shorter. 54:59.617 --> 55:03.784 For 33 years, I have had the opportunity to defend an idea. 55:05.665 --> 55:08.417 That idea is embodied in our Constitution, 55:08.417 --> 55:11.140 and each day, my share of the task 55:11.140 --> 55:13.520 is to ensure that 320 million Americans 55:13.520 --> 55:16.603 get to pursue their hopes and dreams. 55:19.512 --> 55:21.429 Their hopes and dreams. 55:21.719 --> 55:24.754 And I share that task, and I put that rock in my rucksack 55:24.754 --> 55:26.030 every day with all my teammates 55:26.030 --> 55:28.221 that I'm looking at right now. 55:28.221 --> 55:32.064 We do it for the nation, we do it for our citizens, 55:32.064 --> 55:34.152 and we do it for those in harm's way, 55:34.152 --> 55:37.068 to make sure that they can execute their mission. 55:37.068 --> 55:39.901 It is why I get up in the morning. 55:40.258 --> 55:42.897 It is why I get up in the morning. 55:42.897 --> 55:45.128 At the core, what drives me, 55:45.128 --> 55:46.928 and I know it's the same thing that drives all of you, 55:46.928 --> 55:48.465 because that's what Vince talked about, 55:48.465 --> 55:51.798 that's where he started, is with family. 55:52.670 --> 55:54.837 My bride, who inspires me, 55:55.322 --> 55:58.822 my sons, Sean and Justin, who motivate me, 55:59.264 --> 56:01.014 and keep me laughing, 56:01.374 --> 56:03.690 and the very large contingent of North Carolinians, 56:03.690 --> 56:06.999 both family and friends that made the trek up 56:06.999 --> 56:08.666 to be with us today, 56:08.965 --> 56:10.255 and those friends that have supported me 56:10.255 --> 56:12.672 for three decades, thank you. 56:14.996 --> 56:18.897 Nothing is possible without family, and mine is amazing, 56:18.897 --> 56:22.564 and I thank them every day, and I love them. 56:25.524 --> 56:27.330 Needless to say, there's a little bit of stress involved 56:27.330 --> 56:30.788 in taking over the Defense Intelligence Agency. 56:30.788 --> 56:32.815 I got a good five-miler in this morning. 56:32.815 --> 56:34.248 (audience laughs) 56:34.248 --> 56:35.381 Didn't quite work. 56:35.381 --> 56:38.280 I broke out the Les Paul, played some Zeppelin. 56:38.280 --> 56:39.407 That helped a bit. 56:39.407 --> 56:40.332 (audience laughs) 56:40.332 --> 56:42.597 It didn't quite get me there. 56:42.597 --> 56:43.813 But I know I have a great team, 56:43.813 --> 56:46.067 and Vince has all ready said it. 56:46.067 --> 56:47.292 They are phenomenal, 56:47.292 --> 56:49.381 and I have a tremendous family. 56:49.381 --> 56:51.611 So finally, to the DIA team, 56:51.611 --> 56:53.992 Barb and I are excited to join your ranks. 56:53.992 --> 56:56.275 I have worked closely with DI in the past, 56:56.275 --> 56:59.942 as Secretary mentioned, at JSOC, at CENTCOM, 57:00.951 --> 57:02.868 and as the J-2 at ISAF, 57:03.201 --> 57:05.691 and I can tell you, when I needed depth, 57:05.691 --> 57:09.024 and I needed expertise, the person I put 57:09.025 --> 57:12.016 in front of a Senior leader was a DIA Analyst, 57:12.016 --> 57:14.972 a DI professional, so thanks for what you've done, 57:14.972 --> 57:18.722 and thanks for welcoming us into your hearts. 57:19.249 --> 57:21.138 I look forward to the opportunities ahead. 57:21.138 --> 57:22.368 As the DIA motto states: 57:22.368 --> 57:23.589 "We are committed to excellence 57:23.589 --> 57:25.839 "in defense of the nation." 57:25.848 --> 57:27.847 And for Chuck Griswold, we will not break the seal 57:27.847 --> 57:30.029 on the Pappy VanWinkle for a couple more years. 57:30.029 --> 57:30.862 (audience laughs) 57:30.862 --> 57:32.862 So leave it in the safe, 57:33.230 --> 57:35.270 and we'll get it out shortly. 57:35.270 --> 57:37.994 God bless all of you, and thank you very much. 57:37.994 --> 57:40.494 (all applaud) 57:40.494 --> 57:44.661 - [Emcee] Thank you, Lieutenant General Ashley, thank you. 57:53.388 --> 57:55.138 Ladies and Gentlemen, 57:55.804 --> 57:59.506 please stand as Chaplain Anderson gives the Benediction, 57:59.506 --> 58:01.172 and remain standing for the playing 58:01.172 --> 58:03.266 of the Armed Forces Medley 58:03.266 --> 58:06.266 and departure of the official party. 58:07.901 --> 58:10.568 - Would you bow with me, please. 58:13.092 --> 58:17.140 May the Lord bless you in your commitment to excellence 58:17.140 --> 58:19.890 in defense of our beloved nation. 58:20.388 --> 58:22.531 May He grant you a spirit of teamwork 58:22.531 --> 58:24.781 and service to our mission. 58:25.890 --> 58:28.889 May He endow you with moral courage, 58:28.889 --> 58:30.832 to be honest and principled 58:30.832 --> 58:32.915 in the face of adversity. 58:34.177 --> 58:38.344 May He strengthen you with power equal to your tasks 58:38.465 --> 58:41.632 rather than tasks equal to your power. 58:43.253 --> 58:46.066 May He fill you with the wisdom and the will 58:46.066 --> 58:48.483 to do justice, to love mercy, 58:49.690 --> 58:52.023 and to walk humbly with Him. 58:53.189 --> 58:56.301 And may He surround you with His love, 58:56.301 --> 59:00.051 and lead you in the path of everlasting life. 59:01.262 --> 59:05.429 Now, unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, 59:06.425 --> 59:07.954 and to present you, faultless, 59:07.954 --> 59:10.095 before the presence of His glory 59:10.095 --> 59:11.678 with exceeding joy, 59:12.477 --> 59:15.227 to the only wise God, our Savior, 59:15.878 --> 59:17.628 be glory and majesty, 59:17.835 --> 59:19.418 dominion and power, 59:20.191 --> 59:22.191 both now and ever, Amen. 59:29.877 --> 59:33.044 (Armed Forces Medley) 01:02:36.514 --> 01:02:38.257 - [Emcee] Ladies and Gentlemen, 01:02:38.257 --> 01:02:41.172 the men and women of the Defense Intelligence Agency 01:02:41.172 --> 01:02:43.903 are proud to have served with Lieutenant General Stewart 01:02:43.903 --> 01:02:46.267 and thank him for his service. 01:02:46.267 --> 01:02:48.551 We wish him and his family Godspeed 01:02:48.551 --> 01:02:50.718 in their future endeavors. 01:02:51.135 --> 01:02:53.304 Please remain in place for a few moments 01:02:53.304 --> 01:02:56.310 to allow our distinguished guests and family members 01:02:56.310 --> 01:02:58.560 to form the receiving line. 01:02:58.885 --> 01:03:00.216 We invite you to join us 01:03:00.216 --> 01:03:03.397 in the James R. Clapper Leadership Hall 01:03:03.397 --> 01:03:05.120 for refreshments as we welcome 01:03:05.120 --> 01:03:08.037 Lieutenant General and Mrs. Ashley. 01:03:08.435 --> 01:03:10.966 This concludes today's ceremony. 01:03:10.966 --> 01:03:12.966 Thank you for attending. 01:03:14.729 --> 01:03:17.729 (attendees applaud)