160505-N-HP188-194 PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 5, 2016) Rear Admiral Cynthia M. Thebaud, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks to guests at the Salute To Women in the Military Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel during Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades provides an opportunity for the citizens of South Florida to witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the maritime strategy and national defense of the United States. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are warfighters first who train to be ready to operate forward to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mutis A. Capizzi/Released)