WEBVTT 00:11.829 --> 00:14.470 Ladies and gentlemen , good morning and 00:14.470 --> 00:16.470 welcome to the 10th Missile Defense 00:16.470 --> 00:18.692 Battery Change of command and Change of 00:18.692 --> 00:20.581 responsibility ceremony hosted by 00:20.581 --> 00:22.803 Colonel Joseph C . Scott , commander of 00:22.803 --> 00:25.081 the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade . 00:26.450 --> 00:29.739 Nakota say this guys beside the boys 2 00:29.739 --> 00:31.739 days on 2 or 4 days he seeking with 00:31.739 --> 00:34.630 your shaki . 00:35.790 --> 00:36.860 you you can . 00:41.130 --> 00:43.360 Today we honor Captain Jesse Mills , 00:43.650 --> 00:45.930 the outbuilding commander who served as 00:45.930 --> 00:48.097 the battery commander since March 18 , 00:48.097 --> 00:51.060 2025 . What is it 00:54.520 --> 00:56.298 you do talk to to to for the up 00:59.669 --> 01:02.090 is your power . And First Sergeant 01:02.090 --> 01:04.860 Jerry Lee , the outgoing First Sergeant 01:19.370 --> 01:21.259 who served as the battery's first 01:21.259 --> 01:23.481 sergeant since July 19 , 2025 . We also 01:23.481 --> 01:25.314 honor Captain Rashad Rides , the 01:25.314 --> 01:27.537 incoming commander , and First Sergeant 01:27.537 --> 01:29.481 Jesus Espuela , the incoming First 01:29.481 --> 01:31.537 Sergeant , who will take command and 01:31.537 --> 01:33.703 assume responsibility today . We would 01:33.703 --> 01:35.926 like to extend a special welcome to our 01:35.926 --> 01:37.203 distinguished gasses . 01:52.069 --> 01:54.180 So what are you doing this about what 01:54.180 --> 01:57.099 can be . We would like to thank the 01:57.099 --> 02:00.120 Honorable Kumura for attending . You . 02:04.669 --> 02:06.919 I . We would like to thank O , 02:08.009 --> 02:10.120 commander of the 35th Support Group , 02:10.250 --> 02:12.610 for attending . Hey , good , that is 02:12.610 --> 02:14.499 trying to me the corner has a the 02:19.429 --> 02:21.485 the mind I don't remember . We would 02:21.485 --> 02:23.707 like to thank Lieutenant Colonel Take , 02:23.707 --> 02:25.762 commander of the 21st Fire Union and 02:25.762 --> 02:27.490 Shuriki Sub Base Japanese Air 02:27.490 --> 02:30.190 Self-defense Forces for attending . So 02:42.110 --> 02:43.888 We would also like to thank the 02:43.888 --> 02:45.666 following individuals for their 02:45.666 --> 02:47.777 attending today's ceremony . Mr . May 02:47.777 --> 02:51.470 consumers . Mayor of Fukushima , 02:52.250 --> 02:55.970 Sugar City . Mr . Narita , Sharidi 02:55.970 --> 02:57.859 Supporters Association chairman . 02:58.960 --> 03:01.160 Colonel Kikibuchi , 5th Infantry 03:01.160 --> 03:03.190 Regiment . Colonel Tagua , 03:05.509 --> 03:07.699 3090 . Lieutenant Colonel Aliada , 03:08.589 --> 03:11.649 21st Erry Regiment . And Lieutenant 03:11.649 --> 03:13.750 Colonel Captain Tyler , 5th 03:13.850 --> 03:16.570 Anti-aircraft Artillery Crew . So the 03:16.570 --> 03:26.610 samosassugaramaria 03:26.610 --> 03:30.100 de ya go to 03:34.139 --> 03:35.417 that is to refuse to . 03:46.589 --> 03:49.100 Finally , to our military members , 03:49.710 --> 03:51.949 contractors , and friends of the 10th 03:51.949 --> 03:54.171 Missile Defense Battery , thank you for 03:54.171 --> 03:56.779 attending today's ceremony . Say that 03:56.779 --> 03:57.779 to then I 04:06.399 --> 04:08.800 smiassa so the sin sama . Staff 04:08.800 --> 04:10.710 Sergeant Cowey will now present a 04:10.710 --> 04:13.789 bouquet of red roses from the officers , 04:14.119 --> 04:16.160 non-commissioned officers , and 04:16.160 --> 04:18.380 soldiers of the deputy to Captain 04:18.380 --> 04:21.320 Mills's spouse , Ms . Akari Yunes , for 04:21.320 --> 04:23.209 her loyalty and dedication to the 04:23.209 --> 04:25.910 soldiers of the battle . But you guys 04:25.910 --> 04:28.077 you said boys but they not shop for or 04:28.077 --> 04:32.040 you know you dying . That you 04:32.040 --> 04:35.089 beside the boy to that no that's ties 04:35.089 --> 04:37.690 to the can she give me not jy say me 04:37.690 --> 04:39.890 youryi means the time you know of 04:39.890 --> 04:43.859 someone . I'm What's one name 04:43.859 --> 04:44.859 that matter . 04:59.359 --> 05:01.880 PFC Ramirez will present a bouquet of 05:01.880 --> 05:04.619 yellow roses to Captain Rez's wife , 05:05.119 --> 05:07.989 Miss April Rodriguez from the officers , 05:08.279 --> 05:10.079 non-commissioned officers , and 05:10.079 --> 05:12.799 soldiers of the 10 deputy welcoming her 05:12.799 --> 05:16.570 into the van . That poetry and a 05:16.570 --> 05:18.514 show focus down or you hit it so I 05:18.514 --> 05:21.859 don't see I mean it's OK it's OK now 05:25.480 --> 05:27.591 need a sign or put in there it really 05:27.591 --> 05:29.989 don't need us to me you know . That was 05:29.989 --> 05:31.545 how many years this month . 05:35.339 --> 05:37.228 Welcome to the new team manager . 05:46.470 --> 05:49.109 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 05:49.109 --> 05:51.331 the national anthems and the invitation 05:51.331 --> 05:53.029 given by Pastor Steve Mills . 06:01.980 --> 06:03.924 to focusing mama give it to mama . 08:36.219 --> 08:39.880 That's great . Almighty God , 08:40.299 --> 08:42.099 we gather today on this special 08:42.099 --> 08:45.020 occasion for the change of command and 08:45.020 --> 08:48.400 change of responsibility ceremony . We 08:48.400 --> 08:50.178 thank you for the hard work and 08:50.178 --> 08:52.719 dedication of Captain Jesse D . Mills 08:53.059 --> 08:55.226 and 1st Sergeant Jared F . La Rivier . 08:55.960 --> 08:58.182 That they relinquished their leadership 08:58.182 --> 09:00.349 of the 10th Missile Defense Battery to 09:00.349 --> 09:02.989 Captain Rashad L . Reidas and 1st 09:02.989 --> 09:06.969 Sergeant Jesus R . Espinola . Lord , I 09:06.969 --> 09:09.340 pray for a smooth transition and a 09:09.340 --> 09:11.340 successful time for these leaders . 09:11.780 --> 09:15.059 Empower them with wisdom , courage , 09:15.580 --> 09:18.380 strength , and humility as they face 09:18.380 --> 09:20.659 new challenges and responsibilities . 09:21.900 --> 09:24.739 Father bless their families , friends , 09:25.020 --> 09:27.940 and mentors as each of them has been a 09:27.940 --> 09:30.179 strong support and backbone throughout 09:30.179 --> 09:33.099 the years . May they all have a sense 09:33.099 --> 09:36.020 of pride and satisfaction for their 09:36.020 --> 09:38.950 success . May this ceremony remind us 09:38.950 --> 09:42.070 that leadership is both a privilege and 09:42.070 --> 09:45.239 a responsibility . Guide this group of 09:45.239 --> 09:47.640 warriors as they continue to stand 09:47.640 --> 09:50.559 ready , serve faithfully , and protect 09:50.559 --> 09:53.460 with excellence to our nation . In your 09:53.460 --> 09:55.330 holy name I pray . Amen . 10:03.849 --> 10:06.182 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 10:16.909 --> 10:19.179 From ancient times , armies throughout 10:19.179 --> 10:21.739 the world have conducted ceremonies to 10:21.739 --> 10:23.795 commemorate victories over enemies , 10:23.900 --> 10:25.940 comrade , comrades in arms , and 10:25.940 --> 10:28.340 celebrate special occasions . For over 10:28.340 --> 10:31.020 250 years , these ceremonies have added 10:31.020 --> 10:33.020 color and pageantry to Armenian and 10:33.020 --> 10:34.853 military life , while preserving 10:34.853 --> 10:36.687 tradition and stimulating esprit 10:36.687 --> 10:39.590 decorum . They reaffirm that the army 10:39.590 --> 10:41.757 is perpetuated on cherished values and 10:41.757 --> 10:44.830 traditions . Today , you will witness a 10:44.830 --> 10:46.950 small part of the that mission as we 10:46.950 --> 10:49.117 pass the guideline of the 10th Missile 10:49.117 --> 10:51.172 Defense Battery to its new commander 10:51.172 --> 10:52.809 and 1st target . Could 11:01.419 --> 11:02.419 You are . 11:24.419 --> 11:26.475 On just that they be boy to like not 11:29.869 --> 11:31.869 chin to that job or you eat send me 11:31.869 --> 11:30.890 some joy and it's like you also to the 11:33.520 --> 11:35.742 somewhat gentle eat down and that's for 11:35.742 --> 11:39.710 the month . The change of 11:39.710 --> 11:42.030 command ceremony is a time-honored 11:42.030 --> 11:45.169 ceremony that is steeped in symbolism 11:45.309 --> 11:48.650 and heritage . In times past the elders 11:48.650 --> 11:50.849 were an actual rallying point for the 11:50.849 --> 11:54.609 troops in battle . In many ways , union 11:54.609 --> 11:56.609 colors have served the same purpose 11:56.609 --> 11:58.553 today . These are all soldiers and 11:58.553 --> 12:00.498 union professionals together for a 12:00.498 --> 12:04.049 common action . The colors are a 12:04.049 --> 12:06.630 visible symbol of unity and loyalty . 12:07.289 --> 12:09.456 The first sergeant is the custodian of 12:09.456 --> 12:11.511 the colors , and loose hair they are 12:11.511 --> 12:13.456 trusted , but not present with the 12:13.456 --> 12:15.679 commander . Speak that you are so 12:19.150 --> 12:21.760 you know that you start with that that 12:21.760 --> 12:24.880 you are cent that gets through to you 12:24.880 --> 12:25.880 this stuff . 12:29.280 --> 12:30.280 Thank you . 12:36.099 --> 12:36.460 your 12:42.989 --> 12:45.045 but you don't get to say here to get 12:45.045 --> 12:48.000 this . Thank you . Your . 12:55.270 --> 12:57.559 At this time , the official party will 12:57.559 --> 12:59.630 take their place for the change of 12:59.630 --> 13:01.519 command portion of the ceremony . 13:06.429 --> 13:07.429 Hole . 13:26.210 --> 13:28.210 The passing of the guideline is a 13:28.210 --> 13:30.321 time-honored tradition signifying the 13:30.321 --> 13:32.710 responsibility associated with command . 13:33.559 --> 13:35.503 The garden represents not only the 13:35.503 --> 13:37.799 lineage and honor of the unit , but 13:37.799 --> 13:40.000 also the loyalty and unity of its 13:40.000 --> 13:42.679 soldiers . Wherever the commander or 13:42.679 --> 13:45.450 first sergeant are , there also is a 13:45.450 --> 13:48.039 benefit . But I it's taking your photos 13:48.039 --> 13:49.317 to you to get all this 13:53.890 --> 13:55.557 but you are put in you are no 13:57.750 --> 13:59.250 that's not two benefits of 14:04.429 --> 14:06.318 me so my little or not but that . 14:08.409 --> 14:10.687 The non-commissioned officer in charge , 14:10.750 --> 14:13.570 Sergeant Ptase Mendoza , will pass the 14:13.570 --> 14:15.792 guide on to First Sergeant Andre Dier . 14:17.770 --> 14:20.330 Who will in turn pass the colors the 14:20.330 --> 14:24.289 captain miss . Sorry . 14:25.489 --> 14:27.729 The passing of the guidon symbolizes 14:27.729 --> 14:29.785 the relinquishment of responsibility 14:30.049 --> 14:32.049 and authority from First Sergeant . 14:33.229 --> 14:35.460 Question was that they mentosa is so 14:35.460 --> 14:36.460 but I feel the 14:38.979 --> 14:41.280 semi so you want to speak 7 is a wet 14:41.280 --> 14:42.280 this . 14:46.359 --> 14:48.470 that it is and so that's also sort of 14:48.470 --> 14:46.479 payment . 14:52.330 --> 14:54.609 Captain Mills , the outgoing commander , 14:55.010 --> 14:57.010 then passes the guide on to Colonel 14:57.010 --> 14:59.450 Scout , signifying the return of 14:59.450 --> 15:01.250 responsibility of which he was 15:01.250 --> 15:03.361 entrusted upon the Soviet commander . 15:04.299 --> 15:06.466 So they they need to need designscotai 15:09.219 --> 15:12.900 but Kyoto was he doesn't know 15:12.900 --> 15:14.844 that sitting in your 10 comes in . 15:17.679 --> 15:20.080 Colonel Scott then passes the guideline 15:20.080 --> 15:22.320 to the incoming commander , Captain 15:22.320 --> 15:25.109 Reeves , thus demonstrating his 15:25.109 --> 15:27.220 confidence in the commander's ability 15:27.220 --> 15:28.998 to handle the responsibility of 15:28.998 --> 15:31.053 commanding and the authority that it 15:31.053 --> 15:32.053 carries . 15:46.469 --> 15:49.630 By the authority of paragraph 25 , Army 15:49.630 --> 15:52.789 Regulation 60,020 , the undersigned 15:52.789 --> 15:55.011 assumes command of 10th Missile Defense 15:55.011 --> 15:57.109 Battery , 38th Air Defense Artillery 15:57.109 --> 16:00.750 Brigade , effective June 15 , 2026 . 16:01.070 --> 16:04.219 Signed Rashad L . Rees , Captain Air 16:04.219 --> 16:06.969 Defense . You could go to boys . 16:27.280 --> 16:29.502 Captain Bridis will then pass the guide 16:29.502 --> 16:32.929 on to First Sergeant Espuela . Charging 16:32.929 --> 16:34.929 him with the responsibility and 16:34.929 --> 16:37.262 authority that comes with this position . 16:42.289 --> 16:43.289 So let the leader 16:48.799 --> 16:50.855 but thank you it's hanging so we got 16:50.855 --> 16:49.710 the she's not so you come out so in 16:49.710 --> 16:51.154 painting or you have us . 16:53.989 --> 16:56.630 By the authority of paragraph 219 , 16:56.940 --> 16:59.909 Army Regulation 6020 , 1st Sergeant 16:59.909 --> 17:02.750 Jesus R Espuela is appointed as the 17:02.750 --> 17:04.917 first Sergeant of 10th Missile Defense 17:04.917 --> 17:07.280 Battery , 38 A even Artillery Brigade , 17:07.589 --> 17:10.979 effective June 15 , 2026 . You 17:11.359 --> 17:12.526 couldn't stop to say 17:29.759 --> 17:31.926 you know you people not staying . This 17:31.926 --> 17:34.150 is also not . The first sergeant will 17:34.150 --> 17:35.650 return the guidance of the 17:35.650 --> 17:37.706 non-commissioned officer in charge . 17:39.030 --> 17:41.989 Sni soldier was not good I feel because 17:41.989 --> 17:43.829 me and . Some 17:47.000 --> 17:48.160 Over look . 17:52.979 --> 17:55.439 What time ? Oh 17:57.310 --> 18:00.449 About this . OK 18:01.640 --> 18:02.640 that's . 18:05.430 --> 18:07.652 Ladies and gentlemen , the commander of 18:07.652 --> 18:10.229 the 38th 8ABE , Colonel Scott . 18:14.599 --> 18:16.099 Yeah , that also has the . 18:26.930 --> 18:28.986 Good morning and I'm out of time . I 18:28.986 --> 18:30.986 want to extend a warm welcome to my 18:30.986 --> 18:32.874 appreciation to our distinguished 18:32.874 --> 18:34.597 guests joining us for the dual 18:34.597 --> 18:36.930 celebration of leadership in transition , 18:36.930 --> 18:39.469 transition . Representative Kimura , Mr . 18:39.489 --> 18:41.770 Maya , Mr . Narita , and Mayor 18:41.770 --> 18:43.826 Fukushima , thank you for joining us 18:43.826 --> 18:44.810 today . I 18:49.750 --> 18:52.910 I this one master I customer but 18:56.849 --> 18:59.869 in you . Nada narida summer 19:01.130 --> 19:03.074 which mama for this or posi like . 19:05.699 --> 19:07.588 Welcome also to Colonel Kikuchi , 19:07.588 --> 19:09.780 Colonel Tamura , Colonel Connor , then 19:09.780 --> 19:11.810 Colonel Ayagi , as well as all the 19:11.810 --> 19:13.810 representatives of the Hoki Defense 19:13.810 --> 19:16.550 Bureau in Inguru City . As always , our 19:16.550 --> 19:18.606 special thanks to Lieutenant Colonel 19:18.606 --> 19:20.439 Tay for hosting our soldiers and 19:20.439 --> 19:22.650 civilians here at the subbase and for 19:22.650 --> 19:26.000 letting us part of your unit . But uh 19:26.790 --> 19:29.630 she told is that sometimes told is uh . 19:30.979 --> 19:48.150 Hoo 19:48.150 --> 19:51.959 hoo ok so ok 19:51.959 --> 19:52.959 ok that's so . 19:55.770 --> 19:57.714 And a special welcome to the Mills 19:57.714 --> 20:00.140 family and Ms . Reese and her mother . 20:00.609 --> 20:02.498 Hello also to all the friends and 20:02.498 --> 20:04.720 family of the samurai gathered during a 20:04.720 --> 20:07.000 ceremony from around the world . to 20:07.000 --> 20:08.889 these and all other distinguished 20:08.889 --> 20:07.130 guests , 20:23.250 --> 20:25.139 thanks for joining us today . You 20:25.139 --> 20:27.459 greatly honor the incredible soldiers , 20:27.819 --> 20:30.329 host nation civilians , and contractors 20:30.329 --> 20:32.385 of the 10th Missile Defense Babgrade 20:32.385 --> 20:33.869 with your presence . Core 20:33.869 --> 20:37.140 points 20:47.209 --> 20:50.989 to the boy to Xiaoping them . The US 20:50.989 --> 20:52.989 Army's 10th Missile Defense Battery 20:52.989 --> 20:54.545 communications site plays a 20:54.545 --> 20:57.140 strategically vital role in the missile 20:57.140 --> 20:59.196 defense of both our nations , and it 20:59.196 --> 21:01.196 relies heavily on a wide variety of 21:01.196 --> 21:03.307 teammates from the Japan Self Defense 21:03.307 --> 21:05.084 Force , local communities , the 21:05.084 --> 21:07.084 Ministry of Defense , and our joint 21:07.084 --> 21:08.918 colleagues at Isa Air Base to be 21:08.918 --> 21:11.029 successful . I'm incredibly glad that 21:11.029 --> 21:13.196 so many of these organizations to join 21:13.196 --> 21:14.973 us today . For for the Pakistan 21:26.479 --> 21:27.479 so no tai 21:37.390 --> 21:39.612 chimoto of sam is not . But then that's 21:39.859 --> 21:42.026 when they have to open them that's all 21:42.026 --> 21:41.189 this of course is that I this for my . 21:45.430 --> 21:48.109 The 10th MDP or the samurai Dry will 21:48.109 --> 21:50.760 soon celebrate its 20th year of service 21:50.760 --> 21:52.900 to both of our nations . For the last 21:52.900 --> 21:54.733 15 months at that time have been 21:54.733 --> 21:56.900 exceptionally consequentialal . During 21:56.900 --> 21:58.900 that time , Captain Jesse Mills and 21:58.900 --> 22:01.011 First Sergeant Gerry the Riviera have 22:01.011 --> 22:03.011 provided outstanding leadership for 22:03.011 --> 22:05.067 this unique organization . These two 22:05.067 --> 22:07.122 leaders maintained and even enhanced 22:07.122 --> 22:09.289 the 10th MDP's sterling reputation for 22:09.289 --> 22:11.344 operational readiness , excellence , 22:11.344 --> 22:13.567 and innovation . They also strengthened 22:13.567 --> 22:15.678 the site's ties with all its partners 22:15.678 --> 22:17.733 and the surrounding communities . My 22:17.733 --> 22:19.789 congratulations to First Sergeant La 22:19.789 --> 22:21.900 Riviere on his outstanding tenure and 22:21.900 --> 22:21.660 well known Sergeants . 22:36.650 --> 22:37.650 So no . 23:03.089 --> 23:04.050 yoko pan . 23:07.439 --> 23:09.606 Under Captain Mills's leadership , the 23:09.606 --> 23:11.828 10th MDD continued its tremendous gains 23:11.828 --> 23:13.606 in collaboration with joint and 23:13.606 --> 23:15.606 bilateral partners , culminating in 23:15.606 --> 23:17.661 some of the most robust base defense 23:17.661 --> 23:19.550 exercises in the history of STS , 23:19.599 --> 23:21.710 regularly integrating airmen from the 23:21.710 --> 23:23.710 US Air Force's 35th Security Forces 23:23.710 --> 23:26.119 Squadron and the Gou GA's 21st Firemen . 23:26.670 --> 23:28.750 The soldiers of 10 MVD demonstrated 23:28.750 --> 23:30.806 continued excellence during unit gun 23:30.806 --> 23:33.028 certifications , especially in the most 23:33.028 --> 23:35.139 recent iteration , where every single 23:35.139 --> 23:38.319 crew achieved a perfect score in all 23:38.319 --> 23:39.986 their examinations , truly an 23:39.986 --> 23:42.239 impressive performance . Means that the 23:42.239 --> 23:44.128 leader system that the boy on the 23:44.128 --> 23:42.359 versus 23:54.339 --> 23:56.380 me and die . Uh , 24:00.849 --> 24:03.280 this way the muscle . Dining sign boy 24:03.280 --> 24:06.469 to diation our 2 dibo initial fact is a 24:06.469 --> 24:10.099 sma take of special so 24:11.969 --> 24:13.913 hopefully sign on your thing to uh 24:13.913 --> 24:16.080 change the mountain of your your mamos 24:16.080 --> 24:19.050 much is yes . The judge's steadfast 24:19.050 --> 24:21.217 advocacy of the United States Congress 24:21.217 --> 24:23.930 set aside $8 billion US dollars for 24:23.930 --> 24:25.874 improvements to the facilities and 24:25.874 --> 24:28.400 communication sites . These much needed 24:28.400 --> 24:30.622 improvements will make this was already 24:30.622 --> 24:32.622 a formidable organization even more 24:32.622 --> 24:34.567 operationally relevant and ready , 24:34.567 --> 24:36.567 while also improving the quality of 24:36.567 --> 24:38.844 life for the soldiers , US contractors , 24:38.844 --> 24:41.011 and host nation employees who make SES 24:41.011 --> 24:43.329 a special place it truly is . Since you 24:43.329 --> 24:44.385 know this is gonna 25:03.270 --> 25:04.548 be so when this master 25:07.300 --> 25:09.356 a shopping so you want to shopping . 25:11.239 --> 25:13.839 And closer to home , Jesse Rivier and 25:13.839 --> 25:15.561 the rest of the team at Turkey 25:15.561 --> 25:17.339 Communications side continue to 25:17.339 --> 25:19.061 strengthen their ties with the 25:19.061 --> 25:21.283 incredibly generous and welcoming hosts 25:21.283 --> 25:23.172 in the surrounding communities of 25:23.172 --> 25:25.339 Tuguru , Khosar , and others . Whether 25:25.339 --> 25:27.283 it was supporting the des of local 25:27.283 --> 25:27.180 schools , meeting with local children , 25:27.520 --> 25:29.409 or celebrating Yuri Matsuri , the 25:29.409 --> 25:31.520 champion MVP team strove to be a good 25:31.520 --> 25:33.030 neighbor . So she's 25:59.630 --> 26:01.686 stomata are and it's in my . Jesse , 26:01.686 --> 26:03.352 thank you for all that you've 26:03.352 --> 26:05.630 accomplished during the last 15 months . 26:05.630 --> 26:07.463 I know the Samurai Hatry and the 26:07.463 --> 26:09.797 Pacific Guardians will miss you , Akari , 26:09.797 --> 26:11.852 Aurora , and Asher , but I know that 26:11.852 --> 26:13.630 you will bring the same drive , 26:13.630 --> 26:15.797 determination , and innovation to your 26:15.797 --> 26:17.741 next assignment in Hawaii . Please 26:17.741 --> 26:19.908 spare a thought or two for your former 26:19.908 --> 26:21.963 teammates freezing up here in Aurora 26:21.963 --> 26:23.963 Prefecture when you're sitting on a 26:23.963 --> 26:26.130 beach at Waikiki in December . This is 26:26.319 --> 26:27.319 for the 26:46.890 --> 26:47.890 waist 26:52.790 --> 26:55.012 photos are you do you know that's why . 26:55.140 --> 26:57.251 As we always say , however , the army 26:57.251 --> 26:59.362 goes rolling along . We welcome a new 26:59.362 --> 27:01.529 samurai commander Eric Shari . Captain 27:01.529 --> 27:04.099 Sean Rees is no stranger to our brigade 27:04.099 --> 27:06.219 or Japan , having just finished an 27:06.219 --> 27:08.108 impressive tour as a Patriot Baty 27:08.108 --> 27:10.052 commander in Okinawawa , where his 27:10.052 --> 27:12.163 accomplishments included the historic 27:12.163 --> 27:14.219 mission to Australia during Exercise 27:14.219 --> 27:16.441 Taismanad . I'm glad you once again get 27:16.441 --> 27:19.150 to do a great game to Uncle Jesse . I'm 27:19.150 --> 27:21.261 confident that 10th MDP will continue 27:21.261 --> 27:23.206 to thrive and sell on your and for 27:23.206 --> 27:25.372 Apuelas near you . We wish you all the 27:25.372 --> 27:27.261 best . So not for the uh you know 27:29.989 --> 27:33.520 significant to you you I don't know I'm 27:33.520 --> 27:34.520 like that 27:38.349 --> 27:39.738 you are . So that's just 28:07.920 --> 28:09.976 just give me Thank you all again for 28:09.976 --> 28:12.198 joining us today . One team , the first 28:12.198 --> 28:14.640 line of defense by Valerie . Is the 28:19.180 --> 28:21.236 one thing always fight this name you 28:21.236 --> 28:21.099 boy . 28:33.810 --> 28:36.032 Ladies and gentlemen , the outgoing 1st 28:36.032 --> 28:38.032 sergeant , the 10th Missile Defense 28:38.032 --> 28:40.670 Battery , 1st Sergeant 18 . I think 28:40.670 --> 28:44.079 that boys so dope . 28:45.250 --> 28:46.250 Thank you . 28:55.209 --> 28:57.849 Good morning . Good . Mohammo . Before 28:57.849 --> 29:00.016 I get started , the formation in front 29:00.016 --> 29:02.127 of you , thank you for being here . I 29:02.127 --> 29:04.182 know you were called and told , uh , 29:04.182 --> 29:04.160 and as such , I wanna give you the 29:04.160 --> 29:06.489 command to stand at ease that we get a 29:06.489 --> 29:08.822 little relaxation , uh , while we speak . 29:09.170 --> 29:11.392 Uh , to our distinguished guests , uh , 29:11.392 --> 29:13.503 Colonel Scott , thank you , sir , for 29:13.503 --> 29:15.503 being here . Um , to Representative 29:15.503 --> 29:17.670 Kambua , thank you , Mr . Maeda , uh , 29:17.670 --> 29:19.670 Mr . Narita , and Mayor Fukushima . 29:19.670 --> 29:21.448 Thank you for attending today's 29:21.448 --> 29:21.250 ceremony and being such great 29:21.250 --> 29:23.417 supporters of the 10th Missile Defense 29:23.417 --> 29:25.472 Battery . I would also like to thank 29:25.472 --> 29:27.417 Colonel Kikuchi , Colonel Tamura , 29:27.417 --> 29:29.361 Colonel Connor , uh , uh , Colonel 29:29.361 --> 29:30.917 Walker , as well as all the 29:30.917 --> 29:33.028 representatives that we have from our 29:33.028 --> 29:35.139 great teammates at the Tohoku Defense 29:35.139 --> 29:34.920 Bureau , uh , and all of our friends 29:34.920 --> 29:37.142 and family that are here , uh , whether 29:37.142 --> 29:39.198 in person or virtual . Thank you all 29:39.198 --> 29:41.420 for being here . What a great day for a 29:41.420 --> 29:43.476 ceremony . Uh , first off , I got to 29:43.476 --> 29:45.642 give thanks to the good Lord above for 29:45.642 --> 29:45.520 placing me in such a wonderful 29:45.520 --> 29:47.464 assignment and surrounding me with 29:47.464 --> 29:49.520 excellent soldiers and civilians . I 29:49.520 --> 29:51.631 also owe an immense debt of gratitude 29:51.631 --> 29:53.964 to my wife , Megan , and our three sons , 29:53.964 --> 29:56.187 Titan , Maxton , and Oakley . Uh , they 29:56.187 --> 29:58.242 can't be present with , with us here 29:58.242 --> 29:58.209 today , uh , but they're back in the 29:58.209 --> 30:00.265 great state of Arizona right now and 30:00.265 --> 30:02.320 hopefully watching online . So thank 30:02.320 --> 30:04.320 you for supporting me , not just in 30:04.320 --> 30:06.598 this year that I've been here in Japan , 30:06.598 --> 30:08.487 but also the 16 years that I have 30:08.487 --> 30:10.820 served , uh , in the United States . Uh , 30:10.900 --> 30:12.844 being assigned to the 10th Missile 30:12.844 --> 30:14.233 Defense Battery has been 30:14.233 --> 30:16.400 extraordinarily rewarding , and I mean 30:16.400 --> 30:18.289 that in ways that I did not fully 30:18.289 --> 30:20.839 anticipate . I was able to summit two 30:20.839 --> 30:22.950 Japanese mountains while I was here , 30:22.950 --> 30:24.783 Mount Fuji and Mount Iwaki . The 30:24.783 --> 30:26.839 commander and I may have cracked and 30:26.839 --> 30:28.950 pulled one , as they say , at the top 30:28.950 --> 30:30.950 of Mount Fuji , which is a memory I 30:30.950 --> 30:33.117 will never forget . Um , I snowboarded 30:33.117 --> 30:35.228 down Mount Iwaukee , uh , and some of 30:35.228 --> 30:37.395 the soldiers will tell you that I fell 30:37.395 --> 30:39.672 while snowboarding . That's a lie . Uh , 30:39.672 --> 30:41.950 and , and I was able to golf with , uh , 30:41.950 --> 30:44.172 our one of our lieutenants and a few of 30:44.172 --> 30:46.228 our other soldiers , uh , out here , 30:46.228 --> 30:46.150 and it's things like that that you take 30:46.150 --> 30:48.206 forward with you and little memories 30:48.206 --> 30:50.372 that I will never forget about my time 30:50.372 --> 30:52.706 here . And I can't forget the food . Uh , 30:52.706 --> 30:54.483 the Japanese food cuisine was a 30:54.483 --> 30:56.650 favorite of mine , and it is something 30:56.650 --> 30:58.930 that I will miss dearly . Um , we 30:58.930 --> 31:01.152 participated in several festivals while 31:01.152 --> 31:03.374 I was here with our Japanese partners . 31:03.374 --> 31:05.597 We trained beside them . We planned the 31:05.597 --> 31:07.619 site , and we prepared our , our 31:07.619 --> 31:10.250 service members to go to war , should 31:10.250 --> 31:12.583 that happen in the Indo-Pacific theater . 31:13.459 --> 31:15.626 I have , uh , experienced this part of 31:15.626 --> 31:17.681 the Abori Prefecture , uh , which is 31:17.681 --> 31:19.903 something that most Americans don't get 31:19.903 --> 31:21.903 to do , and I will hold that , uh , 31:21.903 --> 31:24.015 forever in my heart . So thank you to 31:24.015 --> 31:23.380 everyone that welcomed us here at the 31:23.380 --> 31:25.760 Samurai Battery , uh , and , and has , 31:25.849 --> 31:28.199 uh , owned us as a family as well . 31:29.459 --> 31:31.570 Like Colonel Scott said , the samurai 31:31.570 --> 31:33.237 battery has accomplished some 31:33.237 --> 31:35.515 remarkable things during the last year , 31:35.515 --> 31:37.681 um , that I have been here . Uh , I've 31:37.681 --> 31:36.880 been privileged to serve as the first 31:36.880 --> 31:38.991 sergeant while we conducted our first 31:38.991 --> 31:41.469 ever joint and combined base defense 31:41.469 --> 31:43.319 exercise , uh , welcoming in our 31:43.319 --> 31:45.486 thirty-fifth Security Forces teammates 31:45.486 --> 31:47.719 as well as the 21st Infantry Regiment , 31:47.949 --> 31:51.020 uh , uh , Japanese JGSDF soldiers , 31:52.339 --> 31:54.450 um , and our Jazz up counterparts who 31:54.450 --> 31:56.228 have planning as well . Uh , we 31:56.228 --> 31:57.839 achieved 100% on all fitness 31:57.839 --> 31:59.950 requirements , that is a major deal . 32:00.140 --> 32:02.251 Uh , we had no failures on anything , 32:02.251 --> 32:04.660 and , and I , I can't stress enough how 32:04.660 --> 32:06.939 imperative that is as we head into this 32:06.939 --> 32:09.290 next , next chapter , uh , of the , uh , 32:09.339 --> 32:12.530 samurai battery . We earned our first 32:12.530 --> 32:15.050 ever 100% go on our practicals , which , 32:15.089 --> 32:16.922 uh , practicals and written like 32:16.922 --> 32:19.033 Colonel Scott said , meaning that the 32:19.033 --> 32:21.145 soldiers you see in front of you here 32:21.145 --> 32:23.200 are ready and able , uh , and at the 32:23.200 --> 32:25.145 height of their game to defend and 32:25.145 --> 32:27.367 deter our adversaries should it come to 32:27.367 --> 32:29.422 that . Um , we replaced buildings on 32:29.422 --> 32:31.589 site , which is something that I never 32:31.589 --> 32:33.367 thought we would do as a , as a 32:33.367 --> 32:35.311 batteries first . It's something I 32:35.311 --> 32:35.160 wanted to highlight because it's not 32:35.160 --> 32:37.271 something that you do every day in an 32:37.271 --> 32:39.438 army units replacing craning buildings 32:39.438 --> 32:41.660 in and out of the site . Um , so that's 32:41.660 --> 32:43.882 a testament to the leaders that you see 32:43.882 --> 32:45.938 in front of you . And all those wins 32:45.938 --> 32:48.160 belong to the soldiers you see here and 32:48.160 --> 32:50.049 the ones that can't join us today 32:50.049 --> 32:49.890 because they're pulling mission on site 32:49.890 --> 32:52.057 right now . Uh , those winds belong to 32:52.057 --> 32:54.279 them and Captain Mills and I we're very 32:54.279 --> 32:56.112 blessed to have soldiers of your 32:56.112 --> 32:58.390 caliber . For me , leadership has never 32:58.390 --> 33:00.501 been about the person who wears the , 33:00.501 --> 33:02.334 the rank . A leader's success is 33:02.334 --> 33:04.260 measured , best measured by the 33:04.260 --> 33:06.371 organization . And as I highlighted , 33:06.371 --> 33:08.260 this organization is a well-oiled 33:08.260 --> 33:10.204 machine , and I have no doubt that 33:10.204 --> 33:12.260 Kathleen Redis and First R Escobbulo 33:12.260 --> 33:14.371 will take this evening to new heights 33:14.371 --> 33:16.593 and continue the success of the Samurai 33:16.593 --> 33:18.649 battery . Um , the great destroyer's 33:18.649 --> 33:20.760 position is not what I see here , but 33:20.760 --> 33:22.982 it's what I see in front of , and , and 33:22.982 --> 33:22.680 in front of you as well , these 33:22.680 --> 33:25.400 soldiers . Um , to our soldiers , uh , 33:25.520 --> 33:27.687 our junior enlisted soldiers , they're 33:27.687 --> 33:29.576 the next wave of non-commissioned 33:29.576 --> 33:31.798 officers that will lead crews and teams 33:31.798 --> 33:33.409 into the future . Our junior 33:33.409 --> 33:35.631 non-commissioned officers . They're our 33:35.631 --> 33:37.742 next platoon sergeants , first ones . 33:37.742 --> 33:37.319 Our platoon sergeants , like Sergeant 33:37.319 --> 33:39.152 First Class Mendoza that you see 33:39.152 --> 33:41.486 standing in front of the formation here , 33:41.486 --> 33:43.541 they're our next first sergeants and 33:43.541 --> 33:45.708 command sergeants Major . And that's a 33:45.708 --> 33:47.875 testament to themselves , uh , and the 33:47.875 --> 33:50.041 long lineage of success of the samurai 33:50.041 --> 33:51.819 battery . And I look forward to 33:51.819 --> 33:53.819 watching each of their careers from 33:53.819 --> 33:55.986 afar , uh , and enjoying the fruits of 33:55.986 --> 33:57.930 their hard-earned labor here . Our 33:57.930 --> 33:57.650 warrant officers are the next tech 33:57.650 --> 34:00.329 technical experts of their branch . Our 34:00.329 --> 34:02.385 junior officers are the next battery 34:02.385 --> 34:04.810 commanders and battalion S-3s . Folks 34:04.810 --> 34:06.810 like Lieutenant Eagle , our battery 34:06.810 --> 34:08.477 executive officer , and First 34:08.477 --> 34:10.643 Lieutenant Jones , uh , staying within 34:10.643 --> 34:12.699 the brigade and going down to 11 . I 34:12.699 --> 34:12.639 look forward to seeing what all of you 34:12.639 --> 34:16.060 officers do . Uh , Captain Bills , 34:16.219 --> 34:18.052 specifically , sir , uh , you're 34:18.052 --> 34:19.997 without a doubt a future battalion 34:19.997 --> 34:22.219 commander , if not brigade . I've never 34:22.219 --> 34:24.275 seen vision from a battery commander 34:24.275 --> 34:26.497 like yours before , and , and it's been 34:26.497 --> 34:28.719 a privileged , sir . Um , the army's in 34:28.719 --> 34:30.719 exceptional hands with leaders like 34:30.719 --> 34:32.830 these waiting in the wings . Uh , and 34:32.830 --> 34:34.830 sir , one last note , thank you for 34:34.830 --> 34:36.830 allowing me the freedom to serve as 34:36.830 --> 34:38.997 your first arm and the freedom to move 34:38.997 --> 34:41.108 about the formation , uh , and be the 34:41.108 --> 34:40.708 senior enlisted advisor , not just to 34:40.708 --> 34:42.708 yourself but to the entirety of the 34:42.708 --> 34:44.652 site , to the unsung heroes , uh , 34:44.652 --> 34:46.708 known as the contractors and MLAs of 34:46.708 --> 34:49.010 the 10th Missile Defense Battery . And 34:49.010 --> 34:51.530 truly has been a privileged , sir . My 34:51.530 --> 34:53.641 platoon ser , thank you very much for 34:53.641 --> 34:55.808 stepping up and carrying the mantle of 34:55.808 --> 34:58.030 leadership with conviction . Whether it 34:58.030 --> 35:00.252 was Staff Sergeant Guaido , who you see 35:00.252 --> 34:59.340 behind me , stepped into a platoon 34:59.340 --> 35:01.451 sergeant role with zero hesitation or 35:01.451 --> 35:03.507 trepidation . Staff Serge Awry , who 35:03.507 --> 35:05.507 saw present flowers earlier , spent 35:05.507 --> 35:07.618 nearly his entire 12 months here in a 35:07.618 --> 35:09.451 platoon sergeant position , uh , 35:09.451 --> 35:11.618 something that both of these gentlemen 35:11.618 --> 35:11.314 accomplished . Uh , that is 35:11.314 --> 35:13.647 traditionally held at the highway grade . 35:13.647 --> 35:15.647 So kudos to them and thank you very 35:15.647 --> 35:17.647 much for your leadership . Sergeant 35:17.647 --> 35:19.703 First Class Simmons , he arrived and 35:19.703 --> 35:19.475 tackled a demanding position known as 35:19.475 --> 35:21.645 the headquarters of platoon sergeant , 35:21.834 --> 35:24.001 where he is the , the platoon sergeant 35:24.001 --> 35:25.834 not just for , uh , the everyday 35:25.834 --> 35:27.890 soldiers walking around site for the 35:27.890 --> 35:30.001 commander and I , and I know that can 35:30.001 --> 35:29.395 be a hassle . So thank you to him as 35:29.395 --> 35:32.074 well , who all made my jobs , uh , 35:32.225 --> 35:34.447 immeasurably each year , uh , and I can 35:34.447 --> 35:36.614 never thank you enough , uh , for your 35:36.614 --> 35:38.725 masterful performance as leaders . To 35:38.725 --> 35:41.060 the N2 , our First Class Doimenez and 35:41.060 --> 35:43.282 our First Class Mendoza , you , the bar 35:43.282 --> 35:45.449 is set high , and I know that you will 35:45.449 --> 35:47.504 raise that bar higher . So thank you 35:47.504 --> 35:49.616 and continue to , to raise , uh , the 35:49.616 --> 35:51.727 standards that may be set in my way . 35:52.429 --> 35:54.651 Tomorrow morning , officers , thank you 35:54.651 --> 35:56.651 very much , uh , for your technical 35:56.651 --> 35:58.873 expertise , uh , even though at times I 35:58.873 --> 36:00.873 won't come to steal your people for 36:00.873 --> 36:02.929 details or taskings , um , I have no 36:02.929 --> 36:05.096 doubt that you both will be , uh , the 36:05.096 --> 36:07.318 leaders of your branch , uh , at the CW 36:07.318 --> 36:09.669 4 CW 5 level . Chief Lowe was our prime 36:09.669 --> 36:11.836 power , uh , war officer . He has gone 36:11.836 --> 36:14.058 on to Korea , uh , but Chief Ali , uh , 36:14.149 --> 36:16.316 will be here for a few more months and 36:16.316 --> 36:18.649 then he's off at Fort Bragg . Thank you , 36:18.649 --> 36:20.320 Wolf . Um , with exceptional 36:20.320 --> 36:22.739 professionals , uh , like our officers . 36:23.550 --> 36:25.550 Lieutenant Keagle in the background 36:25.550 --> 36:27.606 right . Thank you , sir . Lieutenant 36:27.606 --> 36:29.661 Jones , Lieutenant Gupta , thank you 36:29.661 --> 36:31.883 for allowing me to be part of your army 36:31.883 --> 36:34.250 journey and asking me for advice and 36:34.449 --> 36:36.671 aiding in the growth that you both have 36:36.671 --> 36:38.782 had as Army officers . That truly has 36:38.782 --> 36:40.727 been a joy for me as a senior army 36:40.727 --> 36:42.727 officer . As I take off the pierced 36:42.727 --> 36:45.100 blas that we , uh , lovingly refer to 36:45.100 --> 36:47.044 as the diamond , we wear it on the 36:47.044 --> 36:48.989 chest , uh , I do so with profound 36:48.989 --> 36:50.878 humility and gratitude . Uh , the 36:50.878 --> 36:53.060 samurai battery has given me more 36:53.060 --> 36:55.459 support , more loyalty , and performed 36:55.780 --> 36:57.820 exceptionally well and exceeded my 36:57.820 --> 36:59.987 wildest dreams . So thank you all very 36:59.987 --> 37:02.699 much . As I head off to Human Resources 37:02.699 --> 37:04.866 Command in Fort Knox , Kentucky , uh , 37:04.866 --> 37:06.810 I wanted you all to know I'll be a 37:06.810 --> 37:08.939 phone call , email , or teams message 37:08.939 --> 37:10.939 away . Um , like I said , I look 37:10.939 --> 37:12.828 forward to seeing how all of your 37:12.828 --> 37:15.919 careers go from here . So stay strong , 37:16.300 --> 37:20.030 stay tough , stay lethal . Ian , first 37:20.030 --> 37:21.974 line of defense by Valerie Power , 37:22.070 --> 37:24.989 samurai spa . This is Samurai 7 , Sony 37:24.989 --> 37:25.989 Mo . 37:37.469 --> 37:40.350 Ladies and gentlemen , they are going 37:40.350 --> 37:42.683 to missile defense battery , Captain Ms . 37:55.620 --> 37:58.320 Jeez , no one saw that part , part of 37:58.320 --> 38:01.189 that , not quite as tall . 38:03.669 --> 38:06.260 Distinguished guests . Thank you for 38:06.260 --> 38:08.149 joining us today , Representative 38:08.149 --> 38:10.870 Kimura , Mr . Maida , Mr . Narita . 38:12.060 --> 38:14.379 Mayor Fukushima , soldiers and 38:14.379 --> 38:16.490 contractors , uh , contractors of the 38:16.490 --> 38:18.601 Shuriki , uh , family , thank you for 38:18.601 --> 38:20.830 attending the ceremony today . And many 38:20.830 --> 38:23.000 thanks also to Colonel Kikuchi , 38:23.139 --> 38:25.030 Colonel Tamura , Colonel Tanner , 38:25.260 --> 38:27.820 Lieutenant Colonel Ayagi , uh , Colonel 38:27.820 --> 38:29.780 Walker , as well as all the 38:29.780 --> 38:31.891 representatives of the Tobuku Defense 38:31.891 --> 38:33.836 Bureau . Good morning , everyone . 38:33.836 --> 38:37.379 Thank you . Chain of command speeches 38:37.379 --> 38:41.060 are an intriguing tradition in the US 38:41.060 --> 38:43.340 military . Most of the time , public 38:43.340 --> 38:45.580 speaking is a vehicle for conveying 38:45.580 --> 38:48.469 something important to an audience . 38:50.600 --> 38:53.830 We usually call it delivery . When we 38:53.830 --> 38:56.510 describe someone giving a speech . But 38:56.510 --> 38:58.454 after serving as a commander for 2 38:58.454 --> 39:00.510 different units over the course of 3 39:00.510 --> 39:03.110 years . I've delivered speeches of 39:03.110 --> 39:05.909 myriad varieties . I've given some for 39:05.909 --> 39:08.389 comfort to those who are experiencing 39:08.389 --> 39:11.429 loss . I've given motivational speeches 39:11.429 --> 39:14.590 to those who feel worn down . Speech is 39:14.590 --> 39:16.590 to prepare soldiers for success and 39:16.590 --> 39:19.159 future vision . But a change of command 39:19.159 --> 39:21.103 speech is a little bit different . 39:21.199 --> 39:23.421 Change of command speech is intended to 39:23.421 --> 39:26.209 evoke reflection . An introspection in 39:26.209 --> 39:28.265 the hearts and minds of the outgoing 39:28.265 --> 39:30.840 command team . In a way it's one of the 39:30.840 --> 39:33.100 only times when a speech is primarily 39:33.100 --> 39:35.267 given for the sake of the person who's 39:35.267 --> 39:37.989 giving it . Command frequently demands 39:37.989 --> 39:40.149 every ounce of of our uh focus and 39:40.149 --> 39:42.149 attention , and anyone who's been a 39:42.149 --> 39:44.260 leader knows that while the burden of 39:44.260 --> 39:47.110 responsibility is intangible , it does 39:47.110 --> 39:50.179 weigh up the spirit . But we can't grow 39:50.179 --> 39:52.290 as human beings through action only , 39:52.290 --> 39:54.780 we must pause from time to time to look 39:54.780 --> 39:58.439 back . To overcome the 39:58.439 --> 40:00.929 challenges that I . So today I'd like 40:00.929 --> 40:03.300 to do that with everyone . Uh , and 40:03.300 --> 40:05.411 even though I just established that , 40:05.411 --> 40:07.522 uh , this is supposed to be a selfish 40:07.522 --> 40:10.110 event for me . Uh , I don't know if my 40:10.110 --> 40:12.221 soldiers are gonna believe this , but 40:12.221 --> 40:14.221 I'm gonna try to keep things pretty 40:14.221 --> 40:16.277 short . Overall , the most important 40:16.277 --> 40:18.499 revelation I had during my reflection , 40:18.499 --> 40:20.610 uh , this month is that I'm extremely 40:20.610 --> 40:22.610 grateful for all of the experiences 40:22.610 --> 40:24.832 that command has afforded me , even the 40:24.832 --> 40:26.999 challenging and the frustrating ones . 40:27.280 --> 40:29.447 Because ultimately all of them led HPV 40:29.447 --> 40:32.040 reversal growth . So what I'd like to 40:32.040 --> 40:34.459 do briefly is to identify what my plan 40:34.459 --> 40:38.389 is working . Who I think And why this 40:38.389 --> 40:40.556 matters not just for me but for all of 40:40.556 --> 40:44.469 us . First , I'm extremely thankful 40:44.469 --> 40:46.413 for the many challenges that we've 40:46.413 --> 40:48.747 faced as a team over the past 15 months . 40:48.830 --> 40:51.820 We turned many complex problems into 40:51.820 --> 40:53.931 puzzles with solutions printed on the 40:53.931 --> 40:56.110 front of the box , and it was deeply 40:56.110 --> 40:58.277 humbling and encouraging to watch Team 40:58.277 --> 41:00.909 Sharifi rise to overcome these 41:00.909 --> 41:03.350 obstacles , many of which have existed 41:03.350 --> 41:06.399 for nearly 2 decades . With ingenuity 41:06.399 --> 41:09.760 and grit . Within the span of just over 41:09.760 --> 41:12.540 a year , we modernized our footprint . 41:12.879 --> 41:15.046 We secured $8 million in congressional 41:15.046 --> 41:17.560 funding for potable water , maintenance 41:17.560 --> 41:19.671 infrastructure . We constructed 3 new 41:19.671 --> 41:21.840 buildings as first our invention . We 41:21.840 --> 41:24.239 replaced every HVAC system on our site 41:24.439 --> 41:26.772 thanks in part to our team at the Salva . 41:27.750 --> 41:29.972 Generously giving us some funding to do 41:29.972 --> 41:33.350 so . And we also installed a $6 million 41:33.350 --> 41:35.572 state of the art communication system . 41:36.010 --> 41:38.066 But we didn't just build things , we 41:38.066 --> 41:40.121 also operationalized . We overhauled 41:40.121 --> 41:42.232 the site security , our counter drone 41:42.232 --> 41:44.066 defenses . We processed the land 41:44.066 --> 41:46.177 acquisition between the government of 41:46.177 --> 41:48.010 Japan and the United States . We 41:48.010 --> 41:50.360 conducted the first induction . Of 41:50.360 --> 41:53.169 radar equipment for an MDB , uh , 41:53.239 --> 41:56.439 anywhere in the world . And we also 41:57.389 --> 42:00.270 Uh , processed roughly half a million 42:00.270 --> 42:02.492 dollars of additional property to our , 42:02.492 --> 42:04.729 to our books . Finally , we deepened 42:04.729 --> 42:07.100 our partnerships . We executed the 42:07.100 --> 42:09.280 first comprehensive medevac rehearsal 42:09.780 --> 42:11.502 where we finally got to land a 42:11.502 --> 42:13.724 helicopter on our site after many years 42:13.724 --> 42:17.219 of trying . We partnered with the 42:17.219 --> 42:19.879 Jasmine 21st Fire Unit and hosts nation 42:19.879 --> 42:22.300 emergency personnel for that . We also 42:22.300 --> 42:24.189 forged new bonds during our first 42:24.189 --> 42:26.939 Arctic joint bilateral base defense 42:26.939 --> 42:29.320 exercise in the midst of 30 ft of snow 42:29.780 --> 42:32.570 with our JGST DF partners in the 21st 42:32.570 --> 42:35.840 Super Troops . Without the support of 42:35.840 --> 42:37.840 everyone seated here today and many 42:37.840 --> 42:41.780 others across the globe . None 42:41.780 --> 42:44.370 of this would have transpire . I won't 42:44.370 --> 42:45.981 take credit for any of these 42:45.981 --> 42:48.120 accomplishments personally . Because 42:48.129 --> 42:50.018 they were only made possible by a 42:50.018 --> 42:52.949 tremendous effort . Of a unified 42:52.949 --> 42:55.659 determined team . Of joint and 42:55.659 --> 42:58.860 bilateral professionals . But I'm proud 42:58.860 --> 43:02.100 of us as a group collectively , and I'm 43:02.100 --> 43:04.322 thankful to everyone who stood behind , 43:04.322 --> 43:06.544 beside , and before me on the journey . 43:07.139 --> 43:09.195 Preeminently I'm thankful to God for 43:09.195 --> 43:11.417 strengthening me , strengthening me and 43:11.417 --> 43:13.417 giving me wisdom when I need it the 43:13.417 --> 43:15.760 most . I'm deeply grateful for the love 43:15.760 --> 43:18.080 and support of my wife Akari and my 43:18.080 --> 43:20.659 kids that you all are probably hearing 43:20.659 --> 43:23.879 today . And I'm also thankful for my 43:23.879 --> 43:26.520 parents . I'm grateful to Colonel Scott 43:26.520 --> 43:28.631 and Command Ser Major Reyes for their 43:28.631 --> 43:30.798 exemplary leadership and the trust and 43:30.798 --> 43:32.687 confidence they placed in me as a 43:32.687 --> 43:34.631 valued commander . I'm thankful to 43:34.631 --> 43:36.520 First Sergeant Ribier for being a 43:36.520 --> 43:38.389 supremely reliable and competent 43:38.389 --> 43:40.600 teammate , Lieutenant Beadle , for his 43:40.600 --> 43:43.219 unbridled creativity . And 43:43.219 --> 43:45.497 thoughtfulness and to all the soldiers , 43:45.497 --> 43:48.610 contractors , and MLAs of Sharibi for 43:48.610 --> 43:50.666 their professionalism and excellence 43:50.666 --> 43:52.888 throughout my tenure . I'd also like to 43:52.888 --> 43:55.221 thank my contracting leads specifically . 43:55.739 --> 43:59.669 Leslie and let's see . Leo , Ken , 43:59.909 --> 44:02.100 and Corey for their exceptional 44:02.100 --> 44:04.211 leadership and for putting up with my 44:04.211 --> 44:06.433 ridiculously long-winded meetings every 44:06.433 --> 44:09.669 week . To Colonel Kyota , Colonel 44:09.669 --> 44:11.850 Kobayashi , Lieutenant Colonel Ayagi . 44:12.719 --> 44:14.830 Lieutenant Colonel Take and our other 44:14.830 --> 44:17.639 cherished JSDF partners . Thank you for 44:17.639 --> 44:20.570 your friendship , your support . Your 44:20.570 --> 44:23.489 hospitality to Colonel Davidson , 44:23.610 --> 44:25.721 Colonel Connor , and all the Teamal . 44:26.110 --> 44:28.221 Thank you for the work you've done to 44:28.221 --> 44:30.054 strengthen our joint ties and to 44:30.054 --> 44:32.166 sustain us . We would not survive out 44:32.166 --> 44:34.469 here at Sharibi without you all as our 44:34.469 --> 44:36.860 lifeline . And to all our Japanese 44:36.860 --> 44:38.916 friends in government and across the 44:38.916 --> 44:40.804 Aomori Prefecture , thank you for 44:40.804 --> 44:42.749 welcoming us into your community , 44:42.780 --> 44:44.836 allowing us to grow in our knowledge 44:44.836 --> 44:47.002 and our appreciation of your wonderful 44:47.002 --> 44:49.429 culture . Finally , I promise to share 44:49.429 --> 44:52.169 why this matters . So I'd like to leave 44:52.169 --> 44:54.169 everyone with my two biggest , uh , 44:54.169 --> 44:56.502 lessons learned from the past 15 months , 44:56.502 --> 44:58.558 really the past 3 years of command , 44:58.850 --> 45:00.628 and it's my hope that these may 45:00.628 --> 45:02.628 resonate with at least a few people 45:02.628 --> 45:04.794 listening today and help them navigate 45:04.794 --> 45:06.850 the inevitably rocky paths of future 45:06.850 --> 45:09.110 leadership assignments . First , 45:10.010 --> 45:13.280 formulate one good question . Is more 45:13.280 --> 45:15.760 challenging and more rewarding than 45:15.760 --> 45:18.530 obtaining a quick answer . Identifying 45:18.530 --> 45:20.969 what you or your organization does not 45:20.969 --> 45:24.139 know . Is infinitely more valuable than 45:24.139 --> 45:27.820 identifying things that you do . And 45:27.820 --> 45:30.860 secondly , organizations are organic . 45:32.110 --> 45:34.110 The difference between cohesion and 45:34.110 --> 45:37.330 division . Commitment and compliance or 45:37.330 --> 45:40.060 success and failure . Often come down 45:40.060 --> 45:41.782 to a leader's ability to treat 45:41.782 --> 45:43.616 subordinates as human beings who 45:43.616 --> 45:47.139 possess innate value as well as unique 45:47.139 --> 45:49.879 talents and abilities . No baseball 45:49.879 --> 45:53.070 team ever won a game . With 9 pitchers 45:53.070 --> 45:55.899 and no one in the outfield . It takes 45:55.899 --> 45:57.843 the same level of effective talent 45:57.843 --> 46:00.300 management to succeed with a team of 20 . 46:01.239 --> 46:03.406 That it does to succeed with a team of 46:03.406 --> 46:06.699 100s or even 1000s . Captain , you just 46:06.699 --> 46:08.643 in the first time Ecuuela , I look 46:08.643 --> 46:10.866 forward with anticipation to all of the 46:10.866 --> 46:12.977 great things that you will accomplish 46:12.977 --> 46:15.199 in the coming months . The Samurai team 46:15.199 --> 46:17.366 is lucky to have you at the helm , and 46:17.366 --> 46:19.421 I'm confidently take the unit to new 46:19.421 --> 46:21.588 heights this year as the soldiers past 46:21.588 --> 46:23.310 and present celebrate the 20th 46:23.310 --> 46:25.709 anniversary of the unit and the 250th 46:25.709 --> 46:27.653 anniversary of the United States . 46:28.370 --> 46:30.370 Ladies and gentlemen , it's been an 46:30.370 --> 46:32.481 honor and a joyable lifetime to serve 46:32.481 --> 46:34.314 as the commander of 1050BM Tariq 46:34.314 --> 46:37.580 communication site . Ihian , first line 46:37.580 --> 46:39.979 of defense by evolving power , samurai 46:39.979 --> 46:42.139 strong , Samurai 6 signing off . 46:59.709 --> 47:01.876 Ladies and gentlemen , the 1st startup 47:01.876 --> 47:04.159 of the 10th . Defense Battery as soon 47:04.159 --> 47:06.429 as RS Mla . That's kind of going to . 47:08.780 --> 47:10.830 for You know . 47:22.699 --> 47:24.755 To our to our distinguished guests , 47:24.755 --> 47:26.588 thank you for joining us today . 47:26.588 --> 47:28.921 Representative Kamura , Mr . Maira , Mr . 47:29.000 --> 47:31.879 Narati , Mayor Fukushima , thank you 47:31.879 --> 47:34.659 for attending today . Many thanks also 47:34.659 --> 47:37.639 go to Colonel Kichichi , 47:38.540 --> 47:40.820 Colonel Tamura , Colonel Connor . 47:41.570 --> 47:43.969 Lieutenant Colonel Ayagi , Colonel 47:43.969 --> 47:46.209 Walker , as well as the representatives 47:46.209 --> 47:48.810 from the Tooa Defense Bureau . 47:52.439 --> 47:54.383 First of all , I would like to say 47:54.383 --> 47:56.439 thank you all for being here today . 47:56.870 --> 47:59.037 Thank you to Colonel Scott and Command 47:59.037 --> 48:01.092 Sergeant Major Reyes for trusting me 48:01.092 --> 48:03.259 and with the leadership of this unit . 48:03.259 --> 48:05.092 I am honored in your faith in my 48:05.092 --> 48:09.050 ability . I've always said , uh , I've 48:09.050 --> 48:11.161 always said leadership is a privilege 48:11.409 --> 48:13.242 and the army , and in the army , 48:13.242 --> 48:15.409 there's no better privilege than being 48:15.409 --> 48:17.820 the first Army . May I also express my 48:17.820 --> 48:21.260 deepest gratitude to my wife . Your 48:21.260 --> 48:23.939 love , your patience , and support has 48:23.939 --> 48:25.995 all made it possible for me to serve 48:25.995 --> 48:28.179 every single day . I cannot stand here 48:28.179 --> 48:30.219 without you by my side , and I am 48:30.219 --> 48:32.441 perfectly grateful for your partnership 48:32.441 --> 48:35.370 in this next chapter . Captain Mills 48:35.370 --> 48:37.649 and First Sergeant Riviera , thank you 48:37.649 --> 48:39.649 for your dedicated leadership . We 48:39.649 --> 48:41.871 leave behind a legacy of excellence and 48:41.871 --> 48:44.038 finely tuned and a finely tuned team . 48:44.850 --> 48:47.017 This battery is highly capable because 48:47.017 --> 48:49.239 of your hard work and your leadership . 48:49.239 --> 48:51.294 And I promise to build upon a strong 48:51.294 --> 48:53.517 foundation you know establishment . Chi 48:53.517 --> 48:55.628 readers , I look forward to this next 48:55.628 --> 48:57.879 year and to see what we can accomplish 48:57.979 --> 49:00.770 with these 5 new tours . To the 49:00.770 --> 49:03.103 soldiers of the Tamor Professor Battery . 49:03.969 --> 49:06.302 You are the core of the nation's shield , 49:06.302 --> 49:08.136 your technical skills , constant 49:08.136 --> 49:10.919 readiness . Protect many , uh , 49:10.929 --> 49:13.679 millions of lives . I am proud to stand 49:13.679 --> 49:15.512 with you and grace as your first 49:15.512 --> 49:17.679 sergeant , and my commitment to you is 49:17.679 --> 49:19.846 straightforward . I will provide clear 49:19.846 --> 49:22.159 direction , honest feedback , and 49:22.159 --> 49:24.103 resources for you that you need to 49:24.103 --> 49:27.729 succeed . I will look out for your 49:27.729 --> 49:29.451 welfare , well-being , and the 49:29.451 --> 49:31.562 well-being of you and your families . 49:31.790 --> 49:34.389 And in return , I ask for your absolute 49:34.389 --> 49:37.010 best every single day . Maintain your 49:37.010 --> 49:39.729 focus , uphold your standards , watch 49:39.729 --> 49:41.951 out for one another . The mission ahead 49:41.951 --> 49:44.760 is vital , the stakes are high , but 49:44.760 --> 49:46.899 together we remain vigilant , ready , 49:47.050 --> 49:50.110 and equal . First line of defense , 49:50.530 --> 49:54.340 Ihian byvalla by power , samurai strong , 49:54.689 --> 49:56.449 samurai 7 side on . 50:11.820 --> 50:12.820 Poorgra . 50:16.250 --> 50:18.472 Ladies and gentlemen , the commander of 50:18.472 --> 50:20.417 the 10th Missile Defense Battery , 50:20.439 --> 50:21.439 Captain Andre . 50:25.100 --> 50:26.929 with the study . OK . 50:36.110 --> 50:38.189 Good afternoon Colonel Scott . Mass 50:38.189 --> 50:40.149 Information Reyes , Mr . Maeda . 50:42.300 --> 50:45.260 Mr . Sato , Colonel Kikuchi , Komura , 50:45.860 --> 50:47.971 Lieutenant Colonel Ayagi , Lieutenant 50:47.971 --> 50:51.179 Colonel Okamitaria , Major Kakizo , 50:51.500 --> 50:53.000 Lieutenant Colonel Nakai , 50:53.139 --> 50:54.972 distinguished guests , community 50:54.972 --> 50:57.250 leaders , partners , soldiers , family , 50:57.250 --> 50:59.361 and friends , thank you all for being 50:59.361 --> 51:01.528 here today . A special thank you to my 51:01.528 --> 51:03.695 wife and kids who joined me today from 51:03.695 --> 51:06.290 Tokyo , my mother-in-law Gina , who 51:06.290 --> 51:08.457 traveled from the Philippines , and my 51:08.457 --> 51:10.679 family around the world watching this . 51:11.310 --> 51:14.300 Your support makes service possible . I 51:14.300 --> 51:16.467 also want to thank Captain Mills again 51:16.467 --> 51:18.633 and his wife Bakari for welcoming us . 51:18.969 --> 51:21.191 Uh , and for the outstanding leadership 51:21.191 --> 51:23.413 this position samurai batteries for our 51:23.413 --> 51:25.413 continued success , Colonel Scott , 51:25.413 --> 51:27.525 it's a tremendous privilege to assume 51:27.525 --> 51:29.525 command of the 10th Missile Defense 51:29.525 --> 51:31.580 Battery , and I am grateful for this 51:31.580 --> 51:34.189 opportunity . To our Japanese partners 51:34.330 --> 51:36.441 and community leaders , thank you for 51:36.441 --> 51:38.386 your friendship and support . I am 51:38.386 --> 51:40.608 grateful to join this community , and I 51:40.608 --> 51:42.830 look forward to working alongside you . 51:42.989 --> 51:46.629 I hope no mina sama onjitsuba 51:46.629 --> 51:49.570 Anigatogozaimas kokare tozo yoshiku 51:49.570 --> 51:53.199 when I get all get . To the soldiers of 51:53.199 --> 51:55.399 Samurai Baley , I am excited to join 51:55.399 --> 51:57.899 your team . My commitment is simple . 51:58.399 --> 52:00.566 Take care of our people , build strong 52:00.566 --> 52:02.455 partnerships , and accomplish the 52:02.455 --> 52:05.219 mission with excellence . Thank you for 52:05.219 --> 52:07.629 your trust and support . Libo and 52:07.629 --> 52:09.685 powder first line of defense , Ihida 52:09.685 --> 52:12.479 samurai strong , samurai sick sign in . 52:16.669 --> 52:17.669 And 52:31.649 --> 52:35.179 The army song was adopted in 1952 . The 52:35.209 --> 52:37.265 current lyrics tell the story of our 52:37.265 --> 52:39.709 past , our present , and our future . 52:40.449 --> 52:42.560 The army goes rolling along this play 52:42.560 --> 52:44.671 at the conclusion of every ceremony , 52:44.671 --> 52:46.838 and all soldiers are expected to stand 52:46.838 --> 52:49.020 and sing . For your convenience , the 52:49.020 --> 52:51.242 words are printed on the back of your . 53:17.699 --> 53:20.719 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise to 53:20.739 --> 53:22.340 the plane of the 8 march . 53:25.179 --> 53:26.179 No . 53:31.570 --> 53:32.570 And 53:42.550 --> 53:43.770 It's , uh , I'd say 53:48.729 --> 53:49.729 you . 53:59.110 --> 54:01.459 to the fire . Hey 54:21.689 --> 54:21.889 we 54:25.760 --> 54:26.760 You are . 54:37.729 --> 54:38.729 are . 54:45.810 --> 54:48.729 5 . Nation . 54:50.620 --> 54:54.489 s We 54:54.879 --> 54:56.889 have done fighting the battle . 55:01.300 --> 55:02.300 And it's . 55:06.790 --> 55:07.790 Hey 55:19.909 --> 55:22.131 Sir , this concludes today's ceremony . 55:22.580 --> 55:24.080 They charge your battery . 55:29.479 --> 55:32.179 First time . It's it's 55:43.229 --> 55:45.479 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 55:45.479 --> 55:47.479 our change of command and change of 55:47.479 --> 55:49.590 responsibilities ceremony . On behalf 55:49.590 --> 55:51.840 of the officers , warrant officers , 55:52.080 --> 55:54.270 not commissioned officers , soldiers , 55:54.479 --> 55:56.560 MLCs , and contractors of the 10th 55:56.560 --> 55:58.782 Missile Defense Battery , thank you for 55:58.782 --> 55:58.689 attending .