WEBVTT 00:02.970 --> 00:04.969 I . Right 00:08.000 --> 00:08.789 I hate it . 00:18.870 --> 00:19.926 ask the question . 00:25.879 --> 00:26.489 go out . 00:30.110 --> 00:32.599 Yeah . OK . 00:34.180 --> 00:37.689 I That 00:50.159 --> 00:51.159 Yeah . 01:04.180 --> 01:05.679 Yeah . I . 01:19.750 --> 01:20.750 I . 01:37.690 --> 01:40.129 You want to go I 01:53.430 --> 01:55.652 As the band enters the parade deck , we 01:55.652 --> 01:57.763 ask that you are afraid from crossing 01:57.763 --> 01:59.986 the parade deck or crossing in front of 01:59.986 --> 02:02.152 the viewing area . If you must cross , 02:02.152 --> 02:04.208 please go to the far ends . Once you 02:04.208 --> 02:06.374 have reached the seating area , we ask 02:06.374 --> 02:08.430 that you remain seated , keeping the 02:08.430 --> 02:10.652 area directly in front of the bleachers 02:10.652 --> 02:12.763 clear . Feel free to take photographs 02:12.763 --> 02:14.986 and videos from anywhere in the seating 02:14.986 --> 02:16.930 area . We ask that you silence all 02:16.930 --> 02:19.152 electronic devices . Please look around 02:19.152 --> 02:21.319 you do not leave any trash or personal 02:21.319 --> 02:23.208 belongings . At the conclusion of 02:23.208 --> 02:25.152 today's ceremony , we ask that you 02:25.152 --> 02:24.643 enter the parade deck behind the 02:24.643 --> 02:26.194 bleachers . Thank you . 06:49.839 --> 06:52.760 Officially formed in 1921 , Maureen Bad 06:52.760 --> 06:54.593 San Diego has thrilled countless 06:54.593 --> 06:56.760 millions throughout the world with its 06:56.760 --> 06:58.982 inspiring renditions of traditional and 06:58.982 --> 07:01.204 contemporary music . Each member of the 07:01.204 --> 07:03.427 band has completed recruit training and 07:03.427 --> 07:05.538 maintains combat skills , giving true 07:05.538 --> 07:07.704 meaning to the title Maine musicians . 07:07.704 --> 07:09.649 Marine Band San Diego is under the 07:09.649 --> 07:11.649 leadership of Warrant Officer Megan 07:11.649 --> 07:13.482 Harper , band officer and Master 07:13.482 --> 07:15.649 Sergeant Frederick Kern , bandmaster . 07:15.910 --> 07:18.021 Today the band is led on the march by 07:18.021 --> 07:20.132 the drum major Gundry Sergeant Wesley 07:20.132 --> 07:22.354 Hayes and is under the direction of the 07:22.354 --> 07:24.354 enlisted conductor , Staff Sergeant 07:24.354 --> 07:23.899 Nathan Casey . 07:32.869 --> 07:33.869 Yeah . 07:38.760 --> 07:39.760 OK . 11:14.580 --> 11:15.580 Oh 11:44.659 --> 11:46.969 The pre-parde serenade was provided by 11:46.969 --> 11:49.200 Marine Bad San Diego , Mayo recruit 11:49.200 --> 11:50.530 Depot , San Diego . 11:58.320 --> 12:00.431 The Marine Corps has played an active 12:00.431 --> 12:02.487 role in San Diego history ever since 12:02.487 --> 12:05.010 the Marines on the sloop of wary seized 12:05.010 --> 12:07.066 old town during the Mexican-American 12:07.066 --> 12:09.909 War in 1846 . Marines have been 12:09.909 --> 12:11.965 stationed at the recruit depot since 12:11.965 --> 12:14.020 1921 , when most of the buildings to 12:14.020 --> 12:16.299 your front were constructed . These 12:16.299 --> 12:18.243 buildings known as the arcade were 12:18.243 --> 12:20.188 designed by world-famous architect 12:20.188 --> 12:22.739 Bertram Goodhue . The arcade is among 12:22.739 --> 12:24.795 25 buildings that have qualified for 12:24.795 --> 12:26.906 inclusion on the National Register of 12:26.906 --> 12:28.906 Historic Places and are outstanding 12:28.906 --> 12:30.961 examples of Spanish colonial Revival 12:30.961 --> 12:33.830 architecture . Since 1923 , more than a 12:33.830 --> 12:35.886 million Marines have completed their 12:35.886 --> 12:38.052 recruit training here at Marie Corricu 12:38.052 --> 12:40.549 Depot , San Diego , and since 1950 at 12:40.549 --> 12:42.830 Marie Corcu Depot , Paris Island in 12:42.830 --> 12:45.880 South Carolina . Regardless of our 12:45.880 --> 12:48.030 marine attended boot camp , you can 12:48.030 --> 12:49.974 rest assured that they receive the 12:49.974 --> 12:52.197 toughest , most physically and mentally 12:52.197 --> 12:54.141 demanding recruit training offered 12:54.141 --> 12:56.363 anywhere in the world . Some individual 12:56.363 --> 12:58.586 techniques and methods may have evolved 12:58.586 --> 13:00.530 over the years , but the focus and 13:00.530 --> 13:02.752 adherence to our core values of honor , 13:03.070 --> 13:05.237 courage , and commitment are as strong 13:05.237 --> 13:07.181 today as any time in our history . 13:08.000 --> 13:10.280 Today , the Marines of India Company 13:10.280 --> 13:12.002 accept the responsibilities to 13:12.002 --> 13:14.169 safeguard this proud tradition as they 13:14.169 --> 13:16.502 step forward to join this rich heritage . 13:16.502 --> 13:18.669 Ahead of them like bright futures that 13:18.669 --> 13:20.780 will no doubt add to the proud Marine 13:20.780 --> 13:22.891 legacy that they now rightfully claim 13:22.891 --> 13:26.760 as their own . Lance Corporal 13:26.760 --> 13:28.816 Bruno is a 2 year old , full-blooded 13:28.816 --> 13:30.760 English bulldog born in Fallport , 13:30.760 --> 13:34.559 California on October 22 , 2022 . He is 13:34.559 --> 13:36.615 named after Major General Bruno Hope 13:36.615 --> 13:38.670 Booth , who at the time of his death 13:38.670 --> 13:40.726 was the first general officer killed 13:40.726 --> 13:42.892 during the Vietnam War . Major General 13:42.892 --> 13:44.837 Hope Booth was also the commanding 13:44.837 --> 13:46.948 general of the depot from November of 13:46.948 --> 13:50.260 1963 to February of 1967 . General Hope 13:50.260 --> 13:52.371 Booth was awarded the Di Sing Service 13:52.371 --> 13:54.593 Medal , the Legion of Merit with Combat 13:54.593 --> 13:56.538 B for valor , the Navy Combination 13:56.538 --> 13:58.538 Medal with Gold Star in lieu of 3rd 13:58.538 --> 14:00.704 Award , and the Purple Heart with Gold 14:00.704 --> 14:02.729 Star in lieu of Third Award Award . 14:03.419 --> 14:05.530 Lance Gorbuno continues the tradition 14:05.530 --> 14:07.697 of a long line of Marine Corps bulldog 14:07.697 --> 14:10.219 mascots dating back to 1921 when 14:10.219 --> 14:12.052 Brigadier General Smedley Butler 14:12.052 --> 14:14.179 appointed Sergeant Major Jiggs as the 14:14.179 --> 14:16.235 first bulldog mascot for Marie Corps 14:16.235 --> 14:18.630 Barracks Quantico . Lance Corporal 14:18.630 --> 14:20.741 Bruno is being escorted by the Office 14:20.741 --> 14:22.463 of Communications strategy and 14:22.463 --> 14:24.463 Operations Corporal Sarah Gracock . 14:38.659 --> 14:39.659 Yeah . 15:02.210 --> 15:05.719 Yeah , well . That 15:05.719 --> 15:06.719 there be . 15:09.760 --> 15:11.482 Spiritual development plays an 15:11.482 --> 15:13.371 important part in the making of a 15:13.371 --> 15:15.704 United States Marine . Lieutenant Kaihu , 15:15.704 --> 15:17.704 Chaplain Corps , United States Navy 15:17.704 --> 15:19.760 will deliver the graduation prayer . 15:19.760 --> 15:21.960 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise . 15:25.440 --> 15:29.080 Let us Eternal God , we come before you 15:29.080 --> 15:31.440 with hearts of gratitude , thanking you 15:31.440 --> 15:33.662 for the strength and the sacrifice that 15:33.662 --> 15:35.607 have brought us to this incredible 15:35.607 --> 15:38.239 moment . We ask for your blessings on 15:38.239 --> 15:40.320 each graduate of the Indian company 15:40.679 --> 15:42.957 through their hard work and dedication , 15:43.039 --> 15:45.840 they have inspired those around them to 15:45.840 --> 15:48.719 embrace duty and to live by the ideals 15:48.719 --> 15:51.780 that define our nation . We also lift 15:51.780 --> 15:53.836 up their family and their friends in 15:53.836 --> 15:55.891 prayer , who has been their constant 15:55.891 --> 15:58.390 source of love and support . May they 15:58.390 --> 16:01.309 take pride in all that the loved ones 16:01.309 --> 16:04.289 have accomplished . We ask that your 16:04.289 --> 16:06.640 presence be with these new graduates . 16:06.890 --> 16:09.450 May they be united in spirit , bound by 16:09.450 --> 16:12.890 camaraderie and always inspired to live 16:12.890 --> 16:15.450 by the values that not only make the 16:15.450 --> 16:17.650 Marines , but also the sons and 16:17.650 --> 16:20.169 daughters of America . In your holy 16:20.169 --> 16:23.940 name we pray . Amen . Thank 16:23.950 --> 16:25.489 you . Please be seated . 16:29.320 --> 16:30.376 Take your bullet . 16:35.169 --> 16:37.169 The commanding general Marine Corps 16:37.169 --> 16:39.391 Recruit Depot San Diego welcomes you to 16:39.391 --> 16:41.558 what is a historical event in the life 16:41.558 --> 16:43.849 of a Marine . Their graduation from 16:43.849 --> 16:46.960 boot camp , approximately 40 weeks each 16:46.960 --> 16:49.330 year . For the past 100 years , new 16:49.330 --> 16:51.489 Marines have departed San Diego for 16:51.489 --> 16:53.656 service with units of the Marine Corps 16:53.656 --> 16:56.270 around the globe . The primary mission 16:56.270 --> 16:58.214 of the recruit depot is to provide 16:58.214 --> 17:00.214 basic training to recruits enlisted 17:00.214 --> 17:02.280 west of the Mississippi , which 17:02.280 --> 17:05.079 represents approximately 51% of all 17:05.079 --> 17:07.079 applicants in the Marine Corps each 17:07.079 --> 17:09.869 year . The depot is also home to 17:09.869 --> 17:12.920 recruiter school and drill instructor 17:12.920 --> 17:15.079 school . All of our efforts here are 17:15.079 --> 17:17.040 geared toward one end , producing 17:17.040 --> 17:19.680 America's finest fighting force , the 17:19.680 --> 17:22.560 United States Marine Corps . This 17:22.560 --> 17:24.671 morning , India Company , 3rd Recruit 17:24.671 --> 17:26.671 Training battalion Recruit Training 17:26.671 --> 17:28.671 regiment will form and march in the 17:28.671 --> 17:31.050 parade . Following the passing review , 17:31.219 --> 17:33.163 the graduating Marines will return 17:33.163 --> 17:35.386 front and center of the reviewing stand 17:35.386 --> 17:38.099 for final dismissal . The staff for 17:38.099 --> 17:40.266 today's parade is comprised of Marines 17:40.266 --> 17:42.321 from the recruit Training regiment . 17:42.321 --> 17:44.155 The commander of troops is First 17:44.155 --> 17:46.377 Sergeant Kelvin E . Carrington Jr . and 17:46.377 --> 17:48.321 the is Staff Sergeant Carolina P . 17:48.321 --> 17:48.849 Gomez . 17:59.439 --> 17:59.939 I 18:05.189 --> 18:06.189 I 18:11.430 --> 18:15.140 No The marching units are now being 18:15.140 --> 18:17.307 called to attention and the adjutant's 18:17.307 --> 18:20.109 command sound adjutants call will begin 18:20.109 --> 18:21.109 today's parade . 18:25.420 --> 18:26.420 I did . 18:53.530 --> 18:56.569 Marching in today's parade are 357 of 18:56.569 --> 18:58.458 the graduating Marines from India 18:58.458 --> 19:02.420 Company . Among the 357 Marines are 19:02.420 --> 19:04.420 2 Marines who displayed outstanding 19:04.420 --> 19:06.253 performances in two individually 19:06.253 --> 19:08.770 created events . Private Ignacio 19:08.770 --> 19:11.930 Hernandez from Platoon , 3,207 is the 19:11.930 --> 19:14.699 company high shooter , scoring a 338 19:14.699 --> 19:18.369 out of 350 . Private Gavin P . Griffin 19:18.369 --> 19:21.050 from Platoon , 3,202 is the most 19:21.050 --> 19:23.369 physically fit Marine , scoring a 300 19:23.369 --> 19:25.680 out of 300 on the physical fitness test 19:25.680 --> 19:28.119 and a 300 out of 300 on the combat 19:28.119 --> 19:30.569 fitness test . They will be receiving 19:30.569 --> 19:32.180 awards from the Marine Corps 19:32.180 --> 19:34.939 Association and Foundation . Present 19:34.939 --> 19:36.995 today is the company honor graduates 19:36.995 --> 19:39.217 recruiter , Sergeant Santos Rios Rios . 19:39.920 --> 19:41.809 Also present today is the primary 19:41.809 --> 19:43.642 marksmanship instructor with the 19:43.642 --> 19:45.809 platoon notch high shooting average of 19:45.809 --> 19:48.199 238 out of 250 for platoon 19:48.199 --> 19:51.479 3,207 . Lance Corporal Trstian Long . 19:54.640 --> 19:56.584 Road crew training is comprised of 19:56.584 --> 19:58.529 subjects required to produce basic 19:58.529 --> 20:00.529 Marines who function effectively in 20:00.529 --> 20:02.729 garrison , are trained in rudimentary 20:02.729 --> 20:05.109 individual field and combat skills , 20:05.119 --> 20:06.810 and practice of personal and 20:06.810 --> 20:09.032 professional traits which distinguishes 20:09.032 --> 20:11.709 them as Marines . Examples of these 20:11.709 --> 20:14.760 traits are discipline , the achievement 20:14.760 --> 20:16.979 of self-control and self-awareness , 20:17.150 --> 20:19.270 which assures respect for authority , 20:19.709 --> 20:22.042 instant and willing obedience to orders , 20:22.270 --> 20:24.589 and the self-reliance to maintain or 20:24.589 --> 20:26.756 approve those traits which exemplify a 20:26.756 --> 20:30.349 marine . Military bearing consistently 20:30.349 --> 20:32.349 demonstrating military presence and 20:32.349 --> 20:34.238 personal awareness as well as the 20:34.238 --> 20:36.630 proper wearing and maintenance of forms . 20:37.839 --> 20:40.640 Esrey Gore , acquiring the common 20:40.640 --> 20:42.418 spirit of the Marine Corps that 20:42.418 --> 20:45.000 inspires enthusiasm , devotion . 20:46.209 --> 20:48.800 Bride Initiative 20:49.719 --> 20:53.160 Teamwork , aggressiveness , their 20:53.160 --> 20:56.099 determination , moral courage . 20:56.699 --> 21:00.010 Integrity , camaraderie , and the 21:00.010 --> 21:03.050 burning desire and for others towards 21:03.050 --> 21:05.719 excellence in common goals . For 21:05.719 --> 21:09.369 249 years , Marines have fought 21:09.369 --> 21:11.699 and won whenever and wherever the 21:11.699 --> 21:14.939 nation calls in the harshest conditions 21:14.939 --> 21:16.979 over the most brutal terrain and 21:16.979 --> 21:19.090 against the most formidable enemies . 21:19.099 --> 21:21.410 Marines defend the ideals of freedom 21:21.410 --> 21:24.680 with grit and tenacity . Although 21:24.680 --> 21:26.736 battlefields change and capabilities 21:26.736 --> 21:28.920 evolve , history proves that true 21:28.920 --> 21:30.809 victory comes from the individual 21:30.809 --> 21:33.680 marine with still resolve , the drive 21:33.680 --> 21:36.079 to overcome any obstacle , and the 21:36.079 --> 21:38.246 warrior spirit to fight on against all 21:38.246 --> 21:40.729 odds . It takes that steadfast 21:40.729 --> 21:44.319 faithfulness , Simmer Villas to core 21:44.319 --> 21:46.400 country and each other that abounds 21:46.400 --> 21:49.750 throughout our storied legacy . Marines 21:49.750 --> 21:52.030 today remain in combat or deployed 21:52.030 --> 21:54.197 throughout the world confronting every 21:54.197 --> 21:56.252 challenge with courage , loyalty and 21:56.252 --> 21:58.469 faithfulness . They're resolved to be 21:58.469 --> 22:00.709 the most ready when the nation is least 22:00.709 --> 22:04.310 ready to defend freedom anytime and 22:04.310 --> 22:07.160 anywhere . To stand ready to aid those 22:07.160 --> 22:09.959 devastated by natural disasters , to 22:09.959 --> 22:12.015 pay tribute to those who have forged 22:12.015 --> 22:14.520 our proud legacy , and to honor the 22:14.520 --> 22:16.687 families and loved ones who faithfully 22:16.687 --> 22:19.439 stand beside us . For the Marines of 22:19.439 --> 22:21.719 India Company , today marks the end of 22:21.719 --> 22:23.869 the 13 week recruit training cycle . 22:24.239 --> 22:26.295 They have marched countless miles at 22:26.295 --> 22:28.295 Camp Pendleton , as well as on this 22:28.295 --> 22:30.406 parade day and have been trained , as 22:30.406 --> 22:33.369 are all Marines as basic riflemen . In 22:33.369 --> 22:35.591 addition , due to an intensive physical 22:35.591 --> 22:37.702 training program , their strength and 22:37.702 --> 22:39.536 endurance have doubled since the 22:39.536 --> 22:41.758 arrival aboard the recruit depot . They 22:41.758 --> 22:43.758 are parades qualified to take their 22:43.758 --> 22:45.702 places in the ranks of the world's 22:45.702 --> 22:47.925 fighting finest fighting organization . 23:12.650 --> 23:13.050 Hey 23:41.959 --> 23:43.729 good . Yeah 23:45.599 --> 23:46.250 Yeah . 23:52.760 --> 23:53.180 Right 23:58.619 --> 24:02.459 Come . The platoons are now being 24:02.459 --> 24:04.626 aligned from left to right in order to 24:04.626 --> 24:06.848 get them into their exact positions for 24:06.848 --> 24:07.848 the parade . 24:25.050 --> 24:28.790 What Come on . What , come up , 24:34.880 --> 24:35.880 come up . 24:42.339 --> 24:45.060 What Yeah . 25:00.949 --> 25:03.060 The next portion of the ceremony will 25:03.060 --> 25:05.060 be our national anthem . We welcome 25:05.060 --> 25:06.949 veterans and members of the armed 25:06.949 --> 25:08.671 forces to join us in rendering 25:08.671 --> 25:10.616 appropriate honors with a military 25:10.616 --> 25:12.838 salute . For guests who have not served 25:12.838 --> 25:14.560 in the military , it is proper 25:14.560 --> 25:16.782 etiquette during the national anthem to 25:16.782 --> 25:16.599 place their right hands over their 25:16.599 --> 25:18.655 hearts and for those in the audience 25:18.655 --> 25:20.710 wearing headgear to remove it . Will 25:20.710 --> 25:22.432 the guests please rise for the 25:22.432 --> 25:24.043 presentation of the colors . 25:33.439 --> 25:34.439 OK . 26:59.000 --> 27:01.479 Ladies and gentlemen , our national 27:01.479 --> 27:02.099 anthem . 28:36.310 --> 28:38.329 Thank you . Please be seated . 28:53.260 --> 28:56.020 At the command post the colors . The 28:56.020 --> 28:58.187 color guard moves into position within 28:58.187 --> 29:00.300 the parade . This signifies that the 29:00.300 --> 29:02.467 entirety of the parade has been formed 29:02.467 --> 29:04.467 and is ready to be presented to the 29:04.467 --> 29:04.260 command . 29:08.880 --> 29:09.030 I 29:16.829 --> 29:20.660 Look here . Oh there . 29:21.699 --> 29:22.699 Come . 29:30.510 --> 29:33.819 Hey Following the command , 29:34.060 --> 29:36.500 Parade rest , the parade adjutant will 29:36.500 --> 29:38.500 give the commands sound off , which 29:38.500 --> 29:40.611 signals the band to parade forward of 29:40.611 --> 29:42.611 the assembled Marines while playing 29:42.611 --> 29:44.500 military marching music . Music . 29:52.680 --> 29:54.910 No No 30:07.969 --> 30:08.969 Yeah . 30:16.839 --> 30:17.839 Oh 31:07.109 --> 31:08.109 Yes . 31:25.270 --> 31:25.660 Mhm 32:55.949 --> 32:56.949 Yeah . 36:23.770 --> 36:24.770 Yeah . 36:34.610 --> 36:35.610 Yeah . 37:41.679 --> 37:42.060 Oh . 37:54.500 --> 37:56.560 The parade adjutant now presents the 37:56.560 --> 37:58.671 assembled command to the commander of 37:58.671 --> 38:01.110 troops . Sir , right . 38:02.679 --> 38:03.679 All right , sir . 38:17.500 --> 38:18.500 Sure . 38:34.620 --> 38:35.090 You 39:02.260 --> 39:05.860 We by Santiago , all present or go for . 39:16.709 --> 39:18.479 3201 . He 39:25.350 --> 39:26.350 Mm 39:40.800 --> 39:41.800 accounted for . 39:44.620 --> 39:45.620 All right , sir . 39:55.300 --> 39:58.219 Right Thank you . 40:00.139 --> 40:04.110 down the . Good 40:07.290 --> 40:08.401 Go on , Fernandez . 40:13.550 --> 40:15.969 I know , you guys need 34 . 40:36.729 --> 40:39.310 At the command , officer center march , 40:39.479 --> 40:41.646 all unit commanders and guide on bears 40:41.646 --> 40:43.812 marched to the front and center of the 40:43.812 --> 40:45.868 formation . Historically , it was at 40:45.868 --> 40:47.868 this point that commanding officers 40:47.868 --> 40:50.035 would issue orders and instructions to 40:50.035 --> 40:52.201 the unit commanders . Following this , 40:52.201 --> 40:54.201 the unit leaders would face about , 40:54.201 --> 40:56.368 returned to their units , and pass the 40:56.368 --> 40:58.423 information along to their marines . 43:57.020 --> 43:58.020 No . 44:00.449 --> 44:03.780 Yeah right . Yeah 44:06.209 --> 44:07.209 for 2 . 44:16.500 --> 44:19.340 OK No . 44:21.590 --> 44:25.550 Oh right . Throughout our 44:25.550 --> 44:27.717 nation's history , millions of men and 44:27.717 --> 44:29.661 women have earned the title United 44:29.661 --> 44:31.717 States Marine . Many who have helped 44:31.717 --> 44:33.883 shape our history join us here today . 44:33.883 --> 44:36.106 In keeping with the tradition of once a 44:36.106 --> 44:38.106 Marine , always a Marine , we would 44:38.106 --> 44:40.328 like to recognize them . At this time , 44:40.328 --> 44:42.439 those in the audience who have served 44:42.439 --> 44:45.879 as Marines , please rise . Ladies and 44:45.879 --> 44:47.879 gentlemen , a round of applause for 44:47.879 --> 44:49.879 their dedicated service to core and 44:49.879 --> 44:50.879 country . 44:57.479 --> 44:59.419 Thank you . Please be seated . 45:02.520 --> 45:04.576 Ladies and gentlemen , the battalion 45:04.576 --> 45:06.520 commander for 3rd Recruit Training 45:06.520 --> 45:08.464 battalion , Lieutenant Colonel M . 45:08.464 --> 45:08.239 Matthew Phelps . 45:14.629 --> 45:16.750 Ladies and gentlemen , family and 45:16.750 --> 45:20.699 friends , distinguished guests . On 45:20.699 --> 45:22.699 behalf of the Commanding General of 45:22.699 --> 45:24.921 Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in 45:24.921 --> 45:27.143 the Western recruiting Region , General 45:27.143 --> 45:29.310 Ryan and the commanding officer of the 45:29.310 --> 45:31.310 recruit Training regiment , Colonel 45:31.310 --> 45:33.477 Rummler , it is my pleasure to welcome 45:33.477 --> 45:35.421 you to the graduation ceremony for 45:35.421 --> 45:37.550 Company I . It is also my distinct 45:37.550 --> 45:39.540 pleasure to welcome today's parade 45:39.540 --> 45:41.659 reviewing official , retired Sergeant 45:41.659 --> 45:44.020 Major Cortez Brown , whose impressive 45:44.020 --> 45:46.659 biography you will hear shortly . So 45:46.659 --> 45:48.881 Major , welcome back to 3rd Battalion . 45:48.881 --> 45:51.215 We're honored to have you with us today . 45:58.840 --> 46:00.784 Before I talk about the remarkable 46:00.784 --> 46:02.673 young people that you came to see 46:02.673 --> 46:04.729 graduate , I'd like to acknowledge a 46:04.729 --> 46:06.729 few groups of people who made their 46:06.729 --> 46:08.618 success possible . First , let me 46:08.618 --> 46:10.673 recognize the impressive marines you 46:10.673 --> 46:12.562 see wearing the distinctive green 46:12.562 --> 46:14.840 campaign covers . They are , of course , 46:14.840 --> 46:16.673 the legendary Marine Corps drill 46:16.673 --> 46:18.896 instructors . Drill instructors are the 46:18.896 --> 46:21.062 critical element in the transformation 46:21.062 --> 46:23.396 of civilians into United States Marines . 46:23.396 --> 46:25.673 From the moment a recruit arrives here , 46:25.673 --> 46:27.618 a drill instructor is with them 24 46:27.618 --> 46:29.284 hours a day , 7 days a week , 46:29.284 --> 46:31.340 everywhere that they go . It takes a 46:31.340 --> 46:33.673 special marine to be a drill instructor , 46:33.673 --> 46:33.620 and these marines are extraordinary . 46:33.830 --> 46:36.679 Their impact is permanent . Let's face 46:36.679 --> 46:38.790 it , of all the people we meet in our 46:38.790 --> 46:40.790 lives , relatively few will leave a 46:40.790 --> 46:43.012 lasting impression . But no Marine will 46:43.012 --> 46:45.068 ever forget the name , the face , or 46:45.068 --> 46:47.235 the gentle loving voice of their drill 46:47.235 --> 46:49.909 instructor . See next to the reviewing 46:49.909 --> 46:51.798 stand is another special group of 46:51.798 --> 46:53.965 people . These are the families of the 46:53.965 --> 46:55.853 officers and drill instructors of 46:55.853 --> 46:57.631 Company I . These families know 46:57.631 --> 46:59.742 firsthand the time , dedication , and 46:59.742 --> 47:01.631 sacrifice that it takes to make a 47:01.631 --> 47:03.631 marine , and they assume additional 47:03.631 --> 47:05.742 roles and responsibilities at home so 47:05.742 --> 47:05.399 that their Marines can be here focused 47:05.399 --> 47:07.469 on the mission . We couldn't do this 47:07.469 --> 47:09.691 without their love and support . Please 47:09.691 --> 47:11.469 give a round of applause to the 47:11.469 --> 47:11.429 families of India Company . 47:17.949 --> 47:19.989 Next , every one of these Marines 47:19.989 --> 47:21.711 journeys began with one of the 47:21.711 --> 47:23.933 hardworking Marine Corps recruiters who 47:23.933 --> 47:26.045 canvassed the nation on their mission 47:26.045 --> 47:27.878 to enlist the next generation of 47:27.878 --> 47:29.878 Marines . Representing Marine Corps 47:29.878 --> 47:31.933 Recruiting command today is Sergeant 47:31.933 --> 47:33.767 Salvador Rios Rios of recruiting 47:33.767 --> 47:35.600 substation Fresno , California . 47:35.600 --> 47:38.250 Sergeant Rios Rios recruited our honor 47:38.250 --> 47:40.472 graduate , Lance Corporal Ramon Garza . 47:40.620 --> 47:42.620 It was Sergeant Rios Rios who , who 47:42.620 --> 47:44.676 first recognized Lance Corpo Garza's 47:44.676 --> 47:46.342 potential and offered him the 47:46.342 --> 47:48.176 opportunity to become a Marine . 47:48.176 --> 47:50.120 Sergeant , thanks for being here . 47:50.120 --> 47:49.169 Congratulations . 47:54.179 --> 47:56.179 And finally , while most of recruit 47:56.179 --> 47:58.235 training happens here on the recruit 47:58.235 --> 48:00.457 depot , recruits spent several weeks of 48:00.457 --> 48:02.512 their time up at Edson Range on Camp 48:02.512 --> 48:04.735 Pendleton with the talented instructors 48:04.735 --> 48:04.719 of weapons and field training 48:04.719 --> 48:07.030 battalions . There they learn essential 48:07.030 --> 48:09.229 combat skills , including marksmanship 48:09.229 --> 48:11.709 training , delivering precision rifle 48:11.709 --> 48:13.989 fire on targets at staggering distances 48:13.989 --> 48:17.040 up to 500 yards . Representing weapons 48:17.040 --> 48:19.151 and field training battalion today is 48:19.151 --> 48:21.318 Lance Gopal Tristan Long , the primary 48:21.318 --> 48:23.484 marksmanship instructor of our platoon 48:23.484 --> 48:25.373 with the highest shooting average 48:25.373 --> 48:27.151 platoon 3207 . Lance Corporal , 48:27.151 --> 48:29.484 congratulations . Thanks for being here . 48:33.679 --> 48:35.846 Now let me talk about these incredible 48:35.846 --> 48:37.957 young people . They are truly some of 48:37.957 --> 48:39.957 the best this nation has to offer . 48:39.957 --> 48:41.901 When they arrived here , they were 48:41.901 --> 48:44.235 young and fit , 19 years old on average , 48:44.235 --> 48:46.123 and in far better shape than most 48:46.123 --> 48:48.346 people their age . All of them are high 48:48.346 --> 48:50.290 school graduates and 8 had already 48:50.290 --> 48:52.457 earned college degrees . Beyond that , 48:52.457 --> 48:54.346 they demonstrated the courage and 48:54.346 --> 48:56.290 commitment that few of their peers 48:56.290 --> 48:56.040 could muster when they raised their 48:56.040 --> 48:58.151 right hand and swore a solemn oath to 48:58.151 --> 49:00.318 support and defend the Constitution of 49:00.318 --> 49:02.262 the United States . They come from 49:02.262 --> 49:04.262 every corner of the globe . In this 49:04.262 --> 49:06.262 case , 6 different countries as far 49:06.262 --> 49:08.596 away as El Salvador , Rwanda , Pakistan , 49:08.596 --> 49:10.596 and the Philippines , and some came 49:10.596 --> 49:12.651 from right across the street here in 49:12.651 --> 49:14.984 San Diego . But wherever they came from , 49:14.984 --> 49:17.151 it was a common goal that brought them 49:17.151 --> 49:19.318 together , the goal of becoming United 49:19.318 --> 49:21.429 States Marines . 3 months ago , these 49:21.429 --> 49:23.484 young people embarked on the world's 49:23.484 --> 49:25.484 most demanding entry-level training 49:25.484 --> 49:27.707 program when they stepped off the buses 49:27.707 --> 49:30.040 and onto our historic yellow footprints . 49:30.040 --> 49:32.096 Since then , they've been rigorously 49:32.096 --> 49:33.984 tested . They've been trained and 49:33.984 --> 49:36.096 evaluated in the attributes that make 49:36.096 --> 49:39.120 marines unique in the world . They've 49:39.120 --> 49:40.953 learned battlefield test and war 49:40.953 --> 49:42.898 fighting skills so that when their 49:42.898 --> 49:45.120 nation calls , they'll be ready for the 49:45.120 --> 49:46.842 fight . We've hardened them by 49:46.842 --> 49:48.898 developing their physical and mental 49:48.898 --> 49:51.120 toughness so that they'll never quit or 49:51.120 --> 49:53.850 give up against any odds . We've 49:53.850 --> 49:55.961 indoctrinated them in our core values 49:55.961 --> 49:58.540 of honor , courage , and commitment so 49:58.540 --> 50:00.596 that they'll be Marines of exemplary 50:00.596 --> 50:03.389 character in peace or at war . And 50:03.389 --> 50:05.333 we've instilled in them a bias for 50:05.333 --> 50:07.510 intelligent action so that as small 50:07.510 --> 50:09.399 unit leaders , they'll be able to 50:09.399 --> 50:11.510 decide , act , and communicate in the 50:11.510 --> 50:13.510 future operating environment in any 50:13.510 --> 50:16.870 time and place . I hope when you're 50:16.870 --> 50:19.092 reunited with your Marines , you notice 50:19.092 --> 50:21.092 a few changes . They should stand a 50:21.092 --> 50:23.259 little taller , look a little leaner . 50:23.459 --> 50:25.626 They'll look you in the eye , and they 50:25.626 --> 50:27.737 may even use strange phrases like yes 50:27.737 --> 50:31.669 sir and yes ma'am . You won't 50:31.669 --> 50:33.780 have to tell them to clean up , clean 50:33.780 --> 50:35.947 up after themselves or finish a meal , 50:36.070 --> 50:38.181 and I promise you , they all know how 50:38.181 --> 50:41.770 to make their beds . But behind those 50:41.770 --> 50:43.714 things is what I'm most proud of , 50:43.969 --> 50:46.136 through their courage in coming here , 50:46.360 --> 50:48.360 through blood , sweat , and tears , 50:48.739 --> 50:51.090 through physical , mental , emotional , 50:51.250 --> 50:53.370 and character transformation . They 50:53.370 --> 50:55.481 fully committed themselves to serving 50:55.481 --> 50:57.537 our core , and I am honored to serve 50:57.537 --> 50:59.759 alongside them . Ladies and gentlemen , 50:59.759 --> 51:01.592 I'm proud to present to you this 51:01.592 --> 51:03.689 morning 357 young people who can now 51:03.689 --> 51:06.050 and forever claim the title United 51:06.050 --> 51:07.050 States Marine . 51:17.850 --> 51:19.850 Now I'll ask you to excuse me for a 51:19.850 --> 51:22.129 moment while I address the company one 51:22.129 --> 51:25.969 last time . Good morning Marie . 51:30.020 --> 51:33.530 You hear that ? That is pure pride . 51:46.419 --> 51:48.419 Now India Company , I know when you 51:48.419 --> 51:50.419 arrived here a few months ago , the 51:50.419 --> 51:52.475 furthest thing from your , from your 51:52.475 --> 51:54.419 mind was graduation . Yet here you 51:54.419 --> 51:56.419 stand having accomplished something 51:56.419 --> 51:58.308 that most people would never dare 51:58.308 --> 52:00.141 attempt . When you get home this 52:00.141 --> 52:02.252 weekend on your well-deserved leave , 52:02.252 --> 52:04.197 people look up to you . They'll be 52:04.197 --> 52:06.030 proud of you as they should be . 52:06.030 --> 52:08.252 They'll be impressed and amazed at your 52:08.252 --> 52:10.419 transformation . Your friends will ask 52:10.419 --> 52:12.697 you how you did it . When they ask you . 52:12.760 --> 52:14.816 I want you to take them for a walk , 52:15.110 --> 52:16.999 right on down to your recruiter's 52:16.999 --> 52:19.221 office because I promise you your drill 52:19.221 --> 52:21.221 instructors would love to meet your 52:21.221 --> 52:23.489 friends . The world is a dangerous and 52:23.489 --> 52:25.711 chaotic place , and that is why we have 52:25.711 --> 52:28.419 you . Remember that the strength of our 52:28.419 --> 52:30.530 core isn't found in any weapon system 52:30.530 --> 52:32.949 or piece of equipment , but in the war 52:32.949 --> 52:35.419 fighting spirit of individual marines 52:35.419 --> 52:39.239 working together as a team . Our 52:39.239 --> 52:41.350 Corp's legacy of being first to fight 52:41.350 --> 52:43.517 and never giving up now rests with you 52:43.517 --> 52:45.770 for safekeeping . The eagle globe and 52:45.770 --> 52:47.992 anchor we handed you atop the reaper as 52:47.992 --> 52:50.214 you finish the crucible represents that 52:50.214 --> 52:52.548 legacy . And for as long as you wear it , 52:52.548 --> 52:54.770 you represent the entire history of our 52:54.770 --> 52:56.881 core and every marine who came before 52:56.881 --> 53:00.689 you . Be proud of yourself . Be 53:00.689 --> 53:02.856 proud of what you've accomplished , be 53:02.856 --> 53:04.911 proud of what you now represent . As 53:04.911 --> 53:07.022 you go forward in your lives and your 53:07.022 --> 53:09.245 careers , be worthy of the title you've 53:09.245 --> 53:12.129 earned . On behalf of the officers , 53:12.199 --> 53:14.199 the drill instructors , and all the 53:14.199 --> 53:16.366 support personnel here at Marine Corps 53:16.366 --> 53:18.588 Recruit Depot San Diego , let me be the 53:18.588 --> 53:20.810 first to issue fair winds and following 53:20.810 --> 53:22.977 seas . Congratulations , Marines , and 53:22.977 --> 53:22.909 welcome to our core . 53:38.090 --> 53:39.923 Now taking their position in the 53:39.923 --> 53:41.757 reviewing area as today's parade 53:41.757 --> 53:43.757 reviewing official , Sergeant Major 53:43.757 --> 53:45.979 Cortez L . Brown , United States Marine 53:45.979 --> 53:48.034 Corps retired . He is accompanied by 53:48.034 --> 53:49.868 Sergeant Major Orange O A Levy , 53:49.868 --> 53:52.090 Sergeant Major for Marine Corps Recruit 53:52.090 --> 53:53.923 depot , San Diego on the Western 53:53.923 --> 53:53.050 recruiting region . 54:13.350 --> 54:14.350 Oh 54:26.899 --> 54:28.239 It was Yeah . 54:33.989 --> 54:36.389 It . So 54:50.139 --> 54:52.139 Sergeant Major Brown is a native of 54:52.139 --> 54:53.972 East Saint Louis , Illinois . He 54:53.972 --> 54:56.028 enlisted in the United States Marine 54:56.028 --> 54:58.500 Corps on 19 August of 1988 from Denver , 54:58.620 --> 55:00.459 Colorado , and completed recruit 55:00.459 --> 55:02.681 training at Marine Corps Crew Depot San 55:02.681 --> 55:05.739 Diego in December of 1988 . Upon 55:05.739 --> 55:07.906 graduation , he attended the School of 55:07.906 --> 55:10.239 Infantry at Camp Pendleton , California , 55:10.239 --> 55:12.406 and then reported to Marine Barracks , 55:12.406 --> 55:14.406 Guam , Marine Security guard forced 55:14.406 --> 55:16.406 Mariana Island islands and became a 55:16.406 --> 55:18.572 Marine security guard . Sergeant Major 55:18.572 --> 55:20.406 Brown has served in a variety of 55:20.406 --> 55:22.239 challenging billets and numerous 55:22.239 --> 55:24.350 commands to include infantry riflemen 55:24.350 --> 55:26.295 at Company C , 1st Battalion , 9th 55:26.295 --> 55:28.128 Marines , Marine Corps Base Camp 55:28.128 --> 55:30.479 Pendleton , California , 15th Marine 55:30.479 --> 55:32.590 Expeditionary Unit , and participated 55:32.590 --> 55:34.879 in Operation Fire Vigil as well as 55:34.879 --> 55:36.919 Operations Desert Shield and Desert 55:36.919 --> 55:39.719 Storm . Drill instructor , senior drill 55:39.719 --> 55:41.941 instructor , and Chief drill instructor 55:41.941 --> 55:44.052 at Third Recruit Training Battalion , 55:44.052 --> 55:46.330 Kilo Company , Marie Corps Group Depot , 55:46.330 --> 55:48.909 San Diego . Maintenance administration 55:48.909 --> 55:50.853 chief at Marine Aircraft Logistics 55:50.853 --> 55:54.469 squadron 16 and HMH 465 Marine Corps 55:54.469 --> 55:56.459 Air Station Miramar , California . 55:57.409 --> 55:59.576 First Sergeant , site First Sergeant , 55:59.576 --> 56:01.631 and battery First Sergeant at Marine 56:01.631 --> 56:03.742 Aircraft route 16 . Personnel support 56:03.742 --> 56:06.219 detachment . 23rd Marine Regiment in 56:06.219 --> 56:08.929 San Bruno , California . Inspector and 56:08.929 --> 56:11.151 instructor duties for both Headquarters 56:11.151 --> 56:13.373 Company and Company E . 2nd Battalion , 56:13.373 --> 56:16.050 23rd Marines , and 5th Battalion , 11th 56:16.050 --> 56:17.828 Marines , 1st Marine Division . 56:18.419 --> 56:20.459 Battalion recruiting station and 56:20.459 --> 56:22.181 District sergeant Major at 1st 56:22.181 --> 56:24.070 Battalion 11th Marines recruiting 56:24.070 --> 56:26.070 station Charleston , and 6th Marine 56:26.070 --> 56:28.229 Corps District . Sergeant Major Brown 56:28.229 --> 56:30.899 retired after 35 years of honorable and 56:30.899 --> 56:33.179 dedicated service to our nation and the 56:33.179 --> 56:35.560 United States Marine Corps . Sergeant 56:35.560 --> 56:37.504 Major Brown's personal decorations 56:37.504 --> 56:39.727 include the Legion of Merit with 2 gold 56:39.727 --> 56:41.810 stars , the Merit Tour Service Medal 56:41.810 --> 56:44.429 with 2 gold stars , the Navy and Marine 56:44.429 --> 56:46.429 Corps commodation Medal with 2 gold 56:46.429 --> 56:48.580 stars , and the Navy and Marine Corps 56:48.580 --> 56:50.636 Achievement Medal with 1 gold star . 56:51.209 --> 56:53.320 Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome 56:53.320 --> 56:55.209 Sergeant Major Cortez L . Brown . 57:05.209 --> 57:06.209 Sir , 57:12.080 --> 57:14.247 the bread is war . command . Aye aye , 57:14.247 --> 57:12.340 sir . Camry so . 57:33.199 --> 57:35.370 The passing review is a tradition 57:35.370 --> 57:37.850 within all military units allowing the 57:37.850 --> 57:40.050 unit commander to formally inspect the 57:40.050 --> 57:41.620 unit under their charge . 58:22.010 --> 58:24.177 Over the entire history of the depot , 58:24.370 --> 58:26.481 Marines that have crossed this parade 58:26.481 --> 58:28.370 deck have deployed into conflicts 58:28.370 --> 58:30.481 around the world where we have earned 58:30.481 --> 58:33.229 our trust and defendability places such 58:33.229 --> 58:35.449 as Guadalcanal where Marines worked 58:35.449 --> 58:37.616 with the United States soldiers to win 58:37.616 --> 58:39.560 the first offensive victory during 58:39.560 --> 58:42.060 World War II . Iwo Jima , where 58:42.060 --> 58:44.116 uncommon valor was a common virtue , 58:44.139 --> 58:46.250 and Marines rose the national flag on 58:46.250 --> 58:49.340 top of Mount Suribachi . Incheon , 58:49.500 --> 58:51.611 where Marines assaulted three beaches 58:51.611 --> 58:53.611 simultaneously and outflanked North 58:53.611 --> 58:56.620 Korean forces . Hui City , where 58:56.620 --> 58:58.509 Marines defeated North Vietnamese 58:58.509 --> 59:00.398 forces during the Tet Offensive . 59:00.989 --> 59:03.211 Granada , where military members were a 59:03.211 --> 59:05.322 part of Operation Urgent Fury to help 59:05.322 --> 59:08.739 stabilize the local government . Kuwait 59:08.739 --> 59:10.795 for Marines were a part of Operation 59:10.795 --> 59:13.149 Desert Shield and Desert Storm and 59:13.149 --> 59:15.149 fought to liberate the country from 59:15.149 --> 59:19.040 Iraqi forces . Fallujah . Where 59:19.040 --> 59:21.151 Marines surrounded the city within 24 59:21.151 --> 59:23.207 hours to commence Operation Vigilant 59:23.207 --> 59:25.399 Resolve and take back the city from al 59:25.399 --> 59:29.120 Qaeda forces . Marjah , where Marines 59:29.120 --> 59:31.909 worked with Afghan , British , Canadian , 59:32.040 --> 59:34.151 Danish , and Estonian forces in order 59:34.151 --> 59:36.318 to remove Taliban forces from the last 59:36.318 --> 59:38.373 stronghold in the Helmand province . 59:38.679 --> 59:40.840 Even now , Marines are stationed 59:40.840 --> 59:43.007 worldwide to answer the call when they 59:43.007 --> 59:45.139 are needed . This parade deck has had 59:45.139 --> 59:47.417 many legendary Marines march across it , 59:47.459 --> 59:49.348 and they have never forgotten the 59:49.348 --> 59:51.459 feeling of earning their places among 59:51.459 --> 59:52.459 our ranks . 59:55.919 --> 59:58.141 As the national flag passes directly in 59:58.141 --> 01:00:00.239 front of you , please rise . Once it 01:00:00.239 --> 01:00:01.850 passes , you may be seated . 01:00:06.389 --> 01:00:10.270 Yes Ladies and gentlemen , the 01:00:10.270 --> 01:00:12.326 commander of troops , First Sergeant 01:00:12.326 --> 01:00:14.159 Kelvin Carrington Junior and the 01:00:14.159 --> 01:00:15.214 regimental staff . 01:00:35.610 --> 01:00:36.610 OK . 01:00:43.899 --> 01:00:45.939 Marine ban San Diego , Marine Corps 01:00:45.939 --> 01:00:48.250 Recruw Depot , San Diego , California . 01:01:59.929 --> 01:02:00.929 to 01:02:15.510 --> 01:02:19.110 Series 3,201 . Lead series Chief drill 01:02:19.110 --> 01:02:21.332 instructor , Staff Sergeant Gustavo A . 01:02:21.332 --> 01:02:25.270 Felix Gomez , and 2 , 3,201 . Senior 01:02:25.270 --> 01:02:27.159 drill instructor , Staff Sergeant 01:02:27.159 --> 01:02:28.270 Joshua T . Merano . 01:02:44.760 --> 01:02:48.479 What 2 , 3,202 senior drill instructor 01:02:48.479 --> 01:02:50.423 Staff Sergeant Brandon Jay Simon . 01:03:08.540 --> 01:03:12.110 Let's do 3,203 senior drill instructor , 01:03:12.179 --> 01:03:14.250 Staff Sergeant Fabian E . Aguilar . 01:03:28.199 --> 01:03:30.310 The regimental Color Guard has led on 01:03:30.310 --> 01:03:32.199 the march by the regimental color 01:03:32.199 --> 01:03:34.255 sergeant , drill instructor Sergeant 01:03:34.255 --> 01:03:35.310 Jeremy L . Rubio . 01:03:43.270 --> 01:03:46.989 Series 3,205 . Follower , Chief drier 01:03:46.989 --> 01:03:48.933 instructor Staff Sergeant Jordan G 01:03:48.933 --> 01:03:52.459 Robles , and let's do 3,205 . 01:03:52.629 --> 01:03:54.796 Senior drill instructor Staff Sergeant 01:03:54.796 --> 01:03:55.851 Savanna Elpisano . 01:04:10.340 --> 01:04:13.770 No Platoon , 01:04:13.850 --> 01:04:17.169 3,206 . Senior drill instructor Staff 01:04:17.169 --> 01:04:18.613 Sergeant Wade R . Young . 01:04:33.449 --> 01:04:36.149 So What 2 , 01:04:36.270 --> 01:04:39.590 3,207 senior drill instructor Sergeant 01:04:39.590 --> 01:04:40.820 Osmodo Grimaldo . 01:05:08.199 --> 01:05:10.310 Ladies and gentlemen , if you turn to 01:05:10.310 --> 01:05:12.477 page 21 of your graduation pamphlets , 01:05:12.477 --> 01:05:14.588 you will find the Marine's hymn . The 01:05:14.588 --> 01:05:16.810 Marine's hymn has a history dating back 01:05:16.810 --> 01:05:18.588 to 1859 and has a long-standing 01:05:18.588 --> 01:05:20.477 tradition for Marines to face the 01:05:20.477 --> 01:05:22.477 direction of the music and stand at 01:05:22.477 --> 01:05:24.643 attention when it is heard . It is now 01:05:24.643 --> 01:05:26.755 directed that all Marines present and 01:05:26.755 --> 01:05:28.810 you have served honorably and ladies 01:05:28.810 --> 01:05:30.921 and gentlemen , you're all encouraged 01:05:30.921 --> 01:05:33.032 to join . Sing the words of the first 01:05:33.032 --> 01:05:35.199 verse as Marine Bad San Diego performs 01:05:35.199 --> 01:05:37.366 Anchors Away , followed by the Marines 01:05:37.366 --> 01:05:39.421 here . Will the guests please rise ? 01:07:04.810 --> 01:07:06.830 Thank you . Please be seated . 01:07:11.860 --> 01:07:14.500 Did I do that I 01:07:19.949 --> 01:07:22.100 The Marine Corps's uniqueness and 01:07:22.100 --> 01:07:24.267 strength as an elite fighting force is 01:07:24.267 --> 01:07:25.878 directly attributable to the 01:07:25.878 --> 01:07:27.711 magnificent efforts of the drill 01:07:27.711 --> 01:07:29.767 instructors and company officers who 01:07:29.767 --> 01:07:31.933 train and supervise the recruits . The 01:07:31.933 --> 01:07:33.767 distinct qualities of spirit and 01:07:33.767 --> 01:07:35.780 discipline , the heart and soul of 01:07:35.780 --> 01:07:37.836 every marine , have been developed , 01:07:37.836 --> 01:07:40.002 nurtured , and ingrained . In recruits 01:07:40.002 --> 01:07:42.058 to their observance and relationship 01:07:42.058 --> 01:07:43.891 with their drill instructors and 01:07:43.891 --> 01:07:46.113 officers , recruit training is the very 01:07:46.113 --> 01:07:48.169 foundation of the core . Each year , 01:07:48.169 --> 01:07:50.336 recruit training provides thousands of 01:07:50.336 --> 01:07:52.391 America's finest young men and women 01:07:52.391 --> 01:07:54.558 with the basic knowledge and skills to 01:07:54.558 --> 01:07:56.724 function in a profession characterized 01:07:56.724 --> 01:07:58.947 by its own set of high values and tough 01:07:58.947 --> 01:08:01.169 standards . The most important thing we 01:08:01.169 --> 01:08:03.530 do in the Marine Corps is make Marines . 01:08:03.689 --> 01:08:06.850 The individual Marine is the Corps . 01:08:07.010 --> 01:08:09.969 That is what we do here . For the 01:08:09.969 --> 01:08:12.280 Marines graduating today , the long 01:08:12.280 --> 01:08:14.969 arduous journey of the last 13 weeks is 01:08:14.969 --> 01:08:17.191 but a small step into the future of the 01:08:17.191 --> 01:08:19.250 Marine Corps as they prepare to fill 01:08:19.250 --> 01:08:21.450 the ranks of our corps , they do so 01:08:21.450 --> 01:08:23.672 with the unquestionable support and the 01:08:23.672 --> 01:08:25.894 high ideals and standards of the United 01:08:25.894 --> 01:08:28.117 States of America and the United States 01:08:28.117 --> 01:08:31.020 Marine Corps . Although India Company 01:08:31.020 --> 01:08:33.131 prepares for the final dismissal from 01:08:33.131 --> 01:08:35.242 boot camp , their initial training is 01:08:35.242 --> 01:08:37.589 not over . Soon after graduation , 01:08:37.700 --> 01:08:39.533 there were reports the School of 01:08:39.533 --> 01:08:41.811 Infantry , Camp Pendleton , California , 01:08:41.811 --> 01:08:43.867 where they continue to be trained to 01:08:43.867 --> 01:08:45.756 serve as an effective member of a 01:08:45.756 --> 01:08:47.589 Marine rifle squad . The intense 01:08:47.589 --> 01:08:49.533 initial training that every Marine 01:08:49.533 --> 01:08:51.589 undergoes is designed to instill the 01:08:51.589 --> 01:08:53.700 fundamental premise that every Marine 01:08:53.700 --> 01:08:54.700 is a rifleman . 01:09:26.329 --> 01:09:29.209 Hey Hello 01:09:31.479 --> 01:09:32.479 I . 01:09:41.459 --> 01:09:43.626 Ladies and gentlemen , at this time we 01:09:43.626 --> 01:09:45.570 would like to introduce to you the 01:09:45.570 --> 01:09:47.626 Marines responsible for ensuring the 01:09:47.626 --> 01:09:49.626 success of the difficult transition 01:09:49.626 --> 01:09:51.515 required to become a Marine . The 01:09:51.515 --> 01:09:53.792 company commander is Captain Matthew P . 01:09:53.792 --> 01:09:57.419 Spencer . The company first sergeant 01:09:57.419 --> 01:09:59.641 is First Sergeant Kelvin E . Carrington 01:09:59.641 --> 01:10:02.660 Jr . Ladies and gentlemen , please join 01:10:02.660 --> 01:10:04.549 me in a round of applause for the 01:10:04.549 --> 01:10:06.382 company staff of India Company . 01:10:11.799 --> 01:10:15.680 Yeah . The 01:10:15.680 --> 01:10:17.736 next portion of the ceremony will be 01:10:17.736 --> 01:10:19.791 the traditional function of retiring 01:10:19.791 --> 01:10:23.370 the guidelines . Oh 01:10:32.250 --> 01:10:34.472 The guidelines have been carried by the 01:10:34.472 --> 01:10:36.528 platoons throughout recruit training 01:10:36.528 --> 01:10:38.694 and are being retired to symbolize the 01:10:38.694 --> 01:10:40.750 disbanding of platoons . All similar 01:10:40.750 --> 01:10:42.806 units in the Marine Corps carry such 01:10:42.806 --> 01:10:44.917 guidances which identify the unit and 01:10:44.917 --> 01:10:46.583 are a source of pride to each 01:10:46.583 --> 01:10:48.806 individual member . Note that the honor 01:10:48.806 --> 01:10:50.583 of carrying these guidelines is 01:10:50.583 --> 01:10:52.361 bestowed upon those Marines who 01:10:52.361 --> 01:10:54.194 displayed outstanding leadership 01:10:54.194 --> 01:10:56.361 qualities , motivation and character , 01:10:56.361 --> 01:10:58.528 and were selected as the platoon honor 01:10:58.528 --> 01:11:00.583 graduates . The platoon Ho graduates 01:11:00.583 --> 01:11:02.639 compete for the titles of series and 01:11:02.639 --> 01:11:04.472 Company honor graduate . They're 01:11:04.472 --> 01:11:06.583 considered the top Marines graduating 01:11:06.583 --> 01:11:08.806 today and have demonstrated the highest 01:11:08.806 --> 01:11:08.725 potential for future leadership and 01:11:08.725 --> 01:11:10.781 responsibility in the Marine Corps . 01:11:25.810 --> 01:11:27.799 St Hey 01:11:42.339 --> 01:11:44.850 Oh Got him 01:11:47.549 --> 01:11:49.790 The guides will now be returned to the 01:11:49.790 --> 01:11:51.270 drill instructors . 01:13:06.000 --> 01:13:09.990 E oh . Oh 01:13:10.740 --> 01:13:11.109 Hey 01:13:14.819 --> 01:13:16.597 The honor graduates will not be 01:13:16.597 --> 01:13:18.597 presented a plaque by the battalion 01:13:18.597 --> 01:13:20.541 commander , Lieutenant Colonel M . 01:13:20.541 --> 01:13:22.486 Matthew Phelps , and the battalion 01:13:22.486 --> 01:13:24.763 Sergeant Major , Sergeant Major Vitali , 01:13:24.763 --> 01:13:26.930 I hold it off . Ladies and gentlemen , 01:13:26.930 --> 01:13:28.930 please hold your applause until all 01:13:28.930 --> 01:13:31.097 honor graduates have been recognized . 01:13:31.097 --> 01:13:33.569 He Oh 01:13:36.910 --> 01:13:37.279 Oh 01:13:53.189 --> 01:13:56.549 The honor graduate for Platoon , 3,201 01:13:56.549 --> 01:13:59.259 is Private First Class Owen E Hager 01:13:59.629 --> 01:14:01.459 from Appleton , Wisconsin . 01:14:05.930 --> 01:14:09.759 The honor graduate for Plato , 3,202 is 01:14:09.759 --> 01:14:11.970 Private First Class William H . Young 01:14:12.390 --> 01:14:14.419 from Indianapolis , Indiana . 01:14:19.140 --> 01:14:22.870 The honor gracho for Plateau , 3,203 is 01:14:22.870 --> 01:14:25.399 Private First Class Samuel T . Clark 01:14:25.399 --> 01:14:27.629 from Rancho Cordova , California . 01:14:32.569 --> 01:14:35.770 The honor graduate for Platoon , 30 205 01:14:35.770 --> 01:14:39.410 is Private First Class Ali Polias from 01:14:39.410 --> 01:14:40.959 Santa Rosa , California . 01:14:46.160 --> 01:14:49.250 The honor graduate for Platoon , 3,206 , 01:14:49.330 --> 01:14:51.552 and the company honor graduate is Lance 01:14:51.552 --> 01:14:54.799 Goppo Ramon V . Garza Jr from Fresno , 01:14:55.169 --> 01:14:57.669 California . Lanceobo Garza is also the 01:14:57.669 --> 01:14:59.725 recipient of the Chesty Pooler Award 01:14:59.725 --> 01:15:01.447 for his outstanding meri tours 01:15:01.447 --> 01:15:03.669 performance while in recruit training . 01:15:07.939 --> 01:15:09.995 And the honor graduate for Platoon , 01:15:10.009 --> 01:15:13.500 3,207 , and the series on graduate is 01:15:13.500 --> 01:15:16.750 Private First Class JC Jimenez from El 01:15:16.750 --> 01:15:18.100 Sereno , California . 01:15:21.529 --> 01:15:23.362 Ladies and gentlemen , the honor 01:15:23.362 --> 01:15:24.973 graduates of India Company . 01:15:36.740 --> 01:15:40.029 Yeah . Oh 01:15:57.450 --> 01:15:58.450 Do . 01:16:01.580 --> 01:16:01.990 Hey 01:16:38.450 --> 01:16:39.560 No more sergeant . 01:16:54.109 --> 01:16:55.942 Company first aren't reporting . 01:16:58.089 --> 01:16:58.680 It's . 01:17:02.399 --> 01:17:03.399 Yeah . 01:17:18.629 --> 01:17:20.629 The company first sergeant will not 01:17:20.629 --> 01:17:22.685 give the command to the senior drill 01:17:22.685 --> 01:17:24.907 instructors to dismiss their platoons . 01:17:24.907 --> 01:17:27.129 Needless to say , this will be the most 01:17:27.129 --> 01:17:29.073 welcome command they have received 01:17:29.073 --> 01:17:32.229 throughout recruit training . Senior 01:17:32.229 --> 01:17:33.609 instructor . 01:17:36.560 --> 01:17:37.560 What 01:17:48.799 --> 01:17:49.799 I know . 01:17:57.870 --> 01:17:59.981 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 01:17:59.981 --> 01:18:01.950 today's ceremony . Good . 01:18:59.669 --> 01:18:59.950 OK .