WEBVTT 00:00.560 --> 00:02.650 It is my pleasure to introduce the 00:02.650 --> 00:04.650 members of the official party , the 00:04.650 --> 00:06.483 Deputy Commandant of the Defense 00:06.483 --> 00:08.206 Information School , Air Force 00:08.206 --> 00:10.261 Lieutenant Colonel Kimberly Bender , 00:10.261 --> 00:12.150 Denfos Army Sergeant , Army First 00:12.150 --> 00:14.319 Sergeant Gerald Woods , our training , 00:14.569 --> 00:16.736 our director of training , Don Smith , 00:17.090 --> 00:18.923 Mass Communications Foundation's 00:18.923 --> 00:21.430 department head 2 , Mr . Jeffrey Leckca . 00:22.450 --> 00:25.909 MCF 2 Department NCIC , Navy 00:26.129 --> 00:28.185 Chief Mass Communications Specialist 00:28.185 --> 00:30.240 Alex Smendegaard , and the war media 00:30.240 --> 00:32.330 activity and Denfos chaplain , Air 00:32.330 --> 00:35.470 Force Major Thomas S . Foley . I am US 00:35.470 --> 00:37.619 Army Sergeant Caron Dry , an an 00:37.619 --> 00:39.950 instructor for the MCF course and your 00:39.950 --> 00:41.228 master of ceremonies . 02:10.018 --> 02:12.074 Please join me in this prayer if you 02:12.074 --> 02:15.740 wish , Lord God . Hear the prayers that 02:15.740 --> 02:18.779 we offer with these graduates today on 02:18.779 --> 02:21.919 this . Wonderful day , this day of 02:21.919 --> 02:24.830 accomplishment . As they complete their 02:24.830 --> 02:27.070 course here and become mass 02:27.070 --> 02:29.229 communications specialists . 02:31.309 --> 02:34.250 We pray , Lord , with gratitude for 02:35.080 --> 02:37.360 All of the blessings and the 02:37.360 --> 02:41.240 opportunities . For everything that has 02:41.240 --> 02:43.740 helped them to come to this moment . 02:44.669 --> 02:47.470 They've worked very hard . And we pray , 02:47.550 --> 02:50.029 Lord , they'd be very proud of their 02:50.029 --> 02:53.020 achievement . We pray , Lord , for all 02:53.020 --> 02:56.139 of those who have had a part in their 02:56.139 --> 03:00.029 lives in their preparation . Especially 03:00.029 --> 03:02.720 for their family members . Their 03:02.720 --> 03:04.720 friends , their instructors , their 03:04.720 --> 03:07.240 mentors , their peers , for all who 03:07.240 --> 03:09.550 have loved and supported them and 03:09.550 --> 03:12.850 guided them to this moment . And we 03:12.850 --> 03:14.572 pray , Lord , that you will be 03:14.572 --> 03:18.250 inspiration for them . In the future 03:19.070 --> 03:22.050 As they go forward to continue their 03:22.050 --> 03:24.161 education , go forward into the fleet 03:24.161 --> 03:26.940 and into the field . That you will 03:27.160 --> 03:30.440 inspire them to always excel . 03:31.820 --> 03:34.320 To be the best they possibly can be . 03:35.419 --> 03:38.210 And to serve always with honor and 03:38.210 --> 03:41.970 integrity . We pray , Lord , that 03:41.970 --> 03:44.699 you keep these service members safe . 03:46.139 --> 03:47.972 Especially during their times of 03:47.972 --> 03:51.320 deployment . We pray , Lord , for all 03:51.320 --> 03:53.598 of those who wear our nation's uniform . 03:54.970 --> 03:56.970 For all of those who are down range 03:56.970 --> 04:00.589 today and in harm's way . And Lord we 04:00.589 --> 04:03.639 pray your continued abundant blessings 04:03.639 --> 04:07.460 upon us all and upon our great country , 04:07.960 --> 04:10.770 the United States of America . Amen . 04:16.489 --> 04:18.711 Thank you , chaplain . Please take your 04:18.711 --> 04:19.711 seats . 04:24.049 --> 04:26.216 Good afternoon and welcome to everyone 04:26.216 --> 04:28.190 in attendance and online to the 04:28.190 --> 04:30.301 graduation of the Mass Communications 04:30.301 --> 04:33.850 Foundation courses 180 tech 26 and 190 04:33.850 --> 04:36.480 tech 26 . The Mass Communication 04:36.480 --> 04:39.040 Foundation course spanned a total of 87 04:39.040 --> 04:41.151 training days and taught the concepts 04:41.151 --> 04:42.984 and skills needed both in public 04:42.984 --> 04:44.707 affairs and visual information 04:44.707 --> 04:46.651 specialties . These communicator , 04:46.651 --> 04:48.873 these communicators were introduced and 04:48.873 --> 04:50.984 applied the fundamentals of writing , 04:50.984 --> 04:52.707 public affairs , photography , 04:52.707 --> 04:54.660 videography , graphic design , and 04:54.660 --> 04:56.493 preparing information for public 04:56.493 --> 04:58.216 release in accordance with the 04:58.216 --> 05:00.160 Department of War directives . The 05:00.160 --> 05:02.382 course culminates with a capstone where 05:02.382 --> 05:04.493 students demonstrate their ability to 05:04.493 --> 05:06.271 integrate and apply the diverse 05:06.271 --> 05:08.382 knowledge and skills attained through 05:08.382 --> 05:10.549 the entire course . After the students 05:10.549 --> 05:12.771 complete almost 18 weeks in training in 05:12.771 --> 05:14.716 the Mass Communications Foundation 05:14.716 --> 05:16.549 course , the American Council on 05:16.549 --> 05:18.771 Education recommends 18 college credits 05:18.771 --> 05:20.938 towards a bachelor's degree . In all , 05:21.260 --> 05:23.371 the students have completed about the 05:23.371 --> 05:24.982 same amount of coursework as 05:24.982 --> 05:27.149 communication majors accomplished in 2 05:27.149 --> 05:29.970 years . Now I'd like to invite US Army 05:29.970 --> 05:32.299 Staff Sergeant Isaiah Vegaf to share 05:32.299 --> 05:34.632 some words on behalf of the instructors . 05:44.679 --> 05:46.512 Good afternoon to our leadership 05:46.512 --> 05:48.846 instructors , honored guests , families , 05:48.846 --> 05:50.959 friends , and most importantly , the 05:50.959 --> 05:53.350 soon-to be graduates . Every one of us 05:53.350 --> 05:55.683 remembers the first day we arrived here . 05:55.683 --> 05:57.739 There was excitement , uncertainty , 05:57.739 --> 06:00.440 and probably a few assumptions about 06:00.440 --> 06:02.640 what this course would be . Many 06:02.640 --> 06:04.473 thought it would be simply about 06:04.473 --> 06:06.679 cameras , editing software , or 06:06.679 --> 06:08.679 learning how to create content like 06:08.679 --> 06:11.910 TikTok . It didn't take long to realize 06:11.910 --> 06:14.089 it was something much greater . This 06:14.089 --> 06:16.033 course has challenged you to think 06:16.033 --> 06:18.311 critically , communicate intentionally , 06:18.311 --> 06:20.311 and recognize the weight that comes 06:20.311 --> 06:22.311 with every image , every word , and 06:22.311 --> 06:24.959 every story you produce . Behind every 06:24.959 --> 06:27.309 photograph is a decision . Behind every 06:27.309 --> 06:29.940 article is responsibility . Behind 06:29.940 --> 06:31.773 every video is an opportunity to 06:31.773 --> 06:33.779 educate , inspire , and preserve 06:33.779 --> 06:37.100 history . The technical skills you 06:37.100 --> 06:39.211 developed are important , but they're 06:39.211 --> 06:41.489 only a part of what you've gained here . 06:41.540 --> 06:43.762 You've learned to work under pressure , 06:43.762 --> 06:46.350 accept constructive criticism . Meet 06:46.350 --> 06:48.461 deadlines and continue improving with 06:48.461 --> 06:50.619 every assignment . Those lessons will 06:50.619 --> 06:52.899 stay with you long after today's 06:52.899 --> 06:56.630 ceremony . As military communicators , 06:57.079 --> 06:59.640 your work , your work reaches far 06:59.640 --> 07:02.410 beyond your immediate audience . Your 07:02.410 --> 07:04.410 stories become part of a historical 07:04.410 --> 07:06.577 record . They strengthen trust between 07:06.577 --> 07:09.760 the military and the public , celebrate 07:09.760 --> 07:11.704 the accomplishments of our service 07:11.704 --> 07:13.927 members and document moments that might 07:13.927 --> 07:16.459 otherwise be forgotten . The world 07:16.459 --> 07:18.459 doesn't slow down for information . 07:18.750 --> 07:21.170 News spreads in seconds . Opinions form 07:21.790 --> 07:23.734 instantly , and misinformation can 07:23.734 --> 07:25.846 travel just as quickly as the truth . 07:27.109 --> 07:29.079 The reality makes your role more 07:29.079 --> 07:31.660 important than ever . Accuracy matters , 07:31.779 --> 07:35.049 integrity matters . And professionalism 07:35.750 --> 07:38.459 certainly matters . No matter where 07:38.459 --> 07:40.681 your next assignment takes you , you'll 07:40.681 --> 07:42.903 carry more than a camera , a notebook , 07:42.903 --> 07:44.959 or a microphone . You will carry the 07:44.959 --> 07:46.959 responsibility of representing your 07:46.959 --> 07:49.070 service . Your fellow service members 07:49.070 --> 07:51.929 and the mission you support . There 07:51.929 --> 07:54.262 will be long days , demanding deadlines . 07:54.769 --> 07:56.769 Changing technology and the stories 07:56.769 --> 07:58.436 that test your creativity and 07:58.436 --> 08:00.658 resilience . Meet those challenges with 08:00.658 --> 08:02.880 curiosity , humility , and a commitment 08:02.880 --> 08:05.970 to excellence . Continue asking 08:05.970 --> 08:08.303 questions . Just not too many questions . 08:09.790 --> 08:12.369 All right . Continue learning , 08:12.579 --> 08:14.746 continue striving to tell stories that 08:14.746 --> 08:17.079 are honest , meaningful , and impactful . 08:17.709 --> 08:19.709 Today isn't simply a celebration of 08:19.709 --> 08:21.931 what you completed , it's a recognition 08:21.931 --> 08:24.769 of what you're prepared to do . She's a 08:24.769 --> 08:28.079 graduating class or classes . Be proud 08:28.079 --> 08:30.301 of what you accomplished . Stay true to 08:30.301 --> 08:32.479 the standards you've learned and never 08:32.479 --> 08:34.646 underestimate the impact your work can 08:34.646 --> 08:36.035 have . Congratulations , 08:36.309 --> 08:38.476 congratulations on this milestone . We 08:38.476 --> 08:40.420 look forward to seeing the stories 08:40.420 --> 08:42.531 you'll tell and the difference you'll 08:42.531 --> 08:41.599 make . Thank you . 08:50.119 --> 08:52.175 Thank you for that , Sergeant Vega . 08:52.619 --> 08:55.059 Now , let's take a moment to recognize 08:55.059 --> 08:57.226 those who helped this helped make this 08:57.226 --> 08:59.460 day possible . First , all the 08:59.460 --> 09:01.682 instructors who helped with this course 09:01.682 --> 09:03.849 and the leaders from the detachments , 09:03.849 --> 09:05.793 please stand up to be recognized . 09:14.849 --> 09:17.340 Also , we welcome family members and 09:17.340 --> 09:19.507 friends of the graduates who will join 09:19.507 --> 09:21.507 us here today or online virtually . 09:21.630 --> 09:23.852 Your support enabled these graduates to 09:23.852 --> 09:26.299 to achieve success , and your continued 09:26.299 --> 09:28.619 support will be valuable as their 09:28.619 --> 09:30.952 career continues . So thank you as well . 09:38.330 --> 09:40.274 It is my pleasure to recognize the 09:40.274 --> 09:44.039 class leaders of MCF 180 26 and 190C 09:44.039 --> 09:47.059 26 . Army National Guard Sergeant 09:47.059 --> 09:49.510 Abigail Hainan and Navy Reserve Mass 09:49.510 --> 09:51.621 Communications Specialist 2nd Class , 09:51.621 --> 09:53.621 Andrew Spencer , front and center . 09:58.679 --> 10:00.846 These students have assumed additional 10:00.846 --> 10:03.068 responsibilities of ensuring the day to 10:03.068 --> 10:05.179 day classroom tasks are taken care of 10:05.179 --> 10:07.179 in addition to their studies . They 10:07.179 --> 10:09.719 they they owned issues of punctuality , 10:09.880 --> 10:12.102 cleanliness , order and discipline , as 10:12.102 --> 10:14.102 well as acted as a liaison from the 10:14.102 --> 10:16.269 student body to the instructors . They 10:16.269 --> 10:18.602 have excelled in their responsibilities . 10:18.602 --> 10:20.602 On behalf of your team lead and the 10:20.602 --> 10:22.769 entire directorate of training here at 10:22.769 --> 10:24.936 Denfos , congratulations on a job well 10:24.936 --> 10:24.590 done . 10:47.840 --> 10:50.359 The MCF Outstanding Storyteller Award 10:50.359 --> 10:52.526 is awarded to the student with the who 10:52.526 --> 10:54.760 demonstrates the best qualities and an 10:54.760 --> 10:57.000 outstanding military communicator and 10:57.000 --> 10:59.510 storyteller . The award is presented to 10:59.609 --> 11:01.409 the student who is able to best 11:01.409 --> 11:03.631 integrate all disciplines of the modern 11:03.631 --> 11:05.742 communicator to tell a story in a way 11:05.742 --> 11:07.909 that is interesting , compelling , and 11:07.909 --> 11:09.965 builds emotional connection with the 11:09.965 --> 11:12.131 audience . The student has the ability 11:12.131 --> 11:14.242 to target audiences , define goals of 11:14.242 --> 11:16.465 communication products , capture photos 11:16.465 --> 11:18.409 and videos that demonstrate visual 11:18.409 --> 11:20.187 variety , and create compelling 11:20.187 --> 11:22.298 graphics that clearly incorporate the 11:22.298 --> 11:24.242 appropriate commander's themes and 11:24.242 --> 11:26.576 messages in those storytelling products . 11:26.576 --> 11:28.742 The Outstanding Storyteller Award goes 11:28.742 --> 11:32.229 to for Class MCF 180 TAC 26 , 11:32.700 --> 11:34.979 Navy Mass communications Specialist 11:34.979 --> 11:38.539 Seaman Apprentice , Santana Sonades . 11:45.059 --> 11:45.719 And 11:49.109 --> 11:53.020 And for MCF 190 TAC 26 , 11:53.030 --> 11:55.830 Marine Lance Corporal . Uh , 11:56.989 --> 11:59.309 Caroline Correa , my apologies . 12:10.989 --> 12:12.989 And now for the presentation of the 12:12.989 --> 12:15.211 diplomas . This is to signify that each 12:15.211 --> 12:17.433 one of you had met all the requirements 12:17.469 --> 12:19.802 to become a certified mass communicator . 12:19.989 --> 12:22.100 Official party , will you please come 12:22.100 --> 12:24.045 forward and present the diplomas ? 12:36.799 --> 12:38.869 The undergraduate program recognizes 12:38.869 --> 12:41.036 students who achieve the highest grade 12:41.036 --> 12:42.758 point average in the class and 12:42.758 --> 12:44.980 demonstrate excellence in both academic 12:44.980 --> 12:47.440 and military performance . These 12:47.440 --> 12:50.750 students Set and maintain a high 12:50.750 --> 12:52.972 standard of conduct and professionalism 12:52.972 --> 12:54.719 for others to follow . The 12:54.719 --> 12:57.169 distinguished honor graduates are Air 12:57.169 --> 12:59.309 National Guard Airman First Class , 12:59.450 --> 13:01.869 Elena Sassman , assigned to the 13:02.000 --> 13:05.090 13-second Wing , Iowa National Guard , 13:05.239 --> 13:06.350 Des Moines , Iowa . 13:13.229 --> 13:15.609 Army National Guard Specialist Robert 13:15.840 --> 13:18.429 Vassar assigned to the 100th Mobile 13:18.429 --> 13:20.318 Public Affairs Detachment , Texas 13:20.318 --> 13:22.262 National Guard , B Caves , Texas . 13:28.059 --> 13:31.190 The undergraduates are . Navy mass 13:31.190 --> 13:33.412 communications Specialist Seaman Robert 13:33.412 --> 13:36.960 Clark assigned to the USS Kearsarge 13:36.960 --> 13:39.159 Naval Station , Norfolk , Virginia . 13:46.669 --> 13:49.630 Air Force Airman First Class Megan 13:49.630 --> 13:52.190 Rodriguez , assigned to the 11th Wing 13:52.190 --> 13:54.179 Joint Base Anacostia Bowling , 13:54.500 --> 13:55.500 Washington DC . 14:01.570 --> 14:03.570 Now the remaining uh members of the 14:03.570 --> 14:05.348 graduating class will be called 14:05.348 --> 14:07.403 beginning with the class leaders and 14:07.403 --> 14:09.514 will continue in alphabetical order . 14:09.890 --> 14:12.200 Army National Guard Guard Sergeant 14:12.289 --> 14:14.233 Abigail Hainan , assigned to Joint 14:14.233 --> 14:16.456 Force Headquarters , Minnesota National 14:16.456 --> 14:18.289 Guard , Saint Paul , Minnesota . 14:23.950 --> 14:25.783 Navy Reserve Mass Communications 14:25.783 --> 14:28.117 Specialist , 2nd Class , Andrew Spencer , 14:28.117 --> 14:30.500 assigned to the Navy Reserve Office of 14:30.500 --> 14:32.167 Information , Washington DC . 14:39.599 --> 14:41.710 Navy Reserve Mass Communications 14:41.710 --> 14:43.877 Specialist , 2nd Class Katherine Burns 14:43.877 --> 14:46.210 assigned to Fleet Public Affairs Center , 14:46.210 --> 14:47.932 Norfolk , Norfolk , Virginia . 14:53.260 --> 14:55.204 Marine Corps Private First Class , 14:55.340 --> 14:58.219 Gabby Cano Viano , attending Denhos 14:58.219 --> 15:00.108 graphic Design follow-on course . 15:06.619 --> 15:08.730 Navy mass communications specialist , 15:08.730 --> 15:10.841 seaman recruit , Christopher Carson , 15:10.841 --> 15:12.786 assigned to USS Tripoli , Sasebo , 15:12.900 --> 15:13.900 Japan . 15:19.289 --> 15:21.450 Navy mass communications Specialist , 15:21.530 --> 15:23.586 Seaman Apprentice , Santana Sonata , 15:23.586 --> 15:25.969 assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln Naval 15:25.969 --> 15:28.302 Air Station , North Island , California . 15:34.359 --> 15:37.159 Air National Guard Airman Tegan Kaufman , 15:37.349 --> 15:39.229 assigned to the 17-eighth Wing , 15:39.239 --> 15:41.350 Springfield Air National Guard Base , 15:41.350 --> 15:42.350 Ohio . 15:47.969 --> 15:50.169 Marine Lance Corporal Caroline Correa 15:50.169 --> 15:52.489 attending Denfos visual documentation 15:52.489 --> 15:53.545 follow-on course . 15:59.489 --> 16:01.433 Marine Corps Private First Class , 16:01.433 --> 16:03.267 Vanessa Crawford attending Defos 16:03.267 --> 16:05.156 graphic design follow-on course . 16:09.739 --> 16:13.539 Chris Marine Private 16:13.760 --> 16:16.039 Maria Escalona attending Denfos graphic 16:16.039 --> 16:17.483 design follow-on course . 16:22.169 --> 16:25.090 Marine Corps Private First Class Teales 16:25.090 --> 16:27.289 Garcia Hernandez awaiting Denfo's 16:27.289 --> 16:28.345 follow-on course . 16:32.919 --> 16:34.919 Navy mass communications specialist 16:34.919 --> 16:37.030 Seaman Braden Gerrity assigned to war 16:37.030 --> 16:39.400 media activity ops Rota , Spain . 16:44.929 --> 16:48.500 Army National Guard Samil Java assigned 16:48.500 --> 16:51.679 to 10th assigned to 100th Mobile Public 16:51.679 --> 16:53.679 Affairs Detachment , Texas National 16:53.679 --> 16:55.123 Guard , B Caves , Texas . 17:00.520 --> 17:03.619 Marine Corps Private Alexis Jimenez 17:03.619 --> 17:05.619 awaiting Defos follow-on course . 17:16.209 --> 17:18.569 Navy mass communications specialist 17:18.569 --> 17:20.402 Seaman Apprentices Diego Jimenez 17:20.402 --> 17:23.329 assigned to USS Nimitz , Norfolk , 17:23.410 --> 17:24.410 Virginia . 17:30.109 --> 17:32.349 Air National Guard , Airman Basic , 17:32.550 --> 17:34.949 Olivia Crahill , assigned to the 103rd 17:34.949 --> 17:36.989 Airlift Wing , Bradley Air National 17:36.989 --> 17:38.489 Guard Base , Connecticut . 17:44.000 --> 17:46.119 Marine Lance Corporal Dominic Lawson 17:46.119 --> 17:47.897 attending Demhos graphic design 17:47.897 --> 17:48.952 follow-on course . 17:54.089 --> 17:55.922 Marine Corps Private First Class 17:55.922 --> 17:57.900 Valencia Morales awaiting Denfo's 17:57.900 --> 17:58.956 follow-on course . 18:03.979 --> 18:05.868 Marine Corps Lance Corporal Joyce 18:05.868 --> 18:08.201 Ochola awaiting Defo's follow-on course . 18:13.680 --> 18:15.920 Army National Guard Sergeant Dewan 18:15.920 --> 18:18.319 Patterson , assigned to the 13ty-ninth 18:18.319 --> 18:20.560 Mobile Public Affairs , Illinois 18:20.560 --> 18:22.640 National Guard , Delaney Armory , 18:22.800 --> 18:23.800 Illinois . 18:29.040 --> 18:31.010 Army Reserve , Private First Class 18:31.010 --> 18:34.109 Bianca Patty , assigned to the 372nd 18:34.369 --> 18:36.313 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment , 18:36.313 --> 18:37.647 Nashville , Tennessee . 18:42.140 --> 18:45.510 Say 6 . Mass communications specialist , 18:45.589 --> 18:47.756 Simon Apprentices , Jacqueline Pearman 18:47.756 --> 18:50.489 assigned to the USS George HW Bush 18:50.709 --> 18:52.653 Naval Station Norfolk , Virginia . 18:58.920 --> 19:01.500 Marine Lance Corporal Gabriel Perez 19:01.500 --> 19:03.880 attending Denfos visual documentation 19:03.880 --> 19:04.936 follow-on course . 19:11.079 --> 19:13.479 Air Force Airman First Class Braden 19:13.479 --> 19:15.590 Pridgeon , assigned to the seven-team 19:15.590 --> 19:17.646 training wing , Goodfellow Air Force 19:17.646 --> 19:18.646 Base , Texas . 19:23.420 --> 19:25.489 Marine Corps Private First Class , 19:25.589 --> 19:28.109 Kimberly Casaramundos attending Denfo's 19:28.109 --> 19:29.998 graphic design follow-on course . 19:35.250 --> 19:37.890 Army National Guard Sergeant Steven 19:37.890 --> 19:40.250 Rotts assigned to the 112 Mobile Public 19:40.250 --> 19:42.472 Affairs Detachment , Wisconsin National 19:42.472 --> 19:44.139 Guard , Madison , Wisconsin . 19:49.910 --> 19:52.650 Army Private Christopher Ray attending 19:52.650 --> 19:54.920 both Denfos visual documentation and 19:54.920 --> 19:57.253 Denfos graphic design follow-on courses . 20:03.290 --> 20:06.089 Marine Lance Corporal Yasmin Ron Diaz 20:06.380 --> 20:08.324 waiting Demfo's follow-on course . 20:14.000 --> 20:16.859 Marine Lance Corporal Clinton Snyder 20:17.079 --> 20:19.079 awaiting Denfo's follow-on course . 20:25.609 --> 20:28.540 Air Force Airman First Class Ashley 20:28.540 --> 20:31.780 Spognardi assigned to the 18th Wing 20:31.780 --> 20:33.329 Kadena Air Base Japan . 20:39.390 --> 20:41.530 Marine Lance Corporal Lynette 20:41.750 --> 20:44.430 ViammaCastro , attending Denfos Graphic 20:44.430 --> 20:45.874 Design following course . 20:52.270 --> 20:54.739 Marine Corps Sergeant Eric Williams 20:54.739 --> 20:57.219 Clark attending DEMO's graphic design 20:57.219 --> 20:58.275 follow-on course . 21:05.619 --> 21:07.952 Official party , please take your seats . 21:10.430 --> 21:11.430 Oh 21:15.550 --> 21:18.339 Right , Thank 21:26.520 --> 21:30.000 Class 180-26 and 190-26 . 21:30.199 --> 21:33.390 Attention . Black face . 21:35.030 --> 21:37.252 Ladies and gentlemen , I present to you 21:37.252 --> 21:38.752 the military's newest mass 21:38.752 --> 21:39.752 communicators . 21:56.869 --> 21:59.420 Right face , take a seat . 22:02.310 --> 22:04.270 Ladies and gentlemen , the deputy 22:04.270 --> 22:06.381 commandant of the Defense Information 22:06.381 --> 22:06.040 School . 22:12.739 --> 22:14.795 First and foremost to our families , 22:14.795 --> 22:16.683 thanks for coming here and , uh , 22:16.683 --> 22:18.906 celebrating our graduates and apologize 22:18.906 --> 22:21.128 for any issues at the gate . So again , 22:21.128 --> 22:23.295 your support and love throughout their 22:23.295 --> 22:25.461 career is gonna be needed . So again , 22:25.461 --> 22:25.410 you are such a vital part of our 22:25.410 --> 22:27.819 military family . So thank you . Now to 22:27.819 --> 22:30.140 my DMOs trained graduates and killers , 22:30.209 --> 22:32.487 how do you feel ? Good , smiles , yeah , 22:32.487 --> 22:34.598 shake it out for at least a couple of 22:34.598 --> 22:36.709 minutes . You can't get yelled at , I 22:36.709 --> 22:38.820 promise , um . Well , I know you guys 22:38.820 --> 22:40.820 have been here for a long time , so 22:40.820 --> 22:42.876 there's two things . First , as , as 22:42.876 --> 22:45.042 Dymfos Train killers , I know you open 22:45.042 --> 22:46.931 your computers , you look at your 22:46.931 --> 22:48.820 cellphones , and you see a lot of 22:48.820 --> 22:51.042 challenges in the information about the 22:51.042 --> 22:50.770 environment , a lot of threats . But 22:50.770 --> 22:52.992 what we , why I'm excited for you all , 22:52.992 --> 22:55.103 you are giving us opportunities , the 22:55.103 --> 22:57.214 opportunities to tell our story , the 22:57.214 --> 22:59.103 opportunity to be proactive , the 22:59.103 --> 23:01.270 opportunity to generate the coverage , 23:01.270 --> 23:03.492 to generate the , the footage and , and 23:03.492 --> 23:05.548 the imagery that tells not only what 23:05.548 --> 23:07.714 the commanders want you to tell them , 23:07.714 --> 23:07.349 want to tell , as well as to 23:07.349 --> 23:09.571 communicate all the amazing things that 23:09.571 --> 23:11.627 our military does . So that's number 23:11.627 --> 23:13.849 one . And then my last thing , and this 23:13.849 --> 23:16.016 is the one that I Really , really want 23:16.016 --> 23:18.182 you to do , um , throughout your whole 23:18.182 --> 23:20.349 career is no matter if you're in for 4 23:20.349 --> 23:22.349 years or 30 years , please look for 23:22.349 --> 23:24.349 opportunities to develop yourself . 23:24.349 --> 23:26.571 There are so many amazing opportunities 23:26.571 --> 23:28.516 that are only in the military , so 23:28.516 --> 23:30.627 please see the , seize them and seize 23:30.627 --> 23:32.793 them for your people . And with that , 23:32.793 --> 23:35.071 I'm very excited for you to start your , 23:35.071 --> 23:37.238 uh , your PA career field . So again , 23:37.238 --> 23:36.954 congratulations . 23:45.380 --> 23:48.420 Thank you , ma'am . Now , please turn 23:48.420 --> 23:50.476 your attention to the screens and on 23:50.476 --> 23:52.476 Facebook for a short video from the 23:52.476 --> 23:53.476 class . 27:19.729 --> 27:21.951 Congratulations , graduates , and thank 27:21.951 --> 27:23.618 you all for attending today's 27:23.618 --> 27:27.030 graduation . Ladies and gentlemen , 27:27.410 --> 27:30.089 please rise for the departure of the 27:30.089 --> 27:31.089 official party . 27:41.310 --> 27:44.750 Class 180 26 and class 190 27:44.750 --> 27:46.310 26 , dismissed .