1 00:00:03,202 --> 00:00:05,490 - Good morning ladies and gentlemen, 2 00:00:05,490 --> 00:00:07,440 on behalf of Brigadier General Heritage, 3 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:08,273 The Commanding General 4 00:00:08,273 --> 00:00:09,470 in the Marine Corps Recruit Depot 5 00:00:09,470 --> 00:00:11,130 on the Western Recruiting Region. 6 00:00:11,130 --> 00:00:13,323 I want to virtually welcome you to sunny San Diego 7 00:00:13,323 --> 00:00:17,250 and today's family day message for Delta Company. 8 00:00:17,250 --> 00:00:18,700 My name is Colonel Matt Palma, 9 00:00:18,700 --> 00:00:20,440 and I'm the commanding officer 10 00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:21,920 of the Recruit Training Regiment. 11 00:00:21,920 --> 00:00:23,050 I'm assisted in my duties 12 00:00:23,050 --> 00:00:26,380 by my senior enlisted leader, Sir Major Chabot. 13 00:00:26,380 --> 00:00:28,660 Together we've had the distinct pleasure 14 00:00:28,660 --> 00:00:31,560 of observing your Marines throughout their training. 15 00:00:31,560 --> 00:00:32,700 And we couldn't be more proud 16 00:00:32,700 --> 00:00:35,490 of what they've accomplished in a short period of time 17 00:00:35,490 --> 00:00:36,370 That said, we know 18 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:39,120 that our job would have been much more difficult had it not 19 00:00:39,120 --> 00:00:40,790 been for the solid moral foundation 20 00:00:40,790 --> 00:00:43,180 that you laid for them back at home. 21 00:00:43,180 --> 00:00:47,060 For that support that you've provided we wanna thank you. 22 00:00:47,060 --> 00:00:47,940 There's a couple other groups 23 00:00:47,940 --> 00:00:49,870 that I'd like to recognize today. 24 00:00:49,870 --> 00:00:53,220 First, if you served in any branch of the armed forces, 25 00:00:53,220 --> 00:00:54,930 whether under the watchful eye of peace 26 00:00:54,930 --> 00:00:56,650 or during the time of war, 27 00:00:56,650 --> 00:00:57,942 we'd like to thank you. 28 00:00:57,942 --> 00:01:01,250 Your service and your sacrifice has served as an example 29 00:01:01,250 --> 00:01:04,490 for all of us, and especially the newly graduated Marines 30 00:01:04,490 --> 00:01:05,463 at Delta Company. 31 00:01:06,710 --> 00:01:10,340 Additionally, I'd like to recognize the officers 32 00:01:10,340 --> 00:01:12,200 and the drill instructors at Delta company, 33 00:01:12,200 --> 00:01:15,750 had it not been for their hard work and determination, 34 00:01:15,750 --> 00:01:17,300 the transformation from recruit 35 00:01:17,300 --> 00:01:19,900 to Marine wouldn't even be possible. 36 00:01:19,900 --> 00:01:21,590 Do you know that there's been a drill instructor 37 00:01:21,590 --> 00:01:23,620 with your new Marine every moment 38 00:01:23,620 --> 00:01:25,740 of every day and night since they stepped 39 00:01:25,740 --> 00:01:28,010 on those famous yellow footprints? 40 00:01:28,010 --> 00:01:31,410 That sort of dedication doesn't come without sacrifice. 41 00:01:31,410 --> 00:01:33,530 Their young families have endured long periods 42 00:01:33,530 --> 00:01:35,407 of time away from their Marine 43 00:01:35,407 --> 00:01:37,970 for the benefit of your Marine. 44 00:01:37,970 --> 00:01:41,147 So publicly I'd like to thank the officers, 45 00:01:41,147 --> 00:01:44,280 drill instructors and families of Delta Company 46 00:01:44,280 --> 00:01:45,770 for a job well done. 47 00:01:45,770 --> 00:01:48,576 Well done Delta company and thank you. 48 00:01:48,576 --> 00:01:50,741 Now speaking of families, 49 00:01:50,741 --> 00:01:54,710 we know that great Marines come from great families 50 00:01:54,710 --> 00:01:56,610 and your new Marines are no different. 51 00:01:57,610 --> 00:02:00,670 We wanna thank you for your dedication, 52 00:02:00,670 --> 00:02:04,100 your patriotism and your continued sacrifice, 53 00:02:04,100 --> 00:02:07,250 as you supported your Marines throughout their training. 54 00:02:07,250 --> 00:02:09,470 We know how difficult it must be for you not 55 00:02:09,470 --> 00:02:13,173 to be here both today and tomorrow for their graduation, 56 00:02:14,010 --> 00:02:15,030 but like all Marines, 57 00:02:15,030 --> 00:02:18,090 we pride ourselves on being the most ready 58 00:02:18,090 --> 00:02:20,020 when the nation is least ready. 59 00:02:20,020 --> 00:02:24,260 And your new Marines are cut from that same cloth. 60 00:02:24,260 --> 00:02:26,940 They're gonna leave here tomorrow after graduation 61 00:02:26,940 --> 00:02:29,010 and go to SOI West where they'll continue 62 00:02:29,010 --> 00:02:30,180 on in their training, 63 00:02:30,180 --> 00:02:32,270 and eventually to their follow on schools 64 00:02:32,270 --> 00:02:33,520 and out to the Fleet Marine force, 65 00:02:33,520 --> 00:02:35,220 where they are desperately needed. 66 00:02:36,550 --> 00:02:39,310 Your Marines just completed the motivational run with me 67 00:02:39,310 --> 00:02:42,030 and the Sergeant Major, The Commanding General. 68 00:02:42,030 --> 00:02:44,607 They look fantastic, they are eager 69 00:02:44,607 --> 00:02:47,870 and ready to continue on in their training. 70 00:02:47,870 --> 00:02:52,070 I told them how much that you wish you could be here. 71 00:02:52,070 --> 00:02:53,930 And we hope that your continued love 72 00:02:53,930 --> 00:02:56,660 and support will motivate them throughout the remainder 73 00:02:56,660 --> 00:02:58,300 of their training. 74 00:02:58,300 --> 00:02:59,889 We're counting on you know, 75 00:02:59,889 --> 00:03:03,300 and that you can always count on your Marine Corps 76 00:03:03,300 --> 00:03:06,963 'cause we will remain Semper Fidelis, thank you. 77 00:03:11,094 --> 00:03:13,761 (air whooshing)