WEBVTT 00:15.520 --> 00:17.920 Rock Island Arsenal Joint manufacturing 00:17.920 --> 00:20.239 and Technology Center has provided Army 00:20.239 --> 00:23.760 readiness since 1862 and supported our 00:23.760 --> 00:26.360 fighting forces in every major conflict 00:26.360 --> 00:29.399 since the US Civil War . RIA 00:29.399 --> 00:33.000 JMTC develops , manufactures , and 00:33.000 --> 00:35.360 delivers readiness solutions through 00:35.360 --> 00:37.799 conventional and advanced manufacturing 00:37.799 --> 00:40.180 processes for the US Army and 00:40.180 --> 00:42.458 Department of Defense Systems globally . 00:42.979 --> 00:44.812 This state of the art vertically 00:44.812 --> 00:47.540 integrated metal manufacturing facility 00:47.540 --> 00:49.540 is a readiness provider designed to 00:49.540 --> 00:51.873 meet the needs of America's war fighter . 00:52.099 --> 00:54.380 Our skills do not make us unique , but 00:54.380 --> 00:56.500 we are unique in the fact that we can 00:56.500 --> 00:59.099 create product from the initial alloing 00:59.099 --> 01:01.540 and casting of raw materials through 01:01.540 --> 01:03.619 all the manufacturing processes 01:03.619 --> 01:06.870 required to deliver a finished part or 01:06.870 --> 01:09.370 system all under one roof . 01:10.889 --> 01:12.889 Good morning ladies and gentlemen . 01:13.040 --> 01:15.096 Welcome to today's change of command 01:15.096 --> 01:17.040 ceremony between Colonel David G . 01:17.040 --> 01:20.209 Guida and Colonel Eloy Martinez . My 01:20.209 --> 01:22.265 name is Zachary Nixon , and it is my 01:22.265 --> 01:24.487 distinct pleasure to serve you today as 01:24.487 --> 01:28.160 master of ceremonies . On behalf of 01:28.160 --> 01:30.720 Presiding Officer Major General Michael 01:30.720 --> 01:32.790 B . Layler , Commanding General , 01:33.120 --> 01:35.839 United States Army Tank Automotive 01:35.839 --> 01:39.110 Command . Armaments command . 01:39.209 --> 01:41.431 TACOMM we are honored you could join us 01:41.431 --> 01:43.487 for this morning's change of command 01:43.487 --> 01:45.653 ceremony . We are pleased to have many 01:45.653 --> 01:47.876 distinguished guests among us today and 01:47.876 --> 01:49.709 want to take this opportunity to 01:49.709 --> 01:51.709 recognize and welcome them . Please 01:51.709 --> 01:53.931 hold your applause until all the guests 01:53.931 --> 01:57.660 have been introduced . Lieutenant 01:57.660 --> 02:00.180 General Mark Landis , commanding 02:00.180 --> 02:02.709 general , First Army , and his spouse , 02:02.940 --> 02:06.540 Mrs . Landis . Sergeant Major 02:06.540 --> 02:09.938 Christopher Priser . Command Sergeant 02:09.938 --> 02:13.919 Major First Army . Major General Eric 02:13.919 --> 02:16.490 Shirley , commanding General Army 02:16.490 --> 02:19.839 Sustainment Command . Command 02:19.839 --> 02:23.320 Sergeant Major Jason Guzman , Command 02:23.320 --> 02:26.199 Sergeant Major Army Sustainment Command . 02:27.369 --> 02:29.630 Mr . Dan Riley , deputy to the 02:29.630 --> 02:32.690 commanding general , Army Sustainment 02:32.690 --> 02:36.429 Command . Miss Penny Basic 02:37.059 --> 02:39.003 from the office of Senator Charles 02:39.003 --> 02:42.850 Grassley . Mr . Phillip Foster from the 02:42.850 --> 02:45.820 office of Secretary Tammy Duckworth . 02:47.270 --> 02:50.059 Ms . Linda Armor , executive director , 02:50.309 --> 02:52.830 Army Contracting Command , Rock Island . 02:54.580 --> 02:57.330 Mr . Mark Colley , executive director , 02:57.669 --> 03:01.669 TACO ILSC , and his spouse , 03:01.899 --> 03:02.820 Mrs . Colley . 03:06.229 --> 03:08.285 We would also like to thank the flag 03:08.285 --> 03:10.451 officers , non-commissioned officers , 03:10.550 --> 03:12.494 Department of the Army civilians , 03:12.494 --> 03:14.383 distinguished community leaders , 03:15.149 --> 03:17.149 industry partners , and friends and 03:17.149 --> 03:19.260 family of the Rock Island Arsenal for 03:19.260 --> 03:21.990 attending today's ceremony . The 03:21.990 --> 03:24.212 presence of the colors at the center of 03:24.212 --> 03:26.434 the formation represents their presence 03:26.434 --> 03:28.434 at the front of the unit during the 03:28.434 --> 03:30.601 heat of battle . Since the days of the 03:30.601 --> 03:32.657 American Revolution , the flag bears 03:32.657 --> 03:34.546 have been an important element in 03:34.546 --> 03:36.546 ceremonies as soldiers adjust their 03:36.546 --> 03:38.710 position and formation by dressing on 03:38.710 --> 03:41.389 the colors at the center of today's 03:41.389 --> 03:43.429 formation and bearing our national 03:43.429 --> 03:46.490 colors . Army flag , 03:46.820 --> 03:50.300 TAO organizational colors RIA 03:50.300 --> 03:53.779 JMTC Organizational colors is the TAO 03:53.779 --> 03:57.160 Color guard . The color guard is Master 03:57.160 --> 03:59.929 Sergeant Bravo National Colors . 04:00.009 --> 04:03.130 Sergeant First Class Cliber Army 04:03.130 --> 04:07.050 colors . Sergeant First Class Sohiel 04:07.050 --> 04:10.850 TaO colors . Master Sergeant Eason 04:10.850 --> 04:13.809 Arsenal colors . Staff Sergeant 04:13.809 --> 04:17.799 Cervantes Rifleman . Sergeant First 04:17.799 --> 04:20.059 Class Loza Rifleman . 04:21.709 --> 04:23.869 Also on the field today is Army 04:23.869 --> 04:26.140 Sustainment Command Salute Battery . 04:26.549 --> 04:28.829 The salute battery consists of Captain 04:28.829 --> 04:31.829 Wise , Officer in charge , Sergeant 04:31.829 --> 04:34.390 First Class Tate , non-commissioned 04:34.390 --> 04:37.529 officer in charge , Captain Hutton , 04:38.070 --> 04:40.750 Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tatua . 04:41.750 --> 04:45.269 Sergeant First Class Mathis . Sergeant 04:45.269 --> 04:48.799 First Class Fong . Staff Sergeant 04:48.799 --> 04:51.730 Anderkin . And Sergeant Joy . 04:53.540 --> 04:55.707 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise for 04:55.707 --> 04:57.859 the arrival of the official party and 04:57.859 --> 04:59.915 remain standing for the rendering of 04:59.915 --> 05:01.970 honors , the singing of the national 05:01.970 --> 05:04.179 anthem by Ms . Billy Clark and the 05:04.179 --> 05:06.690 invocation given by senior Master 05:06.690 --> 05:10.170 Sergeant Dan Guida . The host for 05:10.170 --> 05:12.489 today's ceremony is Major General 05:12.489 --> 05:15.140 Michael B . Lalor , Commanding General 05:15.140 --> 05:17.890 TACO . He is accompanied by Colonel 05:17.890 --> 05:20.160 David G . Guida , the outgoing 05:20.160 --> 05:23.399 commander , and Colonel Eloy Martinez , 05:23.619 --> 05:25.008 the incoming commander . 06:29.279 --> 06:29.799 Worker 07:14.700 --> 07:16.700 And now the playing of the national 07:16.700 --> 07:18.390 anthem by Miss Billie Clark . 07:25.619 --> 07:27.008 Please feel free to sing 07:52.890 --> 07:53.890 Yes . 08:06.000 --> 08:07.279 stripes . 08:15.000 --> 08:15.470 Oh 08:19.070 --> 08:20.070 Yeah . 08:27.500 --> 08:28.500 Yeah . 08:45.809 --> 08:46.559 That . 09:10.359 --> 09:10.770 go . 09:25.979 --> 09:28.750 Please bow your heads . Gracious 09:28.750 --> 09:30.917 heavenly Father , today we come to you 09:30.917 --> 09:33.028 with deep gratitude in our hearts for 09:33.028 --> 09:35.280 the many blessings you grant to us . We 09:35.280 --> 09:37.280 gather today to witness a change of 09:37.280 --> 09:40.440 command for Rock Island Arsenal JMTC as 09:40.440 --> 09:42.551 we mark a significant transition , we 09:42.551 --> 09:44.440 give thanks for the leadership of 09:44.440 --> 09:46.607 Colonel David Gaya , the dedication of 09:46.607 --> 09:48.773 those who have served before him , and 09:48.773 --> 09:50.718 we pray for the incoming commander 09:50.718 --> 09:52.919 Colonel Eloy Martinez , grant abundant 09:52.919 --> 09:55.141 blessings upon Colonel Martinez and his 09:55.141 --> 09:56.863 family as he takes on this new 09:56.863 --> 09:59.030 responsibility . We ask that you grant 09:59.030 --> 10:01.299 him wisdom for uncertainties , care for 10:01.299 --> 10:03.410 those he leads , and integrity during 10:03.410 --> 10:05.632 the trials he faces . Father , help him 10:05.632 --> 10:07.743 accept this command as a sacred trust 10:07.743 --> 10:10.077 to guard and use appropriately . Father , 10:10.077 --> 10:12.243 we ask your blessings over the men and 10:12.243 --> 10:14.355 women he leads . Help them to support 10:14.355 --> 10:16.410 their new leaders so that this vital 10:16.410 --> 10:16.390 mission may be accomplished with 10:16.390 --> 10:18.630 excellence . Grant all those who serve 10:18.630 --> 10:20.686 courage and protection using them as 10:20.686 --> 10:22.908 instruments of peace . All these things 10:22.908 --> 10:25.019 we pray in the holy and precious name 10:25.019 --> 10:26.019 of Jesus . Amen . 10:35.609 --> 10:37.553 Thank you , ladies and gentlemen . 10:37.553 --> 10:40.489 Please be seated . Excuse me , I'm 10:40.489 --> 10:44.169 sorry , sir . At this 10:44.169 --> 10:47.489 time Nate Peterson and John Taylor will 10:47.489 --> 10:49.969 present a bouquet of red roses in full 10:49.969 --> 10:53.429 bloom to Ms . Jeanie Guida to signify 10:53.429 --> 10:55.849 the loving nurturing relationship that 10:55.849 --> 10:57.905 has grown while she has been here at 10:57.905 --> 10:59.349 the Rock Island arsenal . 11:08.270 --> 11:10.830 Sydney Etheridge and Lake in Flugel 11:10.830 --> 11:12.886 will now present a bouquet of yellow 11:12.886 --> 11:15.719 budding roses to Ms . Jennifer Martinez 11:16.030 --> 11:18.390 to signify the warm relationship that 11:18.390 --> 11:20.409 exists here at the command and will 11:20.409 --> 11:22.710 continue to grow with her time at the 11:22.710 --> 11:24.059 Rock Island arsenal . 11:31.770 --> 11:35.719 I The proud heritage of our armed 11:35.719 --> 11:38.559 forces began more than 200 years ago 11:38.559 --> 11:40.539 when citizens joined together in a 11:40.539 --> 11:43.099 common cause , the quest for life , 11:43.320 --> 11:45.719 liberty , and the pursuit of happiness . 11:46.510 --> 11:48.454 The change of command is a time to 11:48.454 --> 11:51.530 honor that tradition by formally 11:51.530 --> 11:53.650 restating the authority of command . 11:54.010 --> 11:56.177 The change of command is a transfer of 11:56.177 --> 11:58.890 total responsibility , authority and 11:58.890 --> 12:01.330 accountability from one commander to 12:01.330 --> 12:03.989 another . The change of command is a 12:03.989 --> 12:06.520 simple traditional event that is rich 12:06.520 --> 12:08.989 with symbolism and heritage . Key to 12:08.989 --> 12:10.933 the ceremony is the passing of the 12:10.933 --> 12:13.390 unit's colors . These colors represent 12:13.390 --> 12:15.630 not only the lineage and honors of the 12:15.630 --> 12:18.830 unit , but also the loyalty and unity 12:18.830 --> 12:21.340 of its soldiers and civilian workforce . 12:22.190 --> 12:24.301 The colors are the commander's symbol 12:24.301 --> 12:26.380 authority representing his or her 12:26.380 --> 12:28.809 responsibilities to the organization 12:29.419 --> 12:31.586 wherever the commander is , there also 12:31.586 --> 12:34.369 are the colors . The custodian for the 12:34.369 --> 12:36.849 colors of the Rock Island Arsenal Joint 12:36.849 --> 12:39.130 manufacturing and Technology Center is 12:39.130 --> 12:41.450 Mr . Greg Lupton , deputy to the 12:41.450 --> 12:43.929 commander and principal adviser to the 12:43.929 --> 12:47.849 commander . For At this 12:47.849 --> 12:50.080 time , the official party will take 12:50.080 --> 12:52.479 their positions on the field for the 12:52.479 --> 12:54.000 passing of the colors . 13:04.010 --> 13:06.159 The passing of the colors symbolizes 13:06.159 --> 13:08.349 the transfer of command responsibility 13:08.349 --> 13:11.299 from the old commander to the new . The 13:11.299 --> 13:12.910 passing of the unit's colors 13:12.910 --> 13:15.021 demonstrates to the unit that the old 13:15.021 --> 13:16.966 commander has passed the mantle of 13:16.966 --> 13:18.966 leadership to the new commander and 13:18.966 --> 13:21.500 with this also passes the loyalty of 13:21.500 --> 13:24.789 the unit to their new commander . Today 13:24.789 --> 13:27.150 the passing of the Rock Island arsenal 13:27.150 --> 13:29.094 joint manufacturing and Technology 13:29.094 --> 13:31.710 Center colors symbolize the transfer of 13:31.710 --> 13:34.390 command authority for the arsenal from 13:34.390 --> 13:37.669 Colonel David G . Guida through 13:38.109 --> 13:41.830 Major General Michael B . Layler to 13:41.830 --> 13:44.020 Colonel Eloy Martinez . 13:46.169 --> 13:50.049 By authority of Army regulations 600-20 13:50.049 --> 13:53.729 paragraph 2-5 Army command Policy . The 13:53.729 --> 13:56.210 undersigned assumes command of the Rock 13:56.210 --> 13:58.377 Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and 13:58.377 --> 14:01.640 Technology Center effective 15 July 14:01.640 --> 14:05.250 2025 . Signed Eloy 14:05.250 --> 14:08.969 Martinez , Colonel Logistics commanding . 14:37.460 --> 14:39.530 Ladies and gentlemen , it is my 14:39.530 --> 14:42.739 distinct honor to introduce Major 14:42.739 --> 14:45.659 General Michael B . Layler , Commanding 14:45.659 --> 14:49.440 General TACOM . 14:55.890 --> 14:58.223 Hey , good morning . Thank you . Thanks , 14:58.223 --> 14:59.779 Zachary . I appreciate that 14:59.779 --> 15:02.001 introduction . Good morning everybody . 15:02.929 --> 15:04.985 We to this awesome change of command 15:04.985 --> 15:07.040 ceremony . First thing off the bat , 15:07.040 --> 15:06.989 thank you to the color guard . You guys 15:06.989 --> 15:09.045 stand at ease , please . Thank you , 15:09.130 --> 15:11.019 because we're gonna be out here a 15:11.019 --> 15:13.770 little while . First off , what a great 15:13.770 --> 15:16.250 day here at Rock Island Arsenal and 15:16.250 --> 15:18.361 good morning to all our distinguished 15:18.361 --> 15:20.528 guests , all our teammates , and I got 15:20.528 --> 15:22.694 a lot of longtime friends here today , 15:22.694 --> 15:24.694 so thank you all for being here for 15:24.694 --> 15:26.639 this command and to celebrate this 15:26.639 --> 15:28.880 change of command for the Rock Island 15:28.880 --> 15:30.769 Arsenal . Joint manufacturing and 15:30.769 --> 15:33.114 Technology Center and all across TECOM 15:33.114 --> 15:35.854 and the family and friends of the Guida 15:35.854 --> 15:38.021 family and the Martinez family on both 15:38.021 --> 15:40.187 sides of the wedding here this morning 15:40.187 --> 15:42.410 so it's a wonderful day and a beautiful 15:42.410 --> 15:44.354 morning here at this manufacturing 15:44.354 --> 15:47.549 powerhouse that is JMTC . And thank you 15:47.549 --> 15:49.605 for joining us . It's an honor to be 15:49.605 --> 15:51.771 here for for me for commands our Major 15:51.771 --> 15:53.590 Primus and our team at TACOM to 15:53.590 --> 15:55.923 celebrate this cherished army tradition , 15:56.109 --> 15:58.270 the change of command . It symbolizes 15:58.270 --> 16:01.789 both continuity and change . Today's 16:01.789 --> 16:03.909 ceremony reminds us that while the 16:03.909 --> 16:05.965 leadership passes from one person to 16:05.965 --> 16:08.229 another , our standards remain high and 16:08.229 --> 16:11.289 our mission endures . Up front , I just 16:11.289 --> 16:13.479 wanna make sure I recognize and thank 16:13.479 --> 16:15.257 all those who put this ceremony 16:15.257 --> 16:17.257 together because it takes a lot and 16:17.257 --> 16:19.535 it's and it's a great looking ceremony . 16:19.535 --> 16:21.590 First of all , all the teams at Rock 16:21.590 --> 16:23.146 Island , JMTC and the TACOM 16:23.146 --> 16:25.257 headquarters , that one team that has 16:25.257 --> 16:27.535 all come together to put this together , 16:27.535 --> 16:29.701 protocol teams , everybody who did all 16:29.701 --> 16:31.701 this , the , uh , commandar Major , 16:31.701 --> 16:33.535 thank you for the invocation for 16:33.535 --> 16:35.650 theAOMM Color guard . Billy , what a 16:35.650 --> 16:37.650 wonderful rendition of the national 16:37.650 --> 16:39.428 anthem . That is just awesome . 16:43.580 --> 16:46.340 And , and also the ASC salute battery 16:46.340 --> 16:48.451 for adding that , that extra touch to 16:48.451 --> 16:50.284 this well as too . So thanks for 16:50.284 --> 16:52.396 everybody who put this all together , 16:52.396 --> 16:54.396 all the support structure to this . 16:54.396 --> 16:54.380 Please give them all one big round of 16:54.380 --> 16:56.213 applause . Thank you very much . 17:00.549 --> 17:02.660 This change of command today that you 17:02.660 --> 17:04.882 just witnessed between Colonel Dave Goa 17:04.882 --> 17:06.605 and Colonel Eloy Martinez is a 17:06.605 --> 17:08.493 milestone moment . On this day of 17:08.493 --> 17:10.716 transition , we're honoring a commander 17:10.716 --> 17:12.827 who left an indelible impact not just 17:12.827 --> 17:15.790 at Rock Island and JMTC but across the 17:15.790 --> 17:17.869 army . We're also welcoming the new 17:17.869 --> 17:19.980 commander and his family as they take 17:19.980 --> 17:21.949 the first steps of a very big and 17:21.949 --> 17:24.116 important journey , and and it's a big 17:24.116 --> 17:26.171 day for all involved , and I want to 17:26.171 --> 17:28.369 thank and take a moment to recognize 17:28.369 --> 17:30.425 all the support systems behind these 17:30.425 --> 17:32.550 leaders and like I talked about both 17:32.550 --> 17:35.270 sides of the ceremony here , so . First 17:35.270 --> 17:37.920 of all , to , uh , the Guida team , uh , 17:37.959 --> 17:40.070 who I got to know a lot over the last 17:40.070 --> 17:42.126 two years , and it's been an honor . 17:42.126 --> 17:44.181 First of all , to , uh , Dave's wife 17:44.181 --> 17:45.959 Jeannie , to his son , Sergeant 17:45.959 --> 17:47.959 promotable Matthew Guida , daughter 17:47.959 --> 17:50.126 Billy , who sung the national anthem , 17:50.126 --> 17:52.126 Billy's husband Brandon Clark , her 17:52.126 --> 17:54.403 their , uh , Dave's mother Rebecca Gua , 17:54.403 --> 17:56.292 his father Gary , who's a Vietnam 17:56.292 --> 17:58.348 veteran , Jeannie's parents , Sherry 17:58.348 --> 18:00.959 Tritt and Bruce Tritt . Sister Tanne 18:00.959 --> 18:02.903 and her husband Craig and children 18:02.903 --> 18:04.737 Carry and Barrett and and Dave's 18:04.737 --> 18:06.848 brother Sheriff Dan Guyder who's here 18:06.848 --> 18:09.069 who's an air reserve senior master 18:09.069 --> 18:11.640 sergeant and Dan's son Mason and on the 18:11.640 --> 18:14.949 Martinez side , Eloi's wife Jennifer , 18:15.160 --> 18:18.390 his son Sergeant Ian Martinez . 18:20.109 --> 18:21.998 Daughter Karina , mother Dora Lee 18:21.998 --> 18:24.260 Martinez , brother Filiberto Martinez 18:24.260 --> 18:27.020 and his wife Rachel and and Eli's uncle 18:27.020 --> 18:28.964 Lieutenant Colonel Robert DeLeon , 18:28.964 --> 18:31.076 who's retired from the US Air Force , 18:31.076 --> 18:33.076 and his wife Vilma and their cousin 18:33.076 --> 18:35.131 Laura Larson , we're excited to have 18:35.131 --> 18:37.489 you all here today . Please join me in 18:37.780 --> 18:39.859 in recognizing these two great army 18:39.859 --> 18:41.859 families with a round of applause . 18:46.869 --> 18:49.091 This is a special place here , the Rock 18:49.091 --> 18:51.091 Island JMTC , and there's really no 18:51.091 --> 18:53.147 other place like it in our in in our 18:53.147 --> 18:54.869 footprint across Tacom as we 18:54.869 --> 18:57.109 manufacture . It's one of the best 18:57.109 --> 18:59.109 places where I could tell you where 18:59.109 --> 19:01.276 traditional manufacturing and advanced 19:01.276 --> 19:03.387 manufacturing collide the old and the 19:03.387 --> 19:05.498 new , sparking innovation and driving 19:05.498 --> 19:08.020 the army's dominance where it can fight 19:08.020 --> 19:10.989 and win our nation's wars and to do 19:10.989 --> 19:13.189 that and to be that backbone at the 19:13.189 --> 19:15.411 strategic level , Colonel Dave got up . 19:15.411 --> 19:17.411 The Arsenal's proud legacy , but he 19:17.411 --> 19:19.633 moved it forward and he moved it boldly 19:19.633 --> 19:21.623 forward and toward the future , 19:21.953 --> 19:24.713 embracing technology and collaborating 19:24.713 --> 19:26.824 and demonstrating excellence as we've 19:26.824 --> 19:29.046 done as a team at every turn these last 19:29.046 --> 19:30.935 two years and it has been quite a 19:30.935 --> 19:33.392 couple of years here at JMTC . From day 19:33.392 --> 19:35.281 one , Dave brought his relentless 19:35.281 --> 19:37.559 energy and focus , and he never let up . 19:37.559 --> 19:39.392 He guided initiatives that drove 19:39.392 --> 19:41.559 monetization and he enhanced readiness 19:41.559 --> 19:43.503 throughout the force . He led with 19:43.503 --> 19:45.559 purpose . He led with conviction and 19:45.559 --> 19:47.725 with him , as I always know there's no 19:47.725 --> 19:49.836 hesitation , there's no ego . He gets 19:49.836 --> 19:52.003 after it , we just drive results and I 19:52.003 --> 19:54.156 appreciate that very much . Uh , you 19:54.156 --> 19:56.267 know , soon after joining the Arsenal 19:56.267 --> 19:57.989 two years ago , he implemented 19:57.989 --> 20:00.100 strategies to elevate his performance 20:00.100 --> 20:02.045 with new heights and just , just a 20:02.045 --> 20:04.212 couple , couple statistics because I'm 20:04.212 --> 20:03.836 a sports fan , so you gotta have a 20:03.836 --> 20:06.003 little advan you know , you gotta have 20:06.003 --> 20:08.058 a little sabermetrics out here . But 20:08.058 --> 20:10.392 you know , leading up to Dave's command , 20:10.392 --> 20:13.569 uh , JMTC had a , you know , uh . 921 20:13.569 --> 20:15.849 productive yield , X amount of labor 20:15.849 --> 20:18.369 hours and $8.6 million in monthly 20:18.369 --> 20:20.890 revenue where we're at now , just two 20:20.890 --> 20:22.890 years later in three months , those 20:22.890 --> 20:26.119 metrics now from 9/21 to 13 15% 20:26.119 --> 20:27.952 productive yield , that's that's 20:27.952 --> 20:30.175 unheard of here in a long , long , long 20:30.175 --> 20:32.319 time , decades . It's 43% increase . 20:32.569 --> 20:35.130 Our labor hours are north of 44,000 20:35.130 --> 20:37.241 right now , which is a 57% increase , 20:37.241 --> 20:39.186 which means we got work to do when 20:39.186 --> 20:41.729 they're doing it . And there's $11.4 20:41.729 --> 20:44.160 million in monthly revenue , a 33% 20:44.160 --> 20:46.327 increase , which means we can put that 20:46.327 --> 20:48.493 money back into our what we need to do 20:48.493 --> 20:50.800 to buy parts , to buy materials , and 20:50.800 --> 20:53.022 to make more for our army and make more 20:53.022 --> 20:55.022 for the joint force . That's what , 20:55.022 --> 20:57.244 that's what we're doing here and it's , 20:57.244 --> 20:59.300 it's phenomenal . The growth and the 20:59.300 --> 21:01.467 financial stability here skyrocketed . 21:01.467 --> 21:03.467 The RS has been able to secure over 21:03.467 --> 21:05.449 $303 million in new orders and 21:05.449 --> 21:09.160 generating $368 million in revenue . 21:09.530 --> 21:11.586 What that means , I think in the big 21:11.586 --> 21:13.808 picture for everybody here is we're not 21:13.808 --> 21:15.863 going anywhere for a while and we've 21:15.863 --> 21:18.030 got a great future ahead of us here at 21:18.030 --> 21:20.252 Rock Island Arsenal and with the JMTC , 21:20.252 --> 21:22.363 and it's going to be driving us where 21:22.363 --> 21:22.339 we need to go as an army . Already is 21:22.339 --> 21:24.395 in terms of manufacturing out to the 21:24.395 --> 21:26.395 field . We're making parts that are 21:26.395 --> 21:28.617 going out to units . We're making we're 21:28.617 --> 21:30.672 now certified to make aviation parts 21:30.672 --> 21:32.672 here and this is going to open up a 21:32.672 --> 21:34.895 whole new world as this place continues 21:34.895 --> 21:36.950 to modernize and drive modernization 21:36.950 --> 21:39.117 through the next several years for our 21:39.117 --> 21:41.339 army and the joint force . That's not a 21:41.339 --> 21:43.395 credit only to Dave Guida but to his 21:43.395 --> 21:45.506 team here . It's to Greg Lopton , our 21:45.506 --> 21:47.672 great deputy Brian Grip , our chief of 21:47.672 --> 21:49.895 staff , it's to all the division chiefs 21:49.895 --> 21:52.006 out there . It's to all the people in 21:52.006 --> 21:52.000 the back right there who on the line 21:52.000 --> 21:54.056 working or some of them are doing it 21:54.056 --> 21:56.222 right now who are the backbone of this 21:56.222 --> 21:58.278 ice arsenal . This , this team truly 21:58.278 --> 22:00.611 strives for excellence and they deliver , 22:00.611 --> 22:02.722 and I appreciate your hard work and I 22:02.722 --> 22:04.833 know everybody else does too . Please 22:04.833 --> 22:04.430 give them a round of applause and thank 22:04.430 --> 22:04.780 you . 22:10.880 --> 22:13.047 You know , the , the performance gains 22:13.047 --> 22:15.213 are one thing , but Dave , Dave also , 22:15.213 --> 22:17.324 you know , is a good team around here 22:17.324 --> 22:17.300 also elevated like I'm talking about 22:17.300 --> 22:19.640 the , uh , the profile , uh , but they 22:19.640 --> 22:21.920 really directly increase support that 22:21.920 --> 22:24.560 we have going out to Army units and you 22:24.560 --> 22:26.671 know it wasn't just based on output . 22:26.671 --> 22:29.640 We um , we rose that profile of JMTC 22:29.640 --> 22:32.000 and the industrial base as an army wide 22:32.000 --> 22:34.222 hub for advanced manufacturing . People 22:34.222 --> 22:36.333 know the hub is here now for advanced 22:36.333 --> 22:38.389 manufacturing , and he drove hard on 22:38.389 --> 22:40.278 what . We did to establish TAOM's 22:40.278 --> 22:42.333 battle damage repair and fabrication 22:42.333 --> 22:44.444 program , an innovative effort that's 22:44.444 --> 22:46.500 using 3D printers and other advanced 22:46.500 --> 22:48.722 tools to make parts to get parts out to 22:48.722 --> 22:50.556 units on the line for across our 22:50.556 --> 22:52.889 armored fleet , our ground system fleet , 22:52.889 --> 22:54.889 and soon our aviation fleet to make 22:54.889 --> 22:56.944 sure that we got the right readiness 22:56.944 --> 22:56.290 and that when we're called we can 22:56.290 --> 22:58.346 deliver and that's what Dave and his 22:58.346 --> 23:00.401 team have done and we went to places 23:00.401 --> 23:02.369 that , you know , originally that 23:02.369 --> 23:04.591 people thought we couldn't go with with 23:04.591 --> 23:06.758 lawyers and with Intellectual property 23:06.758 --> 23:08.758 and it's hey it's all obstacles you 23:08.758 --> 23:10.925 gotta come through to get to the right 23:10.925 --> 23:10.739 result , which is to make sure that we 23:10.739 --> 23:12.906 got what we need when the time comes . 23:12.906 --> 23:14.961 So the successes like I said , don't 23:14.961 --> 23:17.072 stop there . I challenged them to get 23:17.072 --> 23:19.406 after uh the the aviation certification , 23:19.406 --> 23:21.572 which is a quality management standard 23:21.572 --> 23:23.628 called AS 9100 for those out there , 23:23.628 --> 23:25.795 and they obtained it in a really short 23:25.795 --> 23:27.961 amount of time and they've made that a 23:27.961 --> 23:30.099 focus and it's gonna drive us forward 23:30.099 --> 23:32.750 because we continually need uh . The 23:32.750 --> 23:35.390 aerospace industry , uh , to continue 23:35.390 --> 23:37.630 to perform , but they need us because 23:37.949 --> 23:40.116 there's not a lot of there's not a lot 23:40.116 --> 23:42.227 of foundries out there anymore in the 23:42.227 --> 23:44.393 American industrial base . This is the 23:44.393 --> 23:46.560 primary one in DOD right here and when 23:46.560 --> 23:48.338 they come calling and they need 23:48.338 --> 23:48.270 something even from commercial sector 23:48.270 --> 23:50.437 now we can help them provide it and it 23:50.437 --> 23:52.469 all is gonna help at all the rising 23:52.469 --> 23:54.525 tide will raise all ships ships with 23:54.525 --> 23:56.469 manufacturing . He supported other 23:56.469 --> 23:58.691 efforts as well from the development of 23:58.691 --> 24:00.469 the Jointless hull printer . My 24:00.469 --> 24:02.691 favorite , the Millennium Falcon to the 24:02.691 --> 24:04.580 uh implementation of the uh thick 24:04.580 --> 24:06.747 aluminum line , he also championed the 24:06.747 --> 24:08.858 culture of continuous improvement and 24:08.858 --> 24:10.913 accountability and prioritizing that 24:10.913 --> 24:13.136 workforce's development and through the 24:13.136 --> 24:15.080 skills bridge program and employee 24:15.080 --> 24:16.969 training programs and I often , I 24:16.969 --> 24:19.080 always say when I get up here and get 24:19.080 --> 24:21.136 the chance to talk that it's there's 24:21.136 --> 24:23.358 nothing . Better than being on a team . 24:23.358 --> 24:23.280 No and there's and the and the 24:23.280 --> 24:25.391 importance of this team and what it's 24:25.391 --> 24:27.502 done is kind of galvanized it and you 24:27.502 --> 24:29.613 can see it because you can talk about 24:29.613 --> 24:31.558 all the metrics all you want , but 24:31.558 --> 24:31.349 every month they're supposed to execute 24:31.349 --> 24:33.839 and meet a certain delivery of of a of 24:33.839 --> 24:36.006 a number of different programs we give 24:36.006 --> 24:38.339 them , and last month they made it 100% . 24:38.339 --> 24:40.339 They haven't done that here in this 24:40.339 --> 24:42.450 century and they are rolling so we'll 24:42.450 --> 24:44.395 continue that as we go forward and 24:44.395 --> 24:46.339 they've understood that purpose of 24:46.339 --> 24:48.561 support . And and his team got after it 24:48.561 --> 24:50.617 time again he demonstrated that that 24:50.617 --> 24:52.450 that critical thinking strategic 24:52.450 --> 24:54.506 thinking that got him from his early 24:54.506 --> 24:56.561 years as an infantry soldier all the 24:56.561 --> 24:58.728 way to today . He knows what the force 24:58.728 --> 25:00.672 needs and across that army of this 25:00.672 --> 25:02.617 unique capabilities and increasing 25:02.617 --> 25:04.728 visibility of all our organic sites . 25:04.728 --> 25:06.895 He fostered great collaboration across 25:06.895 --> 25:09.006 our team and enhanced our war fighter 25:09.006 --> 25:10.783 readiness base . Dave's a great 25:10.783 --> 25:12.895 outstanding soldier and leader . He's 25:12.895 --> 25:15.117 also a man of character . And he treats 25:15.117 --> 25:17.117 all of them around , all around him 25:17.117 --> 25:19.283 with dignity and respect , and what we 25:19.283 --> 25:21.339 get out of that is a high performing 25:21.339 --> 25:21.089 unit . So David , thank you so much for 25:21.089 --> 25:23.200 your outstanding service . The army's 25:23.200 --> 25:25.422 better and stronger because of you . We 25:25.422 --> 25:27.478 appreciate everything you've done in 25:27.478 --> 25:29.589 the in this job and in this command , 25:29.589 --> 25:29.530 and we wish you all well you and 25:29.530 --> 25:31.530 Jeannie and the family as you begin 25:31.530 --> 25:33.752 your next chapter , a chapter that will 25:33.752 --> 25:35.697 undoubtedly include at least a few 25:35.697 --> 25:37.697 memorable hunting trips and no more 25:37.697 --> 25:39.919 risk assessments to me on the danger of 25:39.919 --> 25:39.410 those hunting trips . So that's very 25:39.410 --> 25:42.060 good . So we look forward to that as we 25:42.060 --> 25:45.079 uh . You know , and with that the army 25:45.079 --> 25:47.479 goes rolling along and as we say , you 25:47.479 --> 25:49.590 know , farewell to the guide in terms 25:49.590 --> 25:51.646 of , uh , Dave and this command , we 25:51.646 --> 25:53.757 say we welcome another and we welcome 25:53.757 --> 25:55.923 the Martinez family . The army selects 25:55.923 --> 25:55.920 its best when it comes to command and 25:55.920 --> 25:57.864 its formations , and Colonel Leroy 25:57.864 --> 26:00.250 Martinez is one of that , one of them , 26:00.400 --> 26:02.344 one of our best . He has extensive 26:02.344 --> 26:04.511 experience in conventional and special 26:04.511 --> 26:06.733 operations and a deep commitment to the 26:06.733 --> 26:08.622 army . Core values . He began his 26:08.622 --> 26:10.739 career in 1992 as a UH 60 , a Black 26:10.739 --> 26:13.339 Hawk helicopter repairer . In 2000 , he 26:13.339 --> 26:15.450 was commanded into the Transportation 26:15.450 --> 26:17.283 Corps after graduating from Army 26:17.283 --> 26:19.506 Officer Candidate School , and he's got 26:19.506 --> 26:21.617 a host of great assignments including 26:21.617 --> 26:23.839 the J4 Combined Special Operations Task 26:23.839 --> 26:26.061 Force , Levant , commander of the 833rd 26:26.061 --> 26:28.410 Special 33rd Transportation Battalion . 26:29.069 --> 26:30.791 I got to serve with him during 26:30.791 --> 26:32.791 Operation Allies Welcome , and he's 26:32.791 --> 26:35.013 also an assistant professor at the Army 26:35.013 --> 26:37.013 Command and General Staff College , 26:37.013 --> 26:39.236 most recently coming to us from the 3rd 26:39.236 --> 26:41.236 ESC down in , uh , North Carolina . 26:41.236 --> 26:43.236 Eloy asks what it takes to build on 26:43.236 --> 26:45.291 this great progress , and he'll keep 26:45.291 --> 26:47.513 building on this momentum and moving us 26:47.513 --> 26:46.880 forward . We'll ensure we have the 26:46.880 --> 26:49.000 right mindset , the skills , and the 26:49.000 --> 26:51.280 determination to fight and win . He's 26:51.280 --> 26:53.447 motivated . He's ready to go , and I , 26:53.447 --> 26:55.558 and I'm excited to see what this team 26:55.558 --> 26:57.780 will continue to do going forward , and 26:57.780 --> 26:57.719 I'm gonna be calling on you because I'm 26:57.719 --> 26:59.941 gonna be needing some parts here , uh , 26:59.941 --> 27:02.199 down the line and soon , um , again , 27:02.310 --> 27:04.532 thanks to everybody for making . It's a 27:04.532 --> 27:06.643 wonderful ceremony today . Thanks for 27:06.643 --> 27:08.699 recognizing not just these two great 27:08.699 --> 27:10.866 leaders , but also this command . It's 27:10.866 --> 27:12.921 a celebration of this command . It's 27:12.921 --> 27:14.977 critical role in what it does for US 27:14.977 --> 27:17.143 Army readiness . Eloy , we're proud of 27:17.143 --> 27:19.366 you and uh to be to have you and and on 27:19.366 --> 27:21.477 our team . We stand as one team , one 27:21.477 --> 27:23.310 united force ready to answer our 27:23.310 --> 27:25.477 nation's call . One team and this will 27:25.477 --> 27:27.810 defend . We are committed to excellence . 27:27.810 --> 27:26.670 Thanks very much , everybody . 27:37.839 --> 27:40.719 Ladies and gentlemen , the fifty-second 27:40.719 --> 27:43.439 commander of the Rock Island Arsenal 27:43.439 --> 27:45.383 Joint Manufacturing and Technology 27:45.383 --> 27:48.530 Center , Colonel David G . Guida . 27:56.250 --> 27:58.472 A little higher for me than you serve , 27:58.472 --> 28:00.583 but I'll fix it . I'm a point guard . 28:01.680 --> 28:04.569 I'm not a power . So good morning 28:04.569 --> 28:06.736 everyone . My name is Dave Guida , and 28:06.736 --> 28:08.847 I wanna welcome you to the Hawaii and 28:08.847 --> 28:10.513 the Mississippi and the Joint 28:10.513 --> 28:12.625 Manufacturing and Technology Center . 28:12.625 --> 28:14.736 For the past 25 months and 7 days , I 28:14.736 --> 28:16.958 have proudly served as the commander of 28:16.958 --> 28:19.180 this historic facility . To the general 28:19.180 --> 28:21.125 officers and all the distinguished 28:21.125 --> 28:23.013 guests here today , thank you for 28:23.013 --> 28:25.291 joining the JMTC team for the ceremony . 28:25.291 --> 28:27.458 Looking at all of you gathered here is 28:27.458 --> 28:29.569 a powerful reminder of the dedication 28:29.569 --> 28:31.736 and commitment of duty , commitment to 28:31.736 --> 28:33.958 duty that defines our army . I recently 28:33.958 --> 28:36.180 heard a quote attributed to John Quincy 28:36.180 --> 28:35.969 Adams that really resonated with me . 28:36.739 --> 28:39.219 That quote is duty is ours . The 28:39.219 --> 28:41.459 results are God's . It's a pretty 28:41.459 --> 28:43.570 powerful reminder that doing our duty 28:43.570 --> 28:45.570 is extremely important and that all 28:45.570 --> 28:47.626 glory belongs to God because he owns 28:47.626 --> 28:49.859 the results . I want to thank the JMTC 28:49.859 --> 28:51.915 workforce for how well you have done 28:51.915 --> 28:54.081 your duty these past two years , and I 28:54.081 --> 28:56.192 want to thank God for the exceptional 28:56.192 --> 28:58.248 results he's blessed us with through 28:58.248 --> 29:00.415 him all things are possible . It feels 29:00.415 --> 29:02.470 like only yesterday I arrived to the 29:02.470 --> 29:04.692 JMTC and now the time has come and I've 29:04.692 --> 29:06.949 passed the colors . It's a challenging 29:06.949 --> 29:09.116 moment , leaving an exciting mission , 29:09.310 --> 29:11.630 which I have greatly enjoyed and 29:11.630 --> 29:13.686 leaving a team I have come to deeply 29:13.686 --> 29:15.797 respect . Before I go any further , I 29:15.797 --> 29:17.852 want to acknowledge some of the most 29:17.852 --> 29:20.019 important people in my life to my wife 29:20.019 --> 29:22.074 Jeannie , thank you for your support 29:22.074 --> 29:23.963 throughout my entire career , but 29:23.963 --> 29:25.963 specifically during my time here in 29:25.963 --> 29:25.959 command . Your willingness to put 29:25.959 --> 29:28.719 together desserts , flowers , gift bags , 29:28.800 --> 29:30.859 what have you , and think not only 29:30.859 --> 29:32.581 about me , but that the entire 29:32.581 --> 29:34.803 workforce was awesome . You provided me 29:34.803 --> 29:37.026 stability and strength that has allowed 29:37.026 --> 29:39.359 me to focus on the mission here at JMTC , 29:39.359 --> 29:41.415 and I'm gratefully thankful for your 29:41.415 --> 29:43.526 love and all that you do for me every 29:43.526 --> 29:43.520 day , and I'm so excited to start our 29:43.520 --> 29:45.530 next chapter . To my children , 29:45.689 --> 29:47.800 Christian Matthew , and Billy , thank 29:47.800 --> 29:49.911 you for your support . I'm incredibly 29:49.911 --> 29:52.022 proud of the adults you have become . 29:52.022 --> 29:53.911 Billy , thank you for singing the 29:53.911 --> 29:53.290 national anthem . That was beautiful , 29:53.300 --> 29:56.069 honey , just like you . To my parents , 29:56.189 --> 29:58.300 both Gary and Rebecca Guida and Bruce 29:58.300 --> 30:00.356 and Sherry Tritt , thank you so much 30:00.356 --> 30:02.522 for supporting Gene and I through this 30:02.522 --> 30:04.411 time in command . To my brother , 30:04.411 --> 30:06.578 Sheriff and senior master Sergeant Dan 30:06.578 --> 30:05.910 Guida , thank you for that wonderful 30:05.910 --> 30:08.949 invitation . I also want to thank the 30:08.949 --> 30:11.060 wonderful team of leaders and friends 30:11.060 --> 30:12.949 who have supported me in the JMTC 30:12.949 --> 30:14.893 mission at Rock Island Arsenal . I 30:14.893 --> 30:17.060 can't name them all , but leaders like 30:17.060 --> 30:19.171 Mr . Riley , Sir Major Escovedo , Joe 30:19.171 --> 30:21.116 Parker , one of the original Angor 30:21.116 --> 30:23.310 Birds , Chief Zuricki , uh , Sean 30:23.310 --> 30:25.532 Thibodeau , the list goes on and on and 30:25.532 --> 30:27.477 on . Thank you for the support and 30:27.477 --> 30:29.532 friendship and quite frankly , thank 30:29.532 --> 30:31.643 you for tolerating me . To Major Todd 30:31.643 --> 30:33.699 Jaeger , major retired Todd Jaeger , 30:33.765 --> 30:35.964 our phenomenal JMTC protocol and all 30:35.964 --> 30:38.131 the takeOM and Garrison teams that put 30:38.131 --> 30:40.242 this ceremony together , thank you so 30:40.242 --> 30:42.353 much . Todd and the team have done an 30:42.353 --> 30:44.408 excellent job with this , as well as 30:44.408 --> 30:46.464 some pretty high level visits events 30:46.464 --> 30:48.520 over the last two years . Honestly , 30:48.520 --> 30:48.364 this ceremony was probably a break for 30:48.364 --> 30:50.531 them , so please join me in a round of 30:50.531 --> 30:52.475 applause again for all who put the 30:52.475 --> 30:53.697 ceremonies together . 30:58.329 --> 31:00.440 My time here at JMTC has been defined 31:00.440 --> 31:02.496 by a singular vision to produce high 31:02.496 --> 31:04.607 quality and on time readiness for our 31:04.607 --> 31:06.773 war fighters while modernizing for the 31:06.773 --> 31:08.662 next fight . It's a fairly simple 31:08.662 --> 31:10.829 vision , but it required an incredible 31:10.829 --> 31:12.662 amount of effort and expertise , 31:12.662 --> 31:14.829 especially when you consider that this 31:14.829 --> 31:17.051 has been a period of significant change 31:17.051 --> 31:19.107 across our army and the nation , and 31:19.107 --> 31:21.107 I'm proud to say that the JMTC team 31:21.107 --> 31:23.273 crushed it . That success has been due 31:23.273 --> 31:25.440 to the incredible men and women of the 31:25.440 --> 31:26.996 JMTC leadership , dedicated 31:26.996 --> 31:29.329 professionals like our deputy commander , 31:29.329 --> 31:31.551 Mr . Greg Lopton , our chief of staff , 31:31.551 --> 31:33.773 Mr . Brian Grepp , all of our directors 31:33.773 --> 31:35.829 and supervisors . So to all the JMTC 31:35.829 --> 31:35.250 leadership , thank you for your 31:35.250 --> 31:37.361 dedicated service to the JMTC and our 31:37.361 --> 31:40.250 nation . And to the entire JMTC team 31:40.579 --> 31:42.746 commanding the Joint manufacturing and 31:42.746 --> 31:44.468 Technology Center has been the 31:44.468 --> 31:46.801 highlight of my 27 year military career . 31:46.801 --> 31:48.968 This organization has delivered on the 31:48.968 --> 31:50.912 vision of high quality and on-time 31:50.912 --> 31:52.968 readiness for our war fighters , and 31:52.968 --> 31:55.135 it's been an inspiring mission . Thank 31:55.135 --> 31:57.357 you for accomplishing it with me . When 31:57.357 --> 31:56.660 I took command , I walked into a 31:56.660 --> 31:58.938 facility with a very strong foundation , 31:58.939 --> 32:01.161 strong foundation filled with dedicated 32:01.161 --> 32:03.383 and skilled professionals , but many of 32:03.383 --> 32:05.550 you shared with me the potential to do 32:05.550 --> 32:07.495 more , to be more , and to deliver 32:07.495 --> 32:09.661 greater value to our warfighters , and 32:09.661 --> 32:11.661 that's exactly what you have done . 32:11.661 --> 32:13.939 General Lyor talked about some of them , 32:13.939 --> 32:16.272 but the results over the last two years , 32:16.272 --> 32:16.260 substantial and sustained increase in 32:16.260 --> 32:18.427 output , dramatically growing both our 32:18.427 --> 32:20.093 production volume and revenue 32:20.093 --> 32:22.204 generation , and it's not a temporary 32:22.204 --> 32:24.038 surge . This is a clear trend of 32:24.038 --> 32:26.149 positive momentum and our performance 32:26.149 --> 32:28.371 to promise trending up , up , up in the 32:28.371 --> 32:30.459 last month 100% . We fulfilled more 32:30.459 --> 32:32.459 than $300 million in new orders and 32:32.459 --> 32:34.292 generated nearly $400 million in 32:34.292 --> 32:36.292 revenue . That's all because of the 32:36.292 --> 32:38.459 work that the team has been doing . We 32:38.459 --> 32:40.681 successfully implemented take on battle 32:40.681 --> 32:42.681 damage repair fabrication program , 32:42.681 --> 32:44.792 getting additively manufactured parts 32:44.792 --> 32:47.070 into the field for the first time ever . 32:47.070 --> 32:48.681 Through this effort , we are 32:48.681 --> 32:50.848 effectively streamlining supply chains 32:50.848 --> 32:52.903 and increasing operational readiness 32:52.903 --> 32:52.819 across their fleet that has never been 32:52.819 --> 32:54.652 done . As a matter of fact , the 32:54.652 --> 32:56.763 secrets of the army just approved AMC 32:56.763 --> 32:58.819 to to be the qualification authority 32:58.819 --> 33:00.986 for advanced manufacturing parts , and 33:00.986 --> 33:02.597 this is significant . It's a 33:02.597 --> 33:04.708 fundamental shift in the way the army 33:04.708 --> 33:06.986 does this , and this is because of you . 33:06.986 --> 33:08.930 Together we achieved the extremely 33:08.930 --> 33:11.430 challenging AS 9100 certification . Uh , 33:11.520 --> 33:13.687 and what by all accounts is one of the 33:13.687 --> 33:15.853 fastest times on record . For those of 33:15.853 --> 33:17.909 you that don't know , General Lather 33:17.909 --> 33:19.853 talked about it , but it's all the 33:19.853 --> 33:21.964 aviation and aerospace industry which 33:21.964 --> 33:21.400 really has been hurting for supply 33:21.400 --> 33:24.119 chain stuff . Now JMTC can help solve 33:24.119 --> 33:26.119 that shortfall , and I see Russ and 33:26.119 --> 33:27.952 Sean in the audience . Thank you 33:27.952 --> 33:29.952 gentlemen , for helping us get that 33:29.952 --> 33:32.119 done . We're at the cutting edge now . 33:32.119 --> 33:34.286 This is when you didn't say , sir , so 33:34.286 --> 33:33.689 we're at the cutting edge with unmanned 33:33.689 --> 33:36.250 aerial systems , AKA drones . So just 33:36.250 --> 33:38.417 in the past few months we've gone to a 33:38.417 --> 33:40.583 concept to being only months away from 33:40.583 --> 33:42.528 being able to produce 10,000 drone 33:42.528 --> 33:44.750 bodies a month . That is incredible and 33:44.750 --> 33:46.583 it speaks volumes about how this 33:46.583 --> 33:48.694 organization is ready to provide high 33:48.694 --> 33:50.750 quality and on-time readiness to the 33:50.750 --> 33:52.306 army . All of this progress 33:52.306 --> 33:54.449 demonstrates a revitalized JMTC , one 33:54.449 --> 33:56.671 that's not only meeting current demands 33:56.671 --> 33:58.727 but actively shaping its future as a 33:58.727 --> 34:00.727 vital national asset for decades to 34:00.727 --> 34:02.838 come . We've proven with dedication , 34:02.838 --> 34:05.005 innovation , and your hard work we can 34:05.005 --> 34:07.116 overcome challenges and achieve truly 34:07.116 --> 34:08.782 exceptional results , but our 34:08.782 --> 34:10.838 performance isn't about just doing . 34:10.838 --> 34:10.679 More it's also about doing things 34:10.679 --> 34:12.901 better . Initiatives like process-based 34:12.901 --> 34:14.568 leadership , total productive 34:14.568 --> 34:16.790 maintenance have moved us from reactive 34:16.790 --> 34:19.012 problem solving to proactive bottleneck 34:19.012 --> 34:21.235 elimination , empowering each of you to 34:21.235 --> 34:23.290 take ownership of your processes and 34:23.290 --> 34:25.457 your equipment , and accountability is 34:25.457 --> 34:27.512 key . I see Shane in the audience as 34:27.512 --> 34:26.929 well . Shane , thanks for your 34:26.929 --> 34:30.159 assistance along this path . The world 34:30.159 --> 34:32.326 is rapidly changing and demands placed 34:32.326 --> 34:34.326 on our organic industrial base will 34:34.326 --> 34:36.492 continue to shift . However , the JMTC 34:36.492 --> 34:38.492 is in a remarkably healthy place to 34:38.492 --> 34:40.659 navigate these challenges , as General 34:40.659 --> 34:42.548 Laylor has . We've heard numerous 34:42.548 --> 34:44.659 conversations with the highest levels 34:44.659 --> 34:46.770 of leadership in the army , including 34:46.770 --> 34:46.239 the Secretary of the Army and the chief 34:46.239 --> 34:48.072 of staff of the army , and their 34:48.072 --> 34:50.183 message is clear . They fully support 34:50.183 --> 34:52.128 our manufacturing operations and . 34:52.799 --> 34:54.910 Sorry and recognize our critical role 34:54.910 --> 34:56.855 in national security , and they're 34:56.855 --> 34:58.521 committed to investing in our 34:58.521 --> 35:00.466 capabilities and people as I leave 35:00.466 --> 35:02.688 command , I implore you to build on our 35:02.688 --> 35:04.855 successes , expand our expertise , and 35:04.855 --> 35:06.855 become even more vital asset to the 35:06.855 --> 35:09.021 army and the joint force , embrace new 35:09.021 --> 35:11.021 technologies , develop new skills , 35:11.021 --> 35:13.243 grow our partnership with the Air Force 35:13.243 --> 35:13.009 and the navy , and prepare for 35:13.009 --> 35:15.340 challenges of tomorrow . To our take on 35:15.340 --> 35:17.340 commander , at least for a few more 35:17.340 --> 35:19.729 weeks , Major General Laylor , General , 35:19.979 --> 35:21.868 your vision and support have been 35:21.868 --> 35:23.423 absolutely essential to the 35:23.423 --> 35:25.590 overwhelming success of the JMTC . You 35:25.590 --> 35:27.757 have provided clear guidance and given 35:27.757 --> 35:29.590 us the resources and latitude to 35:29.590 --> 35:31.590 operate . Thank you so much for the 35:31.590 --> 35:33.646 support you not only provided to the 35:33.646 --> 35:35.646 JMTC , but specifically the support 35:35.646 --> 35:35.489 you've given to Jeannie and I during 35:35.489 --> 35:37.656 this time in command . I'm so grateful 35:37.656 --> 35:39.600 that I was able to command on your 35:39.600 --> 35:41.656 leadership , and I'm excited to know 35:41.656 --> 35:43.767 that sustainment in Europe will be in 35:43.767 --> 35:45.656 your capable hands . The world is 35:45.656 --> 35:47.822 constantly evolving . The enemy gets a 35:47.822 --> 35:49.822 vote , and to remain the preeminent 35:49.822 --> 35:51.933 fighting force , we must continuously 35:51.933 --> 35:51.889 adapt , innovate , and refine our 35:51.889 --> 35:54.189 capabilities . You have pushed us to do 35:54.189 --> 35:56.510 exactly that , and your efforts as the 35:56.510 --> 35:58.454 as the commander have truly solved 35:58.454 --> 36:00.454 problems for the army . Keep up the 36:00.454 --> 36:03.479 fire , General . And now I'm incredibly 36:03.479 --> 36:05.479 proud to pass the responsibility of 36:05.479 --> 36:07.535 leading this organization to Colonel 36:07.535 --> 36:09.535 Eloy Martinez . Eloy , I wanna take 36:09.535 --> 36:11.701 this opportunity to officially welcome 36:11.701 --> 36:13.812 you , Jennifer and your family to the 36:13.812 --> 36:15.923 JMTC . You're stepping into a command 36:15.923 --> 36:15.760 that has been forged through hard work 36:15.760 --> 36:17.919 and dedication and built by all the 36:17.919 --> 36:20.141 amazing people . Around you , I have no 36:20.141 --> 36:22.252 doubt that you're the right choice to 36:22.252 --> 36:24.475 lead the JMTC to even greater heights . 36:24.475 --> 36:26.530 You'll find this team is dedicated , 36:26.530 --> 36:28.530 resilient , and ready to tackle any 36:28.530 --> 36:30.419 challenges . The workforce is the 36:30.419 --> 36:32.586 foundation of our success , and I have 36:32.586 --> 36:34.586 full confidence in their ability to 36:34.586 --> 36:36.752 continue to excel under your command . 36:36.752 --> 36:38.752 In closing and finally again to the 36:38.752 --> 36:40.641 JMTC workforce , continue to push 36:40.641 --> 36:42.586 yourselves to hone your skills and 36:42.586 --> 36:44.752 maintain the edge that allows our army 36:44.752 --> 36:46.697 to deter aggression and defend our 36:46.697 --> 36:48.641 nation's interests worldwide . The 36:48.641 --> 36:50.697 separation between what you do every 36:50.697 --> 36:52.863 day and the soldier on the battlefield 36:52.863 --> 36:55.030 is razor thin . Remember that . You've 36:55.030 --> 36:56.808 made this command a place where 36:56.808 --> 36:56.679 innovation thrives , challenges are 36:56.679 --> 36:58.568 embraced , and soldiers are truly 36:58.568 --> 37:00.568 valued . I know the work we've done 37:00.568 --> 37:02.735 together will have a lasting impact on 37:02.735 --> 37:04.401 the future of our army . Keep 37:04.401 --> 37:06.512 delivering high quality and on time , 37:06.512 --> 37:08.735 and the JMTC will remain the bedrock of 37:08.735 --> 37:10.735 readiness for our army , and I look 37:10.735 --> 37:10.199 forward to hearing about all you're 37:10.199 --> 37:12.080 doing . This is the fifty-second 37:12.080 --> 37:14.136 commander of the Rock Island Arsenal 37:14.136 --> 37:16.080 Joint Manufacturing and Technology 37:16.080 --> 37:17.858 Center officially signing off . 37:29.350 --> 37:32.110 Ladies and gentlemen , the fifty-third 37:32.110 --> 37:34.550 commander of the Rock Island Arsenal 37:34.550 --> 37:36.494 Joint Manufacturing and Technology 37:36.494 --> 37:39.580 Center , Colonel Eloy Martinez . 37:44.870 --> 37:48.399 It's an audible . OK I think I put the 37:48.399 --> 37:50.830 glasses over there . Um , good morning 37:51.320 --> 37:53.431 to all our distinguished guests and , 37:53.431 --> 37:55.709 uh , general officers . Thank you , uh , 37:55.709 --> 37:57.820 to everybody here in person and those 37:57.820 --> 37:59.931 chiming in via live stream . um , but 37:59.931 --> 38:02.042 before I do again , one more round of 38:02.042 --> 38:04.209 applause again for everybody who's set 38:04.209 --> 38:06.153 this up . This has been an amazing 38:06.153 --> 38:08.264 ceremony , and I know a lot of people 38:08.264 --> 38:07.969 put a lot of hard work into it , so 38:07.969 --> 38:08.969 thank you . 38:13.320 --> 38:15.376 Right , before I begin , I'd like to 38:15.376 --> 38:17.487 express my deepest gratitude to God , 38:17.487 --> 38:19.542 uh , because it's been said a couple 38:19.542 --> 38:21.764 times today already , but without Him , 38:21.764 --> 38:23.820 and , and all lessons , none of this 38:23.820 --> 38:26.153 would be possible . To my wife Jennifer , 38:26.153 --> 38:28.209 thank you for 32 years of unwavering 38:28.209 --> 38:30.431 love and support . We've been through a 38:30.431 --> 38:30.330 lot together and you've endured 38:30.330 --> 38:32.052 multiple deployments and other 38:32.052 --> 38:33.941 separations keeping our household 38:33.941 --> 38:36.163 together and ensuring everything ran as 38:36.163 --> 38:38.330 advertised . Uh , you didn't ever skip 38:38.330 --> 38:40.497 a beat and you are my foundation , and 38:40.497 --> 38:42.663 I love you deeply . Thank you . To our 38:42.663 --> 38:44.679 children Ian and Karina , uh , your 38:44.679 --> 38:46.790 support and sacrifices have meant the 38:46.790 --> 38:48.790 world . I know you didn't ask to be 38:48.790 --> 38:50.957 born an army brat . However , you wear 38:50.957 --> 38:53.123 that badge of honor with pride , and I 38:53.123 --> 38:53.080 think you've come to understand that 38:53.080 --> 38:55.247 you're more resilient than the average 38:55.247 --> 38:57.413 American kid . Uh , I'm sorry , you're 38:57.413 --> 38:59.747 still a kid that you know . Um , anyway , 38:59.747 --> 39:01.747 I'm forever grateful to you , and I 39:01.747 --> 39:03.747 love you both . My mom , uh , words 39:03.747 --> 39:05.802 cannot . Capture my appreciation and 39:05.802 --> 39:08.489 love you and Dad instilled in us values 39:08.489 --> 39:10.267 and discipline , compassion and 39:10.267 --> 39:12.489 perseverance . You showed us right from 39:12.489 --> 39:14.545 wrong , and you set clear boundaries 39:14.545 --> 39:16.322 and gave us room to stumble and 39:16.322 --> 39:18.156 supported every honest mistake . 39:18.156 --> 39:20.211 Through your guidance , you laid the 39:20.211 --> 39:22.378 foundation for my career in service to 39:22.378 --> 39:24.489 our nation , and I only wish Dad were 39:24.489 --> 39:26.545 here to witness this moment . I love 39:26.545 --> 39:28.600 you . To my brothers Chili Berto and 39:28.600 --> 39:30.767 Orlando , Orlando , sorry you couldn't 39:30.767 --> 39:33.045 be here , and I hope you're chiming in . 39:33.045 --> 39:32.790 Uh , thanks for being my brothers . 39:32.959 --> 39:34.959 Unfortunately for you , you weren't 39:34.959 --> 39:37.070 born as handsome , or half as smart , 39:37.070 --> 39:39.070 but having you as personal punching 39:39.070 --> 39:41.237 bags prepared me for combatants in the 39:41.237 --> 39:43.459 army and then a serious grappling . But 39:43.459 --> 39:45.626 on a really serious note , I thank you 39:45.626 --> 39:47.792 for your support to mom and dad and my 39:47.792 --> 39:50.015 absence . Uh , it enables me to do what 39:50.015 --> 39:51.959 I do , so I thank you . Uh , to my 39:51.959 --> 39:54.070 uncle Robert , your quiet example has 39:54.070 --> 39:56.292 had a lasting impression , an impact on 39:56.292 --> 39:58.459 me . For those of you who don't know , 39:58.459 --> 40:00.348 my uncle served as a US Marine in 40:00.348 --> 40:02.515 Vietnam , and , uh , when he wanted to 40:02.515 --> 40:04.626 jump out of planes and the Corps said 40:04.626 --> 40:06.848 no , he did the next best thing and see 40:06.848 --> 40:06.209 when , uh , actually the best thing , 40:06.350 --> 40:08.572 sorry , uh , he became a paratrooper in 40:08.572 --> 40:10.294 the army and that it was quite 40:10.294 --> 40:12.517 impressive . Uh , he got a little bored 40:12.517 --> 40:14.739 with that and later transitioned to the 40:14.739 --> 40:14.310 United States Air Force where he 40:14.310 --> 40:16.669 retired as a lieutenant colonel and 40:16.669 --> 40:18.891 Uncle Robert , for you , um , thank you 40:18.891 --> 40:20.891 for setting a high bar and for your 40:20.891 --> 40:22.947 enduring service . I appreciate it . 40:22.947 --> 40:25.058 There are countless many other family 40:25.058 --> 40:26.947 members and friends who shaped my 40:26.947 --> 40:29.058 journey , and there's far too many to 40:29.058 --> 40:28.989 name individually without straying from 40:28.989 --> 40:31.659 the sacred three B's of public speaking , 40:32.129 --> 40:34.296 which is be brief , be brilliant , and 40:34.296 --> 40:36.419 be gone . So still know that each of 40:36.419 --> 40:38.475 you has made a profound impact on my 40:38.475 --> 40:40.363 life and success , and I'm deeply 40:40.363 --> 40:42.586 grateful for your support and cherished 40:42.586 --> 40:44.919 relationships that we share . Thank you . 40:45.520 --> 40:47.989 Uh , little Oscar here , Major General 40:47.989 --> 40:50.211 Shirley , uh , thank you for being here 40:50.211 --> 40:52.100 today . Um , I look forward to us 40:52.100 --> 40:54.211 continuing to provide readiness and , 40:54.211 --> 40:56.267 uh , to , to , to the service and so 40:56.267 --> 40:58.378 forth . And , uh , saw Major Guzman , 40:58.378 --> 41:00.656 it's nice to see you again . It's , uh , 41:00.656 --> 41:02.767 nice to see what happens when you put 41:02.767 --> 41:02.260 two overnight stalkers together , so . 41:04.100 --> 41:06.330 Uh , sir , General Layler , I just 41:06.330 --> 41:08.497 wanted to thank you for your trust and 41:08.497 --> 41:10.552 confidence and then granting me this 41:10.552 --> 41:12.774 opportunity . Uh , I've worked with you 41:12.774 --> 41:14.719 in the past . It's been absolutely 41:14.719 --> 41:16.830 wonderful . I really wish we had more 41:16.830 --> 41:19.052 time to , uh , work together longer . I 41:19.052 --> 41:21.386 don't take responsibility lightly , and , 41:21.386 --> 41:23.552 uh , but I know you're heading exactly 41:23.552 --> 41:25.774 where the army needs you , so God speak 41:25.774 --> 41:25.600 to you , sir , and , uh , yes , I'll . 41:26.770 --> 41:30.659 those parts , uh , Colonel Dave Guida , 41:30.879 --> 41:33.149 uh , your leadership here at the JMTC 41:33.149 --> 41:35.560 has been exemplary . Uh , it's , it's 41:35.560 --> 41:37.671 model . You can just see it , you can 41:37.671 --> 41:39.893 feel it . You've created an environment 41:39.893 --> 41:41.838 of dedication and you've left this 41:41.838 --> 41:44.116 organization in such a strong position , 41:44.116 --> 41:46.393 and I appreciate it and thank you . Um , 41:46.393 --> 41:48.616 Jeannie , thank you for reaching out to 41:48.616 --> 41:50.782 Jennifer and making this transition as 41:50.782 --> 41:50.739 easy as possible . You kind of in the 41:50.739 --> 41:52.850 very , very beginning put some , uh , 41:52.979 --> 41:55.312 you know , anxieties and questions , uh , 41:55.312 --> 41:57.146 and you answered them all , so I 41:57.146 --> 41:59.368 appreciate it . I wish the best of both 41:59.368 --> 42:01.201 for you and retirement , and I'm 42:01.201 --> 42:03.257 certain our paths will cross again , 42:03.257 --> 42:05.312 and , uh , I truly appreciate it and 42:05.312 --> 42:05.300 Billy , one more thank you that was 42:05.300 --> 42:07.189 truly an amazing rendition of the 42:07.189 --> 42:10.110 national anthem . Well , today marks a 42:10.110 --> 42:12.388 transition and a meaningful transition , 42:12.388 --> 42:14.610 and I stand before you humble and ready 42:14.610 --> 42:16.721 to lead . My journey has spanned over 42:16.721 --> 42:18.666 three decades like you've heard of 42:18.666 --> 42:20.110 service across aviation , 42:20.110 --> 42:22.221 transportation , special operations , 42:22.221 --> 42:24.388 and the strategic logistics , and each 42:24.388 --> 42:26.221 chapter strength strengthened my 42:26.221 --> 42:28.443 commitment to ensuring our war fighters 42:28.443 --> 42:27.830 have the right equipment in the right 42:27.830 --> 42:29.997 place at the right time , mission that 42:29.997 --> 42:32.699 aligns seamlessly and extraordinarily , 42:32.989 --> 42:36.169 uh , with the work here at the JMTC . I 42:36.169 --> 42:38.169 dedicated men and women to the JMTC 42:38.169 --> 42:40.391 this facility is a national asset , and 42:40.391 --> 42:42.280 I intend to lead in a manner that 42:42.280 --> 42:45.530 honors its 163 year legacy . Over the 42:45.530 --> 42:47.419 past past 6 months , I've had the 42:47.419 --> 42:50.010 privilege of meeting many of you . I've 42:50.010 --> 42:52.121 seen firsthand your ability to manage 42:52.121 --> 42:54.570 300 projects and the remarkable speed 42:54.570 --> 42:57.370 at which you earned that AS 9100 and 42:57.370 --> 42:59.537 certifications . These accomplishments 42:59.537 --> 43:01.759 are just a testament to your commitment 43:01.759 --> 43:03.814 to excellence and more importantly , 43:03.814 --> 43:05.926 your commitment to our war fighters . 43:05.926 --> 43:08.148 This this versatility is what makes the 43:08.148 --> 43:10.092 JMTC uniquely equipped to meet the 43:10.092 --> 43:11.981 evolving needs of America's armed 43:11.981 --> 43:13.840 forces . We will build upon the 43:13.840 --> 43:15.784 incredible foundation which you've 43:15.784 --> 43:17.507 created , and together we will 43:17.507 --> 43:19.439 streamline processes and embrace 43:19.439 --> 43:21.919 advanced technologies , strengthen the 43:21.919 --> 43:23.975 partnership across the Department of 43:23.975 --> 43:25.752 Defense , and leverage our full 43:25.752 --> 43:27.863 spectrum of capabilities . We'll take 43:27.863 --> 43:29.697 things from alloy and casting to 43:29.697 --> 43:31.752 forging and advanced manufacturing . 43:31.752 --> 43:33.863 We'll build the readiness and deliver 43:33.863 --> 43:35.975 it to . We'll anticipate challenges , 43:35.975 --> 43:38.030 pioneer solutions , and maintain the 43:38.030 --> 43:40.252 highest standards of excellence to keep 43:40.252 --> 43:42.197 the JMTC a cornerstone of military 43:42.197 --> 43:44.363 readiness . It's an honor to join this 43:44.363 --> 43:46.308 team . I look forward to leading , 43:46.308 --> 43:48.419 learning , and working alongside each 43:48.419 --> 43:50.475 of you . Let's seize the opportunity 43:50.475 --> 43:52.363 together will shape the future of 43:52.363 --> 43:54.475 American manufacturing to continue to 43:54.475 --> 43:56.697 strengthen our nation's defense . Thank 43:56.697 --> 43:55.800 you . Let's get to work . 44:07.449 --> 44:09.616 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise for 44:09.616 --> 44:11.727 the plane of the Army song and remain 44:11.727 --> 44:14.570 standing for the retiring of the colors . 44:23.540 --> 44:26.280 Our sing a song 44:28.570 --> 44:31.719 For me . I 44:33.810 --> 44:36.379 the but 44:48.800 --> 44:49.800 And the . 44:56.370 --> 44:57.590 What we have done . 45:06.439 --> 45:07.439 He's on his way 45:14.379 --> 45:15.379 would always know 45:27.340 --> 45:29.100 Great job . Well done . We are 45:29.100 --> 45:30.544 committed to excellence . 45:34.520 --> 45:35.576 Yup , that sound . 45:55.739 --> 45:57.850 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 45:57.850 --> 45:58.770 today's ceremony .