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And in 1911 , he established the

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court's first formal training schools ,

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one in Harris Island , North Carolina

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and one in Fair Island , California .

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In 1923 for train was moved here .

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We Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

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is the court's oldest West Coast

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installation , originally constructed

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in 1919 to serve as an expeditionary

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base . It was constructed atop a tidal

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motland called Dutch flags overlooking

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the . The face was built with the

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intention of being the most beautiful

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and picturesque coast in the United

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States . The buildings you see in front

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of you were inspired by Spanish

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colonial . Or Known as the arcade .

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The arcade was designed by world naval

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architect Berson Goode , who is also

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credited with creating San Diego's

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Malboa Park and the United States Naval

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Academy . Over 25 buildings here are

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the original structures from over 100

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years ago . They are National Register

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of Historic Places .

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the people has served as the for the

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west of the United States , covering

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over 3 million square miles of the

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population . The Western tasks over

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3000 recruiting staff across more than

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700 recruiting stations with the

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mission of finding America's finest

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young men and women and offering them

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the challenge of becoming a United

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States Marine . Through 13 weeks of

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rigorous training , the drill

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instructors , officers , and staff of

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the depot have worked tirelessly to

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train your Marines . While some

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individual techniques and methods may

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have evolved over the years , you can

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rest assured that they received the

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tins , both physically and mentally

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demanding re training offered anywhere

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in the world . More than 1 million

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Marines have been trained here and have

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marched across this parade deck . This

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is your Marines will today . Like those

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before them , the Marines of Fox

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Company accept the responsibility to

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safeguard the traditions of the Marine

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Corps as they step forward to join our

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rich heritage . Ahead of them like

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bright futures that will no doubt add

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to the proud marine legacy that they

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now rightfully claim as their own .

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If you turn your attention to the

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center of reviewing stand , you will

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see Lance Corpo Bruno . Lance Corpo

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Bruno is a 2-year-old full-blooded

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English bulldog born in Fullbrook ,

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California on October 22 , 2022 . He is

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named after Major General Bruno Hope

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Mouth , who was the first general

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officer killed in action during the

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Vietnam War . Major General Hopewood

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was also the commanding general of the

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depot from November of 1963 to February

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of 1967 . Laser Bruno continues the

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tradition of a long find of Marine

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Corps bulldog mascots dating back to

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1921 . The Greater General Smedley

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Butler appointed Sergeant Major James

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as the first bulldog mascot for Marine

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Corps Barracks Quantico . Lance

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Corporal Bruno is being escorted by the

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Office of Communications , Strategy and

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Operations . Lance Corporal Gennaro

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Valdes .

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Yeah All

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Jack . Yeah

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Hey ,

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Spiritual development plays an

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important part in the making of the

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United States Marine . Lieutenant

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Emanuel Ayochipo , Chaplain Corps , the

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United States Navy will deliver the

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graduation prayer . Will the guests

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please rise .

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Let us pray . In the name of the Father

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and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit .

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Almighty and merciful God , we come

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before you today with hearts full of

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reverence and gratitude . To recognize

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and follow the hard work and dedication

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of this new marine . We thank you for

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guiding them through the challenges and

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victories of their journey at this

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Marine Corps depot . And a step forward

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into new responsibilities as United

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States Marines , we humbly ask you to

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bless them . the grace to serve our

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country with honor and integrity .

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protect them and defend the freedoms we

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vote . Help them to remain true to the

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core values they have learned here ,

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honor , courage and commitment . Look ,

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uh In your kindness , when you deem it

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fit to bless their families , friends ,

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drill instructors and the staff at this

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recruit people . When the bonds they

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are formed here continue to grow

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stronger as they move forward in

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service to our country . All

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this in the most holy name we pray .

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Amen . Thank you . Please be seated .

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The commanding general of Marine Corps

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Recruitibo San Diego welcomes you to

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what is a historic event in the life of

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all Marines . Their graduation from

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recruit training . Approximately 40

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weeks each year . For the past 100

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years , New Marines have departed San

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Diego for service with units of the

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Marine Corps around the globe . The

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primary mission of the recruit depot is

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to provide basic training to recruits

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enlisted west of the Mississippi River ,

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which represents approximately 51% of

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all applicants in the Marine Corps each

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year . The depot is also home to

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recruiter school and drill instructor

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school . All of our efforts here are

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geared toward one end , producing

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America's finest fighting force , the

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United States Marine Corps . This

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morning , Fox Company , 2nd Recruit

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Training battalion , will form and

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march in the parade . Following the

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pass and review , the graduating

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Marines will return front and center of

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the reviewing stand for final dismissal .

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The staff for today's parade is

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comprised of Marines from the recruit

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training regiments . The commander of

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troops is Captain Alexandra L . Arnold ,

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and the parade adjutant is First

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Lieutenant Liam Daly .

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Oh

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The marching units are now being called

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to attention , and the adjutants come

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in . Sound adjutants call will begin

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today's parade .

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Marching in today's parade are 598 of

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the graduate Marines from Fox Company .

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Among the 598 Marines are two Marines

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who has made outstanding performances

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in two individually . By the first

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class , local V from Platoon ,

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2,127 is the company high shooter

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scoring a 236 out of 250 .

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1st Class , Jorge O de Santiago from

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Platoon , 2,126 is the most physically

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fit Marine scoring a 300 out of 300 on

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the physical fitness test and a 300 out

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of 300 on the combat fitness test .

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They will be receiving awards from the

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Marine Corps Association and Foundation .

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Present today is the company honor

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graduates recruiter , Staff Sergeant

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Darien H . Mann . Also present today is

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the primary marksmanship instructor

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with the highest platoon shooting

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average , Lance Corporal Christopher R .

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Green , whose platoon qualified with a

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shooting average of 298 out of 350 .

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Where crew training is comprised of

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subjects which produce basic marines

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that function effectively in garrison ,

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are trained in rudimentary individual

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field and combat skills and practice

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the personal and professional trades

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which distinguish them as Marines .

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Examples of these traits are discipline ,

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which is the achievement of

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self-control and self-awareness , which

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assures respect for authority , instant

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and willing obedience to orders , and

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the self-reliance to maintain or

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improve those traits which exemplify a

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marine . Military variant meaning to

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consistently demonstrate military

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presence and personal awareness as well

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as properly wear and maintain one's

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uniforms and aprit de corps , which is

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acquiring the common spirit of the

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Marine Corps that inspires enthusiasm ,

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pride , teamwork , aggressiveness ,

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camaraderie , and the burning desire to

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work with and for others for explics

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and common goals . For 250

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years , Marines have fought and won

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whenever and wherever the nation calls

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in the harshest conditions over the

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most brutal terrain and against the

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most formidable enemies . Marines

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defend the ideals of freedom with grit

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and tenacity . Greens today remain in

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combat , for deployed throughout the

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world , confronting every challenge

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with courage , loyalty , and

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faithfulness . They are resolved to be

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the most ready when the nation is the

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least ready to defend freedom anytime

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and anywhere , to stand ready to aid

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those devastated by natural disasters ,

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to pay tribute to those who have forged

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our proud legacy , and to honor the

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families and loved ones who faithfully

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stand beside us . For the Marines of

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Fox Company , today marks the end of

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the 13-week recruit training cycle .

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Thanks to an intensive physical

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training program . Their strength and

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endurance have doubled since their

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arrival aboard the depot . They have

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marched countless miles at Camp

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Pendleton , as well as on this very

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parade day . Like all Marines , they

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have been trained as basic riflemen .

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With their transformation complete ,

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they are Marines qualified to take

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their places in the ranks of the

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world's finest fighting organization .

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Yeah

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Right , right .

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OK .

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The platoons are now being aligned from

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left to right in order to get them into

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their exact positions for the parade .

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I did Go ,

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go back . Right .

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Right .

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The next portion of the ceremony will

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be our national anthem . We welcome

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veterans and members of the armed

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forces to join us in rendering

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appropriate honors with a military

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salute . For guests who have not served

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in the military , it is proper

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etiquette during the national anthem to

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place their right hands over their

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hearts and for those in the audience

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wearing headgear to remove it . Will

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the guests please rise for the

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presentation of the calls .

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Ladies and gentlemen , our national

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anthem .

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Thank you . Please be seated .

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At the command post the colors , the

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color guard moves in the position in

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the parade . This signifies that the

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entirety of the parade has informed and

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is ready to be presented to the command .

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To .

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Good

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Right Following the command ,

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parades , the parade adjutant will give

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the command sound off , which signals

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the band to parade forward of the

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assembled Marines while playing

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military marching music .

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The parade adjutant now presents the

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assembled command to the commander of

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troops .

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Hey

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She .

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Hey .

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At the command , officers center launch ,

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all the unit commanders and guide on

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bearers marched to the front and center

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of the formation . Historically , it

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was at this point that commanding

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officers would issue orders and

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instructions to the unit commanders .

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Following this , the unit leaders would

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face about , retire their units , and

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pass the information along to their

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marines .

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Uh .

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Throughout our nation's history ,

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millions of men and women have earned

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the title United States Marine . Many

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who have helped shape our history join

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us here today in keeping with the

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tradition of once a Marine , always a

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Marine . We would like to recognize

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them . At this time , those are the

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audience who have served as Marines ,

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please rise . A round of applause for

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their dedicated service .

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Thank you , this is it . And

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now , please welcome the battalion

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commander for 2nd or crew training

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battalion , Lieutenant Colonel Paul C .

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Traer .

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Good morning ladies and gentlemen . On

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behalf of Brigadier General David C .

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Hyman , Commanding General Marine Corps

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Recruit Chief of San Diego in the

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Western recruiting Region , as well as

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on behalf of Colonel Tracy AISA , the

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commanding officer of the Crew Training

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Regiment . Welcome to the graduation of

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Company A .

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To start , I'd like to recognize the

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day's being official , Colonel James

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Kidd . He was the presidentile you here

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shortly . You retired from the Marine

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Corps in 2024 after more than 25 years

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of service . Sir , it is an honor to

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have you here today . Thank you for

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joining us and thank you for your

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service to our foreign country .

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It is my distinct pleasure to speak to

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you this morning for a few moments to

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express both the pride and gratitude I

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feel for this formation behind me , and

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that begins with you , the family and

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friends of these new Marines . Thank

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you for trusting us with the Marines

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and thank you for your love and support

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on their journey to this momentous day

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and their new profession . From all of

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us , welcome to our Marine Corps family .

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Speaking of families , to the wider

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reviewing standard , the families of

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the company have staff . Nobody knows

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more than you the time and dedication

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it takes to transform a civilian into a

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marine . I and I incredibly grateful

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and dedicated for your sacrifice and

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support , which enables these trucks

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and officers to perform . Ladies and

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gentlemen , please join me a round of

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applause for the families .

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Making Marines is a team effort . At

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the forefront are Marine Corps

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recruiters stationed across our great

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country . These men and women work

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piously to identify , educate , and

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inspire the next generation of Marines .

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This legion of recruiters are

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represented today by Staff Sergeant

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Chan , the recruiting substation in

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Honolulu , Hawaii , who's responsible

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for helping the company honor graduate

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and join our corps . Our other teammate

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in December and the instructor is the

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weapons of field training mechanic to

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teach the critical combat skills

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necessary to fight and win . They are

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represented today by Lance Corporal

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Green . The top performing primary

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march instructor . Ladies and gentlemen ,

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a round of applause for our recruiters

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and combat instructors .

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The last group I'd like to thank

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certainly needs no . For everyone knows

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the distinct campaign cover for the

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legendary Marine Corps . These drill

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instructors are entrusted with the

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sacred responsibility of making them ,

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and they shoulder this burden of

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professionalism , dignity , and passion .

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From the moment a recruit arrives at

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depot , there's a drill instructor who

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does 24 hours a day , 7 days a week ,

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tirelessly instilling the qualities in

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the 4 in the United States Marines and

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leaving an indelible mark on those they

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lead . These new Marines will never

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forget the names , face , or the voice

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of their drill instructor . Ladies and

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gentlemen , a round of applause for the

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Marines that make Marines . The drill .

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These news behind me are on average

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18-year-old high school graduates .

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They've traveled here from every state

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and territory in the Western region and

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nine countries across the globe . When

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they raise their right hand and swore a

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solemn oath to support and defend the

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Constitution of the United States ,

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they differentiate themselves from 99%

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of . Now , you'll likely notice some

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changes . The most important change is

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one that's occurred with them , but

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they have been immersed in our core

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buddies with honor , courage , and

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commitment . It's because of this and

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the journey they have undergone . I am

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pleased to present 599 young men and

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women who can proudly claim the title

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United States Marine .

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Excuse me for a moment while I address

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the newest members of our board . Good

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morning , Marine . So maybe and I

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extremely proud of you .

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pleased to welcome you to our rank .

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You should be proud of that you will

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come . You earned your can be Marie for

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martial arts . Past water survival

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training . You've overcome the obstacle

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in confidence force , and you've

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mastered Marine Corps marksmanship and

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actually fire your rifle for 500 yards .

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And as a final test , you completed the

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centerpiece of the crew training , the

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crucible , an event designed to make

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Marines and a better warriors with

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little food , little sleep , and over

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40 miles of force marches in 3 days ,

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we demanded physical toughness and

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agility and leadership . And through

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this event .

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Sheriff Hudson . Having completed the

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most demanding recruit training , you

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stand ready to carry out Moor's legacy

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as America's premier fighter , fights

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and wins our nation's battles . As you

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transition to the next phase of

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profession , I implore you , smart ,

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safe , and make the decision . Remember

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that eagle golden anchor you now wear

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represents 249 years of Marines have

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gone before you .

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You must always be where that legacy .

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Thank you . Congratulations bringing Si

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Poelas and welcome to the Corps .

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position in the reviewing area is

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today's parade reviewing official ,

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Colonel retired James Kidd . He is

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accompanied by the commanding officer

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of the recruit Training regiment ,

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Colonel Tracy A .

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Yeah

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Hm

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Beginning his military career in 1992 ,

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Colonel James A . King enlisted in the

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Marine Corps Reserves . After

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completing recruit training and school

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of infantry . He served as a rifleman

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with First Battalion , 23rd Marine

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Regiments until 1996 . Upon graduation

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from University of Houston , Colonel

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Kim was commissioned as a 2nd

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lieutenant in 1998 after completing

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officer candidate school and follow .

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The basic Corps , he was designated as

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an artillery officer upon completion of

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the field artillery Officer Basic Corps .

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Colonel Kidd's service includes

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riflemen with 1st battalion , 23rd

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career regiments , forward observer ,

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guns commander , battalion logistics

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officer , and batter executive officer

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with 3rd Battalion , 11th Marine

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Regiment , target information officer

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with the 11th Marine Expeditionary .

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One Marine Expeditionary Force .

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Battery commanding officer at 1st

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Battalion , 10th Marine regiments ,

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Manpower management enlisted

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assignments at headquarters Marine

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Corps . Executive officer and

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operations officer at 2nd Battalion ,

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11th Marine Regiment . Commanding

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officer of 3rd Battalion , 11th Marine

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Regiment , CJ 5 planner with United

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States Special Operations Command .

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Director of Range and Training Programs

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Division at Training and Education

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Command headquarters Marine Corps ,

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Commanding officer of the 14th Marine

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Regiment . Colonel Kitt's deployments

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include two tours in support of

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Operation Iraqi Freedom , a tour with

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the Combined Joint Task Force , Horn of

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Africa , one tour in support of

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Operation Enduring Freedom in

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Afghanistan , and tours in Kuwait and

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Iraq in support of Operation Inherent

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Resolve . Colonel Kidd now applies his

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extensive leadership and operational

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expertise at the Home Depot Corporation ,

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developing leaders at all levels in

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organizational leadership . Colonel

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Kitt's personal awards include the

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Legion of Merit , Defense Meritorious

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Service Medal with 2 gold stars ,

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Meritorious Service meow with 1 gold

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star , Navy and Marine Corps

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Commendation Medal with 1 gold star ,

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and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement

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Medal with 1 gold star . Ladies and

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gentlemen , please welcome Colonel

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retired James Kidd .

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Sir , greatest port . March the

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command and review .

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Carry .

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Hey The

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passive review is a tradition within

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all military units , allowing the unit

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commander to formally inspect the

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Marines under their charge .

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Over the entire history of the depot ,

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Marines that have crossed the story

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deck have deployed in conflicts around

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the world where we have earned our

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trust and dependability places such as

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Ronan now , where Marines worked with

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United States soldiers to win the first

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offensive victory during World War II .

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Evoa , where uncommon valor was a

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common virtue , and Marines raised the

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national flag on top of Mount Suribati .

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where Marines assaulted three beaches

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simultaneously and outflanked North

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Korean forces . City , where Marines

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defeated both Vietnamese forces during

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the 10 offensive . Granada , where

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military members were part of Operation

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Urgent Fury to help stabilize the local

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governments . Kuwait , form a part of

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Operation Desert Shield and Desert

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Storm and fought to liberate the

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country from Iraqi forces . Fallujah ,

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where Marines surrounded the city

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within 24 hours to commence operations

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digital resolve , and take the city

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back from Al Qaeda forces .

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Marines . Bridge andadian forces

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to help remove Taliban forces from the

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last stronghold in Helman province .

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Even now , but also see worldwide to

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answer the call when they are needed .

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This paraindo has had many legendary

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marines , parks and crossings , and

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they have never forgotten the feeling

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of learning their place among our ranks .

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To honor our nation's colors , as the

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American flag passes in front of you ,

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please , once it passes , you may be

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seated .

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Parade the parade . is the .

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You had the .

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at.com and 2,121 .

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2,122 .

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I .

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What . Oh .

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clear .

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That's also why the .

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I .

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And .

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Oh

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Yes .

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So Yeah

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Oh Yeah .

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and

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The

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first . What

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Yeah

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cause . So the

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supervis But Of

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spirit and discipline , the heart and

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soul of every marine , I think you know .

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And . With

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And Its 3 .

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Each year , the grouper provides

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thousands of America's finest young men

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and women with the basic knowledge and

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skills to function . Oh

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The With the Marine Corps this fake

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Marine . It's the brain is the coal .

01:00:01.639 --> 01:00:04.399
That is what we do . For the

01:00:10.030 --> 01:00:10.459
That

01:00:14.949 --> 01:00:18.850
They do so . high ideals .

01:00:19.879 --> 01:00:23.280
I Swimming pool

01:00:24.179 --> 01:00:25.179
All those

01:00:29.530 --> 01:00:32.340
It's not over after graduate

01:00:33.739 --> 01:00:35.517
So this is a little different .

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Yeah .

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Good

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Oh

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Hey .

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I

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And then we would like to introduce you

01:02:22.820 --> 01:02:23.899
to the religious .

01:02:28.550 --> 01:02:29.550
reply to the .

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The company commander is Captain

01:02:34.449 --> 01:02:36.719
Alexandra L . Arnold . The company

01:02:36.719 --> 01:02:38.886
first sergeant is First Sergeant Cesar

01:02:38.886 --> 01:02:41.169
De Martinez . Please join me in a round

01:02:41.169 --> 01:02:43.449
of applause for the company staff of .

01:02:51.199 --> 01:02:53.310
The next portion of the ceremony will

01:02:53.310 --> 01:02:55.532
be the traditional function of retiring

01:02:55.532 --> 01:02:56.570
the guidelines .

01:03:10.379 --> 01:03:11.379
I

01:03:19.949 --> 01:03:23.610
and . by the units of

01:03:23.610 --> 01:03:27.070
pride to each . But

01:03:32.120 --> 01:03:36.010
I . and territory and it

01:03:36.010 --> 01:03:38.830
was . Your graduates .

01:03:40.969 --> 01:03:43.191
That went through an auto pay for the .

01:03:43.191 --> 01:03:46.550
And graduates . They are considered

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graduates today .

01:03:50.350 --> 01:03:52.750
future leadership and responsibility in

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the Marine Corps .

01:04:29.389 --> 01:04:30.389
Go .

01:04:37.810 --> 01:04:41.800
Don The guidelines will

01:04:41.800 --> 01:04:44.550
now be returned to the drill instructor .

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Yeah .

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The graduates were not the battalion

01:06:05.489 --> 01:06:07.711
commander , Lieutenant Colonel Paul C .

01:06:07.711 --> 01:06:10.045
Trower and the battalion Sergeant Major ,

01:06:10.045 --> 01:06:12.320
Sergeant Major Emmanuel A . Jimenez .

01:06:13.500 --> 01:06:16.409
Please Oh .

01:06:19.879 --> 01:06:23.699
Oh , I know . Please hold your

01:06:23.699 --> 01:06:25.949
applause until all our graduates have

01:06:25.949 --> 01:06:27.090
been recognized .

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The undergraduate from Platoon , 2,121

01:06:40.949 --> 01:06:43.879
is Private First Class Shamira and Vigo

01:06:43.879 --> 01:06:45.709
from R Rock , Texas .

01:06:49.800 --> 01:06:53.550
The graduate from Platoon , 2122 and

01:06:53.550 --> 01:06:55.510
the company undergraduate is Lance

01:06:55.510 --> 01:06:58.520
Corporal Kiowa H . Cody from Honolulu ,

01:06:58.629 --> 01:07:01.000
Hawaii . Lance Kobukai is also the

01:07:01.000 --> 01:07:03.060
recipient of the Chesse Puller Award

01:07:03.060 --> 01:07:05.469
for outstanding meritorious performance

01:07:05.469 --> 01:07:06.899
while recruit training .

01:07:11.100 --> 01:07:14.760
The honor graduate from Platoon , 2,123

01:07:14.760 --> 01:07:16.927
and the series honor graduate is Lance

01:07:16.927 --> 01:07:19.729
Corporal Brandon R . Valle from Fresno ,

01:07:20.050 --> 01:07:21.050
California .

01:07:24.919 --> 01:07:28.580
The undergraduate from Platoon , 2,125

01:07:28.580 --> 01:07:30.699
is private First Class , Nicholas G .

01:07:30.790 --> 01:07:32.929
Myips from Middleton , Idaho .

01:07:37.439 --> 01:07:41.179
The undergraduate from Platoon , 2,126 .

01:07:41.310 --> 01:07:43.989
His last corral , Jorge Ode Santiago

01:07:43.989 --> 01:07:46.100
from Texas City , Texas .

01:07:50.100 --> 01:07:53.760
The graduate from Platoon , 2,127 ,

01:07:53.929 --> 01:07:55.985
his private first class , Dylan Hugh

01:07:55.985 --> 01:07:58.560
Guerrero from Brenham , Texas .

01:08:00.350 --> 01:08:02.790
Congratulations to the honor graduates

01:08:02.790 --> 01:08:03.629
of Boston .

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Oh ,

01:08:36.720 --> 01:08:37.430
Ditto .

01:09:37.450 --> 01:09:38.450
How many

01:09:58.180 --> 01:09:59.180
I am man .

01:10:16.750 --> 01:10:18.972
The company first sergeants will now be

01:10:18.972 --> 01:10:20.750
the command of the senior drill

01:10:20.750 --> 01:10:23.459
instructors to dismiss their platoons .

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Needless to say , this will be the most

01:10:26.540 --> 01:10:28.620
welcome command they have received

01:10:28.620 --> 01:10:30.450
throughout for group training .

01:10:34.819 --> 01:10:38.330
just a Look , the

01:10:42.060 --> 01:10:43.060
Are you .

01:11:05.649 --> 01:11:05.709
Mhm