Okay. And the SHIELD initiative, and the goal of it is to strengthen our state's defense leadership nationally and to accelerate the development of cutting edge technologies. So We're initially investing $47 million statewide to create jobs to grow companies that support our men and women in uniform. military and veteran leadership and employment will be critical components of this endeavor. And that's because we know and we have seen that Guard members and their family members, too, have the skill, determination, and teamwork to get it done. (12:19–12:27)
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