All of us in the Navy understand that it’s not just the man who joins the Navy — his whole family joins too.

So I want to assure you that America’s Navy will treat your son as family.

We’ll look after his health, safety, and well-being. We’ll treat him well financially. We’ll make sure he receives the best of care.

You can count on it, and hold me to that promise.

All of us in the Navy understand that it’s not just the woman who joins the Navy — her whole family joins too.

So I want to assure you that America’s Navy will treat your daughter as family.

We’ll look after her health, safety, and well-being. We’ll treat her well financially. We’ll make sure she receives the best of care.

You can count on it, and hold me to that promise.