Our world has undergone tremendous change in the past few years. The needs of the Navy and Marine Corps are evolving in response to the evolving threat and new warfare mission area priorities. The Applied Physics Laboratory is, also changing, as it should; however, our commitment to our mission and to the Naval Service remains constant. We have significant and broad capabilities that we are applying in a wide variety of activities and programs, addressing both current requirements and those for the future. Our staff values the Laboratory's role as a steadfast and trusted partner with the Naval Service and is working vigorously to maintain that relationship.