Good retention is the reflection of good leadership. Every leader on this ship plays a role in our retention numbers. Our Command Retention Team is good and getting better every day.

We had 110 reenlistments while we were in the Persian Gulf and awarded more than $777,000 of selective reenlistment bonuses.

Many studies have shown that Sailors are more likely to reenlist when they are serving with a clearly defined purpose, in this case in the global war on terrorism. Certainly, incentives like reenlistment bonuses play a part in their decision to stay in the Navy, but it's also something bigger than that. People like to be a part of something bigger than themselves - that is what serving in the Navy is all about. They are making a difference in the world, and you can't put a price tag on that.

There was a lot of good leadership on the court. It made a huge difference. Those seniors never stopped talking.

The roster is a reflection of the veteran leadership, and heading into this Women's World Cup, we will need the veterans to provide leadership and the foundation for our consistent performances.

The best companies will build culturally diverse leadership teams and workforces with divergent backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas.