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Good morning and welcome to Recruit

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Training Command . I am Rear Admiral

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Matthew Pottenberg , commander of Naval

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Service Training Command , and it is my

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honor to welcome you to our Navy family .

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My own Navy journey began right here ,

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89 years ago . I stand before you today

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because of my grandfather , Chief

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Commissary Steward Thomas G .

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Pottenberg . In 1936 , he stood on the

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same ground , graduating from boot camp

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here at Great Lakes . The quarter deck

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of our navy . His pride and service ,

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his dedication to our great nation ,

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his love for the Navy , and his many

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sea stories about his time in the

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Pacific War lit a fire in me that still

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burns today . Just as he inspired me ,

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your sailor will go on to inspire

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others with honor , courage , and

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commitment as they go on to write their

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own navy story . Today is a day of

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pride , achievement , and

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transformation . Family , friends , and

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shipmates , it is because of your love ,

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support , and encouragement that we can

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be here today to celebrate the United

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States Navy's newest sailors . Today

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marks not only their transformation

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into sailors , but into ambassadors of

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our Navy's highest ideals . These young

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men and women have chosen lives of

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purpose and service , joining a force

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defined by unity , built on merit and

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dedicated to preserving peace through

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strength . Over the past several weeks ,

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they have endured rigorous mental and

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physical training , proving their

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commitment to the team , their mission ,

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and our nation . The Navy is unique

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among the services in that we operate

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from seabed to space , around the globe

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and around the clock . From this moment

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forward , these sailors will serve

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around the world , aboard ships , in

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submarines , in aircraft , and anywhere

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else they are needed . They will stand

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the watch to protect our nation , to

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deter aggression , to defend our

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national security interests , and

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preserve our way of life . They are now

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part of a lethal cohesive Navy combat

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team , trained and ready to fight ,

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ready to win . Our mission continues

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unabated and undisrupted , but their

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service is more than just duty . Their

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service will inspire others and

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strengthen the legacy of those who have

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served before them . As we celebrate

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this milestone , let us also honor the

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sacrifices of those who came before us .

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The road to becoming a sailor is never

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easy , but it is always worth it .

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These warriors standing before us today

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represent strength and resolve of our

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Navy's future . To the families and

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friends here today , thank you . Your

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unwavering support has been

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instrumental in shaping these sailors .

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Welcome to the Navy family . Enjoy the

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ceremony , celebrate your sailor , and

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take pride in knowing that they now

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stand among the finest warfighters in

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the world and are now a part of

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America's fighting force . Thank you .

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Yeah

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As the parade of graduates approaches ,

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we salute the states and territories

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whose sons and daughters will graduate

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today .

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Delaware . Pennsylvania .

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New Jersey . Georgia

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Connecticut . Massachusetts .

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Maryland . South

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Carolina . New

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Hampshire . Virginia .

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New York North

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Carolina . Rhode Island

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Vermont Kentucky .

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Tennessee . Ohio .

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Louisiana . Indiana .

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Mississippi .

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Illinois . Alabama .

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Maine . Missouri .

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Arkansas . Michigan .

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And Florida Texas

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Iowa .

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Wisconsin . California .

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Minnesota .

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Oregon .

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Kansas West

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Virginia . Nevada .

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Nebraska .

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Colorado . North

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Dakota . South

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Dakota . Montana .

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Washington . Idaho .

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Wyoming Utah

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Oklahoma . New Mexico .

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Arizona .

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Alaska . Hawaii .

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District of Columbia .

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Puerto Rico . Guan .

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American Samoa .

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Northern Mariana Islands . US

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Virgin Islands .

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State flags ,

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order , arms .

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And now we invite you to join the staff

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of recruit Training Command in

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welcoming the graduating divisions with

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your applause as they enter midway

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ceremonial drill hall and are announced

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in the following order .

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Ladies and gentlemen . on .

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Today's graduation .

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Please welcome Division 07 .

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You 3 .

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Division .

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Division 07 .

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Division 0 .

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Division 0 .

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Division 0 . No

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Division .

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And division 0 .

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Today's graduating performing unit is

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Division 90 .

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Division 909 provides the arrival honor

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staff , honor guard , the recruit

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review commander , adjutant , and

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graduates who provide support

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assignments for today's ceremony .

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Ladies and gentlemen , you may be

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seated . Thank you . Divisions , right .

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Face Section leaders fall out and

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collect outer garments .

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Divisions Counter .

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Marched

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Divisions halt .

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F

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A . so

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Just Just

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Ready

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Uh close and .

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Just Just

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This

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May I have your attention please ? For

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the remainder of the review , no one

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will be permitted to pass in front of

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the review stand . We ask this as a

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courtesy to our reviewing officer .

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Photography is certainly encouraged ,

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but we ask they remain seated and off

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the drill deck . The photographers

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you'll see on deck throughout the

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review are the official photographers

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of recruit training command .

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Division commanders , left or right

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base . Parade ,

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rest .

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Ladies and gentlemen , good morning . I

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am Lieutenant Jack Kennedy , recruit

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Training Command's master of ceremonies .

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I would like to welcome you to today's

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pass in review . Today you will see 11

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divisions comprised of 952 sailors

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participating in their graduation

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ceremony and soon join the most

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powerful navy in the world . Please

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draw your attention to the unit

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positioned at center deck . There is

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the review commander and staff . The

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review commander is responsible for

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conducting the graduation ceremony .

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Today's review commander is Seaman

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Adelino Anis Willis from Menefee ,

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California . Let's give him a hand ,

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folks .

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Performing today is the state flags

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unit and the triple threat unit on

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their 8th week of training and the

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staff unit on their 9th and final week

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of training . These units are comprised

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entirely of recruits . During their

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night of arrival , recruits are placed

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into divisions of 88 personnel and

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assigned division commanders . Recruit

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division commanders form the backbone

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of recruit training and are key

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individuals in the life of every

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recruit . Division commanders must

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serve as counselors , disciplinarians ,

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administrators , and military leaders .

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Above all , they must show themselves

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as outstanding examples of military

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bearing , appearance , attitude , and

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behavior . Each division also has a

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recruit chief petty officer . This

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senior recruit supervises the

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divisional staff positions and leads

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the division in the absence of their

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division commanders . Now , ladies and

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gentlemen , it is my pleasure to

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introduce the graduating divisions ,

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their division commanders , and recruit

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chief Petty officers . As I introduce

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each division , they will raise the

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competitive flags that they have earned

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throughout their training . As I

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introduce each recruit chief Petty

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Officer , the flag representing their

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home state will also be raised . Please

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hold your applause until all

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introductions have been completed . I

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will be starting from there right .

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Division 07 .

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2 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Joshua

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Mauer . Petty Officer

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First Class Anthony Thurston .

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Tamia Menendez .

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Tanasia Green .

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And their recruit chief Petty Officer

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Seaman Apprentice Trey Fazicki from

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Fort Morgan , Colorado . Division

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073 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer

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Alexander Greenley . Chief

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Petty Officer Etano Santiago .

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Petty Officer First Class Edward

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Haskins . Petty

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Officer First Class Anitra Rosemond .

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And there were crew Chief Petty Officer

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Seaman Danny Rodriguez Funez from Fort

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Washington , Maryland .

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Division

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074 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Alto

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Manilla . Chief Petty

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Officer Crayla Ward .

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Petty Officer First Class Angelica

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Tomlinson . Petty Officer First

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Class Daniel Vance .

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And their crew chief Petty Officer

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Airman Apprentice Nico Bowden from El

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Dorado Hills , California .

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Division 0

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75 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer

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Alejandra Rodriguez .

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Chief Petty Officer Michael McLeod .

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Petty Officer First Class Anthony Laura .

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Petty Officer 2nd Class , Barrington ,

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Kitchen woods . And their

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recruit chief Petty Officer Seaman

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Apprentice Gretchel Juarez from Puebla ,

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Mexico .

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Division .

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076 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer

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Christian Harvey .

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Petty Officer First Class Samuel

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Johnson . Petty

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Officer 2nd Class Natalie Martinez .

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And their were crew chief Petty Officer

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Seaman Apprentice Rafael Dino Ruellos

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from San Diego , California .

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Division .

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077 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer

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Kenneth McIntosh .

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Petty Officer First Class Joceline

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Quijada .

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Petty Officer First Class Christopher

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Nixic . Petty Officer

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2nd Class Noah Green .

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And their recruit chief Petty Officer

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Airman DeSean Floyd from San Diego ,

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California . Division

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0 . 7 8 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Nathan

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Braden . Chief Petty

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Officer Sung Ji .

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Petty Officer First Class Rachel

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Chambers .

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Sciutto .

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And their recruit chief Petty Officer

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Seaman Gary Hollins from San Antonio ,

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Texas . Division

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07 . 9 .

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Commanded by Senior Chief Petty Officer

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Christina Pulvarino .

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Petty Officer First Class Donald Bray .

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Petty Officer First Class DO Timble .

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Noah Barden .

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And their recruit chief Petty Officer ,

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Airman Apprentice Revaldo Tate from

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Panama City Beach , Florida .

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Division 0 8

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Steven

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Bates . Petty

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Officer First Class Shaheen Ballazada .

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Petty Officer First Class Elijah Ohario .

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Petty Officer First Class Ashton Weeks .

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And their recruit Chief Petty Officer ,

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Seaman Brendan Megara from Tombault ,

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Texas .

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Division 0

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81 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Joshua

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Dillon . So . Petty Officer

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First Class Anina Phillips Bright .

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Petty Officer First Class Andrew

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Carrillo . Petty Officer

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2nd Class Sheldon Rachel .

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And their recruit chief Petty Officer

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Seaman Evelyn Hankins from Fort Lee ,

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Virginia .

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Division

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909 .

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Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Juan

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Diazangula .

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Chief Petty Officer Robert Valoria .

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Petty Officer First Class , Kenisha

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Dorch . Petty Officer

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2nd Class Sean Nichols .

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And their recruit Chief Petty Officer

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Seaman Adelino Anjos Willis from

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Menefee , California .

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On behalf of the commanding officer and

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staff of recruit Training Command , we

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congratulate these division commanders

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and recruit Chief Petty officers on a

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job well done .

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In a moment you will see the ceremonial

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side boys , boatsun , and honor guard

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take their places for arrival honors .

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This time-honored tradition is our

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formal greeting to this morning's

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reviewing officer . When requested by

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the announcer , please stand for the

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arrival honors , marching on of the

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colors , the national anthem , and the

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invocation . As a reminder , military

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guests shall remain covered throughout

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the entire graduation ceremony . And

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ladies and gentlemen , one final note .

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As befitting the importance of this

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occasion , our ceremony is conducted in

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a formal manner . However , we do

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encourage you to participate in today's

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graduation ceremony by letting your

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applause show these sailors just how

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proud of them you are . Once again ,

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welcome . Aboard .

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I . I

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Will the guests please rise and remain

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standing for the arrival of the

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official party .

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Recruit training command arriving .

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Arms . The

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guests may be seated .

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Coming .

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Motion .

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Color guard .

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Dollars . Well , I guess , please rise .

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Present arms .

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Oh Arms .

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Retire

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Colors . Present

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arms .

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Order , arms . Chaplain

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Okori will offer this morning's

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invocation .

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Let us pray .

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Gracious and everlasting Father , we

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are gathered with grateful heart to

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honor these newest sailors in the

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world's greatest navy . Grant to them

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clarity of purpose and steady resolve .

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May their training sharpens their skill

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and their judgment be guided by

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integrity . We ask your blessings upon

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the families and loved ones who have

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sustained them during their time here .

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We thank you for the instructors and

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staff that have made this possible .

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And built them in the foundry .

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In times of uncertainty , we are asking

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that Lord , you grant them courage . In

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times of challenge , we ask that you

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grant them compassion . And in times of

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every mission , unity .

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May they leave out the values of honor ,

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courage , and commitment and safe

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service to humanity . Let these

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milestones be a beginning rooted in

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hope and devotion to the value we all

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subscribe to . We ask all of this in

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your mighty holy name . Amen .

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think

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the

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Our guests may be seated .

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At this point , the commanding officer

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would issue orders and instructions to

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the unit commanders . Then the unit

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commanders would face about and relay

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the information to their divisions .

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Today's events demonstrate how orders

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are passed through the chain of command .

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a . Newport

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Farewell .

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Very well .

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Farewell .

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Very well . it .

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Very well .

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Farewell .

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Very well .

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Very well .

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Very well .

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Very well .

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Very well . All divisions present

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or accounted for serve very well .

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The sailor's creed , I .

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Good morning , Captain . I present the

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graduating divisions . Request

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permission to commence a review . Good

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morning . commence the review . Hi ,

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sir .

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Sound of .

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Majesty .

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America

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from I

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knew

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hero .

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strong . I

01:02:07.820 --> 01:02:11.659
and Country loved .

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Come .

01:02:32.290 --> 01:02:32.699
we

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To shine .

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Morning ladies reporting , sir . Very

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well . Ladies and gentlemen , good

01:07:42.209 --> 01:07:44.153
morning . I'm Captain Ken Frober ,

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commanding officer of Crew Training

01:07:46.153 --> 01:07:48.042
Command . I'd like to welcome our

01:07:48.042 --> 01:07:49.931
family and friends attending this

01:07:49.931 --> 01:07:51.931
graduation today and those watching

01:07:51.931 --> 01:07:54.153
live online from around the world . I'd

01:07:54.153 --> 01:07:56.265
like to welcome our reviewing officer

01:07:56.265 --> 01:07:58.542
who came in from out of town , me , uh ,

01:07:58.542 --> 01:08:00.765
and , uh , I'd also like to acknowledge

01:08:00.765 --> 01:08:02.931
staff from our fleet sponsor , Special

01:08:02.931 --> 01:08:05.042
Projects Patrol Squadron 2 sponsoring

01:08:05.042 --> 01:08:06.876
Division 77 . Our police sponsor

01:08:06.876 --> 01:08:09.098
program allows recruits to connect with

01:08:09.098 --> 01:08:11.265
sailors from Navy commands from around

01:08:11.265 --> 01:08:11.090
the world for valuable mentoring

01:08:11.090 --> 01:08:12.923
motivation while here at Recruit

01:08:12.923 --> 01:08:15.209
Training Command . Division 909

01:08:15.209 --> 01:08:17.250
graduates today . They're our staff

01:08:17.250 --> 01:08:19.194
support unit that you've seen here

01:08:19.194 --> 01:08:21.472
providing arrival honors , honor guard ,

01:08:21.472 --> 01:08:23.583
recruit review commander , adjutant ,

01:08:23.583 --> 01:08:25.528
and support staff for the ceremony

01:08:25.528 --> 01:08:25.359
today . How about a round of applause

01:08:25.359 --> 01:08:27.303
for your outstanding performance .

01:08:38.180 --> 01:08:40.402
So the question I've been asking lately

01:08:40.402 --> 01:08:42.513
is , have you found your sailor yet ?

01:08:44.060 --> 01:08:47.579
Do you see your sailor ? Are you

01:08:47.639 --> 01:08:51.458
excited All right , put your hands

01:08:51.458 --> 01:08:54.019
together for the other 11 outstanding

01:08:54.019 --> 01:08:56.075
divisions before you're here today ,

01:08:56.075 --> 01:08:58.241
ladies and gentlemen , you're American

01:08:58.241 --> 01:08:57.099
sailors .

01:09:30.229 --> 01:09:32.396
See , what did I tell you ? I told you

01:09:32.396 --> 01:09:35.398
9 short weeks . I

01:09:37.919 --> 01:09:40.252
There's no controlling it now , I guess ,

01:09:40.252 --> 01:09:42.648
all right . I'd also like to welcome

01:09:42.648 --> 01:09:44.426
all our veterans attending this

01:09:44.426 --> 01:09:46.259
graduation today . Would all our

01:09:46.259 --> 01:09:48.315
veterans please stand so we can give

01:09:48.315 --> 01:09:50.204
you a round of applause , all our

01:09:50.204 --> 01:09:48.809
veterans .

01:10:01.000 --> 01:10:02.889
Thank you for your service to our

01:10:02.889 --> 01:10:05.189
country . And finally , I would like to

01:10:05.189 --> 01:10:07.629
also offer a round of applause for all

01:10:07.629 --> 01:10:09.407
our family and friends who have

01:10:09.407 --> 01:10:11.462
supported your sailors of these very

01:10:11.462 --> 01:10:13.796
long weeks . Sailors , this is your why .

01:10:13.859 --> 01:10:15.970
For all the family and friends in the

01:10:15.970 --> 01:10:15.950
audience , they're able to join us .

01:10:24.819 --> 01:10:26.930
The staff of recruit Training Command

01:10:26.930 --> 01:10:28.986
is committed to providing the United

01:10:28.986 --> 01:10:30.819
States Navy with basic trained ,

01:10:30.819 --> 01:10:32.986
physically fit , smartly , disciplined

01:10:32.986 --> 01:10:32.540
sailors such as those standing before

01:10:32.540 --> 01:10:34.629
you here today . These sailors have

01:10:34.629 --> 01:10:36.910
navigated 9 rigorous weeks of demanding

01:10:36.910 --> 01:10:39.021
training and have earned the right to

01:10:39.021 --> 01:10:41.188
wear the uniform recognized around the

01:10:41.188 --> 01:10:43.410
world as a symbol of freedom . I'd also

01:10:43.410 --> 01:10:45.466
like to take the moment to introduce

01:10:45.466 --> 01:10:47.577
you , your , their family and friends

01:10:47.577 --> 01:10:49.410
to your new Navy family . As you

01:10:49.410 --> 01:10:49.399
reconnect with your sailors here

01:10:49.399 --> 01:10:51.399
shortly and embarking your journeys

01:10:51.399 --> 01:10:53.566
together , we invite you to learn more

01:10:53.566 --> 01:10:55.510
about your resources here in Great

01:10:55.510 --> 01:10:57.732
Lakes and around the world . Search the

01:10:57.732 --> 01:10:57.359
internet for Navy boot camp , Navy

01:10:57.359 --> 01:10:59.303
family , and check out our command

01:10:59.303 --> 01:11:01.526
website for more information about your

01:11:01.526 --> 01:11:03.526
resources here and abroad . Today's

01:11:03.526 --> 01:11:05.581
graduates will serve as a bedrock of

01:11:05.581 --> 01:11:07.359
our naval forces and join other

01:11:07.359 --> 01:11:09.526
Americans on on watch around the world

01:11:09.526 --> 01:11:11.637
to defend freedom and liberty against

01:11:11.637 --> 01:11:13.803
those who threaten it . I can say with

01:11:13.803 --> 01:11:15.803
pride , ladies and gentlemen , this

01:11:15.803 --> 01:11:17.915
training group is definitely ready to

01:11:17.915 --> 01:11:17.490
graduate . Based on the conversations

01:11:17.490 --> 01:11:19.434
we were having at pizza night last

01:11:19.434 --> 01:11:22.209
night . May I present to you 952 , the

01:11:22.209 --> 01:11:24.431
newest , sharpest sailors in the United

01:11:24.431 --> 01:11:24.410
States Navy .

01:11:44.560 --> 01:11:46.671
Recruit training commands competitive

01:11:46.671 --> 01:11:48.671
system among individual recruits in

01:11:48.671 --> 01:11:50.893
divisions promotes teamwork , attention

01:11:50.893 --> 01:11:53.350
to detail , and pride in accomplishment .

01:11:53.600 --> 01:11:55.656
Divisions performing above standards

01:11:55.656 --> 01:11:57.767
throughout their training are awarded

01:11:57.767 --> 01:11:59.878
recognition flags in the five mission

01:11:59.878 --> 01:12:02.100
areas . Academic achievement . Military

01:12:02.100 --> 01:12:03.878
drill , compartment readiness ,

01:12:03.878 --> 01:12:05.989
applications , and physical fitness .

01:12:05.989 --> 01:12:08.044
These flags are carried as a visible

01:12:08.044 --> 01:12:10.267
symbol of the division's success . Each

01:12:10.267 --> 01:12:12.100
flag indicates that your sailors

01:12:12.100 --> 01:12:13.767
individually and as teams met

01:12:13.767 --> 01:12:15.822
performance standards in one or more

01:12:15.822 --> 01:12:17.933
mission area events . A division that

01:12:17.933 --> 01:12:19.933
exceeds basic requirements in these

01:12:19.933 --> 01:12:22.044
areas during their training qualifies

01:12:22.044 --> 01:12:24.211
as a battle efficiency division and is

01:12:24.211 --> 01:12:25.878
awarded the battlely flag and

01:12:25.878 --> 01:12:28.044
recognition of their performance . Two

01:12:28.044 --> 01:12:30.322
divisions have earned this honor today ,

01:12:30.322 --> 01:12:32.322
and we congratulate them on a job .

01:12:40.870 --> 01:12:43.092
Any division that excels in every phase

01:12:43.092 --> 01:12:44.870
of training and earns all flags

01:12:44.870 --> 01:12:46.703
qualifies for the Chief of Naval

01:12:46.703 --> 01:12:48.814
Operations Honor Division recognition

01:12:48.814 --> 01:12:50.926
and is awarded the CNO Honor flag for

01:12:50.926 --> 01:12:52.970
this exemplary achievement . This

01:12:52.970 --> 01:12:55.081
designation reflects a high degree of

01:12:55.081 --> 01:12:57.081
teamwork , morale , and a spirit of

01:12:57.081 --> 01:12:58.748
corps , as well as the superb

01:12:58.748 --> 01:13:00.970
leadership of the division commanders .

01:13:00.970 --> 01:13:04.680
Division 077 has earned this honor

01:13:04.680 --> 01:13:07.000
today , and we congratulate them on a

01:13:07.000 --> 01:13:10.080
job exceptionally well done .

01:13:16.750 --> 01:13:17.750
P

01:13:21.450 --> 01:13:23.561
Captain Proberg will now present this

01:13:23.561 --> 01:13:25.783
week's individual awards , and he'll be

01:13:25.783 --> 01:13:27.561
joined on the drill deck by our

01:13:27.561 --> 01:13:29.672
executive officer , Commander McHenry

01:13:29.672 --> 01:13:31.506
and Command Master Chief Taula .

01:13:55.149 --> 01:13:57.038
For achieving the highest overall

01:13:57.038 --> 01:13:59.316
academic score during recruit training ,

01:13:59.316 --> 01:14:01.093
Airman apprentice Nico Bowden ,

01:14:01.093 --> 01:14:03.629
Division 074 from El Dorado Hills ,

01:14:04.069 --> 01:14:06.125
California , has earned the Academic

01:14:06.125 --> 01:14:08.236
Excellence Award , which is sponsored

01:14:08.236 --> 01:14:10.236
by the Fort Dearborn chapter of the

01:14:10.236 --> 01:14:12.236
Illinois Society of the Sons of the

01:14:12.236 --> 01:14:14.402
American Revolution . Amman Apprentice

01:14:14.402 --> 01:14:15.958
Bowden receives a letter of

01:14:15.958 --> 01:14:17.791
commendation from the commanding

01:14:17.791 --> 01:14:19.513
officer . Well done , sailor .

01:14:42.470 --> 01:14:46.270
got For

01:14:46.270 --> 01:14:47.992
having displayed extraordinary

01:14:47.992 --> 01:14:50.159
qualities best expressing the American

01:14:50.159 --> 01:14:52.103
spirit of honor , initiative , and

01:14:52.103 --> 01:14:53.992
loyalty , Seaman Connor Minehan ,

01:14:53.992 --> 01:14:56.589
Division 075 from Plymouth ,

01:14:56.750 --> 01:14:58.830
Massachusetts is awarded the Navy

01:14:58.830 --> 01:15:00.886
League Award , which is sponsored by

01:15:00.886 --> 01:15:03.052
the Navy League of the United States .

01:15:03.052 --> 01:15:04.997
Seaman Minihan is presented with a

01:15:04.997 --> 01:15:07.052
commemorative plaque and a letter of

01:15:07.052 --> 01:15:08.886
commendation from the commanding

01:15:08.886 --> 01:15:10.608
officer . Well done , sailor .

01:15:24.160 --> 01:15:25.160
that .

01:15:29.240 --> 01:15:30.240
our students .

01:15:38.200 --> 01:15:40.033
Seaman Apprentice Adam Yabarra ,

01:15:40.120 --> 01:15:43.399
Division 909 from Ontario ,

01:15:43.879 --> 01:15:45.768
California , is the winner of the

01:15:45.768 --> 01:15:47.879
United Service Organization Award for

01:15:47.879 --> 01:15:50.101
best exemplifying the spirit and intent

01:15:50.101 --> 01:15:51.910
of the word shipmate . Seaman

01:15:51.910 --> 01:15:53.577
Apprentice Yabarra is given a

01:15:53.577 --> 01:15:55.632
commemorative plaque from the United

01:15:55.632 --> 01:15:57.632
Service Organizations . Well done ,

01:15:57.632 --> 01:15:58.180
sailor .

01:16:19.310 --> 01:16:21.500
For . reported .

01:16:23.709 --> 01:16:25.709
It is our pleasure to recognize the

01:16:25.709 --> 01:16:27.931
review commander for today's ceremony .

01:16:27.931 --> 01:16:29.765
Throughout his training , he has

01:16:29.765 --> 01:16:31.931
exhibited great pride in naval service

01:16:31.931 --> 01:16:34.042
and has consistently demonstrated his

01:16:34.042 --> 01:16:36.153
potential as an effective leader . He

01:16:36.153 --> 01:16:38.042
has maintained a high standard of

01:16:38.042 --> 01:16:39.931
personal appearance and displayed

01:16:39.931 --> 01:16:42.098
excellent military bearing and command

01:16:42.098 --> 01:16:44.265
voice , Seaman Adelino Angela Willis .

01:16:44.265 --> 01:16:47.044
Division 909 from Menefee , California ,

01:16:47.145 --> 01:16:49.384
is also the recipient of the Military

01:16:49.384 --> 01:16:51.662
Order of the World Wars Award of Merit .

01:16:51.904 --> 01:16:54.126
This award is presented for meritorious

01:16:54.126 --> 01:16:56.237
performance during recruit training .

01:16:56.237 --> 01:16:58.182
Seaman Apprentice Angela Willis is

01:16:58.182 --> 01:17:00.293
presented with a commemorative plaque

01:17:00.293 --> 01:17:02.348
from the Military Order of the World

01:17:02.348 --> 01:17:03.904
Wars . Well done , sailor .

01:17:17.609 --> 01:17:21.020
Thank you , Commander . Look ,

01:17:21.419 --> 01:17:22.419
Mr . Chief

01:17:26.759 --> 01:17:27.759
Ma .

01:17:36.740 --> 01:17:38.573
The Military Officer Association

01:17:38.573 --> 01:17:40.796
Leadership Award is presented to Airman

01:17:40.796 --> 01:17:44.350
DeSean Floyd , Division 077 from San

01:17:44.350 --> 01:17:46.580
Diego , California for demonstrating

01:17:46.580 --> 01:17:48.259
exceptional tenacity and

01:17:48.259 --> 01:17:50.148
professionalism . Airman Floyd is

01:17:50.148 --> 01:17:52.259
awarded a letter of commendation from

01:17:52.259 --> 01:17:54.315
the commanding officer . Well done ,

01:17:54.315 --> 01:17:54.899
sailor .

01:18:05.910 --> 01:18:08.770
Thank you What

01:18:12.060 --> 01:18:13.060
That

01:18:22.899 --> 01:18:24.788
Amman Apprentice , Ella English ,

01:18:24.899 --> 01:18:28.660
Division 909 from Charlotte , North

01:18:28.660 --> 01:18:31.100
Carolina , is the recipient of the Navy

01:18:31.100 --> 01:18:33.156
Club of the United States of America

01:18:33.156 --> 01:18:35.100
Military Excellence Award for best

01:18:35.100 --> 01:18:36.767
exemplifying the qualities of

01:18:36.767 --> 01:18:38.544
enthusiasm , devotion to duty ,

01:18:38.544 --> 01:18:40.714
military bearing , and Teamwork . This

01:18:40.714 --> 01:18:42.805
award places her at the pinnacle of

01:18:42.805 --> 01:18:45.027
today's newest sailors . She is awarded

01:18:45.027 --> 01:18:47.435
a flag letter of commendation . Emman

01:18:47.435 --> 01:18:49.424
Apprentice English . The staff of

01:18:49.424 --> 01:18:52.084
recruit Training Command salutes you as

01:18:52.084 --> 01:18:54.306
the finest of this group of graduates .

01:18:54.555 --> 01:18:56.265
Well done , sailor .

01:19:27.339 --> 01:19:28.339
vision .

01:19:32.500 --> 01:19:34.500
It is appropriate to recognize such

01:19:34.500 --> 01:19:36.667
outstanding individual accomplishments

01:19:36.667 --> 01:19:38.611
by these sailors with a round of 3

01:19:38.611 --> 01:19:40.859
cheers . The adjutant will lead all

01:19:40.859 --> 01:19:43.020
graduating divisions in 3 cheers for

01:19:43.020 --> 01:19:46.459
this morning's award recipients . Hey

01:19:46.459 --> 01:19:49.470
Bet Hey babe .

01:19:51.839 --> 01:19:52.839
Hey babe .

01:19:55.660 --> 01:19:57.493
Ladies and gentlemen , how about

01:19:57.493 --> 01:19:59.160
another round of applause for

01:19:59.160 --> 01:20:01.327
outstanding performance , our unit and

01:20:01.327 --> 01:20:00.620
individual award recipients .

01:20:13.359 --> 01:20:15.359
Uh , as I'm flipping pages , insert

01:20:15.359 --> 01:20:17.526
pithy comments about reviewing officer

01:20:17.526 --> 01:20:19.359
here . Uh , OK . Uh , ladies and

01:20:19.359 --> 01:20:21.415
gentlemen , welcome again to recruit

01:20:21.415 --> 01:20:23.470
training command . This is a special

01:20:23.470 --> 01:20:26.240
day as we welcome 952 new sailors into

01:20:26.240 --> 01:20:28.640
the United States Navy . Several weeks

01:20:28.640 --> 01:20:30.751
ago , we met with this training group

01:20:30.751 --> 01:20:32.862
in this Hall of Honor . We spoke of a

01:20:32.862 --> 01:20:35.029
couple of things that consisted simply

01:20:35.029 --> 01:20:37.196
of commander's intent to these men and

01:20:37.196 --> 01:20:39.196
women to successfully navigate boot

01:20:39.196 --> 01:20:41.140
camp and become United States Navy

01:20:41.140 --> 01:20:43.362
sailors . My emphasis is generally on a

01:20:43.362 --> 01:20:45.970
couple of key principles . Their job is

01:20:45.970 --> 01:20:49.609
to learn . I ask that they be brilliant

01:20:49.609 --> 01:20:52.209
at the basics , serve with honor ,

01:20:52.490 --> 01:20:55.049
courage , and commitment , and earn

01:20:55.049 --> 01:20:58.810
this privilege every day . Now today

01:20:58.810 --> 01:21:01.032
before you , their family and friends ,

01:21:01.032 --> 01:21:03.254
they stand ready to graduate . Today is

01:21:03.254 --> 01:21:06.520
indeed a good day . A little about me .

01:21:06.979 --> 01:21:08.923
I've worn the navy cloth since the

01:21:08.923 --> 01:21:12.180
summer of 1993 . When first I reported

01:21:12.180 --> 01:21:14.236
to the United States Merchant Marine

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Academy as a new midshipment candidate ,

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eager to learn about engineering in the

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sea . As the son of a ship fitter who

01:21:20.847 --> 01:21:22.736
spent long hours piecing together

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submarines at Quonset Point and the son

01:21:24.958 --> 01:21:27.124
of a mother who was the original smart

01:21:27.124 --> 01:21:29.291
creative long before Google coined the

01:21:29.291 --> 01:21:31.458
term , my call to the Navy was in some

01:21:31.458 --> 01:21:33.569
combination , a byproduct of the Cold

01:21:33.569 --> 01:21:35.513
War call to service , some part of

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seeking adventure , and a whole lot of

01:21:37.680 --> 01:21:40.290
wanting to wear a flight suit . I

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learned quickly I was going to have to

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work hard every day to earn it . I

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chose to forge ahead , to do the other

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thing , to take a chance , even though

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I was scared , uncertain , and mildly

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cocky . I worked hard to become the

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first college graduate in my family . I

01:21:58.319 --> 01:22:00.541
worked hard to earn my qualification as

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a naval aviator . Then I worked hard to

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learn to become a good junior officer .

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Then worked hard again and continue to

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work hard to learn how to become a good

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husband and father . And I'm still

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working hard to learn . Not because I

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have to , but because I choose to .

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If your path is unclear or uncertain ,

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look for hope in the everyday little

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things , little routines that help you

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find your center and your true

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potential , your capacity to learn

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around our world . Value those around

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you , sailors , and seek to make the

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world a little better each day . I

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represent just one of many who have

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come before me as the commanding

01:22:48.453 --> 01:22:50.564
officer of recruit Training Command ,

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and will surely follow after .

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Entrusted with the sacred

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responsibility of the United States

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Navy , but more importantly , citizens

01:22:57.898 --> 01:22:59.953
and families of this great nation to

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prepare our staff , recruits , and

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families for the challenges of today

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and uncertainties of tomorrow . This is

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a daunting task and responsibility ,

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but it starts with simple things like

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Admiral McRaven once famously quoted

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during his University of Texas

01:23:16.129 --> 01:23:19.709
commencement speech in 2014 as

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making your bed . Doing this simple

01:23:24.100 --> 01:23:26.589
task starts your day with an

01:23:26.589 --> 01:23:29.799
accomplishment . That can absolutely

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lead to more . Be brilliant at the

01:23:32.870 --> 01:23:36.310
basics , shipmates , and you reinforce

01:23:36.310 --> 01:23:38.149
your foundation of discipline .

01:23:38.810 --> 01:23:41.790
Attention to detail . And ethical

01:23:41.790 --> 01:23:45.169
behavior . This is the bedrock of our

01:23:45.169 --> 01:23:48.959
profession of arms . Well , RTC

01:23:48.959 --> 01:23:51.070
has trained sailors for well over 100

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years . This is 2026 , not 1911 .

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Tradition must never be handcuffed ,

01:23:57.839 --> 01:24:00.479
challenging the status quo , but to

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build a better tomorrow , our service

01:24:02.799 --> 01:24:05.439
and nation demand it . Warfighter

01:24:05.439 --> 01:24:08.120
development requires we always strive

01:24:08.120 --> 01:24:11.180
to adapt , innovate , and overcome to

01:24:11.180 --> 01:24:14.720
win in combat . Along the way , always

01:24:14.720 --> 01:24:16.759
remembering to work hard to be

01:24:16.759 --> 01:24:19.399
brilliant at the basics . Remember ,

01:24:19.520 --> 01:24:22.479
shipmates , chance favors the prepared

01:24:22.479 --> 01:24:26.000
mind . Work hard every day to be the

01:24:26.000 --> 01:24:28.279
best with honor and integrity .

01:24:28.759 --> 01:24:32.160
Remember , there is always someone out

01:24:32.160 --> 01:24:34.580
there willing to push harder than you .

01:24:35.339 --> 01:24:39.299
If you let them strive for a bias for

01:24:39.299 --> 01:24:41.589
action and seize the initiative

01:24:41.589 --> 01:24:45.399
whenever possible . Today , violence

01:24:45.399 --> 01:24:47.343
around the world reminds us of the

01:24:47.343 --> 01:24:49.566
danger that lurks in the shadows . Ours

01:24:49.566 --> 01:24:51.732
is to trek across the horizon and into

01:24:51.732 --> 01:24:54.609
the night to bring the light . As we

01:24:54.609 --> 01:24:57.149
seek to maintain an often fragile peace ,

01:24:57.410 --> 01:24:59.640
we must always be prepared for war to

01:24:59.640 --> 01:25:02.490
defend that peace . We must earn

01:25:02.490 --> 01:25:06.250
victory on , above , below , and

01:25:06.250 --> 01:25:09.290
from the sea every day . It is

01:25:09.290 --> 01:25:11.569
essential that we learn to see through

01:25:11.569 --> 01:25:14.169
the fog of the moment to the promise of

01:25:14.169 --> 01:25:16.113
tomorrow , maintaining what I have

01:25:16.113 --> 01:25:18.450
cherished as my home state's simple

01:25:18.450 --> 01:25:20.629
motto for over 30 years in uniform ,

01:25:21.250 --> 01:25:24.839
Hope as it flies right there . Sailors ,

01:25:25.120 --> 01:25:27.430
I challenge each of you to look at

01:25:27.430 --> 01:25:29.097
every day on this earth as an

01:25:29.097 --> 01:25:32.229
opportunity . No matter how tough , how

01:25:32.229 --> 01:25:34.750
demanding , how stressful it may seem ,

01:25:35.270 --> 01:25:37.589
as long as you're in the game , you

01:25:37.589 --> 01:25:40.450
have the potential to succeed . Even in

01:25:40.450 --> 01:25:42.740
failure , we can learn to build back

01:25:42.740 --> 01:25:45.490
better . Our freedom was not won a

01:25:45.490 --> 01:25:48.109
century ago . It was not won today .

01:25:48.819 --> 01:25:50.850
But some small part of it is in our

01:25:50.850 --> 01:25:53.569
hands , and we are marching no longer

01:25:53.569 --> 01:25:55.402
by 1s and 2s , but in legions of

01:25:55.402 --> 01:25:58.549
thousands convinced it cannot be denied

01:25:58.549 --> 01:26:01.950
by any human force . Today , shipmates ,

01:26:02.390 --> 01:26:05.100
you stand out before me . But before

01:26:05.100 --> 01:26:07.490
the people you hold dear from near and

01:26:07.490 --> 01:26:10.129
far away , as today's examples of

01:26:10.129 --> 01:26:13.299
American exceptionalism . You represent

01:26:13.299 --> 01:26:15.740
the best and brightest , our hopes and

01:26:15.740 --> 01:26:17.930
dreams for a better tomorrow , our

01:26:17.930 --> 01:26:20.540
guardians of peace , our warriors of

01:26:20.540 --> 01:26:23.939
light . Shipmates , go forth and do

01:26:23.939 --> 01:26:26.660
great things . Embrace lifelong

01:26:26.660 --> 01:26:29.430
learning , be brilliant at the basics .

01:26:30.029 --> 01:26:31.973
Cherish our professional values of

01:26:31.973 --> 01:26:34.629
honor , courage and commitment , and

01:26:34.629 --> 01:26:36.819
remember to earn it every day .

01:26:37.169 --> 01:26:39.620
Shipmates , congratulations . Never

01:26:39.620 --> 01:26:42.259
quit , never surrender . Thank you .

01:27:53.109 --> 01:27:55.331
Captain Froberg will now receive salute

01:27:55.331 --> 01:27:57.553
of the graduating divisions , and he'll

01:27:57.553 --> 01:27:59.498
be joined on the drill deck by our

01:27:59.498 --> 01:28:01.720
executive officer Commander McHenry and

01:28:01.720 --> 01:28:03.609
Command Master Chief Taa . Please

01:28:03.609 --> 01:28:05.831
remain seated until your graduates have

01:28:05.831 --> 01:28:08.029
been placed on liberty .

01:31:00.669 --> 01:31:02.669
Ladies and gentlemen , today is the

01:31:02.669 --> 01:31:04.447
only day for access to the Navy

01:31:04.447 --> 01:31:06.589
Exchange and photo pickup . Today and

01:31:06.589 --> 01:31:08.700
tomorrow you can pick up your sailors

01:31:08.700 --> 01:31:10.922
at the Yorktown parking garage . Please

01:31:10.922 --> 01:31:12.533
join me in one more round of

01:31:12.533 --> 01:31:14.756
appreciation for wonderful musicians of

01:31:14.756 --> 01:31:16.089
Navy band Great Lakes .

01:31:24.000 --> 01:31:27.479
Flags . Post

01:31:29.109 --> 01:31:31.629
Section leaders fall out and retrieve

01:31:31.629 --> 01:31:32.759
outer garments .

01:33:22.609 --> 01:33:24.890
Sailors going on liberty without a

01:33:24.890 --> 01:33:27.250
vehicle are to exit gate 8 toward the

01:33:27.250 --> 01:33:28.806
train station parking lot .

01:33:29.049 --> 01:33:31.399
Naturalization sailors , please report

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to the chapel at the conclusion of

01:33:33.689 --> 01:33:35.970
today's ceremony with your families for

01:33:35.970 --> 01:33:38.379
the naturalization ceremony . Thanks

01:33:38.379 --> 01:33:40.546
again to each and every one of you for

01:33:40.546 --> 01:33:42.601
joining us on this most memorable of

01:33:42.601 --> 01:33:46.359
Navy days . And without

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further delay , now hear this .

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Liberty