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Happy holidays to all our submariners

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around the world . Whether you're

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deployed in the silent depths ,

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standing , watching port , or

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supporting our operations from shore ,

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your service is the bedrock of our

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nation's security . Your readiness ,

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resilience , and dedication ensure we

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remain the world's premier undersea

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force . As we reflect this year , it's

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clear that your efforts have been

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nothing short of extraordinary . Your

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commitment to take care of each other

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and work each day to demonstrate our

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submarine fundamentals of integrity ,

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ownership , formality , level of

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knowledge , procedural compliance ,

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questioning attitude , and forceful

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backup drive us forward . This year we

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deployed 20 fast tax submarines ,

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completed 6 guided missile submarine

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mission cycles , and deterred our

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adversaries by completing 33 strategic

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deterrent patrols . In partnership with

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our allies , we continue to strengthen

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global readiness through exercises and

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joint operations around the world .

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These efforts not only enhance our

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capabilities but reaffirm our

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commitment to international peace and

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security . Our force proved its

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readiness in the Arctic with ICE Camp

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2024 . Through determination and skill ,

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our crews operated in the most extreme

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conditions , showing that no

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environment is beyond our reach . As we

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enter this holiday season , we are

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reminded that the heart of our force is

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our people . Our submariners , families ,

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and communities are the foundation of

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everything we do . So to our families ,

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your support and sacrifice allow us to

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serve with confidence and purpose . You

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are an integral part of our success .

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And from Force Master Chief Ford and

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myself , thank you for your service ,

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sacrifice , and resilience throughout

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the year . May this holiday season

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bring you peace , joy , happiness , and

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some well deserved rest and relaxation .

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Happy holidays .