As the economic crisis lingers, uncertainty, anxiety, and concern for the future intensify. The pressure to make ends meet and secure stability is a fear Americans face every day.

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Update on TRICARE for gray-area retirees, congratulations to all new Chief Petty Officers and information on the Enlisted Warfare Qualifications Requirement.

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Greetings. I want to thank the membership for placing their trust and confidence in me by electing me to serve as the 32nd President of this Association and the first elected under our new identity, the Association of the United States Navy.

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Our annual conference is now behind us and what a success it was. I want to thank Interim President Lindell for all his help in managing our meetings and a special thanks to Kathy and Joe Quaglino and their team for putting together a great event.

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As most readers of this publication know, the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) calls for the conduct of a “comprehensive review of the future role of the Reserve Components, including an examination of the balance between active and reserve forces.”

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There have been several forewarnings of the looming cuts in military expenditures. The Secretary of Defense & the Chairman of the JCS has now mentioned the “personnel” cost factor in several speeches and events.

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As we celebrate our Navy’s 235th birthday, we pay tribute to our rich heritage and honor the millions of men and women who have proudly worn the uniform of a United States Navy Sailor. We also take the time to look back at our impressive history and consider how it has shaped us into the Navy we are today.

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If you are like me, I have missed the Navy since my retirement in 2007. At times, I sit in my office or yard and reflect on all the good times I had as a Naval officer. But unlike many retired officers who continue to reflect on the sunset days of their career and wonder what’s left for them to do, I did something about turning that “sunset” into a “sunrise.”

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Our trip to the Pentagon began with the most ambitious of intentions. RADM Casey Coane, USN (Ret), and I were on a mission to divine the current state of our Navy and to learn a bit more about its direction under the leadership of 75th Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Ray Mabus.

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Now is the time to build a comprehensive record of everything important to know about your military service and your personal life so it will be on file in a safe place when needed.

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