1 00:00:01,124 --> 00:00:02,420 - Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 2 00:00:02,420 --> 00:00:04,470 On behalf of Brigadier General Heritage, 3 00:00:04,470 --> 00:00:06,690 the Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot 4 00:00:06,690 --> 00:00:08,600 in the western recruiting region, 5 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:11,540 I'd like to virtually welcome you to sunny San Diego 6 00:00:11,540 --> 00:00:14,930 and today's Family Day message for Charlie Company. 7 00:00:14,930 --> 00:00:16,830 My name is Colonel Matt Palma, 8 00:00:16,830 --> 00:00:18,010 and I am the Commanding Officer 9 00:00:18,010 --> 00:00:19,660 of the Recruit Training Regiment. 10 00:00:19,660 --> 00:00:22,770 I am assisted in my duties by my Senior Enlisted Leader, 11 00:00:22,770 --> 00:00:24,720 Ser Major Paul Agan. 12 00:00:24,720 --> 00:00:27,040 Together, we've had the distinct pleasure 13 00:00:27,040 --> 00:00:29,470 of observing your Marines throughout their training, 14 00:00:29,470 --> 00:00:31,700 and we couldn't be more proud of what they've accomplished 15 00:00:31,700 --> 00:00:34,130 in a relatively short period of time. 16 00:00:34,130 --> 00:00:34,963 That said, 17 00:00:34,963 --> 00:00:37,630 we know that our jobs would have been much more difficult 18 00:00:37,630 --> 00:00:40,080 had it not been for the solid moral foundation 19 00:00:40,080 --> 00:00:42,430 that you laid for them back at home. 20 00:00:42,430 --> 00:00:43,980 Moreover, the love and support 21 00:00:43,980 --> 00:00:46,520 that you provided for them throughout their training 22 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:49,400 has been absolutely critical to their success. 23 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:51,770 And we wanna thank you for that. 24 00:00:51,770 --> 00:00:52,603 A couple other groups 25 00:00:52,603 --> 00:00:54,870 that I'd like to recognize out there today. 26 00:00:54,870 --> 00:00:58,870 First, if you have served in any branch of the Armed Forces, 27 00:00:58,870 --> 00:01:00,650 whether under the watchful eye of peace 28 00:01:00,650 --> 00:01:02,340 or during the time of war, 29 00:01:02,340 --> 00:01:03,470 we wanna recognize you 30 00:01:03,470 --> 00:01:05,872 for your service and your sacrifice. 31 00:01:05,872 --> 00:01:09,090 It has been an example for the Marines, 32 00:01:09,090 --> 00:01:11,960 and especially those Marines of Charlie Company. 33 00:01:11,960 --> 00:01:13,090 Thank you veterans, 34 00:01:13,090 --> 00:01:15,840 thank you for your service and sacrifice. 35 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:18,410 The next group I'd like to recognize today 36 00:01:18,410 --> 00:01:21,920 are the officers and drill instructors at Charlie Company, 37 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:24,713 the Marines that proudly wear these red t-shirts. 38 00:01:25,630 --> 00:01:28,240 Do you know that there's been a drill instructor 39 00:01:28,240 --> 00:01:31,890 with your new Marine every moment of every day and night, 40 00:01:31,890 --> 00:01:35,440 since they stepped on those famous yellow footprints? 41 00:01:35,440 --> 00:01:39,870 That sorta dedication doesn't come without great sacrifice. 42 00:01:39,870 --> 00:01:41,800 Their young families have endured 43 00:01:41,800 --> 00:01:44,690 long periods of time away from their Marine 44 00:01:44,690 --> 00:01:47,020 for the benefit of your Marine. 45 00:01:47,020 --> 00:01:50,250 Without their service and their dedication to the mission, 46 00:01:50,250 --> 00:01:52,880 that transformation from recruit to Marine 47 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:55,340 wouldn't even be possible. 48 00:01:55,340 --> 00:01:57,310 So for the officers, drill instructors, 49 00:01:57,310 --> 00:01:59,630 and families of Charlie Company, 50 00:01:59,630 --> 00:02:01,669 I'd like to thank them publicly 51 00:02:01,669 --> 00:02:05,340 and recognize them for their many sacrifices, 52 00:02:05,340 --> 00:02:08,350 particularly during this pandemic. 53 00:02:08,350 --> 00:02:10,420 Thank you Charlie Company. 54 00:02:10,420 --> 00:02:12,670 Now, speaking of families, 55 00:02:12,670 --> 00:02:15,760 we know that great Marines come from great families, 56 00:02:15,760 --> 00:02:18,530 and your new Marines are no different. 57 00:02:18,530 --> 00:02:21,350 We also understand how difficult it must be 58 00:02:21,350 --> 00:02:24,260 for you not to be able to be here today 59 00:02:24,260 --> 00:02:26,360 during their normal Family Day event, 60 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:29,130 and particularly tomorrow's graduation, 61 00:02:29,130 --> 00:02:32,720 a milestone event in the life of any Marine. 62 00:02:32,720 --> 00:02:35,540 We wanna thank you for your continued patience, 63 00:02:35,540 --> 00:02:37,933 your sacrifice, and patriotism. 64 00:02:38,910 --> 00:02:40,750 Your new Marines are gonna continue 65 00:02:40,750 --> 00:02:44,210 to need your compassion, love, and support, 66 00:02:44,210 --> 00:02:47,150 as they continue on in their training and their journey 67 00:02:47,150 --> 00:02:49,810 to become the Marine that they were meant to be. 68 00:02:49,810 --> 00:02:52,390 As they leave us tomorrow after graduation 69 00:02:52,390 --> 00:02:55,430 and go north to SOI, the School of Infantry, 70 00:02:55,430 --> 00:02:57,850 where they'll continue on in their training 71 00:02:57,850 --> 00:03:02,230 and attempt to achieve the title of rifleman, 72 00:03:02,230 --> 00:03:05,330 they will need your continued love and support. 73 00:03:05,330 --> 00:03:06,800 And for those that then follow on 74 00:03:06,800 --> 00:03:08,550 to other MOS-producing schools, 75 00:03:08,550 --> 00:03:10,590 and then eventually their units, 76 00:03:10,590 --> 00:03:12,988 will continue to need your guidance, wisdom, love, 77 00:03:12,988 --> 00:03:14,930 and support as a family, 78 00:03:14,930 --> 00:03:16,870 because behind every great Marine 79 00:03:16,870 --> 00:03:19,020 is a great family that supports them, 80 00:03:19,020 --> 00:03:21,340 and your Marine is no different. 81 00:03:21,340 --> 00:03:23,010 So, in closing, 82 00:03:23,010 --> 00:03:23,843 we'd like to thank you 83 00:03:23,843 --> 00:03:26,630 for your continued support of your Marine. 84 00:03:26,630 --> 00:03:28,700 We hope that you had a great holiday season, 85 00:03:28,700 --> 00:03:30,780 and we hope that your families are safe, 86 00:03:30,780 --> 00:03:33,563 wherever you are across the United States. 87 00:03:34,440 --> 00:03:37,530 Know that your Marines are well happy, healthy, 88 00:03:37,530 --> 00:03:40,250 and eager to continue on in their mission. 89 00:03:40,250 --> 00:03:41,150 Like all Marines, 90 00:03:41,150 --> 00:03:43,780 they pride themselves on being the most ready 91 00:03:43,780 --> 00:03:45,623 when the nation is least ready. 92 00:03:46,690 --> 00:03:48,920 We look forward to your continued support, 93 00:03:48,920 --> 00:03:50,420 and we want you to know 94 00:03:50,420 --> 00:03:52,910 that your Marine Corps and your Marine 95 00:03:52,910 --> 00:03:55,270 will always remain semper fidelis. 96 00:03:55,270 --> 00:03:56,980 - Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 97 00:03:56,980 --> 00:03:58,540 My name is staff Sergeant Bandrell. 98 00:03:58,540 --> 00:04:01,530 I'm the Senior Drill Sergeant for Platoon 1041, 99 00:04:01,530 --> 00:04:03,203 and these are your new Marines. 100 00:04:25,060 --> 00:04:26,910 - Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 101 00:04:26,910 --> 00:04:29,470 My name is Staff Sergeant Frazier, 102 00:04:29,470 --> 00:04:33,410 and I am the Senior Staff Sergeant for Platoon 1042, 103 00:04:33,410 --> 00:04:35,353 and these are your new Marines. 104 00:04:57,747 --> 00:04:58,850 - Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 105 00:04:58,850 --> 00:05:00,520 My name is Staff Sergeant Welker, 106 00:05:00,520 --> 00:05:03,700 and I am the Senior Drill Instructor for Platoon 1043, 107 00:05:03,700 --> 00:05:05,250 and these are your new Marines. 108 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:31,080 - Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 109 00:05:31,080 --> 00:05:32,800 My name is Staff Sergeant Escovedo, 110 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:36,700 and I am the Senior Drill Instructor for Platoon 1045, 111 00:05:36,700 --> 00:05:38,323 and these are your new Marines. 112 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:02,790 - Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 113 00:06:02,790 --> 00:06:05,230 My name is Staff Sergeant Qohito, 114 00:06:05,230 --> 00:06:09,800 and I am the Senior Drill Instructor for Platoon 1046, 115 00:06:09,800 --> 00:06:11,403 and these are your new Marines. 116 00:06:33,923 --> 00:06:35,620 - Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 117 00:06:35,620 --> 00:06:36,910 My name is Staff Ser Woodie, 118 00:06:36,910 --> 00:06:39,550 and I'm the Senior Drill Instructor for Platoon 1047, 119 00:06:39,550 --> 00:06:41,570 and these are your new Marines.