Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Alexis Bradford, right, from Sibley, Louisiana, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), performs the national anthem during the parading of the colors at the Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, California, Dec. 7, 2024. The RNDF, which took place Dec. 6-7, 2024, brought together leaders from across the political spectrum and key stakeholders in the defense community, including Members of Congress, current and former Administration officials, senior military leadership, industry executives, technology innovators, and thought leaders with a mission to review and assess policies that strengthen America’s national defense in the context of the global threat environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia Simons)