It has been said "A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey that she will become strong." As President of Women In Defense-New England Shoreline Chapter (WID-NESC), the past three years has been, and continues to be, a journey full of new challenges, newly forged alliances and friendships and more than a few new opportunities for our organization to grow, thrive and become stronger as we honor our brave military women and men. I am humbled and so very proud to be a part of this wonderful, diverse and exceptional organization that continues to represent, acknowledge and cultivate the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security.