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Marines , sailors , civilians and

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families of Marine Corp Reco depot

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Paris Island and the Eastern recruiting

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Region . Sergeant Major and I are here

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before you today to reaffirm our

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commitment to the success and

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well-being of every single one of you .

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As we continue the successful

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accomplishment of our sacred mission of

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finding and making marines , it's vital

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that we establish and strengthen a

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culture of total fitness , and in an

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effort to ensure the personal and

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professional well-being of all of our

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team members , I just sign into action

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Depot order 1700.3 , the command's

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total fitness order . Through the total

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fitness order we're introducing a

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deliberate shift in our mindset , one

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that aligns with the command's

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priorities and enhances the performance

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of every individual within our ranks .

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We're not just focusing on preventing

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destructive behaviors . We're providing

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a clear path to success for our Marines ,

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sailors , civilians , and their

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families through a holistic approach of

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total fitness . The purpose of this

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initiative is clear to create an

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environment where our marines , sailors

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and their families thrive through this

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program we will develop well rounded

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individuals whose physical fitness ,

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mental resilience , spiritual grounding ,

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and social connections enhance mission

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readiness and the quality of life for

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everyone in our commands . This is not

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a one size fits all approach , but it's

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a framework , one that encourages

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individual commanders to tailor

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activities that complement the mission

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and promote positive , productive , and

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purposeful behaviors . We'll tackle

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fitness in four key areas physical

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fitness we'll promote and prioritize

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strength , endurance , and recovery .

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When Marines are physically fit ,

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they're better able to do their jobs ,

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remain mission capable , and minimize

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injuries . Mental fitness . We'll focus

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on building mental resilience by

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helping Marines strengthen their

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intellectual and emotional capabilities .

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We aim to build mental resilience that

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reduces impairment and injuries , thus

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preparing our folks to navigate the

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real challenges of military life .

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Spiritual fitness . Whether through

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religious or non-religious practices ,

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each marine must tap into their inner

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strength for a higher purpose through

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spiritual fitness . A spiritually fit

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individual is more likely to make sound

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decisions , maintain hope , and live

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with purpose and social fitness . We

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encourage strong personal and

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professional relationships that

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contribute to a positive support

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network . Enhancing social fitness , we

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strengthen our sense of community and

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mutual support for one another . This

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program is not just about physical

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readiness . It's about ensuring we're

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the best versions of ourselves . Each

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of us must take responsibility for our

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well-being and support others in doing

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the same . Total fitness means being

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proactive , using our resources ,

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seeking support , and living our core

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values . This is not something that can

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be mandated or checked off during the

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performance evaluation . It is an

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ongoing process . It will become part

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of the everyday mindset , a topic of

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conversation during counseling , and a

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shared responsibility that ensures our

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force remains ready to meet any

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challenge . Together we'll put this in

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motion . We'll set , establish . And

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maintain a mindset of total fitness .

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We will ensure that every marine ,

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sailor , and civilian on our team is

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equipped with the tools they need to

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thrive and succeed . That includes our

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families . I look forward to seeing

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this program take shape , but even more

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importantly , I look forward to seeing

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the growth and success of every

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individual who embodies the total

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fitness mindset . This is our path

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forward , and it starts now . Let's

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build the future ready Force ,

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continuing our mission of excellence

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and readiness . Marine Corps to go .

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Let's go . 123 , have a good one ,

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Maurice . I appreciate y'all .