WEBVTT 00:08.210 --> 00:08.539 It 00:16.559 --> 00:16.899 But 00:29.129 --> 00:31.351 As the man entered the parade deck , we 00:31.351 --> 00:33.518 ask that you refrain from crossing the 00:33.518 --> 00:35.740 parade deck or crossing in front of the 00:35.740 --> 00:37.796 reviewing area . If you must cross , 00:37.796 --> 00:39.851 please go to the far ends . Once you 00:39.851 --> 00:42.018 have reached the seating area , we ask 00:42.018 --> 00:44.073 that you remain seated , keeping the 00:44.073 --> 00:46.296 area directly in front of the bleachers 00:46.296 --> 00:48.407 clear . Feel free to take photographs 00:48.407 --> 00:48.220 and videos from anywhere in the seating 00:48.220 --> 00:50.580 area . We ask that you silence all 00:50.580 --> 00:53.090 electronic devices . Please look around 00:53.090 --> 00:54.979 you and do not leave any trash or 00:54.979 --> 00:57.201 personal belongings . At the conclusion 00:57.201 --> 00:59.312 of today's ceremony , we ask that you 00:59.312 --> 01:01.646 exit the para deck behind the bleachers . 01:01.646 --> 01:02.646 Thank you . 04:13.139 --> 04:14.139 Hey 04:57.869 --> 05:01.760 Just A marine band has been 05:01.760 --> 05:04.500 part of the depot's history since 1914 , 05:04.760 --> 05:06.871 when the 4th Marine Regiment Band was 05:06.871 --> 05:09.320 originally stationed in San Diego . In 05:09.320 --> 05:12.799 1921 , the Second Advance Base Band was 05:12.799 --> 05:14.820 officially formed . In those early 05:14.820 --> 05:16.950 years , the band marched in local 05:16.950 --> 05:19.239 parades and played weekly concerts at 05:19.239 --> 05:21.359 the Oregon Pavilion in Balboa Park , 05:21.720 --> 05:23.498 which is still a tradition that 05:23.498 --> 05:25.480 continues today as the band still 05:25.480 --> 05:28.220 performs on that very same stage . In 05:28.220 --> 05:30.660 1948 , the band adopted its current 05:30.660 --> 05:33.779 title , Marine Band San Diego . For 05:33.779 --> 05:36.001 over a century , the band has sustained 05:36.001 --> 05:38.260 the Corps's rich military history with 05:38.260 --> 05:40.209 performances locally , across the 05:40.209 --> 05:42.209 nation , and throughout the globe , 05:42.339 --> 05:44.283 where they have thrilled countless 05:44.283 --> 05:45.950 millions with their inspiring 05:45.950 --> 05:47.617 renditions of traditional and 05:47.617 --> 05:49.839 contemporary music . Each member of the 05:49.839 --> 05:52.061 band has completed recruit training and 05:52.061 --> 05:54.529 maintains combat skills , giving true 05:54.529 --> 05:56.910 meaning to the title Marine Musicians . 05:57.720 --> 05:59.664 Marine Band San Diego is under the 05:59.664 --> 06:01.776 leadership of the officer in charge , 06:01.776 --> 06:03.942 Chief Warrant Officer 2 Megan Harper , 06:03.942 --> 06:06.010 and the enlisted bandleader Master 06:06.010 --> 06:08.410 Gunnery Sergeant Frederick Kern . Today 06:08.410 --> 06:10.410 the band is led on the march by the 06:10.410 --> 06:12.354 drum major Gunnery Sergeant Wesley 06:12.354 --> 06:14.466 Hayes , and is under the direction of 06:14.466 --> 06:16.577 the enlisted conductor Staff Sergeant 06:16.577 --> 06:17.577 Hannah Ford . 08:20.739 --> 08:23.910 OK OK 09:22.469 --> 09:24.580 Another round of applause from Marine 09:24.580 --> 09:25.580 band San Diego . 09:34.219 --> 09:37.780 For its 1st 136 years , the Marine 09:37.780 --> 09:39.750 Corps had no formalized plan for 09:39.750 --> 09:42.070 training recruits . Major General 09:42.070 --> 09:44.292 William Biddell sought to change this , 09:44.292 --> 09:46.126 and in 1911 , he established the 09:46.126 --> 09:48.369 Corps's first formal training schools , 09:48.710 --> 09:51.150 one in Parris Island , South Carolina 09:51.390 --> 09:54.010 and one in Mare Island , California . 09:54.469 --> 09:57.270 By 1923 , West Coast recruit training 09:57.270 --> 09:59.510 was moved here , where it has remained 09:59.510 --> 10:03.330 ever since . Marine Corps Recruit 10:03.330 --> 10:05.770 Depot San Diego is the Corps's oldest 10:05.770 --> 10:08.330 West Coast installation . Originally 10:08.330 --> 10:11.169 constructed in 1919 to serve as an 10:11.169 --> 10:13.391 expeditionary base , it was constructed 10:13.391 --> 10:15.391 atop a tidal marshland called Dutch 10:15.391 --> 10:18.030 Flats overlooking the San Diego Bay . 10:18.789 --> 10:20.900 The base was built with the intention 10:20.900 --> 10:22.678 of being the most beautiful and 10:22.678 --> 10:25.109 picturesque post in the United States . 10:25.530 --> 10:27.750 The buildings you see in front of you 10:28.000 --> 10:30.169 were inspired by Spanish Colonial 10:30.169 --> 10:32.770 Revival architecture and are known as 10:32.770 --> 10:35.929 the arcade . The arcade was designed by 10:35.929 --> 10:38.207 world famous architect Bertram Goodhue , 10:38.570 --> 10:40.737 who is also credited with creating San 10:40.737 --> 10:43.250 Diego's Balboa Park and the United 10:43.250 --> 10:46.440 States Naval Academy . Over 25 10:46.440 --> 10:48.218 buildings here are the original 10:48.218 --> 10:50.770 structures from over 100 years ago , 10:50.960 --> 10:53.016 and they are proudly included on the 10:53.016 --> 10:55.182 National Register of Historic Places . 10:56.429 --> 10:58.750 For over a century , the depot has 10:58.750 --> 11:00.861 served as the recruit training center 11:00.861 --> 11:02.639 for the western United States , 11:02.639 --> 11:05.020 covering over 3 million square miles of 11:05.020 --> 11:08.880 the population . The Western recruiting 11:08.880 --> 11:11.960 region tasks over 3000 recruiting staff 11:11.960 --> 11:14.159 across more than 700 recruiting 11:14.159 --> 11:16.400 stations with the mission of finding 11:16.400 --> 11:18.456 America's finest young men and women 11:18.456 --> 11:20.400 and offering them the challenge of 11:20.400 --> 11:22.289 becoming a United States Marine . 11:23.000 --> 11:25.409 Through 13 weeks of rigorous training , 11:25.690 --> 11:28.570 the drill instructors , officers , and 11:28.570 --> 11:30.292 staff at the depot have worked 11:30.292 --> 11:32.403 tirelessly to train your new marine . 11:32.890 --> 11:34.946 While some individual techniques and 11:34.946 --> 11:37.279 methods may have evolved over the years , 11:37.279 --> 11:39.501 you can rest assured that they received 11:39.501 --> 11:41.446 the toughest , most physically and 11:41.446 --> 11:43.390 mentally demanding McCrew training 11:43.390 --> 11:46.039 offered anywhere in the world . More 11:46.039 --> 11:47.872 than 1 million Marines have been 11:47.872 --> 11:49.928 trained here and have marched across 11:49.928 --> 11:52.520 this parade deck just as your Marines 11:52.520 --> 11:55.599 will today . Like those before them , 11:55.919 --> 11:58.239 the Marines of Lima Company accept 11:58.239 --> 12:00.719 their responsibilities to safeguard the 12:00.719 --> 12:02.919 traditions of the Marine Corps as they 12:02.919 --> 12:05.780 step forward to join our rich heritage . 12:06.979 --> 12:09.820 Ahead of them lie bright futures that 12:09.820 --> 12:12.159 will no doubt add to the proud marine 12:12.159 --> 12:14.979 legacy that they now rightfully claim 12:14.979 --> 12:16.219 as their own . 12:28.520 --> 12:30.409 If you turn your attention to the 12:30.409 --> 12:32.520 center reviewing stand , you will see 12:32.520 --> 12:34.631 Lance Corporal Bruno . Lance Corporal 12:34.631 --> 12:36.690 Bruno is a 3-year-old full-blooded 12:36.690 --> 12:38.690 English bulldog born in Fallbrook , 12:39.520 --> 12:43.369 California on October 22 , 2022 . He is 12:43.369 --> 12:45.147 named after Major General Bruno 12:45.147 --> 12:47.270 Huchmuth , who was the first general 12:47.270 --> 12:49.270 officer killed in action during the 12:49.270 --> 12:51.450 Vietnam War . Major General Hopemuth 12:51.450 --> 12:53.869 was also the commanding general of the 12:53.869 --> 12:57.729 depot from November 1963 to February 12:57.729 --> 13:01.429 1967 . Lance Corporal Bruno continues 13:01.429 --> 13:03.596 the tradition of a long line of Marine 13:03.596 --> 13:05.830 Corps bulldog mascots dating back to 13:05.830 --> 13:09.059 1921 when Brigadier General Smedley 13:09.059 --> 13:11.690 Butler appointed Sergeant Major Jiggs 13:11.830 --> 13:13.997 as the first Bulldog mascot for Marine 13:13.997 --> 13:16.210 Corps Barracks Quantico . Lance 13:16.210 --> 13:18.432 Corporal Bruno is being escorted by the 13:18.432 --> 13:20.770 Office of Communications Strategy and 13:20.770 --> 13:23.650 Operations Corporal Gennaro Esplanada . 13:28.489 --> 13:29.489 This . 13:43.219 --> 13:44.219 Bullet . 14:01.630 --> 14:04.299 Uh , uh , do it . Hey . 14:06.030 --> 14:07.752 Spiritual development plays an 14:07.752 --> 14:09.641 important part in the making of a 14:09.641 --> 14:12.049 United States Marine . Lieutenant Kaih , 14:12.469 --> 14:14.830 Chaplain Corps , United States Navy 14:14.830 --> 14:16.886 will deliver the graduation prayer . 14:17.229 --> 14:19.000 Will the guests please rise . 14:23.830 --> 14:24.659 Let us pray . 14:28.090 --> 14:30.257 Gracious and eternal God , we give you 14:30.257 --> 14:32.429 thanks . Thank you for all the 14:32.429 --> 14:35.109 dedication and the sacrifice that have 14:35.109 --> 14:38.010 brought us to this very moment . Today 14:38.010 --> 14:40.369 we join our hearts together as we 14:40.369 --> 14:43.030 entrust the new graduates of Company L 14:43.330 --> 14:46.239 into your loving care . These marines 14:46.239 --> 14:48.840 have answered a higher calling . They 14:48.840 --> 14:51.549 now stand in the legacy of Chesty Polar , 14:51.979 --> 14:54.580 John Basel , and every man and woman 14:54.690 --> 14:57.640 who has served faithfully in defense of 14:57.640 --> 15:01.179 freedom and democracy . Lord , guide 15:01.179 --> 15:03.401 their steps with the discipline and the 15:03.401 --> 15:06.869 wisdom . Bin them as one in shared 15:06.869 --> 15:09.590 purpose , for we look to them as the 15:09.590 --> 15:13.250 future leaders of our core . May they 15:13.250 --> 15:16.700 remain God faithful , truth faithful , 15:17.000 --> 15:19.349 and the country faithful . May the 15:19.349 --> 15:22.510 world indeed be a safer place because 15:22.510 --> 15:26.270 the US Marines hold the line with honor , 15:26.630 --> 15:29.570 courage , and the commitment . In your 15:29.570 --> 15:32.210 holy name we pray . Amen . Amen . 15:33.469 --> 15:35.191 Thank you . Please be seated . 15:37.469 --> 15:39.413 Take your boat . All right , sir . 15:42.000 --> 15:44.167 The commanding general of Marine Corps 15:44.167 --> 15:46.640 Recruit Depot San Diego welcomes you to 15:46.640 --> 15:48.751 what is an historic event in the life 15:48.751 --> 15:51.320 of all Marines their graduation from 15:51.320 --> 15:54.039 recruit training . Approximately 40 15:54.039 --> 15:56.559 weeks each year for the past 100 years , 15:57.070 --> 15:59.292 new Marines have departed San Diego for 15:59.292 --> 16:01.459 service with units of the Marine Corps 16:01.459 --> 16:04.080 around the globe . The primary mission 16:04.080 --> 16:06.024 of the recruit depot is to provide 16:06.024 --> 16:08.400 basic training to recruits enlisted 16:08.400 --> 16:10.919 west of the Mississippi River , which 16:10.919 --> 16:13.719 represents approximately 51% of all 16:13.719 --> 16:15.719 applicants in the Marine Corps each 16:15.719 --> 16:18.909 year . The depot is also home to 16:18.909 --> 16:21.190 recruiter school and drill instructor 16:21.190 --> 16:23.549 school . All of our efforts here are 16:23.549 --> 16:26.429 geared toward one end producing 16:26.429 --> 16:28.830 America's finest fighting force , the 16:28.830 --> 16:31.960 United States Marine Corps . This 16:31.960 --> 16:34.479 morning , Lima Company 3rd Recruit 16:34.479 --> 16:36.950 Training Battalion will form and march 16:36.950 --> 16:39.640 in the parade . Following the pass in 16:39.640 --> 16:41.880 review . The graduating Marines will 16:41.880 --> 16:43.602 return front and center of the 16:43.602 --> 16:45.780 reviewing stand for final dismissal . 16:49.710 --> 16:51.989 The staff for today's parade is 16:51.989 --> 16:54.100 comprised of Marines from the recruit 16:54.100 --> 16:56.156 training regiment . The commander of 16:56.156 --> 16:57.989 troops is First Sergeant Timothy 16:57.989 --> 17:00.299 Marlowe , and the parade adjutant is 17:00.299 --> 17:01.966 Staff Sergeant Ramiro M . O . 17:20.829 --> 17:23.051 The marching units are now being called 17:23.051 --> 17:24.940 to attention , and the adjutant's 17:24.940 --> 17:26.885 command sound adjutant's call will 17:26.885 --> 17:28.170 begin today's parade . 17:50.660 --> 17:54.310 Marching in today's parade are 374 of 17:54.310 --> 17:56.143 the graduating Marines from Lima 17:56.143 --> 17:59.890 Company . Among the 374 Marines 18:00.030 --> 18:01.697 are two Marines who displayed 18:01.697 --> 18:04.020 outstanding performances in two 18:04.020 --> 18:06.270 individually graded events . Private 18:06.270 --> 18:09.349 First Class Chase D Stiles from Platoon 18:09.349 --> 18:12.750 3,251 is the company high 18:12.750 --> 18:16.229 shooter , scoring a 240 out of 18:16.229 --> 18:19.479 250 . Private First Class Emma 18:19.479 --> 18:23.380 Johnstrung from Platoon 3,249 18:23.680 --> 18:25.760 is the most physically fit Marine , 18:26.040 --> 18:29.920 scoring a 297 out of 300 on the 18:29.920 --> 18:32.560 physical fitness test and a 300 out of 18:32.560 --> 18:35.479 300 on the combat fitness test . They 18:35.479 --> 18:37.368 will be receiving awards from the 18:37.368 --> 18:39.701 Marine Corps Association and Foundation . 18:40.760 --> 18:42.816 Present today is the company honored 18:42.816 --> 18:44.760 graduates recruiter Staff Sergeant 18:44.760 --> 18:48.040 Camio de la Cruz . Also present today 18:48.040 --> 18:50.207 is the primary marksmanship instructor 18:50.300 --> 18:52.189 with the highest platoon shooting 18:52.189 --> 18:54.411 average , Sergeant Nathaniel D . Weir , 18:54.520 --> 18:56.742 whose platoon qualified with a shooting 18:56.742 --> 18:59.900 average of 309 out of 350 . 19:02.619 --> 19:04.489 Recruit training is comprised of 19:04.489 --> 19:06.609 subjects which produce basic Marines 19:06.609 --> 19:08.831 that function effectively in garrison , 19:08.969 --> 19:11.130 are trained in rudimentary individual 19:11.130 --> 19:13.689 field and combat skills , and practice 19:13.689 --> 19:15.869 the personal and professional traits 19:15.880 --> 19:18.010 which distinguish them as Marines . 19:18.630 --> 19:21.760 Examples of these traits are discipline , 19:22.209 --> 19:23.765 which is the achievement of 19:23.765 --> 19:25.987 self-control and self-awareness , which 19:25.987 --> 19:28.209 assures respect for authority , instant 19:28.209 --> 19:30.359 and willing obedience to orders , and 19:30.359 --> 19:32.439 the self-reliance to maintain or 19:32.439 --> 19:34.606 improve those traits which exemplify a 19:34.606 --> 19:38.000 marine . Military bearing , meaning to 19:38.000 --> 19:39.889 consistently demonstrate military 19:39.889 --> 19:42.160 presence and personal awareness , as 19:42.160 --> 19:44.400 well as properly wear and maintain 19:44.400 --> 19:47.969 one's uniform . And esprit de corps , 19:48.349 --> 19:50.571 which is acquiring the common spirit of 19:50.571 --> 19:52.293 the Marine Corps that inspires 19:52.293 --> 19:54.949 enthusiasm , pride , teamwork , 19:55.229 --> 19:57.979 aggressiveness , camaraderie , and the 19:57.979 --> 20:00.229 burning desire to work with and for 20:00.229 --> 20:02.329 others toward excellence and common 20:02.329 --> 20:06.280 goals . For 250 years , Marines 20:06.280 --> 20:08.280 have fought and won whenever and 20:08.280 --> 20:10.640 wherever the nation calls in the 20:10.640 --> 20:12.880 harshest conditions over the most 20:12.880 --> 20:15.199 brutal terrain and against the most 20:15.199 --> 20:17.640 formidable enemies . Marines defend the 20:17.640 --> 20:19.479 ideals of freedom with grit and 20:19.479 --> 20:22.390 tenacity . Marines today remain in 20:22.390 --> 20:24.469 combat . 4 deployed throughout the 20:24.469 --> 20:26.550 world , confronting every challenge 20:26.550 --> 20:28.469 with courage , loyalty , and 20:28.469 --> 20:31.150 faithfulness . They are resolved to be 20:31.150 --> 20:33.372 the most ready when the nation is least 20:33.372 --> 20:36.739 ready to defend freedom anytime . And 20:36.739 --> 20:39.589 anywhere to stand ready to aid those 20:39.589 --> 20:42.430 devastated by natural disasters , to 20:42.430 --> 20:44.486 pay tribute to those who have forged 20:44.486 --> 20:47.250 our proud legacy , and to honor the 20:47.250 --> 20:49.790 families and loved ones who faithfully 20:49.790 --> 20:52.979 stand beside us . For the Marines of 20:52.979 --> 20:55.500 Lima Company today marks the end of a 20:55.500 --> 20:58.540 13-week recruit training cycle . Thanks 20:58.540 --> 21:00.429 to an intensive physical training 21:00.429 --> 21:02.596 program . Their strength and endurance 21:02.596 --> 21:04.818 have doubled since their arrival aboard 21:04.818 --> 21:07.140 the Reu depot . They have marched 21:07.140 --> 21:09.540 countless miles at Camp Pendleton , as 21:09.540 --> 21:12.520 well as on this very parade deck . Like 21:12.520 --> 21:14.742 all Marines , they have been trained as 21:14.742 --> 21:16.829 basic riflemen . With their 21:16.829 --> 21:19.180 transformation complete , they are 21:19.180 --> 21:21.819 Marines qualified to take their places 21:21.819 --> 21:23.763 in the ranks of the world's finest 21:23.763 --> 21:25.290 fighting organization . 21:41.930 --> 21:42.930 I 22:31.239 --> 22:33.461 The platoons are now being aligned from 22:33.461 --> 22:35.770 left to right in order to get them into 22:35.770 --> 22:37.937 their exact positions for the parade . 23:03.300 --> 23:07.050 Hi P . 23:08.329 --> 23:11.900 P . G . 23:13.099 --> 23:15.260 G . Hey . 23:35.670 --> 23:37.781 The next portion of the ceremony will 23:37.781 --> 23:39.989 be our national anthem . We welcome 23:39.989 --> 23:41.910 veterans and members of the armed 23:41.910 --> 23:43.859 forces to join us in rendering 23:43.859 --> 23:45.803 appropriate honors with a military 23:45.803 --> 23:48.026 salute . For guests who have not served 23:48.026 --> 23:49.748 in the military , it is proper 23:49.748 --> 23:51.970 etiquette during the national anthem to 23:51.970 --> 23:53.915 place their right hands over their 23:53.915 --> 23:55.970 hearts and for those in the audience 23:55.970 --> 23:58.026 wearing headgear to remove it . Will 23:58.026 --> 23:59.748 the guests please rise for the 23:59.748 --> 24:01.359 presentation of the colors . 24:41.869 --> 24:42.869 I . 25:38.640 --> 25:40.640 Ladies and gentlemen , our national 25:40.640 --> 25:41.219 anthem . 27:17.140 --> 27:18.939 Thank you . Please be seated . 27:29.800 --> 27:33.400 Oh At the command post , the 27:33.400 --> 27:35.680 colors , the color guard moves into 27:35.680 --> 27:38.209 position within the parade . This 27:38.209 --> 27:40.153 signifies that the entirety of the 27:40.153 --> 27:42.320 parade has been formed and is ready to 27:42.320 --> 27:43.987 be presented to the command . 28:17.920 --> 28:21.310 It ain't . Following the command parade 28:21.310 --> 28:23.469 rest , the parade adjutant will give 28:23.469 --> 28:25.910 the command sound off , which signals 28:25.910 --> 28:27.799 the band to parade forward of the 28:27.799 --> 28:29.589 assembled marines while playing 28:29.589 --> 28:31.033 military marching music . 28:40.770 --> 28:41.770 Oh 36:14.489 --> 36:18.209 It ain't . The parade 36:18.209 --> 36:20.209 adjutant now presents the assembled 36:20.209 --> 36:22.290 command to the commander of troops . 36:28.739 --> 36:29.961 Very well , take your 36:49.850 --> 36:50.850 No . 37:15.050 --> 37:15.669 It ain't 37:32.689 --> 37:33.689 Right . 37:46.260 --> 37:50.080 Hey . Right . prison . 37:59.189 --> 38:02.760 G , 3,253 . Oh 38:18.530 --> 38:19.530 Come . 38:23.169 --> 38:25.310 What was the order ? We are good . 38:37.189 --> 38:39.010 You good people . 38:41.439 --> 38:44.909 San Diego , California . 3 38:46.139 --> 38:49.110 January . good . Oh . 38:52.040 --> 38:54.050 First . 3 38:56.090 --> 38:59.189 John . My 39:39.120 --> 39:40.120 Ah . 39:46.550 --> 39:49.000 At the command , officers center march . 39:49.239 --> 39:51.072 All unit commanders and guid arm 39:51.072 --> 39:53.295 bearers marched to the front and center 39:53.295 --> 39:56.159 of the formation . Historically , it 39:56.159 --> 39:58.048 was at this point that commanding 39:58.048 --> 39:59.939 officers would issue orders and 39:59.939 --> 40:02.179 instructions to the unit commanders . 40:02.959 --> 40:05.239 Following this , the unit leaders would 40:05.239 --> 40:07.810 face about , return to their units , 40:07.879 --> 40:10.159 and pass the information along to their 40:10.159 --> 40:11.179 marines . 41:04.429 --> 41:05.429 That . 41:58.270 --> 41:59.270 That 42:48.760 --> 42:49.760 You . 43:00.179 --> 43:01.179 Oh . 43:16.510 --> 43:17.510 Oh , 43:20.750 --> 43:24.340 Hello . Yeah 43:42.530 --> 43:43.199 Hooray 43:46.120 --> 43:48.120 Throughout our nation's history , 43:48.550 --> 43:50.661 millions of men and women have earned 43:50.661 --> 43:53.080 the title United States Marine . Many 43:53.080 --> 43:55.247 who have helped shape our history join 43:55.247 --> 43:57.360 us here today . In keeping with the 43:57.360 --> 43:59.471 tradition of once a Marine , always a 43:59.471 --> 44:01.471 Marine . We would like to recognize 44:01.471 --> 44:03.416 them . At this time , those in the 44:03.416 --> 44:05.527 audience who have served as Marines , 44:05.527 --> 44:09.510 please rise . A round of applause for 44:09.510 --> 44:11.510 their dedicated service to core and 44:11.510 --> 44:12.250 country . 44:21.229 --> 44:24.679 Thank you . Please be seated . And now , 44:25.000 --> 44:27.167 please welcome the battalion commander 44:27.167 --> 44:29.222 for 3rd Recruit Training Battalion , 44:29.222 --> 44:31.222 Lieutenant Colonel Cristina Lopez . 44:43.010 --> 44:45.121 Good morning , ladies and gentlemen . 44:45.139 --> 44:47.340 On behalf of the commanding general of 44:47.340 --> 44:50.020 Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in 44:50.020 --> 44:51.798 the Western recruiting Region , 44:51.798 --> 44:53.820 Brigadier General Hyman , and the 44:53.820 --> 44:55.987 commanding officer of Recruit Training 44:55.987 --> 44:59.010 Regiment , Colonel Mayese , it is my 44:59.010 --> 45:01.679 pleasure to welcome you to the 45:01.679 --> 45:04.540 graduation ceremony for Company L . 45:05.669 --> 45:08.149 It is also my distinct pleasure to 45:08.149 --> 45:10.371 welcome our parade reviewing official , 45:10.510 --> 45:12.469 Sergeant Major Goodyear , whose 45:12.469 --> 45:14.413 impressive biography you will hear 45:14.413 --> 45:17.149 shortly . Sergeant Major , it is an 45:17.149 --> 45:19.316 honor to have you here with us today . 45:31.120 --> 45:32.959 Now , before I talk about the 45:32.959 --> 45:35.360 incredible young men and women that are 45:35.360 --> 45:38.260 behind me in formation , I would first 45:38.520 --> 45:40.520 like to acknowledge a few groups of 45:40.520 --> 45:43.790 people . The first are the Marines you 45:43.790 --> 45:45.846 see before you in the green campaign 45:45.846 --> 45:49.229 covers . They are the legendary drill 45:49.229 --> 45:53.010 instructors of Company L . They were 45:53.270 --> 45:56.899 the essential element . In transforming 45:57.080 --> 45:59.040 these young men and women from 45:59.040 --> 46:02.780 civilians to Marines . I would also 46:02.780 --> 46:06.199 like to acknowledge the families of the 46:06.199 --> 46:08.088 officers and drill instructors of 46:08.088 --> 46:11.169 Company L . They have firsthand 46:11.169 --> 46:14.120 knowledge of the time and the energy 46:14.500 --> 46:16.780 that it takes to make Marines , and 46:16.780 --> 46:19.610 they sacrifice daily . So that their 46:19.610 --> 46:22.030 marines could focus on the main mission . 46:23.350 --> 46:25.461 Please join me in a round of applause 46:25.550 --> 46:27.750 to acknowledge the officers , drill 46:27.750 --> 46:30.429 instructors , and families of Company L . 46:39.580 --> 46:43.580 Now Ever Marine's journey starts in 46:43.580 --> 46:46.590 a recruiting office . Representing 46:46.590 --> 46:48.701 Marine Corps Recruiting Command today 46:48.830 --> 46:51.310 is Staff Sergeant Camio de la Rosa . 46:52.449 --> 46:55.590 RSS Fullerton . She was the recruiter 46:55.770 --> 46:57.937 that first identified the potential in 46:57.937 --> 46:59.937 our honor graduate , Lance Corporal 46:59.937 --> 47:02.169 Espiritu , and she offered her the 47:02.169 --> 47:04.409 opportunity to claim the title Marine . 47:05.370 --> 47:07.239 But Staff Sergeant De la Rosa is 47:07.239 --> 47:09.850 representative of just one of many 47:09.850 --> 47:13.050 recruiters that it takes to identify 47:13.050 --> 47:15.161 all the potential you see here before 47:15.161 --> 47:18.199 you today . Staff Sergeant . Thank you 47:18.199 --> 47:20.600 for traveling to be here today . And 47:20.600 --> 47:22.711 thank you for everything you and your 47:22.711 --> 47:25.159 fellow recruiters do to fill the core 47:25.159 --> 47:27.159 with America's best and brightest . 47:37.060 --> 47:39.659 Now , while most of our crew training 47:39.659 --> 47:42.889 takes place here . There are a few 47:42.889 --> 47:45.350 essential weeks that take place in the 47:45.350 --> 47:48.100 hills of Camp Pendleton . And this is 47:48.100 --> 47:50.267 where the instructors of Weapons field 47:50.267 --> 47:52.419 Training battalion teach the Marines 47:52.419 --> 47:55.120 combat skills , field craft , and basic 47:55.120 --> 47:57.659 marine marksmanship . And this is so 47:57.659 --> 48:00.260 they can truly embody the motto , every 48:00.260 --> 48:03.219 Marine a rifleman . Representing 48:03.219 --> 48:05.386 weapons field Training battalion today 48:05.386 --> 48:08.719 is Sergeant Weir . Sergeant Weir was 48:08.719 --> 48:10.941 the primary marksmanship instructor for 48:10.941 --> 48:13.052 the platoon with the highest shooting 48:13.052 --> 48:15.909 average , platoon 3251 . Oh 48:26.050 --> 48:28.649 Sergeant , thank you for being here 48:28.649 --> 48:30.760 today and for everything you and your 48:30.760 --> 48:32.870 instructors do for these Marines . 48:40.489 --> 48:43.310 And finally , I would like to take a 48:43.310 --> 48:47.040 moment to thank all of you . Not just 48:47.040 --> 48:49.239 for your presence here today , but for 48:49.239 --> 48:51.080 the support you provided in the 48:51.080 --> 48:54.600 foundation you gave these Marines so 48:54.600 --> 48:56.919 that they may be successful here at 48:56.919 --> 48:59.199 recruit training . Please join me in a 48:59.199 --> 49:01.050 round of applause to acknowledge 49:01.050 --> 49:02.883 everything you've done for these 49:02.883 --> 49:02.860 Marines . 49:10.989 --> 49:14.270 Now Let me turn my attention to the 49:14.270 --> 49:16.492 incredible young men and women standing 49:16.492 --> 49:20.020 behind me in formation today . They are 49:20.020 --> 49:22.620 truly some of the best that this 49:22.620 --> 49:25.840 country has to offer . 3 months ago , 49:26.500 --> 49:29.820 they stepped off the buses and onto our 49:29.820 --> 49:33.699 yellow footprints to embark on the most 49:33.699 --> 49:35.540 demanding entry level training 49:35.540 --> 49:38.590 available . And they learned war 49:38.590 --> 49:40.870 fighting skills . They developed 49:40.870 --> 49:43.070 physical and mental toughness , and 49:43.070 --> 49:45.409 they demonstrated exemplary character 49:46.310 --> 49:48.830 and proved that they had a bias for 49:48.830 --> 49:51.889 action so that the small unit leaders 49:52.110 --> 49:55.550 could decide , communicate and act as a 49:55.550 --> 49:58.070 team . All of that is incredibly 49:58.070 --> 50:01.989 impressive . But I am most proud 50:02.250 --> 50:05.810 of the fact that every day , they chose 50:05.810 --> 50:08.290 to get out of their racks and chose the 50:08.290 --> 50:11.409 challenge of recruit training for that . 50:12.469 --> 50:14.629 I am truly proud to stand on this 50:14.629 --> 50:17.489 parade deck with them as fellow Marines . 50:18.560 --> 50:21.860 Now Let me present to you . 50:23.090 --> 50:26.429 The 374 young men and women 50:26.929 --> 50:30.629 who can now and forever claim the title 50:30.840 --> 50:31.449 Marine . 50:45.689 --> 50:48.169 Now , excuse me while I address the 50:48.169 --> 50:50.090 company one last time . 50:54.090 --> 50:55.479 Good morning , Marines . 51:07.129 --> 51:10.389 Lima Company As you go home 51:11.129 --> 51:13.850 on your well deserved leave . People 51:13.850 --> 51:16.159 are going to be impressed by your 51:16.159 --> 51:19.909 newfound quirks . You may say , yes sir , 51:20.260 --> 51:22.550 no ma'am , a lot . You may eat your 51:22.550 --> 51:25.790 child really fast . And you may even 51:25.790 --> 51:28.189 make your bed for the first time ever . 51:30.149 --> 51:33.409 Not a guarantee . Nonetheless , 51:34.149 --> 51:36.709 what people are really looking for is 51:36.709 --> 51:40.530 for you to be a leader . I would like 51:40.530 --> 51:43.760 for you to remember . When you earned 51:43.760 --> 51:45.879 your Eagle Globe and anchor on top of 51:45.879 --> 51:48.760 the reaper , that you became part of 51:48.760 --> 51:52.620 our shared legacy . That legacy is now 51:52.620 --> 51:56.250 yours to safeguard . So 51:57.699 --> 52:00.340 Be proud of what you earned , be proud 52:00.340 --> 52:03.080 of what you accomplished , and be proud 52:03.260 --> 52:07.209 of what you now represent . On 52:07.209 --> 52:10.409 behalf of the officers , drill 52:10.409 --> 52:12.649 instructors , and support personnel , 52:13.010 --> 52:15.850 let me be the first to wish you fair 52:15.850 --> 52:18.199 winds and following seas . 52:18.530 --> 52:20.790 Congratulations , Marines , Semper 52:20.790 --> 52:23.350 Fidelis , and welcome to our corps . 52:41.050 --> 52:42.883 Now taking their position in the 52:42.883 --> 52:45.080 reviewing area is today's pro rave 52:45.080 --> 52:47.024 reviewing official , the command's 52:47.024 --> 52:49.191 senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps 52:49.191 --> 52:51.413 Forces Central Command , Sergeant Major 52:51.413 --> 52:53.810 Alan B . Goodyear . He is accompanied 52:53.810 --> 52:55.866 by the Sergeant Major of the recruit 52:55.866 --> 52:57.810 training regiment , Sergeant Major 52:57.810 --> 52:58.921 Rupert K . Palmer . 53:24.939 --> 53:25.939 OK . 53:37.239 --> 53:38.600 That preset . 53:44.090 --> 53:45.090 order . 54:05.959 --> 54:06.959 And . 54:09.969 --> 54:11.959 Sergeant Major Allen B . Goodyear 54:12.300 --> 54:14.356 completed recruit training at Marine 54:14.356 --> 54:16.133 Corps Recruit Depot San Diego , 54:16.133 --> 54:18.899 California in August of 1996 and was 54:18.899 --> 54:21.121 assigned to Camp Pendleton , California 54:21.121 --> 54:23.010 for infantry training school as a 54:23.010 --> 54:25.699 mortarman 0341 . In November 54:25.699 --> 54:28.800 1996 , Private First Class Goodyear 54:28.800 --> 54:30.744 received orders to Marine Barracks 54:30.744 --> 54:33.280 Guantanamo Bay , Cuba . He was attached 54:33.280 --> 54:35.350 to Rifle Security Company Windward , 54:35.639 --> 54:38.139 where he provided fence line security . 54:38.679 --> 54:41.479 In December 1997 , Lance Corporal 54:41.479 --> 54:43.257 Goodyear was transferred to 2nd 54:43.257 --> 54:45.800 Battalion , 4th Marines Weapons Company 54:45.800 --> 54:48.979 81 millimeter mortar platoon . During 54:48.979 --> 54:51.439 this tour , he deployed with the 31st 54:51.439 --> 54:54.080 Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of 54:54.080 --> 54:56.879 Operation Desert Fox and Desert Anvil . 54:57.439 --> 54:59.383 He earned the rank of corporal and 54:59.383 --> 55:01.495 sergeant before requesting assignment 55:01.560 --> 55:03.616 to Marine Security Guard Battalion . 55:04.489 --> 55:06.378 Sergeant Major Goodyear's service 55:06.378 --> 55:09.149 includes Watch Stander at Marine 55:09.149 --> 55:11.469 Security Guard Battalion while serving 55:11.469 --> 55:14.030 in US Embassy Vienna , Austria , 55:14.570 --> 55:17.129 section leader at 81 millimeter mortar 55:17.129 --> 55:19.449 platoon , and deployed in support of 55:19.449 --> 55:22.639 Operation Iraqi Freedom , Rifle platoon 55:22.639 --> 55:25.729 sergeant at Bravo Company 12 , Marine 55:25.729 --> 55:27.507 Corps Base Camp Lejeune , North 55:27.507 --> 55:30.129 Carolina , recruiter at Recruiting 55:30.129 --> 55:31.962 Station Saint Louis , Missouri , 55:31.962 --> 55:34.296 recruiting Substation Quincy , Illinois . 55:34.820 --> 55:36.870 Combined anti-armor Team Platoon 55:36.870 --> 55:39.699 Sergeant at 2nd Battalion 8th Marines , 55:39.989 --> 55:42.156 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune , North 55:42.156 --> 55:44.989 Carolina . Company 1st Sergeant at Golf 55:44.989 --> 55:47.820 Company , 2nd Battalion , 8th Marines . 55:48.030 --> 55:50.197 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune , North 55:50.197 --> 55:52.750 Carolina . Inspector and Inspector 55:52.750 --> 55:55.028 First Sergeant at Headquarters Company , 55:55.080 --> 55:57.540 25th Marine Regiment , Fort Devens , 55:57.620 --> 56:00.060 Massachusetts . Sergeant Major at 56:00.060 --> 56:02.530 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 , 56:02.820 --> 56:05.399 Marine Corps Air Station Yuma , Arizona . 56:06.020 --> 56:08.100 Sergeant Major at Marine Aviation 56:08.100 --> 56:10.459 Logistics Squadron 11 , Marine Corps 56:10.459 --> 56:12.780 Air Station Miramar , California . 56:13.370 --> 56:15.820 Sergeant Major at Marine Air Control 56:15.820 --> 56:18.260 Group 38 , Marine Corps Air Station , 56:18.340 --> 56:21.149 Miramar , California . Command Senior 56:21.149 --> 56:23.371 Enlisted Leader at Marine Corps Systems 56:23.371 --> 56:25.538 Command , Marine Corps Base Quantico , 56:25.538 --> 56:28.310 Virginia . Command Enlisted Leader at 56:28.310 --> 56:30.199 Marine Corps Recruiting Command , 56:30.199 --> 56:32.870 Quantico , Virginia . He now currently 56:32.870 --> 56:34.981 serves as the Command Senior Enlisted 56:34.981 --> 56:37.092 Leader of Marine Corps Forces Central 56:37.092 --> 56:38.939 Command MacDill Air Force Base , 56:38.959 --> 56:41.850 Florida . His personal awards include 56:41.850 --> 56:44.229 the Legion of Merit , Purple Heart 56:44.229 --> 56:47.189 Medal , Meritorious Service Medal with 56:47.189 --> 56:49.610 2 gold stars in lieu of a 3rd award . 56:50.159 --> 56:52.381 Navy and Marine Corps combination Medal 56:52.520 --> 56:55.199 with 4 gold stars in lieu of a 5th 56:55.199 --> 56:58.209 award with Valor Device , Navy and 56:58.209 --> 57:00.399 Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 1 57:00.399 --> 57:02.879 Gold Star in lieu of 2nd award , and 57:02.879 --> 57:05.320 the combat Action Ribbon with 1 Gold 57:05.320 --> 57:08.229 Star in lieu of 2nd award . Ladies and 57:08.229 --> 57:10.229 gentlemen , please welcome Sergeant 57:10.229 --> 57:11.229 Major Goodyear . 57:21.919 --> 57:25.219 Sir , the parade is for . What's the 57:25.219 --> 57:27.163 commander review . Aye aye , sir . 57:32.629 --> 57:33.629 Ready . 57:40.919 --> 57:41.919 Re 58:01.489 --> 58:02.489 Ah . 58:06.830 --> 58:09.070 The pass and review is a tradition 58:09.070 --> 58:11.709 within all military units , allowing 58:11.709 --> 58:13.876 the unit commander to formally inspect 58:13.876 --> 58:15.709 the marines under their charge . 58:56.919 --> 58:59.086 Over the entire history of the depot , 58:59.239 --> 59:01.350 Marines that have crossed this parade 59:01.350 --> 59:03.239 deck have deployed into conflicts 59:03.239 --> 59:05.350 around the world where we have earned 59:05.350 --> 59:07.879 our trust and dependability . Places 59:07.879 --> 59:10.860 such as Guadalcanal , where Marines 59:10.860 --> 59:13.000 worked with United States soldiers to 59:13.000 --> 59:15.167 win the first offensive victory during 59:15.167 --> 59:17.889 World War II . Iwo Jima , where 59:17.889 --> 59:20.169 uncommon valor was a common virtue , 59:20.370 --> 59:22.810 and Marines raised the national flag on 59:22.810 --> 59:25.639 top of Mount Suribachi , Incheon , 59:25.889 --> 59:28.000 where Marines assaulted three beaches 59:28.000 --> 59:30.330 simultaneously and outflanked North 59:30.330 --> 59:33.330 Korean forces . Wei City , where 59:33.330 --> 59:35.219 Marines defeated North Vietnamese 59:35.219 --> 59:37.310 forces during the Tet Offensive , 59:38.010 --> 59:40.250 Granada , where military members were 59:40.250 --> 59:43.030 part of Operation Urgent Fury to help 59:43.030 --> 59:46.040 stabilize the local government . Kuwait , 59:46.320 --> 59:48.431 where Marines were part of Operations 59:48.431 --> 59:50.560 Desert Shield and Desert Storm and 59:50.560 --> 59:52.560 fought to liberate the country from 59:52.560 --> 59:55.639 Iraqi forces . Fallujah , where Marines 59:55.639 --> 59:58.080 surrounded the city within 24 hours to 59:58.080 --> 01:00:00.560 commence Operation Vigil of Resolve and 01:00:00.560 --> 01:00:03.139 take the city back from al Qaeda forces . 01:00:03.760 --> 01:00:05.800 Marjah , where Marines worked with 01:00:05.800 --> 01:00:09.040 Afghan , British , Canadian , Danish , 01:00:09.199 --> 01:00:11.919 and Estonian forces to remove Taliban 01:00:11.919 --> 01:00:13.863 forces from the last stronghold in 01:00:13.863 --> 01:00:16.820 Helmand province . Even now , Marines 01:00:16.820 --> 01:00:18.931 are stationed worldwide to answer the 01:00:18.931 --> 01:00:21.260 call when they are needed . This parade 01:00:21.260 --> 01:00:23.260 deck has had many legendary Marines 01:00:23.260 --> 01:00:25.371 march across it , and they have never 01:00:25.371 --> 01:00:27.538 forgotten the feeling of earning their 01:00:27.538 --> 01:00:30.139 place among our ranks . To honor our 01:00:30.139 --> 01:00:32.379 nation's colors , as the American flag 01:00:32.379 --> 01:00:34.268 passes directly in front of you , 01:00:34.268 --> 01:00:36.739 please rise . Once it passes , you may 01:00:36.739 --> 01:00:37.500 be seated . 01:00:40.699 --> 01:00:42.866 The parade leadership will now present 01:00:42.866 --> 01:00:44.866 their units to the parade reviewing 01:00:44.866 --> 01:00:46.810 official leading the parade is the 01:00:46.810 --> 01:00:48.866 commander of troops , First Sergeant 01:00:48.866 --> 01:00:51.649 Timothy Marlow and the battalion staff . 01:01:05.239 --> 01:01:06.239 I 01:01:09.600 --> 01:01:11.979 Marine band San Diego Marine Corps 01:01:11.979 --> 01:01:14.530 recruit Depot San Diego , California , 01:01:14.770 --> 01:01:16.969 led on the march by the drum major 01:01:17.209 --> 01:01:19.080 Gunry Sergeant Wesley Hayes . 01:01:58.580 --> 01:01:59.580 No . 01:02:50.330 --> 01:02:54.320 Series 3,249 . Series Chief drill 01:02:54.320 --> 01:02:56.489 instructor Staff Sergeant Nicholas Z . 01:02:56.649 --> 01:03:00.560 Padilla , Platoon , 3,249 , 01:03:00.899 --> 01:03:03.260 senior drill instructor Gunry Sergeant 01:03:03.260 --> 01:03:04.919 Charlie L Garcia . 01:03:19.449 --> 01:03:22.959 Oh . Pontoon 01:03:22.959 --> 01:03:26.540 3250 senior drill instructor 01:03:26.879 --> 01:03:28.823 Staff Sergeant Charles S . Bruno . 01:03:50.600 --> 01:03:54.189 Platoon at 3,251 senior drill 01:03:54.189 --> 01:03:56.070 instructor Staff Sergeant Miguel 01:03:56.070 --> 01:03:56.949 Ejaquinde . 01:04:13.649 --> 01:04:15.739 The regimental color guard is led on 01:04:15.739 --> 01:04:17.628 the march by the regimental color 01:04:17.628 --> 01:04:19.683 sergeant , drill instructor Sergeant 01:04:19.683 --> 01:04:20.795 Justin M . Hamlin . 01:04:38.120 --> 01:04:42.090 Series 3,253 . Series Chief drill 01:04:42.090 --> 01:04:44.280 instructor Staff Sergeant Adrian 01:04:44.280 --> 01:04:46.219 Zuluueta , Amplatoon 01:04:46.320 --> 01:04:49.780 3,253 . Senior drill instructor 01:04:50.120 --> 01:04:52.020 Staff Sergeant James A . Miller . 01:05:00.989 --> 01:05:01.989 Yeah 01:05:07.070 --> 01:05:10.780 Platoon 3,254 senior drill 01:05:10.780 --> 01:05:13.070 instructor Staff Sergeant Flomo Dar . 01:05:32.360 --> 01:05:36.229 Am platoon , 3,255 senior 01:05:36.229 --> 01:05:38.800 drill instructor , Staff Sergeant EJ 01:05:38.800 --> 01:05:39.500 Solomon . 01:05:48.340 --> 01:05:50.790 As we continue today's ceremony , if 01:05:50.790 --> 01:05:53.310 you turn to page 21 of your graduation 01:05:53.310 --> 01:05:55.421 pamphlets , you will find the Marines 01:05:55.421 --> 01:05:57.830 hymn . The Marines hymn has a history 01:05:57.830 --> 01:06:00.510 dating back to 1859 . It has a 01:06:00.510 --> 01:06:02.830 long-standing tradition for Marines to 01:06:02.830 --> 01:06:04.830 face the direction of the music and 01:06:04.830 --> 01:06:06.941 stand at attention when it is heard . 01:06:06.941 --> 01:06:08.941 It is now directed that all Marines 01:06:08.941 --> 01:06:11.052 present and who have served honorably 01:06:11.260 --> 01:06:14.500 and ladies and gentlemen , you are all 01:06:14.500 --> 01:06:16.899 encouraged to join sing the words to 01:06:16.899 --> 01:06:18.979 the first verse as Marine band San 01:06:18.979 --> 01:06:21.340 Diego performs Anchors Away , followed 01:06:21.340 --> 01:06:23.659 by the Marines hymn . Will the guests 01:06:23.659 --> 01:06:24.840 please rise . 01:07:45.050 --> 01:07:46.772 Thank you . Please be seated . 01:07:49.860 --> 01:07:51.693 The Marine Corps' uniqueness and 01:07:51.693 --> 01:07:53.939 strength as an elite fighting force is 01:07:53.939 --> 01:07:55.550 directly attributable to the 01:07:55.550 --> 01:07:57.383 magnificent efforts of the drill 01:07:57.383 --> 01:07:59.439 instructors and company officers who 01:07:59.439 --> 01:08:01.606 train and supervise the recruits . The 01:08:01.606 --> 01:08:03.439 distinct qualities of spirit and 01:08:03.439 --> 01:08:05.383 discipline , the heart and soul of 01:08:05.383 --> 01:08:07.439 every Marine , have been developed , 01:08:07.439 --> 01:08:09.495 nurtured , and ingrained in recruits 01:08:09.495 --> 01:08:11.106 through their observance and 01:08:11.106 --> 01:08:12.772 relationship with their drill 01:08:12.772 --> 01:08:14.717 instructors and officers . Recruit 01:08:14.717 --> 01:08:16.883 training is the very foundation of the 01:08:16.883 --> 01:08:19.050 Corps . Each year , recruit training . 01:08:19.050 --> 01:08:21.217 Provides thousands of America's finest 01:08:21.217 --> 01:08:23.161 young men and women with the basic 01:08:23.161 --> 01:08:25.272 knowledge and skills to function in a 01:08:25.272 --> 01:08:27.495 profession characterized by its own set 01:08:27.495 --> 01:08:29.550 of high values and tough standards . 01:08:29.970 --> 01:08:32.081 The most important thing we do in the 01:08:32.081 --> 01:08:34.399 Marine Corps is make Marines . The 01:08:34.399 --> 01:08:36.970 individual Marine is the Corps . That 01:08:36.970 --> 01:08:39.410 is what we do here . For the Marines 01:08:39.410 --> 01:08:41.810 graduating today , the long , arduous 01:08:41.810 --> 01:08:44.370 journey of the last 13 weeks is but a 01:08:44.370 --> 01:08:46.259 small step into the future of the 01:08:46.259 --> 01:08:48.426 Marine Corps . As they prepare to fill 01:08:48.426 --> 01:08:50.426 the ranks of our corps , they do so 01:08:50.426 --> 01:08:52.426 with unquestionable support for the 01:08:52.426 --> 01:08:54.770 high ideals and standards of the United 01:08:54.770 --> 01:08:56.992 States of America and the United States 01:08:56.992 --> 01:08:59.410 Marine Corps . Although Lima Company 01:08:59.410 --> 01:09:01.632 prepares for their final dismissal from 01:09:01.632 --> 01:09:03.466 recruit training , their initial 01:09:03.466 --> 01:09:05.569 training is not over . Soon after 01:09:05.569 --> 01:09:07.810 graduation , they will report to the 01:09:07.810 --> 01:09:09.921 School of Infantry , Camp Pendleton , 01:09:09.921 --> 01:09:12.032 California , where they will continue 01:09:12.032 --> 01:09:14.199 to be trained to serve as an effective 01:09:14.199 --> 01:09:16.549 member of a Marine rifle squad . The 01:09:16.549 --> 01:09:18.549 intense initial training that every 01:09:18.549 --> 01:09:20.771 Marine undergoes is designed to instill 01:09:20.771 --> 01:09:22.716 the fundamental premise that every 01:09:22.716 --> 01:09:25.709 Marine is first and foremost a rifleman . 01:10:17.540 --> 01:10:20.689 Say Hey 01:10:25.939 --> 01:10:26.939 Hello 01:10:34.790 --> 01:10:35.790 Right . 01:10:42.549 --> 01:10:45.160 And now we would like to introduce you 01:10:45.160 --> 01:10:47.560 to the Marines responsible for ensuring 01:10:47.560 --> 01:10:49.782 the success of the difficult transition 01:10:49.782 --> 01:10:51.870 required to become a Marine . The 01:10:51.870 --> 01:10:54.390 company commander is Captain Nicholas J . 01:10:54.479 --> 01:10:57.500 Bride . The company 1st sergeant is 1st 01:10:57.500 --> 01:11:00.450 Sergeant Timothy C . Marlowe . Please 01:11:00.450 --> 01:11:02.617 join me in a round of applause for the 01:11:02.617 --> 01:11:04.394 company staff of Lima Company . 01:11:12.709 --> 01:11:16.000 Whoops . The next portion of the 01:11:16.000 --> 01:11:17.833 ceremony will be the traditional 01:11:17.833 --> 01:11:20.000 function of retiring the guidons . 01:11:31.200 --> 01:11:34.870 What The guides have been carried by 01:11:34.870 --> 01:11:36.648 the platoons throughout recruit 01:11:36.648 --> 01:11:38.537 training and are being retired to 01:11:38.537 --> 01:11:40.703 symbolize the disbanding of platoons . 01:11:41.129 --> 01:11:43.240 All similar units in the Marine Corps 01:11:43.240 --> 01:11:45.462 carry such guide-ons which identify the 01:11:45.462 --> 01:11:47.729 unit and are a source of pride to each 01:11:47.729 --> 01:11:49.970 individual member . Note that the honor 01:11:49.970 --> 01:11:52.192 of carrying these guide-ons is bestowed 01:11:52.192 --> 01:11:54.026 upon those Marines who displayed 01:11:54.026 --> 01:11:55.970 outstanding leadership qualities , 01:11:55.970 --> 01:11:58.330 motivation , and character , and they 01:11:58.330 --> 01:12:00.274 were selected as the platoon honor 01:12:00.274 --> 01:12:02.689 graduates . The platoon honor graduates 01:12:02.689 --> 01:12:04.745 compete for the titles of series and 01:12:04.745 --> 01:12:07.009 Company honor graduate . They are 01:12:07.009 --> 01:12:09.120 considered the top Marines graduating 01:12:09.120 --> 01:12:11.342 today and have demonstrated the highest 01:12:11.342 --> 01:12:13.342 potential for future leadership and 01:12:13.342 --> 01:12:15.398 responsibility in the Marine Corps . 01:12:41.140 --> 01:12:42.700 that Go 01:12:50.069 --> 01:12:51.839 I Get 01:12:54.600 --> 01:12:57.080 The guidons will now be returned to the 01:12:57.080 --> 01:12:58.620 drill instructors . 01:14:15.439 --> 01:14:17.217 The honor graduates will now be 01:14:17.217 --> 01:14:19.217 presented a plaque by the battalion 01:14:19.217 --> 01:14:21.439 commander , Lieutenant Colonel Cristina 01:14:21.439 --> 01:14:23.606 Lopez and the battalion Sergeant Major 01:14:23.606 --> 01:14:25.490 Sergeant Major Batali A Holod . 01:14:28.930 --> 01:14:31.879 Present . Orbs . 01:14:34.299 --> 01:14:36.850 Order , forces . 01:14:38.290 --> 01:14:40.290 Please hold your applause until all 01:14:40.290 --> 01:14:42.457 honor graduates have been recognized . 01:14:55.560 --> 01:14:59.339 The honor graduate for platoon 3,249 , 01:14:59.490 --> 01:15:01.770 and the company honor graduate is Lance 01:15:01.770 --> 01:15:04.810 Corporal Bianca M Espiritu from Los 01:15:04.810 --> 01:15:07.240 Angeles , California . Lance Corporal 01:15:07.240 --> 01:15:09.759 Espiritu is also the recipient of the 01:15:09.759 --> 01:15:12.000 Chesty Buller Award for Outstanding 01:15:12.000 --> 01:15:14.167 Meritor's performance while in recruit 01:15:14.167 --> 01:15:15.167 training . 01:15:20.120 --> 01:15:24.109 The honor graduate for platoon 3250 is 01:15:24.109 --> 01:15:26.390 Private First Class Erin T Adi Plovi 01:15:27.069 --> 01:15:28.810 from Saint Paul , Minnesota . 01:15:34.330 --> 01:15:38.049 The honor graduate for platoon 3,251 01:15:38.290 --> 01:15:41.069 is Private Andrew E . Bennett from 01:15:41.069 --> 01:15:42.458 Scott's Mills , Oregon . 01:15:47.459 --> 01:15:51.069 The honor graduate for platoon 3,253 01:15:51.259 --> 01:15:53.919 is Private First Class Mason L . Ruiz 01:15:54.220 --> 01:15:55.879 from Modesto , California . 01:16:00.970 --> 01:16:04.609 The honor graduate for platoon 3,254 01:16:04.830 --> 01:16:07.189 is Private First Class Terrell O Kills 01:16:07.189 --> 01:16:09.750 Plenty from Rosebud Sio Sioux Tribe , 01:16:09.939 --> 01:16:10.870 South Dakota . 01:16:15.870 --> 01:16:19.500 The honor graduate for platoon , 3,255 , 01:16:19.669 --> 01:16:22.490 is Private First Class Morgan W . Rigo 01:16:22.750 --> 01:16:24.549 from Saint Charles , Missouri . 01:16:26.890 --> 01:16:29.057 Congratulations to the honor graduates 01:16:29.057 --> 01:16:30.229 of Lima Company . 01:16:43.910 --> 01:16:46.240 Oh What ? 01:18:01.209 --> 01:18:02.598 Company first sergeant . 01:18:17.180 --> 01:18:21.160 Company first reporting is ordered . Hi , 01:18:21.779 --> 01:18:22.779 sir . 01:18:39.439 --> 01:18:41.439 The company first sergeant will now 01:18:41.439 --> 01:18:43.495 give the command to the senior drill 01:18:43.495 --> 01:18:45.717 instructors to dismiss their platoons . 01:18:46.279 --> 01:18:48.720 Needless to say , this will be the most 01:18:48.720 --> 01:18:50.664 welcome command they have received 01:18:50.664 --> 01:18:52.331 throughout recruit training . 01:18:57.540 --> 01:19:01.189 Senior drill instructor . This man . 01:19:03.270 --> 01:19:03.680 What . 01:19:14.419 --> 01:19:15.419 What's wrong . 01:19:26.200 --> 01:19:28.359 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 01:19:28.359 --> 01:19:29.839 today's ceremony . 01:19:49.439 --> 01:19:50.439 We know 01:20:21.270 --> 01:20:23.660 As a friendly reminder , please do not 01:20:23.660 --> 01:20:25.870 cross the parade deck or in front of 01:20:25.870 --> 01:20:26.970 the reviewing stand .