Military music . A Canadian band .
Relax is a law rigor . The first
musician of arrived in 1982 the new
Naval Training Center and the band is
officially established in 1911 when the
first group arrived in training during
World war one . The illustrates John
Phillips led the band as a training
more than 1500 musicians for the Navy .
Today's first carry on a noble
tradition and spirit of the model of
pride and service with a wide range of
performance tunnels . This is talented
group of professional military
positions appear in the parade concert
school , public and recruiting
performers throughout an 11 state area
each year . As the Navy capacitors to
the Midwest , the commander , naval
service training command . Admiral
Craig Mad is proud to present the men
and women of Navy band . Greatness .
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Ok .
Yeah .
Ok .
To honor those job , sir . Navy band ,
Great Lakes will conclude today's
concert with the performance that arm
horses me as your service on his play .
Please stand , recognize your service
or your family service to our country .
United States Army ,
United States Marine ,
United States . Yes ,
the United States base
the United States .
You are
the film major from today's concert is
musician , second class Joe mcneir and
conducting . The BES is musician ,
first class James ran another
acknowledgment please with an
outstanding performance this morning .
Ok .
Oh ,
the parade of graduates is underway and
we will arrive at midday ceremony hall
in just a few moments . Please make
sure that all personal items are clear .
The aisles and the drill deck guest in
the balcony are reminded that standing
on the railways were hi for the
remainder of the ceremony . We know
that your sailors have been wonderful
and amazing stories for you about the
experience . However , at this time ,
we all have some video evidence that
reveals our side of the story .
Hurry up . Let's go get on the bus .
Let's go
recruit training . Command is the
quarter deck of the United States Navy .
Good order and discipline will be
maintained 24 7 , proper military post
will be maintained 24 7 . Every
enlisted sailor begins their naval
career here and our mission is fairly
simple . It's to transform civilians
into smartly disciplined , physically
fit , sail ready for follow on training
and service to the fleet . And while
doing so to instill in them the highest
values of honor , courage , and
commitment . You are no longer a
civilian , whatever you were before is
now over , you are about to begin a
journey that's gonna make you a part of
the greatest naval force the world has
ever known . This training will not be
easy . It wasn't meant to be
our training environment is controlled
chaos . You guys , the
and while it may not seem like that to
the recruits , each and every event has
meaning and purpose , you're gonna
sound off at the top of your l . Do you
understand ? We are designed to develop
skill sets that sailors can carry
throughout their entire career . We
push hard on physical fitness ,
watch standing
and creating a warrior mindset . Now ,
with the mental scab , you're gonna be
focused on your mind . A true body ,
mind and soul approach . When I see you
gas , you'll have the 15
seconds not on your face in your straps ,
check floor seal and put your hands in
your pockets . All of our recruits
receive training that will help them .
The second they get to the fleet ,
put your glasses down ,
firefighting , damage control , weapons
and seamanship . Our recruits get hands
on training and application with them
all .
Put my head in front of
all right . Stand by .
We ,
the kids one breath face comes on
wide .
A perfect way to do it .
Bottom one right here . So I need
everything you've got because once we
start this evolution again , I'm going
to expect you to attack , overcome and
peace . You ready , ready off the wall .
Yeah .
Work together as a team execute the
mission . And the next time I see
you , you'll be saved . Who your name ?
Everything they learn is tested in a
battle stations
chief , division one man and ready for
battle sessions . Chief very well , a
24 hour event where the recruit ceases
to exist
and a sailor is forged .
Yeah , navy boot camp really is a
machine with a swarm of moving parts
all working towards the same goal .
Making a sailor there . How you are
co the commitment ? I am committed to
access to the air .
The Navy has resources for your family
to get the most up to date information
and even contact you out to see the
Navy . Ombudsman is one of those
resources . Ombudsmen are volunteers
appointed by the commanding officer to
serve as an information link between
command , leadership and navy families .
They're trained to disseminate
information . Department of Navy
information , command , climate issues
and good deals around the community
such as events , tickets ,
entertainment , et cetera . They also
provide resources and referral and are
instrumental in providing assistance
before requiring immediate command
attention to find your command .
Ombudsman . Go to ombudsman
registry.org .
Welcome to fleet and family support
programs .
We take care of sailors and their
family members to reduce the impact of
stressors in their lives . Our programs
and services focus on prevention ,
support and resiliency counseling ,
advocacy and prevention programs
provide individual group and family
counseling , victim intervention and
related prevention , education and
awareness programs such as clinical
counseling , non medical short term
counseling is available at no cost to
active duty sailors and their family
members . This encompasses a broad
scope of educational preventative and
therapeutic services that promote
improved quality of life and increased
resilience . New
parent support , the new parent support
program provides military families who
are expecting or have young Children
with comprehensive parenting and early
child development , education ,
sexual assault prevention and response
or sapper supports commanding officers
in creating a command climate of
prevention that promotes installation
wide sexual assault awareness efforts
and the management of sexual assault
cases including victim advocacy and
support services . Other programs and
services are included in the work and
family life programs which directly
support mission readiness by preparing
service members and their families for
the military lifestyle , physical
emotional and interpersonal demands
through programs such as life skills
education , life skills are all about
self discovery and exploring new ways
to think , interact and solve problems .
These workshops focus on communication
skills , parenting strategies ,
conflict management , stress and anger
management and suicide prevention .
Personal financial management . PFM
provides individual personal financial
counseling and financial education
seminars to stimulate a change in
behavior to promote responsibility and
accountability . Leading to financial
independence , sound money management ,
debt , avoidance and long term
financial stability . The exceptional
family member program , EF MP supports
military families with special needs
including special medical dental ,
mental health developmental or
educational requirements . EF MP
operates through three interrelated
components , identification and
enrollment assignment , coordinations
and family support fleet and family
support programs also provide a
deployable workforce that supports
sailors who are underway with embedded
deployed resiliency . Counselors and
prevent coordinators . Additionally ,
we provide on board deployment training
via our departure and separation and
return and reunion programs which are
conducted at the beginning and end of
deployments . These programs and many
more are provided in person online by
telephone and on the My Navy Family
mobile app which provides a one stop
shop for obtaining information on
services and resources . Remember
as you journey through your Navy career
fleet and family support programs is
with you every step of the way .
A strong America is a force for good in
the world and the strength of our
military is paramount to that mission .
Wherever they go , the US O is there to
keep our service members connected to
everything that gives meaning to their
service , family home and country . The
US O is trusted to support our service
members on all seven continents with
more than 200 locations home for our
troops is as close as the nearest US O
center or program . The US O provides
critical programming , connecting with
service members and their families
millions of times each year . From the
moment they swear an oath . New
recruits are welcomed by the US OS
family of staff and volunteers . I'm
here to witness my son swearing in .
It's nice to have basically a liaison
to help people . So they aren't as
nervous of what their Children are
going to go through . Separation and
constant movement are an ever present
challenge for service members . And
their loved ones . The US O keeps
military families strong , providing
connection , home and events for
families and couples from the little
Christmas events for the kids or like
we had a date night . The US O has
given us time , not only together ,
time with our Children and things to do
when troops are deployed . The US O
provides a home away from home to help
bridge the distance on the front lines ,
A care package , a phone call home ,
comfort food , a familiar song or a
moment to relax can mean everything
when their military service to the
nation is complete . The US O connects
transitioning veterans with resources
in their new communities and helps them
plan for their next chapter . We spend
most of our time servicing the country
that when it's time to get out we're
using behind the curve a little the US
O is come in and kinda get us a leg up
on that transition so we can make the
best move into a second career .
We are the US O the force behind the
forces . Go to us
o.org to learn more .
Good morning and welcome to recruit
training command at naval station ,
Great Lakes , the quarter deck of the
navy . I am rear admiral Craig
Mattingly , commander of naval service
training command . I want to personally
welcome you to our navy family . What
an exciting day , family , friends and
shipmates . It is an honor to have you
with us as we celebrate the graduation
of our newest United States Navy
sailors . It seems just like yesterday
I was graduating boot camp and it meant
the world to me to have my family and
friends sitting in the audience just
like you . I want to take a moment to
thank you for playing a significant
role in the lives of these sailors .
Before you , your support , your
encouragement and your love helped them
reach this time honored tradition . As
we look upon these young women and men ,
we see a transformation that took place
over the past several weeks , they
endured rigorous physical and mental
training , pushing themselves to their
limits and beyond . They learned the
importance of teamwork , of discipline
and of dedication . They have become a
proud part of our tradition of
service to our nation . Each of these
new sailors will play a critical role
in fulfilling our navy's mission . They
will be stationed around the world ,
serving on ships , on submarines and
aircraft , protecting our nation and
our allies . Your sailor will make a
positive impact on the world . They
will be ambassadors of our country
representing the best of what America
has to offer . They will be leaders ,
they will be mentors and they will be
role models for others to follow . And
as we celebrate this graduation , let
us remember the sacrifices that were
made to get us here . Let us honor the
commitment and the dedication of these
new sailors and let us look forward to
the bright future that lies ahead ,
knowing that our nation is in great
hands . Thank you . Thank you for
playing a significant role in the lives
of these recruits and I warmly welcome
you to our Navy family . Enjoy the
ceremony and celebrate your sailor .
Thank you .
Yeah ,
stay f
as the parade of graduates approaches ,
we salute the States and territories
whose sons and daughters will graduate
today .
Delaware , Pennsylvania ,
New Jersey ,
Georgia , Connecticut ,
Massachusetts ,
Maryland , South
Carolina , New Hampshire ,
Virginia , New York ,
North Carolina , Rhode
Island , Vermont ,
Kentucky ,
Tennessee ,
Ohio ,
Louisiana ,
Indiana ,
Mississippi ,
Illinois ,
Alabama May ,
Missouri
Arkansas missing a
war , a
Wisconsin
California ,
Minnesota ,
Oregon ,
Kansas , West
Virginia , Nevada ,
Nebraska ,
Colorado , North
Dakota , South
Dakota Montana ,
Washington . I
know Wyoming
Utah ,
Oklahoma , New
Mexico ,
Arizona , Alaska ,
Hawaii District
of Columbia , Puerto
Rico . Wow ,
American Samoa ,
Northern Mariana Islands , us
Virgin Islands ,
state flags ,
order arms .
And now we invite you to join the staff
of recruit printing command in
welcoming the graduating divisions with
your applause as they enter midway ,
ceremonial draw hall and are announced
in the following order .
Ladies and gentlemen , please rise as
we walk up today's graduating divisions .
Today's graduating performing unit is
division 920 ,
division 920 provides the arrival ,
honor staff , honor guard , the recruit
review , commander , adjutant and
graduates who provide support
assignments for today's ceremony .
Ladies and gentlemen , you may be
seated . Thank you .
Division , right .
Face section leaders
fall out and collect outer garments .
So
four the two
good , good .
All right ,
divisions , counter
March
divisions . H
oh ,
may I have your attention please ? For
the remainder of the review , no one
will be permitted to pass in front of
the review stand . And we ask this as a
courtesy to our reviewing officer .
Photography is certainly encouraged .
We ask that you remain seated and off
the drill deck . The photographers you
will see on deck throughout the review
are the official photographers of
recruiter training command .
Division commanders left or right face
parade , rest ,
ladies and gentlemen , good morning
in their graduation ceremony and soon
to join the most powerful navy in the
world . Please draw your attention to
the unit position at center deck .
There is a review commander and staff .
The review commander is responsible for
conducting the graduation ceremony .
Today's review commander is Seaman
Cooper , her from Ames Iowa . Let's
give him a hand . Folks
performing today is the triple threat
unit on their eighth week of training ,
the state flags unit on their ninth
week of training and the staff unit on
their 10th and final week of training .
These units are comprised entirely of
recruits during their night of arrival .
Recruits are placed into divisions of
88 personnel and assigned division
commanders , recruit , division
commanders form the back of recruit
training and are key individuals in the
life of every recruit . Division
commanders must serve as councilors ,
disciplinarians , administrators and
military leaders . Above all they must
show themselves as outstanding examples
of military bearing , appearance ,
attitude and behavior . Each division
also has a recruit , Chief petty
officer . This senior recruit
supervises the divisional staff
positions and leads the division in the
absence of their division commanders .
Now , ladies and gentlemen , it is my
pleasure to introduce the graduating
divisions , their division commanders
and recruit chief petty officers . As I
introduce each division , they will
raise the competitive flags that they
have earned throughout their training .
As I introduce each recruit , chief
petty officer , the flag representing
their home state will also be raised .
Please hold your applause until all
introductions have been completed . I
will be starting from there , right ?
Division 101
commanded by Chief petty Officer Chen
Lee Petty
Officer , first class Dionysia Simmons
petty officer , first class Tyler
Shanter and the recruit chief petty
officer Seaman Mark Boone from
mcdonough Georgia
division 102 ,
commanded by Chief petty Officer Chad
Elam petty Officer , first
class Gustavo Rodriguez ,
but also first class chase chrome
and the ruc Chief Betty Officer Seaman
Michael Deleo from Sea Cliff , New York
division 103 ,
commanded by petty officer , first
class Kevin Joseph
petty officer , first class Paul Puma
petty officer , second class Melissa
Lopez and the recruit chief petty
officer airman apprentice Leah Pers
from San Lorenzo California
division 104
commanded by Chief Petty Officer , Eric
Hunger petty officer ,
first class lance she
petty officer , first class Elizabeth
Rodriguez . And the recruit Chief
Petty Officer Simon Bianca Chevez from
Florence New Jersey
division 105 ,
commanded by Chief Petty Officer Bob Lo
Pena , Chief petty Officer ,
Charmaine Henry
petty Officer first class Sean Cinna
and the recruit chief petty officer
Seaman Andre Smiley from Vancouver
Washington
division 920 ,
commanded by Chief petty Officer Carl
oratorio petty
officer , first class Mercedes Logan
petty officer , first class Tyler Brown
and Recruit chief petty Officer Simon
Cooper Hern from Ames Iowa . On
behalf of the commanding officer and
staff of recruit training command , we
congratulate these division commanders
and recruit chief petty officers on a
job . Well done .
Yeah . Um
So was a
Oh
right ,
right .
Will the guests please rise and remain
standing for the arrival of an official
partner ? Yeah ,
I'm orderly . Right . Four bells ,
recruit training command arriving .
Six
director military session personnel
policy arriving .
Ok .
Marine Corps recruit demo , San Diego
arriving .
Yeah .
Right . No
naval service training command arriving .
Ok ,
us army training center arriving .
Yeah .
Ok .
The guests may be seated .
Good , good morning . General honor .
God started by for sir . Very well .
In fact ,
thank you boys back , sir .
Yeah .
Right , sir . Right .
Hey ,
but let no ,
no
will again . Please rise .
Preet ar
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great
pre
order are
chat will offer this morning
certification .
Good morning . Let us pray .
Almighty God , we thank you for the
privilege of being able to gather this
morning to celebrate the completion of
the 10 challenging weeks here at Navy
Recruit Training Command . We invite
your presence to be with us today as we
look over this group of graduates . We
remember that the freedoms we enjoy
today come at a great cost . We thank
you for their willingness to serve at a
time that their nation needs the most .
Bless each sailor in a special way as
they depart the gates of a crew
training command . May your spirit
influence them and help them to make
right decisions as they enter the fleet ,
send trustworthy friends , great
mentors and excellent leadership to
guide and support them as they begin
their naval careers . Thank you . Oh
Lord for the recruit division of manors
as well as the staff who worked
diligently to prepare them for the
small . Finally , Lord blessed their
family , their friends and all who
supported them in this journey . Thank
you again for this moment to celebrate
their achievements in your precious
name . We bring amen .
Yeah , like
you . Mhm .
Our guests may exceed it .
At this point , the commanding officer
would issue orders and instructions to
unit commanders that unit commanders
would face about and relate the
information to the divisions . Today's
events show orders are passed through
the chain of command .
Division . Was there was a he
division one here two while president
can be .
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hi ,
because not all capital male ,
all the visits to president or for sir .
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right . Ok .
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good morning captain . I I'm said
graduate in British western British con
view . Good morning . This review .
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What was reporting , sir ?
Ladies and gentlemen , good morning .
Welcome to the United States Navy
quarterback . I'm Captain Kevin from
our commanding officer recruit training
command . We welcome all our family and
friends attending this recruit
graduation and those watching live from
around the world . Joining us today is
our reviewing officer , Major General
Jason Kelly , manage General of the
United States Army Training Center and
Fort Jackson . Our guest of honor ,
Doctor Katherine Katie , he senior
executive service director of military
accession policy , personnel policy and
our special guests . We Craig Mac ,
Commander of mail service training
command . Bri General Jr the second
Commanding General Marine Corps Recruit
Depot , San Diego , the representatives
of all five branches , the United
States Armed Forces can join us here
during this week's council and recruit
basic training forum . Additionally , I
would like to welcome staff from our
fleet sponsored Naval Air Technical
Training Center , Pensacola sponsoring
division 103 and commander naval
Service forces us Pacific fleet
sponsored division 104 . Our free
sponsored program allows recruits to
connect with valuable mentoring sailors
and navy commands from around the world
while hearing training and recruit
training committee . Also , the
attendants today are students from May
June Reserve Officer Training Unit from
Franklin Heights High School in
Columbus , Ohio , Mooseheart High
School from Moose Hartt Element and
Willett High School in Willing Illinois .
I would also like to acknowledge and
welcome all our veterans attending here
today . Thank you for your dedicated
service to our country . We're all our
veterans , please rise and give you a
round of applause .
Thank you for your dedicated service
though ,
division 920 graduates today , there
are staff support unit providing high
arms honor guard , recruiter , be
commander and support staff for a
ceremony , the staff of recruit
training command is committed to
provide United States Navy basic
training , physically fit , smartly
sailors such as those standing before
here . Today , these sailors have
successfully completed 10 rigorous
weeks of demanding training and have
earned the right to wear the uniform
recognized around the world with
similar freedom . I would also like to
uh take a moment to acknowledge the
outstanding performance of all the
vision standing in front of you here .
Today , they have passed this crucible ,
this test of time in their journey of
becoming United States Navy sitters for
you , the friends and family who are
the most important lives in their
journey in serving our country as you
reconnect with your sailors here
shortly , I encourage you to learn more
about your new Navy family resources
here in Great Lakes and around the
world . Search navy boot camp Navy
family to learn more the recruit
training email website . We will take
you on that journey as well . Today's
graduate to service our forces around
our world . Joining other American
sailors and freedom and liberty . Yes ,
those are the train . I can say we try .
This training group is ready to grab it .
Ladies and gentlemen , I present to you
498 of the newest sharpest sailors in
the United States . N
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please , the
individual and attention to detail and
divisions performed above cases ,
training , our record flags in five
mission areas , academic achievement ,
military drill , department , readiness
applications and physical fitness .
These flags are carried as the physical
symbol of the divisions . Success .
Each indicates that your sailors
individually and as teams met
performance standards in one or more
mission area events . A division that
exceeds basic requirements in these
areas during training , qualifies as a
battle efficiency . Division is awarded
the battle E flag in recognition of
their performance . Two divisions have
earned that honor today and we
congratulate them on a job well done .
Any division that excels in every phase
of training and earns all flags
qualifies for the Chief of Naval
Operations honor division recognition
and is awarded the CMO honor flag for
this exemplary regiment . This
designation reflects a high degree of
teamwork , morale and ere de corps as
well as the superb leadership of the
division commanders . Division
102 has earned his honor today .
Done
right exactly .
Major General Kelly will now present
this week's individual awards and he'll
be joined on the drill deck by our
commanding officer Captain Robert ,
commander of naval service training
command . Rear Admiral . Mattingly ,
our guests of honor , Brigadier General
Ryans and Dr Helen and today's VIP
command , Sergeant Major Oates .
Right .
Good morning , Captain Steven Thompson
reporting . Good morning Steve for
achieving the highest overall academic
score during recruit training . Seaman ,
Chad Thompson vision 105 from Tucson
Arizona has earned the academic
excellence award which is sponsored by
the Fort Dearborn Chapter of the
Illinois Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution . Seaman Thompson
receives a letter of combination from
the commanding officer . Well done
sailor .
Yeah , close
to it . Yeah ,
good morning . Thank you
right now .
Good morning . Captain . See me green
blood . Good morning . Yeah , for
having displayed extraordinary
qualities , best expressing the
American spirit of honor , initiative
and loyalty . Seaman Garrett Greenblatt
division 101 from New Cannon .
Connecticut is awarded the Navy League
Award which is sponsored by the Navy
League of the United States . Seaman
Greenblatt is presented with a
commemorative plaque and a letter of
combination from the commanding officer ,
well done sailor ,
lady , gentleman . What you
like a good morning doctor ? Good
morning . Congratulations . When your
daughter .
Good morning , General . Cheers .
Nice job morning , morning ,
morning , me are ready for practice .
Thank you .
Good morning , Captain Simon Johnson
reporting
Semen Caleb Johnson division 102 from
Argyle , Texas is the winner of the
United Service Organization Award for
best exemplifying the spirit and intent
of the word shipmate Siemen Johnson .
Is given a commend of plaque from the
United Service Organization . Well done
sailor .
Ok ,
there you go . Good morning , Admiral .
Thank you , Admiral . Morning , Doctor .
Good morning . Thank you , doctor .
Good morning , Gerald . Good morning ,
ladies , general , good morning ,
command , sergeant major . Thank you .
Command Sergeant Major ,
good morning , Captain Steve . He
reports seaman Pierce
Hillman division 105 from Port Republic
Maryland is the recipient of the
Military Order of the World Wars Award
of merit . This award is presented for
meritorious performance during recruit
training . Seamen Hillman is presented
with a commemorative plaque from the
military Order of the World Wars . Well ,
Don Saylor ,
what are you doing ?
Thank you General
morning , I
take care of them . Morning doctor .
Thank you , doctor , morning general .
Ok . Thank
you . Good morning , command , sergeant
la . Very good . Thank you , command ,
sergeant , me ,
morning , captain , see me Grenfell
morning . The Military Officers
Association leadership award is
presented to Semen Brady Grenfell
division 102 from Baton Rouge ,
Louisiana for demonstrating exceptional
tenacity and professionalism . Siemen
Greenfeld is awarded a letter of
commendation from our commanding
officer . Well done sailor .
What is it ?
Thank you . General . Good
morning . I
thank you , Admiral . Good morning ,
doctor . Good morning , congratulation .
Thank you , doctor . What ?
Thank you , general , more s measure .
Thank you , man , Sergeant major .
Good morning , Captain Steven Hurd
reporting . It is our pleasure to
recognize the review commander for
today's ceremony throughout his
training . He has exhibited great pride
in naval service and has consistently
demonstrated his potential as an
effective leader . He has maintained a
high standard of personal appearance
and displayed an excellent military
bearing and command voice . Seeming
Cooper Hern division 920 from Ames
Iowa is a recipient of the Navy Club of
the United States of America Military
Excellence Award for best exemplifying
the qualities of enthusiasm , devotion
to duty , military bearing and teamwork .
This award places him at the pinnacle
of today's newest sailors . He is
awarded a flag letter accommodation .
Semen Hern , the staff of recruit
training command salutes you as the
finest of this group of graduates .
Well done sailor .
Four down .
Thank you , gentlemen , whatever .
Thank you a morning doctor . Good
morning . Congratulations . I will
proud . Thank you doctor
one child .
Thank you general , more that our
major .
Thank you , sir . We
charge a quick
morning skipper commander reporting the
president of the United States takes
pleasure in presenting the meritorious
service medal , gold star in lieu of
second award to Commander Richard A Jar
co junior , United States Navy for
outstanding meritorious service while
serving as executive officer and
recruit training command in Great Lakes
Illinois from July 2022 to April 2024 .
He ever effortlessly led and motivated
over 1200 sailors and civilian staff
and transforming more than 55,400
civilians into basically trained
sailors . A strategic visionary . He
spearheaded the most sweeping
transformation to the Navy's only boot
camp in over a decade , implementing
numerous programs and vastly improving
recruit training and staff morale .
Commanding Jara's exceptional
professionalism , perseverance and a
loyal dedication to duty reflected
great credit up on him and work in
keeping with the highest traditions of
the United States naval service for the
President , CT Mattingly Rear Admiral
of the United States Navy . Well done .
Sailor .
Three I one . Not that
good morning , doctor . Good morning .
Awesome , good morning . Gentlemen .
Who ?
Oh , I thank you .
It is appropriate to recognize such
outstanding individual accomplishments
by these sailors with a round of three
cheers . The adjutant will lead all
graduating divisions in three cheers
for this morning's award winners .
Ladies and gentlemen , put your hands
together for some outstanding
performance in this training group in
the Royal Missippi .
Make some noise .
All right , simmer down now , simmer
down now . All right , ladies and
gentlemen , it is special moments like
this when we can recognize the
excellence but not only the excellence
but the Esprit De Corps that this
training group brought to life . All
right , nine , short weeks ago , we sat
in here together and we had a
conversation about not giving up
leaning into it and seeing through to
success . And that's what you have in
front of you today . It is so powerful .
I could be proud to be part of this and
take a moment here just to reflect on
that . I also have the distinct honor
today of introducing our reviewing
officer , Major General Jason Kelly ,
commanding general of the United States
Army Training Center in Fort Jackson .
His previous assignment was as
commanding general of the US Army Corps
of Engineers , South Atlantic Division ,
Director office of the Chief engineers
major Jelly Kelly commanded the US Army
Corps of Engineers , Afghanistan
district . US army Corps of Engineers ,
Norfolk district . While assigned in
the Pentagon , he held leadership
positions from platoon to brigade with
duty in Asia , the Middle East , the
United States including commander of
the 20th engineer battalion in
Afghanistan , deputy commander of the
36th engineer brigade during operation
Iraqi freedom operation , New Dawn and
commander of headquarters and
headquarters company 11th engineering
battalion , third infantry division .
He became commander of the US Army
Training Center in Fort Jackson on
August 31st 2022 . Ladies and gentlemen ,
please join me in a warm welcome
recruit training command for Major
General Kelly .
Good morning , ladies and gentlemen ,
Doctor Helen Admiral Mattingly
honored guests , friends ,
families and most importantly ,
I wanna welcome the sailors who are
gathered here before us on this fine
midwestern day , Captain
Froberg Ken . Thank you for inviting me
and giving me this wonderful
opportunity to talk with this
graduating class of sailors
about service . The
reality is that most of you will not
remember a word that I say this morning .
In fact , years from now ,
very few of you will even remember
my name the best I can hope
for when you look back
finally upon this very
special day is that you
recall , some army
general officer talked too long .
Ok . But if you would
allow an old soldier a moment
of your time to express
heartfelt admiration and gratitude
for your decision to serve your country .
Whether your uniform service ends
at the conclusion of this enlistment ,
or you choose to make the navy a
lifelong career . Your
choice is a testament to
personal sacrifice and commitment to
something greater than yourself . Why
did you embark on this journey ? What
drove you to don the cloth of our
nation and step up and on to
the day , perhaps a sense of
duty or simply a
longing for adventure .
Only you can answer these questions .
But please remember the
sense of purpose and accomplishment you
feel today , let it remain your
God through the many challenges you
will face in the coming months and
years . The ocean
does not follow a predictable course .
Nor does life be flexible ?
Adjust your sales and navigate the
unexpected . Remember that
each sunrise brings fresh
opportunities even when the horizon
seems distant . Remember
you're not just sailors ,
you are the custodians of a proud
tradition . The sailors who came
before you left their mark on these
hallowed decks . And now it's your turn
carry their legacy with pride
and honor their sacrifices by
upholding the values of
honor , courage , and
commitment to the
families and friends who have supported
these sailors on their journey . I want
to extend my deepest gratitude ,
your support , encouragement
and love have been instrumental
in their success as they continue
their journey . Please note that
they'll always carry a piece of home
with them . A reminder of
your sacrifice , a reminder of
your love . So graduates
as you step on to the gangway
and salute the flag , always
remember to do what's right and not
what's easy or popular .
Maintain the moral high ground in
everything you do . Sailors ,
the sea awaits and you're ready to
chart your course . I wish all of you
fair winds and following seas
and may your compass always point
true with great pride
and hope for nothing but the best for
you . Congratulations . And
this will defend .
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major major general Kelly will now
receive the suit of the graduating
divisions and he'll be joined on the
drill deck by our commanding officer ,
Captain Froberg . Please remain seated
until your graduates have been placed
on liberty .
Ok .
Yeah ,
that
please join me in one more round of
appreciation for our wonderful
musicians of navy band , great Lakes
flags , post
section leaders follow up and retrieve
outer garments .
Ladies and gentlemen , today is the
only day for access to the Navy
Exchange and photo pick up today . And
tomorrow you can pick up your sailor at
the Yorktown parking garage . Sailors
going out of liberty without a vehicle
are to exit gate eight toward the train
station . Parking lot naturalization .
Sailors , please report to the chapel
at the conclusion of today's ceremony
with their families for the
naturalization ceremony . Thanks again
to each and every one of you for
joining us on the this most memorable
of navy days and without further delay .
Now , hear this liberty call , liberty
call . Follow up .