WEBVTT 00:00.260 --> 00:02.427 corporal man is a four year old , full 00:02.427 --> 00:04.316 blooded english bulldog . Born in 00:04.316 --> 00:06.371 Fallbrook , California on july 9th , 00:06.371 --> 00:09.920 2018 . He is named in honor of Sargent 00:09.920 --> 00:12.310 john er Manolito senior one of the 00:12.310 --> 00:15.200 original 29 Navajo code talkers who 00:15.200 --> 00:17.422 trained in the first All Navajo platoon 00:17.422 --> 00:19.880 here aboard the depot . In 1942 00:20.870 --> 00:22.870 Sergeant Manolito helped create the 00:22.870 --> 00:24.981 code that the Navajo has developed at 00:24.981 --> 00:26.814 Camp Elliot now Marine Corps Air 00:26.814 --> 00:28.570 Station Miramar , he became an 00:28.570 --> 00:30.514 instructor , teaching other Navajo 00:30.514 --> 00:32.940 marines . The Navajo code . Later 00:32.950 --> 00:35.061 Sergeant Manolito participated in the 00:35.061 --> 00:36.980 battle of Iwo Jima where a marine 00:36.980 --> 00:39.270 signals officer stated had it not been 00:39.270 --> 00:41.214 for the code talkers we would have 00:41.214 --> 00:43.680 never taken Iwo Jima . Corporal manny 00:43.690 --> 00:45.857 continues the tradition of a long line 00:45.857 --> 00:48.023 of Marine Corps bulldog mascots dating 00:48.023 --> 00:50.660 back to 1921 when Brigadier General 00:50.660 --> 00:52.882 Smedley Butler appointed Sergeant Major 00:52.882 --> 00:55.350 Jigs as the first bulldog mascot for 00:55.350 --> 00:57.690 Marine Corps Barracks Quantico . He is 00:57.690 --> 00:59.468 being escorted by the office of 00:59.468 --> 01:01.134 Communications , strategy and 01:01.134 --> 01:03.640 operations . Corporal max J . Noel 01:24.130 --> 01:24.670 bullet . 01:40.290 --> 01:40.720 Oh , 01:45.410 --> 01:47.170 spiritual development plays an 01:47.170 --> 01:49.059 important part in the making of a 01:49.059 --> 01:50.837 United States Marine Lieutenant 01:50.837 --> 01:52.892 Commander ulysses you baldy chaplain 01:52.892 --> 01:55.114 corps , United States Navy will deliver 01:55.114 --> 01:57.059 the graduation prayer . Ladies and 01:57.059 --> 01:58.503 gentlemen , please rise , 02:10.140 --> 02:13.950 let us pray Lord 02:13.960 --> 02:16.710 May everything we do . Begin with your 02:16.710 --> 02:20.380 inspiration and continued your help so 02:20.380 --> 02:22.720 that all our prayers and works may 02:22.720 --> 02:25.880 beginning you in bio , happily ended 02:26.600 --> 02:29.200 today is a special day in the life of 02:29.200 --> 02:32.430 this New Year's marines as they embark 02:32.440 --> 02:35.050 on the next chapter in their lives . We 02:35.050 --> 02:37.320 pray that the same hand that has kept 02:37.320 --> 02:40.160 them thus far will continue to be in 02:40.160 --> 02:42.830 their lives . May God's hand of 02:42.830 --> 02:45.390 protection , be upon them and make 02:45.390 --> 02:47.780 God's word , continue to be a light 02:47.790 --> 02:51.260 unto their path . Help them to make 02:51.260 --> 02:53.780 wise decisions and to always keep you 02:53.780 --> 02:56.740 first and everything what they do and 02:56.740 --> 02:58.510 to always keep you first . In 02:58.520 --> 03:02.340 everything they do . Father , we 03:02.340 --> 03:04.396 humbly parade to guide and guard our 03:04.396 --> 03:06.650 New Year's marines who will serve our 03:06.650 --> 03:09.620 country , help and strengthen them in 03:09.620 --> 03:11.398 their right to struggle for the 03:11.398 --> 03:13.650 preservation of liberty and justice for 03:13.650 --> 03:16.620 all , make all ever mindful of their 03:16.620 --> 03:19.930 duty to our country and fill them with 03:19.930 --> 03:23.670 courage and loyalty . Finally , father , 03:23.680 --> 03:26.630 we are grateful for all the officers 03:26.640 --> 03:29.420 and drill instructors who train our new 03:29.420 --> 03:33.300 marines . We pray to protect guide 03:33.310 --> 03:36.710 and watch them and their families fill 03:36.710 --> 03:39.770 them with hope , Faith and love . We 03:39.770 --> 03:40.900 ask this in your 03:44.540 --> 03:46.480 thank you , please be seated . 03:53.060 --> 03:55.171 The Commanding general , Marine Corps 03:55.171 --> 03:57.393 recruit depot san Diego welcomes you to 03:57.393 --> 03:59.616 what is a historic event in the life of 03:59.616 --> 04:01.727 a marine . Their graduation from boot 04:01.727 --> 04:03.949 camp approximately 40 weeks each year . 04:03.949 --> 04:06.004 For the past 100 years . New marines 04:06.004 --> 04:08.004 have departed san Diego for service 04:08.004 --> 04:10.116 with units of the Marine corps around 04:10.116 --> 04:12.282 the globe . The primary mission of the 04:12.282 --> 04:14.171 recruit depot is to provide basic 04:14.171 --> 04:16.393 training to recruits , enlisted west of 04:16.393 --> 04:18.338 the Mississippi , which represents 04:18.338 --> 04:20.504 approximately 51% of all applicants in 04:20.504 --> 04:22.671 the Marine Corps . Each year the depot 04:22.671 --> 04:24.727 is also home to recruiter school and 04:24.727 --> 04:26.616 drill instructor school . All our 04:26.616 --> 04:28.980 efforts here are geared toward one end 04:28.990 --> 04:31.050 producing America's finest fighting 04:31.050 --> 04:34.420 force , the United States Marines This 04:34.420 --> 04:36.476 morning . Company age second recruit 04:36.476 --> 04:38.476 training battalion recruit training 04:38.476 --> 04:40.476 regiment will form and march in the 04:40.476 --> 04:42.642 parade following the pass and review . 04:42.642 --> 04:44.587 The graduating marines will return 04:44.587 --> 04:46.809 front and center of the reviewing stand 04:46.809 --> 04:48.809 for final dismissal . The staff for 04:48.809 --> 04:50.976 today's parade is comprised of marines 04:50.976 --> 04:50.870 from the recruit training regiment . 04:50.880 --> 04:52.910 The commander of troops is first 04:52.910 --> 04:55.280 Sergeant kenyatta aecom Company , first 04:55.280 --> 04:57.391 Sergeant , Company H . Second recruit 04:57.391 --> 04:59.336 training battalion in the parade . 04:59.336 --> 05:01.447 Adjutant is Staff Sergeant Nicholas , 05:01.447 --> 05:03.669 Petrovic drill instructor , Company H . 05:03.669 --> 05:05.558 Second recruit training battalion 05:05.558 --> 05:05.530 recruit training regimen . 05:26.280 --> 05:28.502 The marching units are now being called 05:28.502 --> 05:30.669 to attention and the Adjutants Command 05:30.669 --> 05:32.891 Sound adjutants call will begin today's 05:32.891 --> 05:32.560 parade 05:53.090 --> 05:55.840 marching in today's parade are 280 of 05:55.840 --> 05:58.220 the graduating marines from company age . 05:58.230 --> 06:01.330 Among the 280 marines are two marines 06:01.330 --> 06:03.497 who displayed outstanding performances 06:03.497 --> 06:05.552 and two individually graded events . 06:05.552 --> 06:07.780 Private first class thomas a kinsey 06:07.790 --> 06:11.480 from platoon 2167 is the company high 06:11.480 --> 06:14.570 shooter , scoring a 346 out of 06:14.570 --> 06:18.330 350 Private Brendan CCP from 06:18.330 --> 06:22.050 Platoon 2163 is the most physically fit 06:22.050 --> 06:24.880 for scoring a 300 out of 300 on the 06:24.890 --> 06:27.810 physical fitness test and a 300 out of 06:27.810 --> 06:30.800 300 on the combat fitness test . They 06:30.800 --> 06:32.689 will be receiving awards from the 06:32.689 --> 06:35.022 Marine Corps Association and Foundation . 06:35.022 --> 06:36.911 Present today is the company on a 06:36.911 --> 06:39.022 graduate recruiter , Sergeant Wyatt , 06:39.022 --> 06:41.330 Anthony also present is the primary 06:41.330 --> 06:43.274 marksmanship instructor . With the 06:43.274 --> 06:45.790 platoon . High shooting average of 226 06:45.800 --> 06:49.700 for platoon 2167 sergeant 06:52.530 --> 06:54.363 recruit training is comprised of 06:54.363 --> 06:56.419 subjects required to produce . Basic 06:56.419 --> 06:58.419 Marines who function effectively in 06:58.419 --> 07:00.630 garrison . Are trained in rudimentary 07:00.640 --> 07:03.300 individual field and combat skills and 07:03.300 --> 07:05.467 practice the personal and professional 07:05.467 --> 07:07.300 traits which distinguish them as 07:07.300 --> 07:09.820 marines . Examples of these traits are 07:10.570 --> 07:13.590 discipline , the achievement of a state 07:13.590 --> 07:15.812 of discipline which assures respect for 07:15.812 --> 07:17.650 authority , instant and willing 07:17.650 --> 07:19.550 obedience to orders and the self 07:19.550 --> 07:21.661 reliance to maintain or improve those 07:21.661 --> 07:23.480 traits which exemplify a Marine 07:24.380 --> 07:27.100 military bearing consistently 07:27.100 --> 07:29.100 demonstrating military presence and 07:29.100 --> 07:31.030 personal awareness as well as the 07:31.030 --> 07:32.919 proper wearing and maintenance of 07:32.919 --> 07:36.530 uniforms is spread to court , acquiring 07:36.530 --> 07:38.641 the common spirit of the Marine corps 07:38.641 --> 07:40.860 that inspires enthusiasm , devotion , 07:40.870 --> 07:44.280 pride , initiative , teamwork , 07:44.290 --> 07:48.290 aggressiveness , determination , moral 07:48.290 --> 07:51.960 courage , integrity , camaraderie and 07:51.960 --> 07:54.182 the burning desire to work with and for 07:54.182 --> 07:56.182 others towards excellence in common 07:56.182 --> 07:59.320 goals . For 246 years marines have 07:59.320 --> 08:01.400 fought and won whenever and wherever 08:01.400 --> 08:03.450 the nation calls in the harshest 08:03.450 --> 08:05.672 conditions over the most brutal terrain 08:05.672 --> 08:08.006 and against the most formidable enemies . 08:08.006 --> 08:10.061 Marines defend the ideals of freedom 08:10.061 --> 08:14.040 with grit and tenacity though , 08:14.040 --> 08:16.096 battlefields change and capabilities 08:16.096 --> 08:18.470 evolve . History proves that true 08:18.470 --> 08:20.359 victory comes from the individual 08:20.359 --> 08:22.760 marine was steeled , resolve . The 08:22.760 --> 08:25.440 drive to overcome any obstacle and the 08:25.440 --> 08:27.640 warrior spirit to fight on against all 08:27.640 --> 08:30.740 odds , it takes that steadfast 08:30.740 --> 08:34.000 faithfulness semper Fidelis to court 08:34.010 --> 08:36.890 country and each other that are bounced 08:36.890 --> 08:39.350 throughout our storied legacy . Marines 08:39.350 --> 08:41.572 today remain in combat forward deployed 08:41.572 --> 08:43.517 throughout the world , confronting 08:43.517 --> 08:45.750 every challenge with courage , loyalty 08:45.760 --> 08:48.440 and faithfulness . They are resolved to 08:48.440 --> 08:50.496 be the most ready when the nation is 08:50.496 --> 08:53.100 least ready to defend freedom anytime 08:53.110 --> 08:55.880 in any way to stand ready to aid those 08:55.880 --> 08:58.860 devastated by natural disasters , to 08:58.860 --> 09:00.916 pay tribute to those who have forced 09:00.916 --> 09:02.804 our proud legacy and to honor the 09:02.804 --> 09:04.971 families and loved ones who faithfully 09:04.971 --> 09:07.440 stand beside us for the marines of 09:07.440 --> 09:09.920 company H today marks the end of the 13 09:09.920 --> 09:12.300 week recruit training cycle . They have 09:12.300 --> 09:14.078 marched countless miles at camp 09:14.078 --> 09:16.189 Pendleton and on this parade deck and 09:16.189 --> 09:18.411 have been trained as are all marines as 09:18.411 --> 09:20.990 basic rifle . In addition , due to an 09:20.990 --> 09:23.101 intensive physical training program , 09:23.101 --> 09:24.990 their strength and endurance have 09:24.990 --> 09:27.157 doubled since their arrival aboard the 09:27.157 --> 09:29.110 recruit depot . They are marines 09:29.120 --> 09:31.231 qualified to take their places in the 09:31.231 --> 09:33.287 ranks of the world's finest fighting 09:33.287 --> 09:34.287 organization . 10:34.380 --> 10:36.602 The platoons are now being aligned from 10:36.602 --> 10:38.824 left to right in order to get them into 10:38.824 --> 10:40.991 their exact positions for the parade . 10:45.310 --> 10:46.310 Right , 11:19.950 --> 11:21.200 okay . Yeah . 11:30.750 --> 11:31.260 Cover 11:45.700 --> 11:47.811 the next portion of the ceremony will 11:47.811 --> 11:49.811 be our national anthem . We welcome 11:49.811 --> 11:51.700 veterans and members of the armed 11:51.700 --> 11:53.422 forces to join us in rendering 11:53.422 --> 11:55.367 appropriate honors with a military 11:55.367 --> 11:57.478 salute for guests who have not served 11:57.478 --> 11:57.060 in the military . It is proper 11:57.060 --> 11:59.282 etiquette during the national anthem to 11:59.282 --> 12:01.171 place their right hand over their 12:01.171 --> 12:03.227 hearts and for those in the audience 12:03.227 --> 12:05.282 wearing headgear to remove it . Will 12:05.282 --> 12:05.020 the guests please rise for the 12:05.020 --> 12:06.631 presentation of the colors ? 13:00.970 --> 13:01.970 Yeah , 13:19.280 --> 13:21.280 ladies and gentlemen , our national 13:21.280 --> 13:22.280 anthem . 14:44.910 --> 14:46.521 Thank you . Please be seated 15:40.560 --> 15:42.782 following the command parade rest . The 15:42.782 --> 15:44.893 parade attitude will give the command 15:44.893 --> 15:46.893 sound off which signals the band to 15:46.893 --> 15:49.116 parade forward of the assembled marines 15:49.116 --> 15:51.338 while playing military marching music . 16:35.770 --> 16:36.370 Mhm . 21:44.320 --> 21:44.610 And 22:42.600 --> 22:44.656 the parade attitude now presents the 22:44.656 --> 22:46.767 assembled command to the commander of 22:46.767 --> 22:46.290 troops . 23:53.240 --> 23:54.680 29165 . 24:28.280 --> 24:28.670 Yeah , 25:01.790 --> 25:03.901 at the command officer center March , 25:03.901 --> 25:06.123 all unit commanders and got embarrassed 25:06.123 --> 25:08.179 march to the front and center of the 25:08.179 --> 25:10.401 formation . Historically it was at this 25:10.401 --> 25:12.457 point that commanding officers would 25:12.457 --> 25:14.512 issue orders and instructions to the 25:14.512 --> 25:16.679 unit commanders . Following this . The 25:16.679 --> 25:18.901 unit leaders would face about return to 25:18.901 --> 25:20.957 their units and pass the information 25:20.957 --> 25:22.346 along to their marines . 26:06.230 --> 26:07.230 Okay , 28:20.090 --> 28:21.979 throughout our nation's history , 28:21.979 --> 28:24.090 millions of men and women have earned 28:24.090 --> 28:26.090 the title of United States Marine . 28:26.090 --> 28:28.257 Many who have helped shape our history 28:28.257 --> 28:30.423 join us here today in keeping with the 28:30.423 --> 28:32.534 tradition of once a marine , always a 28:32.534 --> 28:34.534 marine . We would like to recognize 28:34.534 --> 28:36.757 them at this time those in the audience 28:36.757 --> 28:39.034 who have served as marines Please rise . 28:39.034 --> 28:40.923 Ladies and gentlemen , a round of 28:40.923 --> 28:43.146 applause for their dedicated service to 28:43.146 --> 28:42.210 poor countries . 28:50.760 --> 28:52.870 Thank you please be seated . 28:55.220 --> 28:57.276 Ladies and gentlemen , the battalion 28:57.276 --> 28:59.498 commander for second recruit training . 28:59.498 --> 29:01.776 Battalion . Lieutenant Colonel James R . 29:01.776 --> 29:01.040 Smith . 29:09.240 --> 29:11.620 Good morning ladies and gentlemen , on 29:11.620 --> 29:13.731 behalf of Brigadier General Jason L . 29:13.731 --> 29:15.898 Morris , the commanding general of the 29:15.898 --> 29:18.120 Marine Corps recruit depot san Diego in 29:18.120 --> 29:20.231 the Western recruiting region as well 29:20.231 --> 29:22.176 as on behalf of Colonel Joseph W . 29:22.176 --> 29:24.287 Jones , the commanding officer of the 29:24.287 --> 29:24.190 recruit training regiment . Welcome to 29:24.190 --> 29:27.170 the graduation of Company H . I'd like 29:27.170 --> 29:29.210 to begin today by recognizing a few 29:29.210 --> 29:31.210 groups vital to our mission success 29:31.210 --> 29:34.480 here . First and foremost to you , the 29:34.480 --> 29:36.369 friends and families of these new 29:36.369 --> 29:38.480 marines . Thank you for your love and 29:38.480 --> 29:40.313 support on their journey to this 29:40.313 --> 29:42.536 momentous day . You laid the foundation 29:42.630 --> 29:44.852 which allowed these marines to take the 29:44.852 --> 29:47.019 steps towards becoming a United States 29:47.019 --> 29:48.908 Marine . Your love sustained them 29:48.908 --> 29:50.908 during their training here and will 29:50.908 --> 29:53.074 continue to be a source of inspiration 29:53.074 --> 29:55.186 in their future vocation . Welcome to 29:55.186 --> 29:56.630 the Marine Corps family . 30:01.850 --> 30:04.260 I'd also like to recognize the families 30:04.440 --> 30:06.607 of the company age staff seated to the 30:06.607 --> 30:08.790 right of the reviewing stand . No one 30:08.790 --> 30:10.623 knows more than you the time and 30:10.623 --> 30:12.568 dedication it takes to transform a 30:12.568 --> 30:14.679 civilian into a marine Sergeant Major 30:14.679 --> 30:16.568 and I are deeply grateful for the 30:16.568 --> 30:18.840 sacrifice and support that you provide 30:18.850 --> 30:20.961 which enables these drill instructors 30:20.961 --> 30:23.072 and officers to perform this critical 30:23.072 --> 30:25.017 mission . Ladies and gentlemen , a 30:25.017 --> 30:24.930 round of applause for the families of 30:24.930 --> 30:25.650 Company H . 30:30.590 --> 30:32.701 I'd also like to recognize our parade 30:32.701 --> 30:34.979 reviewing official Sergeant Major kean , 30:34.979 --> 30:36.923 whose impressive bio you will hear 30:36.923 --> 30:39.034 shortly and who currently serves as a 30:39.034 --> 30:38.760 sergeant major of Marine Corps air 30:38.760 --> 30:40.980 station Miramar California . Sergeant 30:40.980 --> 30:42.980 major . It's an honor to have you . 30:42.980 --> 30:44.480 Thank you for being here . 30:47.050 --> 30:49.106 You know , making marines is truly a 30:49.106 --> 30:51.106 team effort and at the forefront of 30:51.106 --> 30:53.106 that effort , our marine recruiters 30:53.106 --> 30:55.217 stationed across this great country , 30:55.217 --> 30:57.328 These men and women worked tirelessly 30:57.328 --> 30:59.439 to identify , educate and inspire the 30:59.439 --> 31:01.328 next generation of marines . This 31:01.328 --> 31:01.300 legion of recruiters is represented 31:01.300 --> 31:03.022 today by sergeant Anthony from 31:03.022 --> 31:06.090 recruiting station Oceanside California 31:06.100 --> 31:07.989 who's responsible for guiding the 31:07.989 --> 31:10.044 company honor graduate private first 31:10.044 --> 31:12.940 class really into our core . Our other 31:12.940 --> 31:14.773 partner in this endeavor are the 31:14.773 --> 31:16.884 instructors at weapons field training 31:16.884 --> 31:18.773 battalion who are responsible for 31:18.773 --> 31:20.996 teaching the combat skills necessary to 31:20.996 --> 31:23.051 fight and win in any climate place . 31:23.051 --> 31:25.329 They are represented today by sergeant , 31:25.329 --> 31:27.273 you bow , the primary marksmanship 31:27.273 --> 31:29.162 instructor for the company's high 31:29.162 --> 31:31.107 shooter private first class Kinzer 31:31.107 --> 31:32.996 ladies and gentlemen , a round of 31:32.996 --> 31:34.996 applause for our recruiters and our 31:34.996 --> 31:38.630 combat instructors . Well done marines . 31:40.310 --> 31:42.477 The last group I'd like to recognize , 31:42.477 --> 31:44.421 certainly need no introduction for 31:44.421 --> 31:46.477 everyone knows the distinct campaign 31:46.477 --> 31:48.699 cover of a legendary marine corps drill 31:48.699 --> 31:50.866 instructor . From the moment a recruit 31:50.866 --> 31:50.600 arrives in the depot , there's been a 31:50.600 --> 31:52.711 drill instructor with them 24 hours a 31:52.711 --> 31:54.840 day , seven days a week , tirelessly 31:54.840 --> 31:57.062 instilling the qualities and a spread a 31:57.062 --> 31:59.173 corps of the United States marine and 31:59.173 --> 32:01.396 leaving an indelible mark on those they 32:01.396 --> 32:03.340 lead . Trust me , your marine will 32:03.340 --> 32:05.562 never forget the name , the face or the 32:05.562 --> 32:07.618 gentle , loving voice of their drill 32:07.618 --> 32:10.250 instructor . These marines behind me 32:10.260 --> 32:12.460 are on average 19 year old high school 32:12.460 --> 32:14.840 graduates and 12 have college degrees . 32:15.470 --> 32:17.526 They come to us from every state and 32:17.526 --> 32:19.526 territory in the Western recruiting 32:19.526 --> 32:21.470 region and 11 countries around the 32:21.470 --> 32:23.692 world as far away as Poland Nigeria and 32:23.692 --> 32:26.510 Samoa Samoa . And when they arrived 32:26.510 --> 32:28.566 here and raised their right hand and 32:28.566 --> 32:30.788 swore an oath to support and defend the 32:30.788 --> 32:32.732 constitution . They differentiated 32:32.732 --> 32:34.788 themselves from 99% of their peers . 32:35.040 --> 32:37.230 These drill instructors forged them in 32:37.230 --> 32:39.119 the fires of martial discipline , 32:39.119 --> 32:41.900 shaping their minds and their bodies in 32:41.900 --> 32:44.067 the mold of generations of marines who 32:44.067 --> 32:45.289 have worn our cloth . 32:49.130 --> 32:51.186 You may have noticed some changes in 32:51.186 --> 32:53.297 your new marine . They stand a little 32:53.297 --> 32:55.519 taller look a little leaner and support 32:55.519 --> 32:57.741 an outstanding Marine Corps haircut and 32:57.741 --> 32:59.852 moms and dads , I guarantee they know 32:59.852 --> 33:01.963 how to make their bed . But the truly 33:01.963 --> 33:03.908 important changes , the one that's 33:03.908 --> 33:06.019 taken place within for they have been 33:06.019 --> 33:08.186 immersed in our core values of honor , 33:08.186 --> 33:10.352 courage , and commitment and by virtue 33:10.352 --> 33:12.297 of standing here today , they have 33:12.297 --> 33:14.408 embraced those as their own And it is 33:14.408 --> 33:16.430 because of this , because of the 33:16.430 --> 33:18.597 journey they've undergone , because of 33:18.597 --> 33:20.263 the moral mental and physical 33:20.550 --> 33:22.828 Development . They have displayed that . 33:22.828 --> 33:25.720 I'm proud and pleased to present 280 33:25.720 --> 33:27.950 young men who can forever proudly claim 33:27.950 --> 33:30.020 the title of United States Marine 33:38.250 --> 33:40.361 and if you'd excuse me a minute , I'd 33:40.361 --> 33:42.361 like to address the nation's newest 33:42.361 --> 33:44.510 marines . Good morning marines , 33:47.760 --> 33:49.760 Sergeant Major and I are incredibly 33:49.760 --> 33:51.927 proud of you ? We've watched you learn 33:51.927 --> 33:54.038 strive and grow these past months and 33:54.038 --> 33:56.093 we are pleased to welcome you to our 33:56.093 --> 33:58.260 ranks . When you arrived on the yellow 33:58.260 --> 34:00.427 footprints , you affirmed a commitment 34:00.427 --> 34:02.649 of selfless service to our core . These 34:02.649 --> 34:04.816 drill instructors fan the flame inside 34:04.816 --> 34:06.927 of you and now we trust you will keep 34:06.927 --> 34:08.649 it burning bright . You can be 34:08.649 --> 34:10.482 justifiably proud of what you've 34:10.482 --> 34:12.427 accomplished here you and your tan 34:12.427 --> 34:14.649 belts and our Marine Corps martial arts 34:14.649 --> 34:14.420 programs . Some of you learn to swim 34:14.420 --> 34:16.198 for the first time in our water 34:16.198 --> 34:18.087 survival training and many of you 34:18.087 --> 34:20.087 overcame a fear of heights , on our 34:20.087 --> 34:22.198 confidence , an obstacle course , You 34:22.198 --> 34:24.198 learn weapons employment to deliver 34:24.198 --> 34:25.976 precision fires on targets of a 34:25.976 --> 34:28.210 staggering distance of 500 yards . And 34:28.210 --> 34:30.210 in a final test , you completed the 34:30.210 --> 34:32.321 grueling three day crucible where you 34:32.321 --> 34:34.488 were required to demonstrate exemplary 34:34.488 --> 34:36.266 character , physical and mental 34:36.266 --> 34:38.488 toughness , leadership , the ability to 34:38.488 --> 34:40.377 side act and communicate in a war 34:40.377 --> 34:42.432 fighter spirit and every marine past 34:42.432 --> 34:44.488 and present , expects you to display 34:44.488 --> 34:46.766 those attributes in your future trials . 34:46.766 --> 34:48.877 And so , having completed the longest 34:48.877 --> 34:50.988 and most grueling recruit training on 34:50.988 --> 34:53.099 this globe , you stand ready to carry 34:53.099 --> 34:53.050 on our Marine Corps tradition as 34:53.050 --> 34:55.272 America's naval expeditionary force and 34:55.272 --> 34:58.450 readiness As you go forward on the next 34:58.450 --> 35:00.617 leg of your journey , I implore you to 35:00.617 --> 35:02.450 be safe , be smart and make good 35:02.450 --> 35:04.670 decisions . Remember that Eagle globe 35:04.670 --> 35:06.670 and anchor pressed into the palm of 35:06.670 --> 35:08.726 your hand atop the reaper represents 35:08.726 --> 35:10.670 246 years of marines who have come 35:10.670 --> 35:12.837 before you . You must always be worthy 35:12.837 --> 35:14.837 of that legacy and you must protect 35:14.837 --> 35:18.040 what you've earned and so on behalf of 35:18.040 --> 35:19.929 the marines , the sailors and the 35:19.929 --> 35:22.096 civilians here at Marine Corps recruit 35:22.096 --> 35:24.151 depot san Diego . Let me offer you a 35:24.151 --> 35:26.262 traditional naval party of fair winds 35:26.262 --> 35:28.350 and following seas . Congratulations 35:28.360 --> 35:31.630 semper Fidelis and welcome to the core . 35:39.330 --> 35:41.163 Now taking their position in the 35:41.163 --> 35:43.108 reviewing area is today's parade , 35:43.108 --> 35:45.441 reviewing official Sergeant Major Jason . 35:45.441 --> 35:47.386 Our King , Sergeant , Major Marine 35:47.386 --> 35:49.219 Corps Air Station Miramar . He's 35:49.219 --> 35:51.386 accompanied by Sergeant Major Christie 35:51.386 --> 35:51.330 Valdez . Second recruit training 35:51.330 --> 35:53.497 Battalion , Marine Corps recruit depot 35:53.497 --> 35:54.497 san Diego . 36:04.550 --> 36:04.880 No 36:45.910 --> 36:47.750 Sergeant Major Jason . Arcane . 36:47.760 --> 36:49.760 Sergeant , Major , Marine Corps Air 36:49.760 --> 36:51.871 station Miramar . Sergeant Major cane 36:51.871 --> 36:53.982 enlisted in the Marine Corps in March 36:53.982 --> 36:55.871 1993 and attended recruit recruit 36:55.871 --> 36:58.038 training at Marine Corps recruit depot 36:58.038 --> 37:00.038 parris island south Carolina . Upon 37:00.038 --> 37:02.093 completion he received orders to the 37:02.093 --> 37:04.316 School of Infantry at Camp Geiger north 37:04.316 --> 37:06.538 Carolina , where he received the mos of 37:06.538 --> 37:08.740 03 41 more Demon Sergeant Major King 37:08.750 --> 37:10.917 has served in a variety of challenging 37:10.917 --> 37:12.750 billets and numerous commands to 37:12.750 --> 37:14.639 include ammunition , man at third 37:14.639 --> 37:16.583 Battalion , Second Marine Regiment 37:16.680 --> 37:18.680 Drill Instructor and Senior Journal 37:18.680 --> 37:20.736 Instructor at 2nd Battalion . Marine 37:20.736 --> 37:22.736 Corps Recruit Depot , Parris Island 37:23.110 --> 37:24.999 Company Gunnery Sergeant , at 3rd 37:24.999 --> 37:26.777 Battalion , 8th Marine Regiment 37:26.790 --> 37:29.410 instructor at the Staff and SeO Academy 37:29.470 --> 37:32.170 camp Lejeune , north Carolina . Company 37:32.170 --> 37:34.226 First Sergeant at low altitude , air 37:34.226 --> 37:36.448 defense gunner schoolhouse , Fort Bliss 37:36.448 --> 37:38.281 texas . Inspector , instructor , 37:38.281 --> 37:40.059 Sergeant Major at fourth , Tank 37:40.059 --> 37:42.226 Battalion , Fourth Marine Division and 37:42.226 --> 37:44.170 Sergeant Major at headquarters and 37:44.170 --> 37:46.337 headquarters . Squadron , Marine Corps 37:46.337 --> 37:48.392 Air Station Iwakuni Japan , Sergeant 37:48.392 --> 37:50.337 Major King currently serves as the 37:50.337 --> 37:50.090 Sergeant Major , Marine Corps Air 37:50.090 --> 37:52.500 Station Miramar . Sergeant Major King's 37:52.500 --> 37:54.444 Personal awards include the Purple 37:54.444 --> 37:56.670 Heart Meritorious Service Medal with 37:56.670 --> 37:59.310 one gold star in lieu of second Award 37:59.850 --> 38:01.906 and Marine Corps accommodation Medal 38:01.906 --> 38:03.961 with two gold stars in lieu of third 38:03.961 --> 38:05.628 award , Navy and Marine Corps 38:05.628 --> 38:07.294 Achievement Medal with combat 38:07.294 --> 38:09.406 distinguishing device with three gold 38:09.406 --> 38:11.294 stars in lieu of fourth Award and 38:11.294 --> 38:13.517 combat action ribbon with one gold star 38:13.517 --> 38:15.740 in lieu of second award . Ladies and 38:15.740 --> 38:17.740 gentlemen , please welcome Sergeant 38:17.740 --> 38:17.620 Major King . 38:31.530 --> 38:33.790 What's the command in review , May I 38:33.790 --> 38:34.090 sir 41:32.240 --> 41:36.030 six , sure , awesome 41:49.560 --> 41:50.270 2000 42:35.770 --> 42:37.370 20 . Congratulations , 42:40.740 --> 42:44.210 Dating back to 1859 . It is a 42:44.210 --> 42:46.321 longstanding tradition for marines to 42:46.321 --> 42:48.321 face the direction of the music and 42:48.321 --> 42:50.543 stand at attention when it is hurt . It 42:50.543 --> 42:52.377 is now directed that all marines 42:52.377 --> 42:54.488 present and who have served honorably 42:54.488 --> 42:56.654 and ladies and gentlemen , you are all 42:56.654 --> 42:58.821 encouraged to join , sing the words to 42:58.821 --> 42:58.480 the first verse as First Marine 42:58.480 --> 43:00.591 Division Band performs anchors away , 43:00.591 --> 43:02.770 followed by the marine town . Will the 43:02.770 --> 43:03.937 guests please rise . 44:31.810 --> 44:32.810 Mhm . 44:36.790 --> 44:38.512 Thank you . Please be seated . 44:41.830 --> 44:42.830 Yeah , 44:49.590 --> 44:51.368 the Marine Corps uniqueness and 44:51.368 --> 44:53.534 strength as an elite fighting force is 44:53.534 --> 44:55.146 directly attributable to the 44:55.146 --> 44:56.979 magnificent efforts of the drill 44:56.979 --> 44:59.034 instructors and company officers who 44:59.034 --> 45:01.201 train and supervise the recruits . The 45:01.201 --> 45:03.034 distinct qualities of spirit and 45:03.034 --> 45:04.979 discipline . The heart and soul of 45:04.979 --> 45:07.330 every marine have been developed , 45:07.340 --> 45:09.360 nurtured and ingrain in recruits 45:09.370 --> 45:10.981 through their observance and 45:10.981 --> 45:12.703 relationships with their drill 45:12.703 --> 45:14.648 instructors and officers . Recruit 45:14.648 --> 45:16.814 training is the very foundation of the 45:16.814 --> 45:18.870 court . Each year , recruit training 45:18.870 --> 45:21.037 provides thousands of America's finest 45:21.037 --> 45:22.981 young men and women with the basic 45:22.981 --> 45:25.092 knowledge and skills to function in a 45:25.092 --> 45:27.314 profession characterized by its own set 45:27.314 --> 45:29.370 of high values and tough standards . 45:29.370 --> 45:31.481 The most important thing we do in the 45:31.481 --> 45:33.426 Marine Corps is make marines , the 45:33.426 --> 45:36.830 individual marine is the core . This is 45:36.830 --> 45:39.220 what we do here For the Marines 45:39.220 --> 45:41.220 graduating today . The long arduous 45:41.220 --> 45:43.660 journey of the last 13 weeks is but a 45:43.660 --> 45:45.549 small step into the future of the 45:45.549 --> 45:47.716 Marine Corps . As they prepare to fill 45:47.716 --> 45:49.716 the ranks of our court , they do so 45:49.716 --> 45:51.716 with unquestionable support for the 45:51.716 --> 45:53.938 high ideals and standards of the United 45:53.938 --> 45:56.160 States of America and the United States 45:56.160 --> 45:58.160 Marine Corps . Although Company age 45:58.160 --> 46:00.382 prepares for their final dismissal from 46:00.382 --> 46:02.160 boot camp today . Their initial 46:02.160 --> 46:04.320 training is not over soon after 46:04.320 --> 46:06.376 graduation , they will report to the 46:06.376 --> 46:08.376 School of infantry camp , pendleton 46:08.376 --> 46:10.598 California Well , they will continue to 46:10.598 --> 46:12.598 be trained to serve as an effective 46:12.598 --> 46:14.710 member of a marine rifle squad . The 46:14.710 --> 46:16.710 intense initial training that every 46:16.710 --> 46:18.932 marine undergoes is designed to instill 46:18.932 --> 46:20.877 the fundamental premise that every 46:20.877 --> 46:22.154 marine is a rifleman . 46:38.780 --> 46:39.780 Hey , 47:01.880 --> 47:03.991 ladies and gentlemen , at this time , 47:03.991 --> 47:06.102 we would like to introduce to you the 47:06.102 --> 47:08.158 marines responsible for ensuring the 47:08.158 --> 47:10.158 success of the difficult transition 47:10.158 --> 47:12.047 required to become a marine . The 47:12.047 --> 47:14.269 company commander is Captain Austin and 47:14.269 --> 47:16.269 Hogan the company first sergeant is 47:16.269 --> 47:18.860 first sergeant kenyatta . Ladies and 47:18.860 --> 47:20.971 gentlemen , please join me in a round 47:20.971 --> 47:23.027 of applause for the company staff of 47:23.027 --> 47:22.870 company age . 47:31.300 --> 47:33.411 The next portion of the ceremony will 47:33.411 --> 47:35.633 be the traditional function of retiring 47:35.633 --> 47:36.633 the guidance . 47:49.320 --> 47:51.431 The guidance have been carried by the 47:51.431 --> 47:53.487 platoons throughout recruit training 47:53.487 --> 47:55.653 and are being retired to symbolize the 47:55.653 --> 47:57.709 disbanding of platoons . All similar 47:57.709 --> 47:59.764 units in the marine corps carry such 47:59.764 --> 48:01.820 guidance which identify the unit and 48:01.820 --> 48:01.770 are a source of pride to each 48:01.780 --> 48:04.660 individual member know that the honor 48:04.660 --> 48:06.771 of carrying these gardens is bestowed 48:06.771 --> 48:08.604 upon those marines who displayed 48:08.604 --> 48:10.549 outstanding leadership qualities , 48:10.549 --> 48:12.550 motivation and character and were 48:12.550 --> 48:14.883 selected as the platoon honor graduates . 48:14.883 --> 48:17.106 The platoon honor graduates compete for 48:17.106 --> 48:19.272 the titles of series and company honor 48:19.272 --> 48:21.439 graduate . They are considered the top 48:21.439 --> 48:23.328 marines graduating today and have 48:23.328 --> 48:25.494 demonstrated the highest potential for 48:25.494 --> 48:27.717 future leadership and responsibility in 48:27.717 --> 48:28.772 the marine corps . 48:42.950 --> 48:43.950 Yeah , 48:49.810 --> 48:50.400 boot 49:02.820 --> 49:06.750 get up the guidance will not 49:06.750 --> 49:08.917 be returned to the drill instructors . 49:52.500 --> 49:52.970 Ah 50:27.680 --> 50:29.458 the honor graduates will now be 50:29.458 --> 50:31.458 presented a plaque by the battalion 50:31.458 --> 50:33.513 commander , Lieutenant Colonel smith 50:33.513 --> 50:33.240 and the battalion sergeant , Major 50:33.250 --> 50:35.194 Sergeant Major Valdes . Ladies and 50:35.194 --> 50:37.306 gentlemen , please hold your applause 50:37.306 --> 50:39.306 until all honor graduates have been 50:39.306 --> 50:40.417 recognized , freeze 51:02.220 --> 51:05.870 the honor graduate for platoon 2161 is 51:05.870 --> 51:08.092 Private first class Raymond . Okay from 51:08.092 --> 51:09.170 Davenport Iowa . 51:14.540 --> 51:18.280 The honor graduate for platoon 2162 is 51:18.280 --> 51:20.800 private first class Seth L . Webb from 51:20.800 --> 51:22.244 jefferson city Missouri . 51:26.880 --> 51:30.490 The honor graduate for platoon 2163 and 51:30.490 --> 51:32.546 the series honor graduate is private 51:32.546 --> 51:34.601 first class Samuel C . Martinez from 51:34.601 --> 51:35.630 Houston texas . 51:39.990 --> 51:43.940 The honor graduate for platoon 2165 51:43.950 --> 51:46.250 is Private first class Elijah T . 51:46.250 --> 51:48.194 Schubert from Modesto California . 51:52.440 --> 51:56.140 The honor graduate for platoon 2166 is 51:56.140 --> 51:58.370 Private first class Ethan W . Gregory 51:58.380 --> 51:59.660 from Mesa Arizona 52:04.060 --> 52:07.390 and the honor graduate for platoon 2167 . 52:07.400 --> 52:09.289 And the company honor graduate is 52:09.289 --> 52:12.230 Private first class Mackay F . Really 52:12.240 --> 52:14.430 from Oceanside California . Private 52:14.430 --> 52:16.680 first class How really is also the 52:16.680 --> 52:18.736 recipient of the chesty puller award 52:18.736 --> 52:20.513 for his outstanding meritorious 52:20.513 --> 52:22.736 performance while in recruit training . 52:22.736 --> 52:24.569 Ladies and gentlemen , the honor 52:24.569 --> 52:25.958 graduates of company H . 54:01.390 --> 54:01.840 Yes , 54:20.430 --> 54:22.430 the company first sergeant will not 54:22.430 --> 54:24.486 give the command to the senior drill 54:24.486 --> 54:26.708 instructors to dismiss their platoons , 54:26.708 --> 54:28.819 needless to say this will be the most 54:28.819 --> 54:28.620 welcomed command they have received 54:28.630 --> 54:30.297 throughout recruit training . 54:54.930 --> 54:57.041 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 54:57.041 --> 54:59.730 today's ceremony from crossing the 54:59.740 --> 55:02.430 bridge . If you must cross , please go 55:02.440 --> 55:04.860 to the far end . Do not cross in front 55:04.860 --> 55:07.000 of the reviewing stand . We ask that 55:07.000 --> 55:09.111 you exit the parade an orderly manner 55:09.111 --> 55:11.222 and we encourage the use of all waste 55:11.222 --> 55:13.560 receptacles and the disposal of any and 55:13.560 --> 55:15.449 all ways well aboard Marine Corps 55:15.449 --> 55:16.780 Recruit Depot . Thank you .