All,

I wanted to share Mr. Hale's opening remarks at this year's National PDI in Orlando, Florida.

The theme and message of the remarks was simply, "I Need Your Help!"

His priorities and where he wanted our help are as follow:

1. Support the Warfighter

2. Audit Readiness and Improve Financial Information

3. Getting More and Making Our Defense Dollars Go Further

4. Develop and Improve Our Financial Management Workforce