WASHINGTON (May 18, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith testifies during the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on Navy and Marine Corps installations and quality of life, May 18, 2022. Smith, along with Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment Meredith Berger, Vice Adm. Ricky Williamson, the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics, Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, the Deputy Commandant of Installations and Logistics for the Marine Corps, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black, advocated for more resources toward childcare, infrastructure, mental health, and sexual assault prevention. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna E. Van Nuys)