1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:04,920 --> 00:00:07,550 stop what 3 00:00:26,440 --> 00:00:30,370 enter spiritual development plays 4 00:00:30,370 --> 00:00:32,537 an important part in the making of the 5 00:00:32,537 --> 00:00:34,537 United States Marine Lieutenant Amy 6 00:00:34,537 --> 00:00:36,481 Ruth brian chaplain corps . United 7 00:00:36,481 --> 00:00:38,703 States Navy will deliver the graduation 8 00:00:38,703 --> 00:00:40,870 prayer . Ladies and gentlemen , please 9 00:00:40,870 --> 00:00:41,500 rise . 10 00:00:46,950 --> 00:00:50,250 Let us pray Holy One on this day of 11 00:00:50,250 --> 00:00:52,417 great celebration . We give you thanks 12 00:00:52,417 --> 00:00:54,472 for these young men of company a who 13 00:00:54,472 --> 00:00:56,639 have earned the title Marine . We give 14 00:00:56,639 --> 00:00:58,806 you thanks for the gifts and abilities 15 00:00:58,806 --> 00:00:58,380 you have given to each one of them 16 00:00:58,380 --> 00:01:00,547 which they now bring to strengthen our 17 00:01:00,547 --> 00:01:02,850 Marine corps . We give you thanks for 18 00:01:02,850 --> 00:01:04,628 the drill instructors , company 19 00:01:04,628 --> 00:01:06,739 officers and battalion leadership who 20 00:01:06,739 --> 00:01:08,906 have shaped and molded these young men 21 00:01:08,906 --> 00:01:11,072 into marines . We are grateful to stay 22 00:01:11,072 --> 00:01:13,072 for the families who have supported 23 00:01:13,072 --> 00:01:15,128 them every step of their journey for 24 00:01:15,128 --> 00:01:14,960 their mothers and fathers , Sisters and 25 00:01:14,960 --> 00:01:16,849 brothers , grandparents , aunts , 26 00:01:16,849 --> 00:01:19,182 uncles and friends . We give you thanks . 27 00:01:19,182 --> 00:01:21,293 We ask , oh holy one that you be with 28 00:01:21,293 --> 00:01:23,404 these new marines as they continue in 29 00:01:23,404 --> 00:01:25,404 their training . Keep them safe and 30 00:01:25,404 --> 00:01:27,516 bless them , remind them to be always 31 00:01:27,516 --> 00:01:29,571 faithful to their country , To their 32 00:01:29,571 --> 00:01:31,738 core , to each other and to themselves 33 00:01:31,738 --> 00:01:33,738 just as you . O holy one are always 34 00:01:33,738 --> 00:01:36,480 faithful . Bless our nation . Bless 35 00:01:36,480 --> 00:01:38,910 these new marines and God bless the 36 00:01:38,910 --> 00:01:41,100 United States Marine Corps . Amen , 37 00:01:42,670 --> 00:01:44,290 thank you please be seated . 38 00:01:46,520 --> 00:01:50,510 Take your post . The Commanding 39 00:01:50,510 --> 00:01:52,566 General , Marine Corps recruit depot 40 00:01:52,566 --> 00:01:54,566 san Diego welcomes you to what is a 41 00:01:54,566 --> 00:01:56,843 historic event in the life of a marine . 42 00:01:56,843 --> 00:01:58,621 Their graduation from boot camp 43 00:01:58,621 --> 00:02:00,788 approximately 40 weeks each year . For 44 00:02:00,788 --> 00:02:02,899 the past 100 years . New marines have 45 00:02:02,899 --> 00:02:04,899 departed san Diego for service with 46 00:02:04,899 --> 00:02:06,954 units of the Marine corps around the 47 00:02:06,954 --> 00:02:08,899 globe . The primary mission of the 48 00:02:08,899 --> 00:02:10,788 recruit depot is to provide basic 49 00:02:10,788 --> 00:02:12,899 training to recruits enlisted west of 50 00:02:12,899 --> 00:02:14,843 the Mississippi , which represents 51 00:02:14,843 --> 00:02:17,010 approximately 51% of all applicants in 52 00:02:17,010 --> 00:02:18,954 the Marine Corps . Each year . The 53 00:02:18,954 --> 00:02:21,121 depot is also home to recruiter school 54 00:02:21,121 --> 00:02:23,232 and drill instructor school . All our 55 00:02:23,232 --> 00:02:25,399 efforts here are geared toward one end 56 00:02:25,399 --> 00:02:27,399 producing America's finest fighting 57 00:02:27,399 --> 00:02:29,840 force , the United States Marines This 58 00:02:29,840 --> 00:02:31,790 morning Company , a first recruit 59 00:02:31,790 --> 00:02:33,901 training battalion , recruit training 60 00:02:33,901 --> 00:02:35,846 regiment before mid March . In the 61 00:02:35,846 --> 00:02:37,957 parade following the passing review , 62 00:02:37,957 --> 00:02:39,901 the graduating marines will return 63 00:02:39,901 --> 00:02:42,123 front and center of the reviewing stand 64 00:02:42,123 --> 00:02:44,123 for final dismissal . The staff for 65 00:02:44,123 --> 00:02:46,346 today's parade is comprised the marines 66 00:02:46,346 --> 00:02:48,568 from the recruit training regimen . The 67 00:02:48,568 --> 00:02:50,679 commander of troops is First Sergeant 68 00:02:50,679 --> 00:02:52,568 Bridget E Bellman Company , First 69 00:02:52,568 --> 00:02:54,512 Sergeant Company , a first recruit 70 00:02:54,512 --> 00:02:56,290 training battalion . The parade 71 00:02:56,290 --> 00:02:58,457 Argentine is Sergeant Truman K Stewart 72 00:02:58,457 --> 00:03:00,401 drill instructor , Company A verse 73 00:03:00,401 --> 00:03:02,346 recruit training battalion recruit 74 00:03:02,346 --> 00:03:03,401 training regimen . 75 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:21,342 The marching units are now being called 76 00:03:21,342 --> 00:03:23,176 to attention and the accidents , 77 00:03:23,176 --> 00:03:25,453 command sound evidence call will begin . 78 00:03:25,453 --> 00:03:26,453 Today's parade 79 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:48,950 marching in today's parade are 383 of 80 00:03:48,950 --> 00:03:51,283 the graduating marines from Company day . 81 00:03:51,283 --> 00:03:54,240 Among the 383 marines are two marines 82 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:56,462 who display outstanding performances in 83 00:03:56,462 --> 00:03:58,296 two individually graded events . 84 00:03:58,810 --> 00:04:00,699 Private first class Emilio lima's 85 00:04:00,699 --> 00:04:03,900 gutierrez from 1014 as the company high 86 00:04:03,900 --> 00:04:07,770 shooter scoring a 339 out of 350 87 00:04:08,450 --> 00:04:10,617 Lance corporal William J . Blanco from 88 00:04:10,617 --> 00:04:13,340 platoon 1014 is the most physically fit . 89 00:04:13,340 --> 00:04:16,460 Marine scoring a 298 out of 300 on the 90 00:04:16,470 --> 00:04:19,090 physical fitness test and a 300 out of 91 00:04:19,100 --> 00:04:21,880 300 on the combat fitness test . They 92 00:04:21,880 --> 00:04:23,769 will be receiving awards from the 93 00:04:23,769 --> 00:04:25,991 Marine Corps Association and Foundation 94 00:04:26,460 --> 00:04:28,293 president . Today is the company 95 00:04:28,293 --> 00:04:30,516 honored graduates , recruiter , gunnery 96 00:04:30,516 --> 00:04:32,571 sergeant , Anthony Jamila ham . Also 97 00:04:32,571 --> 00:04:34,182 present today is the primary 98 00:04:34,182 --> 00:04:36,016 marksmanship instructor with the 99 00:04:36,016 --> 00:04:38,238 platoon hut shooting average of 219 out 100 00:04:38,238 --> 00:04:41,780 of 254 . Platoon 1014 corporal Salt 101 00:04:41,790 --> 00:04:42,780 Rodriguez 102 00:04:58,370 --> 00:05:00,203 recruit training is comprised of 103 00:05:00,203 --> 00:05:02,148 subjects required to produce basic 104 00:05:02,148 --> 00:05:04,148 marines who function effectively in 105 00:05:04,148 --> 00:05:06,259 garrison . Are trained in rudimentary 106 00:05:06,259 --> 00:05:08,790 individual field and combat skills and 107 00:05:08,790 --> 00:05:10,957 practice the personal and professional 108 00:05:10,957 --> 00:05:13,179 traits which distinct them as marines . 109 00:05:15,060 --> 00:05:18,440 Examples of these traits are discipline , 110 00:05:18,760 --> 00:05:20,427 the achievement of a state of 111 00:05:20,427 --> 00:05:22,482 discipline which assures respect for 112 00:05:22,482 --> 00:05:24,260 authority , instant and willing 113 00:05:24,260 --> 00:05:26,093 obedience to orders and the self 114 00:05:26,093 --> 00:05:28,204 reliance to maintain or improve those 115 00:05:28,204 --> 00:05:29,982 treats which exemplify a marine 116 00:05:32,810 --> 00:05:35,020 military barrier , consistently 117 00:05:35,020 --> 00:05:37,110 demonstrating military presence and 118 00:05:37,110 --> 00:05:39,720 personal awareness as well as the 119 00:05:39,720 --> 00:05:42,280 proper work and maintenance of uniforms , 120 00:05:44,510 --> 00:05:47,200 esprit decor , acquiring the common 121 00:05:47,200 --> 00:05:48,978 spirit of the Marine Corps that 122 00:05:48,978 --> 00:05:52,670 inspires enthusiasm , devotion , pride , 123 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:55,230 initiative , teamwork , 124 00:05:55,240 --> 00:05:59,200 aggressiveness , determination , moral 125 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:03,160 courage , integrity , camaraderie 126 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:05,520 and a burning desire to work with and 127 00:06:05,530 --> 00:06:07,419 for others towards excellence and 128 00:06:07,419 --> 00:06:10,770 common goals . For 247 years , Marines 129 00:06:10,770 --> 00:06:12,920 have fought and won whenever and 130 00:06:12,920 --> 00:06:15,210 wherever the nation calls in the 131 00:06:15,210 --> 00:06:17,370 harshest conditions over the most 132 00:06:17,380 --> 00:06:19,770 brutal terrain and against the most 133 00:06:19,770 --> 00:06:22,040 formidable enemies . Marines , defend 134 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:24,040 the ideals of freedom with grit and 135 00:06:24,040 --> 00:06:27,350 tenacity . The battlefields change and 136 00:06:27,350 --> 00:06:29,920 capabilities evolve . History proves 137 00:06:29,920 --> 00:06:31,753 that true victory comes from the 138 00:06:31,753 --> 00:06:34,190 individual marine with steel resolve . 139 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:36,850 The drive to overcome any obstacle and 140 00:06:36,850 --> 00:06:39,017 the warrior spirit to fight on against 141 00:06:39,017 --> 00:06:41,520 all odds , it takes that steadfast 142 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:44,580 faithfulness , semper Fidelis to core 143 00:06:44,590 --> 00:06:46,880 country and each other that abounds 144 00:06:46,880 --> 00:06:49,960 throughout our storied legacy marines 145 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:52,290 today remain in combat for deployed 146 00:06:52,300 --> 00:06:54,467 throughout the world confronting every 147 00:06:54,467 --> 00:06:56,740 challenge with courage , loyalty and 148 00:06:56,740 --> 00:06:59,460 faithfulness . Their resolve to be most 149 00:06:59,460 --> 00:07:02,450 ready when the nation is least ready to 150 00:07:02,450 --> 00:07:05,680 defend freedom anytime and anywhere to 151 00:07:05,680 --> 00:07:07,847 stand ready to aid those devastated by 152 00:07:07,847 --> 00:07:10,100 natural disasters to pay tribute to 153 00:07:10,100 --> 00:07:12,480 those who have forged our crowd legacy 154 00:07:12,540 --> 00:07:14,540 and to honor the families and loved 155 00:07:14,540 --> 00:07:17,440 ones who faithfully stand beside us For 156 00:07:17,440 --> 00:07:19,780 the marines of company aid today marks 157 00:07:19,780 --> 00:07:22,002 the end of the 13 week recruit training 158 00:07:22,002 --> 00:07:24,002 cycle . They have marched countless 159 00:07:24,002 --> 00:07:26,200 miles at Camp Pendleton and on this 160 00:07:26,200 --> 00:07:28,740 parade deck and have been trained as 161 00:07:28,740 --> 00:07:32,160 her all marines as basic rifleman . In 162 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:34,271 addition due to an intensive physical 163 00:07:34,271 --> 00:07:36,382 training program , their strength and 164 00:07:36,382 --> 00:07:38,327 endurance have doubled since their 165 00:07:38,327 --> 00:07:40,549 arrival for the recruit depot . They're 166 00:07:40,549 --> 00:07:42,716 marines qualified to take their places 167 00:07:42,716 --> 00:07:44,660 in the ranks of the world's finest 168 00:07:44,660 --> 00:07:45,993 fighting organization . 169 00:07:56,860 --> 00:07:57,710 Mhm 170 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,000 Okay . 171 00:09:08,750 --> 00:09:10,972 The platoons are now being aligned from 172 00:09:10,972 --> 00:09:13,194 left to right in order to get them into 173 00:09:13,194 --> 00:09:15,361 their exact positions for the parade . 174 00:09:52,860 --> 00:09:53,640 Chicken 175 00:10:02,780 --> 00:10:03,370 cover 176 00:10:25,050 --> 00:10:27,161 the next portion of the ceremony will 177 00:10:27,161 --> 00:10:29,161 be our national anthem . We welcome 178 00:10:29,161 --> 00:10:31,050 veterans and members of the armed 179 00:10:31,050 --> 00:10:32,828 forces to join us and rendering 180 00:10:32,828 --> 00:10:34,883 appropriate honors with the military 181 00:10:34,883 --> 00:10:36,994 salute for guests who have not served 182 00:10:36,994 --> 00:10:36,970 in the military . It is proper 183 00:10:36,970 --> 00:10:39,192 etiquette during the national anthem to 184 00:10:39,192 --> 00:10:41,081 place their right hand over their 185 00:10:41,081 --> 00:10:43,137 hearts and for those in the audience 186 00:10:43,137 --> 00:10:45,192 wearing headgear to remove it . Will 187 00:10:45,192 --> 00:10:45,020 the guests please rise for the 188 00:10:45,020 --> 00:10:46,631 presentation of the colors ? 189 00:11:44,030 --> 00:11:44,420 Yeah , 190 00:12:06,910 --> 00:12:08,910 ladies and gentlemen , our national 191 00:12:08,910 --> 00:12:09,580 anthem . 192 00:13:41,280 --> 00:13:42,970 Thank you . Please be seated 193 00:14:41,500 --> 00:14:43,870 following the command parade rest the 194 00:14:43,870 --> 00:14:45,981 parade . Ashton will give the command 195 00:14:45,981 --> 00:14:48,037 sound off which signals the band . A 196 00:14:48,037 --> 00:14:50,259 parade forward of the assembled marines 197 00:14:50,259 --> 00:14:52,481 while playing military marching music . 198 00:15:22,370 --> 00:15:22,930 Mhm . 199 00:21:43,080 --> 00:21:45,136 The parade Adjutant now presents the 200 00:21:45,136 --> 00:21:47,247 assembled command to the commander of 201 00:21:47,247 --> 00:21:46,970 troops . 202 00:21:52,840 --> 00:21:53,840 Take your post 203 00:22:58,830 --> 00:22:59,430 pg 204 00:23:13,930 --> 00:23:14,460 Christie 205 00:23:41,750 --> 00:23:42,750 president 206 00:24:49,760 --> 00:24:52,140 at the command officer center march . 207 00:24:52,150 --> 00:24:54,317 All unit commanders and veterans march 208 00:24:54,317 --> 00:24:56,039 to the front and center of the 209 00:24:56,039 --> 00:24:58,094 formation . Historically , it was at 210 00:24:58,094 --> 00:25:00,094 this point that commanding officers 211 00:25:00,094 --> 00:25:02,261 would issue orders and instructions to 212 00:25:02,261 --> 00:25:04,428 the unit commanders . Following this , 213 00:25:04,428 --> 00:25:06,317 the unit leaders would face about 214 00:25:06,317 --> 00:25:08,261 return to their units and pass the 215 00:25:08,261 --> 00:25:10,317 information along to their marines . 216 00:28:08,850 --> 00:28:09,300 Dad , 217 00:28:21,840 --> 00:28:24,980 right , we need six . 218 00:28:25,830 --> 00:28:29,600 Yeah . All right . Throughout our 219 00:28:29,600 --> 00:28:31,767 nation's history , millions of men and 220 00:28:31,767 --> 00:28:33,711 women have earned the title United 221 00:28:33,711 --> 00:28:35,933 States Marine men who have helped shape 222 00:28:35,933 --> 00:28:38,010 our history join us here today in 223 00:28:38,010 --> 00:28:40,066 keeping with the tradition of once a 224 00:28:40,066 --> 00:28:42,066 marine , always a marine . We would 225 00:28:42,066 --> 00:28:44,360 like to recognize them at this time 226 00:28:44,370 --> 00:28:46,481 those in the audience who have served 227 00:28:46,481 --> 00:28:49,810 as marines . Please rise . Ladies and 228 00:28:49,810 --> 00:28:51,810 gentlemen , a round of applause for 229 00:28:51,810 --> 00:28:53,699 their dedicated service decor and 230 00:28:53,699 --> 00:28:54,699 country . 231 00:29:06,310 --> 00:29:09,630 Thank you . Please be seated . Ladies 232 00:29:09,630 --> 00:29:11,852 and gentlemen , the battalion commander 233 00:29:11,852 --> 00:29:13,574 for first training . Battalion 234 00:29:13,574 --> 00:29:15,630 Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Grayson . 235 00:29:22,950 --> 00:29:25,240 Good morning ladies and gentlemen , on 236 00:29:25,240 --> 00:29:27,184 behalf of our Commanding general , 237 00:29:27,184 --> 00:29:29,018 Brigadier General Morris and the 238 00:29:29,018 --> 00:29:31,129 regiment of Commander Colonel Jones , 239 00:29:31,129 --> 00:29:33,430 Welcome to Marine Corps recruit depot 240 00:29:33,430 --> 00:29:36,470 san Diego and the graduation ceremony 241 00:29:36,470 --> 00:29:38,670 for Alpha Company . 242 00:29:47,980 --> 00:29:50,147 I'd also like to extend a very special 243 00:29:50,147 --> 00:29:52,147 welcome to today's parade reviewing 244 00:29:52,147 --> 00:29:54,258 official . Sergeant Major Reyes , who 245 00:29:54,258 --> 00:29:56,313 currently serves as a Sergeant Major 246 00:29:56,313 --> 00:29:58,480 for first recruit training . Battalion 247 00:29:58,480 --> 00:30:00,480 Sergeant Major . It's a pleasure to 248 00:30:00,480 --> 00:30:01,647 have you and welcome 249 00:30:07,810 --> 00:30:09,921 Ladies and gentlemen . The purpose of 250 00:30:09,921 --> 00:30:12,088 today's ceremony is to recognize these 251 00:30:12,088 --> 00:30:14,032 new marines and everything they've 252 00:30:14,032 --> 00:30:16,143 accomplished . Their journey began 13 253 00:30:16,143 --> 00:30:18,366 long weeks ago when they stepped on the 254 00:30:18,366 --> 00:30:18,020 yellow footprints and committed to 255 00:30:18,020 --> 00:30:20,370 becoming marines . They arrived as 256 00:30:20,370 --> 00:30:22,950 individuals perhaps a little unsure of 257 00:30:22,950 --> 00:30:25,120 their decision , but stand before you 258 00:30:25,120 --> 00:30:26,890 as a confident team of smartly 259 00:30:26,890 --> 00:30:29,220 disciplined marines . During the past 260 00:30:29,220 --> 00:30:31,387 three months we develop their physical 261 00:30:31,387 --> 00:30:33,164 mental toughness . They learned 262 00:30:33,164 --> 00:30:35,331 essential war fighting skills and they 263 00:30:35,331 --> 00:30:37,276 proved themselves to be leaders of 264 00:30:37,276 --> 00:30:39,387 character . But most of all they came 265 00:30:39,387 --> 00:30:41,498 to embrace our core values of honor , 266 00:30:41,498 --> 00:30:43,498 courage and commitment with a clear 267 00:30:43,498 --> 00:30:45,387 understanding that being a marine 268 00:30:45,387 --> 00:30:47,553 carries a special trust and confidence 269 00:30:47,553 --> 00:30:49,498 in the highest expectations of the 270 00:30:49,498 --> 00:30:51,553 american people . Now , as you might 271 00:30:51,553 --> 00:30:54,810 imagine , this awesome and very magical 272 00:30:54,810 --> 00:30:57,450 transformation didn't happen by itself 273 00:30:57,460 --> 00:30:59,516 and I'd like to thank those who were 274 00:30:59,516 --> 00:31:01,760 involved first . We recognize each 275 00:31:01,760 --> 00:31:03,816 marine's journey started long before 276 00:31:03,816 --> 00:31:06,038 they got here . The foundation of their 277 00:31:06,038 --> 00:31:07,982 character started with you in your 278 00:31:07,982 --> 00:31:10,430 homes and your schools and your 279 00:31:10,430 --> 00:31:12,541 communities . I want to thank all the 280 00:31:12,541 --> 00:31:15,260 parents , families , friends as well as 281 00:31:15,260 --> 00:31:17,260 teachers and coaches for everything 282 00:31:17,260 --> 00:31:19,316 you've done . I assure you that your 283 00:31:19,316 --> 00:31:21,340 love and your support was vital to 284 00:31:21,340 --> 00:31:23,620 their success . So thank you very much 285 00:31:23,620 --> 00:31:25,787 ladies and gentlemen for your love and 286 00:31:25,787 --> 00:31:25,760 support . 287 00:31:32,870 --> 00:31:35,037 Now I'd like to turn your attention to 288 00:31:35,037 --> 00:31:37,037 the marines wearing the distinctive 289 00:31:37,037 --> 00:31:39,430 campaign covers our drill instructors , 290 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:41,384 it's impossible for me to put into 291 00:31:41,384 --> 00:31:43,480 words , their passion work ethic and 292 00:31:43,480 --> 00:31:45,591 commitment from the moment of recruit 293 00:31:45,591 --> 00:31:47,647 arrives , there's a drill instructor 294 00:31:47,647 --> 00:31:49,869 with them 24 hours a day , seven days a 295 00:31:49,869 --> 00:31:51,869 week . They have spent every waking 296 00:31:51,869 --> 00:31:54,190 hour teaching , training , mentoring 297 00:31:54,190 --> 00:31:56,246 and leading these young men . Ladies 298 00:31:56,246 --> 00:31:58,468 and gentlemen , these drill instructors 299 00:31:58,468 --> 00:32:00,357 and made a tremendous and lasting 300 00:32:00,357 --> 00:32:02,468 impact on your loved one . And I'd be 301 00:32:02,468 --> 00:32:04,690 remiss if I didn't also recognize their 302 00:32:04,690 --> 00:32:06,412 spouses and their families who 303 00:32:06,412 --> 00:32:08,523 sacrificed equally for the benefit of 304 00:32:08,523 --> 00:32:10,690 your new marine . So please join me in 305 00:32:10,690 --> 00:32:12,801 a well deserved round of applause for 306 00:32:12,801 --> 00:32:14,912 the drill instructors and families of 307 00:32:14,912 --> 00:32:15,920 alpha company . 308 00:32:23,820 --> 00:32:25,820 Finally , I'd like to recognize our 309 00:32:25,820 --> 00:32:27,931 highly skilled marksmanship , martial 310 00:32:27,931 --> 00:32:29,931 arts , water survival and academics 311 00:32:29,931 --> 00:32:32,042 instructors are incredible chaplain . 312 00:32:32,042 --> 00:32:34,264 Corman an entire medical team who do an 313 00:32:34,264 --> 00:32:36,320 amazing job in ensuring our physical 314 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:38,431 mental and spiritual readiness and of 315 00:32:38,431 --> 00:32:40,598 course the dedicated recruiter who saw 316 00:32:40,598 --> 00:32:43,070 potential in your marine . In fact , 317 00:32:43,080 --> 00:32:45,247 corporal corporal Rodriguez is joining 318 00:32:45,247 --> 00:32:46,969 us from weapons field training 319 00:32:46,969 --> 00:32:49,136 battalion where he coached and trained 320 00:32:49,136 --> 00:32:51,080 the platoon with the highest rifle 321 00:32:51,080 --> 00:32:53,247 range score and sitting next to him is 322 00:32:53,247 --> 00:32:55,469 gonna start Mile ham . Who's joining us 323 00:32:55,469 --> 00:32:57,413 from just up the road in escondido 324 00:32:57,413 --> 00:32:59,469 where he recruited today's honor man 325 00:32:59,469 --> 00:33:01,691 job . Well done gentlemen , keep up the 326 00:33:01,691 --> 00:33:00,310 great work . 327 00:33:07,630 --> 00:33:09,630 Finally , ladies and gentlemen , if 328 00:33:09,630 --> 00:33:11,741 you'll please excuse me , I'd like to 329 00:33:11,741 --> 00:33:13,852 address the new marines one last time 330 00:33:13,852 --> 00:33:15,852 as their battalion commander . Good 331 00:33:15,852 --> 00:33:19,830 morning marines . Hey alpha . 332 00:33:19,830 --> 00:33:21,663 Company . I know it seems like a 333 00:33:21,663 --> 00:33:23,830 lifetime ago when you were offered the 334 00:33:23,830 --> 00:33:25,941 challenge of becoming a marine . When 335 00:33:25,941 --> 00:33:28,108 you arrived on your busses and stepped 336 00:33:28,108 --> 00:33:30,219 on the yellow footprints , graduation 337 00:33:30,219 --> 00:33:32,108 was the last thing on your mind . 338 00:33:32,108 --> 00:33:34,274 You're probably thinking , what have I 339 00:33:34,274 --> 00:33:36,274 gotten myself into and how do I get 340 00:33:36,274 --> 00:33:38,608 these guys to stop yelling at me ? Well , 341 00:33:38,608 --> 00:33:40,663 you had a lot to learn and some very 342 00:33:40,663 --> 00:33:42,886 steep hills to climb . But you did it . 343 00:33:42,886 --> 00:33:44,941 You have rightfully earned the title 344 00:33:44,941 --> 00:33:46,386 Marine . Be proud of your 345 00:33:46,386 --> 00:33:48,552 accomplishment and the uniform you now 346 00:33:48,552 --> 00:33:50,663 wear . And finally , as I remarked on 347 00:33:50,663 --> 00:33:52,719 your first day of training , whether 348 00:33:52,719 --> 00:33:55,030 you served for four years or 24 years , 349 00:33:55,030 --> 00:33:58,770 remember it's not about you , It's 350 00:33:58,770 --> 00:34:00,770 about all the marines who have gone 351 00:34:00,770 --> 00:34:02,881 before you whose legacy you are now a 352 00:34:02,881 --> 00:34:04,714 part of , it's about that marine 353 00:34:04,714 --> 00:34:07,470 standing to your left and to your right . 354 00:34:07,480 --> 00:34:09,424 It's about all these people in the 355 00:34:09,424 --> 00:34:11,591 stands and this great nation which you 356 00:34:11,591 --> 00:34:14,700 sworn to defend . So serve with honor , 357 00:34:14,710 --> 00:34:16,543 served with courage , serve with 358 00:34:16,543 --> 00:34:18,360 commitment and you'll do well . 359 00:34:18,370 --> 00:34:20,481 Congratulations again Marines on your 360 00:34:20,481 --> 00:34:22,660 tremendous achievement . Please take 361 00:34:22,660 --> 00:34:25,070 care of one another and remain semper 362 00:34:25,070 --> 00:34:27,700 Fidelis . Ladies and gentlemen , it is 363 00:34:27,700 --> 00:34:29,700 my pleasure to introduce to you . 364 00:34:29,710 --> 00:34:33,150 America's newest United States Marines . 365 00:34:46,020 --> 00:34:47,798 Now taking your position in the 366 00:34:47,798 --> 00:34:49,631 reviewing area is today's parade 367 00:34:49,631 --> 00:34:51,520 reviewing official Sergeant Major 368 00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:53,464 Michael R . Raise Sergeant Major . 369 00:34:53,464 --> 00:34:55,687 First recruit training battalion . He's 370 00:34:55,687 --> 00:34:57,853 accompanied by Sergeant Major paul F . 371 00:34:57,853 --> 00:35:00,076 Hagan . Sergeant Major recruit training 372 00:35:00,076 --> 00:34:59,700 regimen . 373 00:35:08,560 --> 00:35:09,640 Yeah okay 374 00:35:32,770 --> 00:35:33,770 it's freezing . 375 00:35:40,350 --> 00:35:40,770 Sorry 376 00:35:50,790 --> 00:35:52,734 Sergeant Major Micheal R . Raise . 377 00:35:52,740 --> 00:35:54,962 Sergeant Major . First recruit training 378 00:35:54,962 --> 00:35:57,129 battalion . Marine Corps recruit depot 379 00:35:57,129 --> 00:35:59,240 san Diego California . Sergeant Major 380 00:35:59,240 --> 00:36:01,462 Reyes was born in New Orleans Louisiana 381 00:36:01,462 --> 00:36:03,462 and reported to recruit training at 382 00:36:03,462 --> 00:36:05,684 Marine Corps recruit depot san Diego in 383 00:36:05,684 --> 00:36:08,040 october 1998 . After attending Marine 384 00:36:08,040 --> 00:36:10,262 Combat training , he received follow on 385 00:36:10,262 --> 00:36:12,484 training at Naval Air station Pensacola 386 00:36:12,484 --> 00:36:14,651 florida where he received the military 387 00:36:14,651 --> 00:36:16,820 occupational specialty of 63 23 . 388 00:36:16,830 --> 00:36:19,540 Avionics technician . Sergeant Major 389 00:36:19,540 --> 00:36:21,318 race has served in a variety of 390 00:36:21,318 --> 00:36:23,096 challenging billets in numerous 391 00:36:23,096 --> 00:36:25,318 commands to include avionics technician 392 00:36:25,318 --> 00:36:28,170 at Marine heavy helicopter 466 Miramar 393 00:36:28,170 --> 00:36:30,400 Air station California staff , 394 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:32,511 noncommissioned officer in charge for 395 00:36:32,511 --> 00:36:35,170 avionics division H . M . H . 461 New 396 00:36:35,170 --> 00:36:38,050 river north Carolina drill instructor 397 00:36:38,060 --> 00:36:39,893 and drill master at Marine Corps 398 00:36:39,893 --> 00:36:41,782 recruit depot parris island south 399 00:36:41,782 --> 00:36:44,190 Carolina . Quality assurance chief at H . 400 00:36:44,190 --> 00:36:46,600 M . H . 466 Miramar air station 401 00:36:46,600 --> 00:36:49,310 California . First Sergeant at company 402 00:36:49,310 --> 00:36:52,290 B . First combat engineer battalion and 403 00:36:52,290 --> 00:36:54,346 first sergeant at second battalion . 404 00:36:54,346 --> 00:36:56,401 Fifth Marine Regiment Sergeant Major 405 00:36:56,401 --> 00:36:58,568 Raise currently serves as the Sergeant 406 00:36:58,568 --> 00:37:00,401 Major for first recruit training 407 00:37:00,401 --> 00:37:02,568 battalion . Marine Corps recruit depot 408 00:37:02,568 --> 00:37:04,679 san Diego California . Sergeant Major 409 00:37:04,679 --> 00:37:06,734 raises . Personal awards include the 410 00:37:06,734 --> 00:37:08,957 Navy and Marine Corps combination Medal 411 00:37:08,957 --> 00:37:11,012 with two gold stars in lieu of third 412 00:37:11,012 --> 00:37:13,012 award and the Navy and Marine Corps 413 00:37:13,012 --> 00:37:15,234 Achievement Medal with three gold stars 414 00:37:15,234 --> 00:37:17,290 in lieu of fourth award . Ladies and 415 00:37:17,290 --> 00:37:19,290 gentlemen , please welcome Sergeant 416 00:37:19,290 --> 00:37:20,846 Major Michael . Our raise , 417 00:37:33,020 --> 00:37:36,710 right sport the command and 418 00:37:36,710 --> 00:37:40,020 review I . Sir . Harry 419 00:38:50,650 --> 00:38:52,761 more than a million marines have been 420 00:38:52,761 --> 00:38:55,020 trained here in the past 100 years and 421 00:38:55,020 --> 00:38:57,131 have departed san Diego for combat in 422 00:38:57,131 --> 00:38:59,298 conflicts around the world , including 423 00:38:59,298 --> 00:39:01,242 places whose names are immediately 424 00:39:01,242 --> 00:39:03,187 associated with marine courage and 425 00:39:03,187 --> 00:39:05,790 dedication names such as 426 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:09,730 Guadalcanal Tarawa , Iwo 427 00:39:09,730 --> 00:39:11,750 Jima posts on 428 00:39:13,790 --> 00:39:17,690 chosen Reservoir Waste 429 00:39:17,690 --> 00:39:21,360 City , Lebanon , Grenada 430 00:39:22,060 --> 00:39:25,950 Panama to wait , Marsha 431 00:39:26,650 --> 00:39:28,900 Sang Yang and our most current 432 00:39:28,910 --> 00:39:31,600 operations worldwide . This parade deck 433 00:39:31,600 --> 00:39:34,090 is rich in history and tradition and no 434 00:39:34,090 --> 00:39:36,146 marine trained here ever forgets its 435 00:39:36,146 --> 00:39:37,420 sights and sounds . 436 00:40:24,660 --> 00:40:26,882 Ladies and gentlemen , the commander of 437 00:40:26,882 --> 00:40:28,882 troops , First Sergeant , Bridget E 438 00:40:28,882 --> 00:40:31,104 bellman Company , First Sergeant at the 439 00:40:31,104 --> 00:40:32,740 regimental staff . Mhm . 440 00:40:37,730 --> 00:40:39,897 Ladies and gentlemen , as the national 441 00:40:39,897 --> 00:40:42,063 flag passes directly in front of you , 442 00:40:42,063 --> 00:40:43,674 Please rise . Once it passes 443 00:40:49,390 --> 00:40:52,630 Marine Van san Diego san Diego 444 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:10,290 serious . We step round 445 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:18,340 $1000 446 00:41:38,630 --> 00:41:40,990 senior drill instructor , john J 447 00:42:00,120 --> 00:42:02,850 2 1011 . Senior Drill Instructor , 448 00:42:02,850 --> 00:42:04,850 Staff Sergeant Arthur C . Tristan . 449 00:42:21,610 --> 00:42:23,740 The regimental color guard is led by 450 00:42:23,750 --> 00:42:25,861 the regimental color sergeant , drill 451 00:42:25,861 --> 00:42:27,806 instructor , Sergeant Parker Short 452 00:42:35,820 --> 00:42:38,630 Series 1013 Series . Chief Drill 453 00:42:38,630 --> 00:42:40,686 Instructor , staff Sergeant Fernando 454 00:42:40,686 --> 00:42:44,380 Correo , Honor 455 00:42:44,380 --> 00:42:47,320 Platoon 1013 Senior Drill Instructor 456 00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:49,050 Sergeant Enrique Velazquez . 457 00:42:59,850 --> 00:43:02,970 1 2 1014 Senior Drill Instructor , 458 00:43:02,970 --> 00:43:04,859 Staff Sergeant Peter M . McCall . 459 00:43:26,820 --> 00:43:29,900 But to 1015 Senior Drill Instructor , 460 00:43:29,900 --> 00:43:31,733 staff Sergeant John J . Murphy . 461 00:43:55,270 --> 00:43:57,381 Ladies and gentlemen , if you turn to 462 00:43:57,381 --> 00:43:59,730 page 21 of your graduation pamphlets , 463 00:43:59,740 --> 00:44:02,140 you will find the marines Hill . The 464 00:44:02,140 --> 00:44:04,251 marines Hip has a history dating back 465 00:44:04,251 --> 00:44:06,830 to 18 59 . It is a longstanding 466 00:44:06,830 --> 00:44:08,719 tradition for marines to face the 467 00:44:08,719 --> 00:44:10,719 direction of the music and stand at 468 00:44:10,719 --> 00:44:12,886 attention when it deserved . It is now 469 00:44:12,886 --> 00:44:14,997 directed that all marines present and 470 00:44:14,997 --> 00:44:17,219 to have served honorably and ladies and 471 00:44:17,219 --> 00:44:19,330 gentlemen , you are all encouraged to 472 00:44:19,330 --> 00:44:21,274 join , Sing the words to the first 473 00:44:21,274 --> 00:44:23,052 verse as marine . Ben san Diego 474 00:44:23,052 --> 00:44:25,274 performs anchors away , followed by the 475 00:44:25,274 --> 00:44:27,330 marines . Him will the guests please 476 00:44:27,330 --> 00:44:28,330 rise . 477 00:45:48,360 --> 00:45:50,082 Thank you , Please be seated . 478 00:45:58,560 --> 00:46:00,504 The marine course , uniqueness and 479 00:46:00,504 --> 00:46:02,671 strength as an elite fighting force is 480 00:46:02,671 --> 00:46:04,282 directly attributable to the 481 00:46:04,282 --> 00:46:06,116 magnificent efforts of the drill 482 00:46:06,116 --> 00:46:08,171 instructors and company officers who 483 00:46:08,171 --> 00:46:10,227 train and supervise the the distinct 484 00:46:10,227 --> 00:46:12,640 qualities of spirit and discipline . 485 00:46:12,650 --> 00:46:14,970 The heart and soul of every marine have 486 00:46:14,970 --> 00:46:17,130 been developed , nurtured and trained 487 00:46:17,130 --> 00:46:19,241 and recruits through their observance 488 00:46:19,241 --> 00:46:21,130 and relationship with their drill 489 00:46:21,130 --> 00:46:22,963 instructors and officers recruit 490 00:46:22,963 --> 00:46:25,130 training is the very foundation of the 491 00:46:25,130 --> 00:46:27,019 core . Each year recruit training 492 00:46:27,019 --> 00:46:29,352 provides thousands of America's spirals . 493 00:46:29,352 --> 00:46:31,297 Young men and women with the basic 494 00:46:31,297 --> 00:46:33,408 knowledge and skills to function in a 495 00:46:33,408 --> 00:46:35,630 profession characterized by its own set 496 00:46:35,630 --> 00:46:35,190 of high values and tough standards . 497 00:46:35,940 --> 00:46:38,051 The most important thing we do in the 498 00:46:38,051 --> 00:46:39,884 Marine corps is make marines the 499 00:46:39,884 --> 00:46:42,580 individual marine is the core . That is 500 00:46:42,580 --> 00:46:44,860 what we do here For the Marines 501 00:46:44,860 --> 00:46:46,860 graduating today . The long arduous 502 00:46:46,860 --> 00:46:48,971 journey at the last 13 weeks is but a 503 00:46:48,971 --> 00:46:50,860 small step into the future of the 504 00:46:50,860 --> 00:46:53,020 marine as they prepared to fill the 505 00:46:53,020 --> 00:46:55,020 ranks of our core . They do so with 506 00:46:55,020 --> 00:46:57,020 unquestionable support for the high 507 00:46:57,020 --> 00:46:58,964 ideals and standards of the United 508 00:46:58,964 --> 00:47:01,298 States of America and the United States . 509 00:47:01,910 --> 00:47:04,021 Although Company A prepares for their 510 00:47:04,021 --> 00:47:06,243 final discussion from boot camp today , 511 00:47:06,243 --> 00:47:09,140 their initial training is not over soon 512 00:47:09,150 --> 00:47:10,300 after graduation , 513 00:47:13,930 --> 00:47:16,152 it will continue to be trained to serve 514 00:47:16,152 --> 00:47:18,263 as an effective amendment of a marine 515 00:47:18,263 --> 00:47:20,430 rifle squad , intense initial training 516 00:47:20,430 --> 00:47:22,652 that every marine undergoes is designed 517 00:47:22,652 --> 00:47:24,874 to instill the fundamental premise that 518 00:47:24,874 --> 00:47:26,374 every marine is a rifleman 519 00:48:31,710 --> 00:48:32,220 clerk . 520 00:48:35,440 --> 00:48:37,740 Ladies and gentlemen , at this time , 521 00:48:37,750 --> 00:48:39,861 we would like to introduce to you the 522 00:48:39,861 --> 00:48:41,917 marines responsible for ensuring the 523 00:48:41,917 --> 00:48:43,917 success of the difficult transition 524 00:48:43,917 --> 00:48:45,806 required to become a marine . The 525 00:48:45,806 --> 00:48:47,917 Company commander is Captain Manuel A 526 00:48:47,917 --> 00:48:50,750 Ramirez . The company First Sergeant is 527 00:48:50,760 --> 00:48:53,010 first Sergeant . Bridget E bellman 528 00:48:53,030 --> 00:48:55,141 ladies and gentlemen , please join me 529 00:48:55,141 --> 00:48:57,308 in a round of applause For the company 530 00:48:57,308 --> 00:48:58,710 staff of Company A 531 00:49:08,530 --> 00:49:10,641 the next portion of the ceremony will 532 00:49:10,641 --> 00:49:12,863 be the traditional function of retiring 533 00:49:12,863 --> 00:49:13,863 the guidance 534 00:49:26,390 --> 00:49:29,810 much The guidance have been carried by 535 00:49:29,810 --> 00:49:32,032 the platoon throughout recruit training 536 00:49:32,032 --> 00:49:34,199 and are being retired to symbolize the 537 00:49:34,199 --> 00:49:36,254 disbanding of platoons . All similar 538 00:49:36,254 --> 00:49:38,310 units in the Marine corps carry such 539 00:49:38,310 --> 00:49:40,366 guidance which identify the unit and 540 00:49:40,366 --> 00:49:42,032 are a source of pride to each 541 00:49:42,032 --> 00:49:44,254 individual member . Note that the honor 542 00:49:44,254 --> 00:49:46,421 of carrying these guidance is bestowed 543 00:49:46,421 --> 00:49:48,032 on those marines who display 544 00:49:48,032 --> 00:49:49,977 outstanding leadership qualities , 545 00:49:49,977 --> 00:49:51,866 motivation and character and were 546 00:49:51,866 --> 00:49:54,199 selected as the platoon honor graduates . 547 00:49:54,199 --> 00:49:56,421 Platoon honor graduates compete for the 548 00:49:56,421 --> 00:49:58,421 title is a series and company honor 549 00:49:58,421 --> 00:50:00,588 graduate . They are considered the top 550 00:50:00,588 --> 00:50:02,421 marines graduated today and have 551 00:50:02,421 --> 00:50:04,588 demonstrated the highest potential for 552 00:50:04,588 --> 00:50:06,810 future leadership and responsibility in 553 00:50:06,810 --> 00:50:06,040 the Marine Corps . 554 00:50:42,950 --> 00:50:46,120 Oh ! Got him . 555 00:50:48,640 --> 00:50:50,720 The guidance will now be returned to 556 00:50:50,720 --> 00:50:52,260 the drill instructors . 557 00:52:11,850 --> 00:52:14,110 The honor graduates will now be 558 00:52:14,110 --> 00:52:16,110 presented a plaque by the battalion 559 00:52:16,110 --> 00:52:18,277 commander , Lieutenant Colonel Grayson 560 00:52:18,277 --> 00:52:20,554 and the Delta . Company First Sergeant , 561 00:52:20,554 --> 00:52:22,666 First Sergeant , puentes . Ladies and 562 00:52:22,666 --> 00:52:24,777 gentlemen , please hold your applause 563 00:52:24,777 --> 00:52:24,490 until on our graduates have been 564 00:52:24,490 --> 00:52:27,640 recognized . Resent 565 00:52:48,890 --> 00:52:51,680 the honor graduate for platoon 1009 is 566 00:52:51,680 --> 00:52:54,060 Private first class louis R . Ward from 567 00:52:54,060 --> 00:52:55,730 Oklahoma city Oklahoma . 568 00:52:58,810 --> 00:52:59,560 One more . 569 00:53:02,950 --> 00:53:05,870 The honor graduate for platoon 1010 is 570 00:53:05,870 --> 00:53:07,759 Private first class Jacob a harsh 571 00:53:07,759 --> 00:53:09,850 parker from Hillsborough indiana . 572 00:53:17,920 --> 00:53:20,670 The honor graduate for platoon 1011 and 573 00:53:20,670 --> 00:53:22,726 the series honor graduate is Private 574 00:53:22,726 --> 00:53:25,360 first class joseph Q . A Gun from las 575 00:53:25,360 --> 00:53:26,400 Vegas Nevada . 576 00:53:32,150 --> 00:53:35,220 The honor graduate for platoon 1013 is 577 00:53:35,220 --> 00:53:37,660 Private First class Jose J . Garza Jr . 578 00:53:37,670 --> 00:53:39,130 From Houston texas . 579 00:53:50,890 --> 00:53:53,920 The honor graduate for platoon 1014 and 580 00:53:53,920 --> 00:53:55,920 the company honor graduate is Lance 581 00:53:55,920 --> 00:53:58,087 corporal William J . Blanco from Poway 582 00:53:58,087 --> 00:54:00,260 California . Lance corporal Blanco is 583 00:54:00,260 --> 00:54:02,482 also the recipient of the chesty puller 584 00:54:02,482 --> 00:54:04,593 Award for his outstanding meritorious 585 00:54:04,593 --> 00:54:06,816 performance while in recruit training . 586 00:54:11,610 --> 00:54:14,390 And the honor graduate for platoon 1015 587 00:54:14,400 --> 00:54:17,080 is Private first class Raymond from 588 00:54:17,080 --> 00:54:18,420 Fort Worth texas . 589 00:54:24,410 --> 00:54:26,354 Ladies and gentlemen , the honored 590 00:54:26,354 --> 00:54:27,743 graduates of company . A 591 00:54:44,600 --> 00:54:47,560 boom , come on . 592 00:55:44,300 --> 00:55:45,300 Company first 593 00:55:57,370 --> 00:56:00,250 first I reported as ordered . Aye , aye , 594 00:56:00,250 --> 00:56:01,250 sir . 595 00:56:16,910 --> 00:56:18,910 The company first sergeant will now 596 00:56:18,910 --> 00:56:20,966 give the command to the senior drill 597 00:56:20,966 --> 00:56:23,188 instructors to dismiss their platoons , 598 00:56:23,188 --> 00:56:25,299 needless to say this will be the most 599 00:56:25,299 --> 00:56:27,354 welcome command . They have received 600 00:56:27,354 --> 00:56:28,966 the route recruit training , 601 00:56:32,160 --> 00:56:32,440 Sure 602 00:56:36,380 --> 00:56:37,110 Dog . 603 00:56:48,560 --> 00:56:49,160 Two 604 00:56:57,550 --> 00:56:58,630 ladies and gentlemen ,