WEBVTT 00:00.090 --> 00:02.090 Major General Ho Booth was also the 00:02.099 --> 00:04.155 commanding general of the depot from 00:04.155 --> 00:07.539 November 1963 to February 1967 00:07.869 --> 00:09.758 General Hog Booth was awarded the 00:09.758 --> 00:11.647 distinguished service medal , the 00:11.647 --> 00:13.980 legion of merit with combat V for valor , 00:13.980 --> 00:15.980 the Navy commodification medal with 00:15.980 --> 00:18.202 gold star in lieu of second award , the 00:18.202 --> 00:20.369 purple heart with gold star in lieu of 00:20.369 --> 00:22.091 second award . Private . Bruno 00:22.091 --> 00:24.258 continues the tradition of a long line 00:24.258 --> 00:26.425 of Marine Corps bulldog mascots dating 00:26.425 --> 00:28.313 back to 1921 when Brigada General 00:28.313 --> 00:30.536 Smedley Butler appointed Sergeant Major 00:30.536 --> 00:32.591 Jigs as the first bulldog mascot for 00:32.591 --> 00:35.700 Marine Corps barracks . Bruno is being 00:35.709 --> 00:37.153 escorted by the Office of 00:37.153 --> 00:39.320 Communications Strategy and Operations 00:39.320 --> 00:40.653 Sergeant Tyler Abbott . 00:48.259 --> 00:49.259 Good man . 00:54.169 --> 00:54.590 Yeah , 01:04.080 --> 01:07.160 stop , hold it . 01:08.510 --> 01:10.669 I I'm praying for you . 01:23.580 --> 01:25.650 Oh , yeah , 01:29.489 --> 01:31.211 spiritual development plays an 01:31.211 --> 01:33.100 important part in the making of a 01:33.100 --> 01:35.322 United States Marine Lieutenant Ulysses 01:35.322 --> 01:37.378 L UDE Chaplain Corps , United States 01:37.378 --> 01:39.711 Navy will deliver the graduation prayer . 01:39.711 --> 01:41.879 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise . 01:50.910 --> 01:54.120 Let us Lord . 01:54.709 --> 01:57.120 We ask for your almighty hand to be 01:57.129 --> 02:00.370 upon this new Us Marines as they 02:00.379 --> 02:03.050 graduate . We pray that they will be 02:03.059 --> 02:06.190 strong and courageous believing that 02:06.199 --> 02:08.199 you have called them and are always 02:08.199 --> 02:10.429 with them . We pray that they will be 02:10.440 --> 02:13.380 bold to stand for what is right ? Even 02:13.389 --> 02:16.100 if it means studying alone , you keep 02:16.110 --> 02:18.520 them for every purpose in journey you 02:18.529 --> 02:21.240 have in store so that they would live 02:21.250 --> 02:23.360 as mighty warriors in this life for 02:23.369 --> 02:26.729 your purposes . We pray that when they 02:26.740 --> 02:28.518 encounter various struggles and 02:28.518 --> 02:30.979 difficult times when they experience 02:30.990 --> 02:34.000 loss and things then go their way that 02:34.009 --> 02:35.620 you would teach them greater 02:35.620 --> 02:38.389 perseverance through it all , build 02:38.399 --> 02:41.759 deeper character , stronger faith and 02:41.770 --> 02:44.330 use any hardship in their lives for 02:44.339 --> 02:47.250 ultimate good , turning it around for 02:47.259 --> 02:49.940 blessing . Instead , we ask you of your 02:49.949 --> 02:52.880 powerful , boldness and courage to face 02:52.889 --> 02:56.149 every challenge set before them with a 02:56.160 --> 02:58.970 confidence and peace that can only come 02:58.979 --> 03:02.100 from your spirit raise up greatness 03:02.110 --> 03:04.619 within their lives and greatness in 03:04.630 --> 03:07.520 this generation . May they be willing 03:07.529 --> 03:10.289 to stand strong and true , passionate 03:10.300 --> 03:12.990 for you believing that you have this 03:13.000 --> 03:16.220 design them for purpose and good works 03:16.339 --> 03:18.506 which you have planned and prepared in 03:18.506 --> 03:21.910 advance for them to do the Lord bless 03:21.919 --> 03:25.070 you and keep you the Lord let his 03:25.080 --> 03:28.369 station upon you and be gracious to you . 03:28.919 --> 03:31.190 And the Lord will look upon you kindly 03:31.339 --> 03:33.869 and give you peace . Amen . 03:35.699 --> 03:37.589 Thank you . Please be seated 03:41.490 --> 03:45.210 young sir . The 03:45.220 --> 03:47.276 commanding General Marine Corps Coup 03:47.276 --> 03:49.276 Depot , San Diego , welcomes you to 03:49.276 --> 03:51.442 what is a historical event in the life 03:51.442 --> 03:53.664 of a marine ? Their graduation for boot 03:53.664 --> 03:55.776 camp approximately 40 weeks each year 03:55.776 --> 03:57.831 for the past 100 years . New Marines 03:57.831 --> 03:59.831 have departed San Diego for service 03:59.831 --> 04:01.942 with units of the Marine Corps around 04:01.942 --> 04:04.109 the globe . The primary mission of the 04:04.109 --> 04:05.998 recruit depot is to provide basic 04:05.998 --> 04:08.220 training to recruits . Enlisted west of 04:08.220 --> 04:10.164 the Mississippi , which represents 04:10.164 --> 04:12.331 approximately 51% of all applicants in 04:12.331 --> 04:14.498 the Marine Corps each year . The depot 04:14.498 --> 04:16.553 is also home to recruiter school and 04:16.553 --> 04:18.609 drill instructor school . All of our 04:18.609 --> 04:20.776 efforts here are geared toward one end 04:20.776 --> 04:22.776 producing America's finest fighting 04:22.776 --> 04:24.942 force . The United States Marine Corps 04:25.309 --> 04:27.769 this morning , company F SECA recruit 04:27.779 --> 04:29.779 training battalion recruit training 04:29.779 --> 04:31.779 regiment will form and march in the 04:31.779 --> 04:33.890 parade following the pass in review , 04:33.899 --> 04:36.066 the graduate marines will return front 04:36.066 --> 04:38.177 and center of the reviewing stand for 04:38.177 --> 04:40.899 final dismissal . The staff for today's 04:40.910 --> 04:43.132 parade is comprised of marines from the 04:43.132 --> 04:44.910 recruit training regiment . The 04:44.910 --> 04:47.077 commander of troops is Captain Mulan C 04:47.077 --> 04:49.299 Webster , company commander , company F 04:49.299 --> 04:51.410 Sega recruit training battalion . The 04:51.410 --> 04:54.130 parade adit is Captain Ryan Kim , 04:54.140 --> 04:56.630 executive officer , company F Sega 04:56.640 --> 04:58.584 recruit training battalion recruit 04:58.584 --> 04:59.696 training regiment . 05:16.230 --> 05:18.397 Marching units are now being called to 05:18.397 --> 05:20.563 attention and the adjutant's command . 05:20.563 --> 05:22.397 Sound adjutant's call will begin 05:22.397 --> 05:23.397 today's parade . 05:27.380 --> 05:28.380 Yeah , 05:44.269 --> 05:47.079 marching in today's parade are 221 of 05:47.089 --> 05:49.200 the graduating marines from company F 05:49.429 --> 05:52.269 among the 221 marines are two marines 05:52.279 --> 05:54.446 who displayed outstanding performances 05:54.446 --> 05:56.501 in two individually created events . 05:56.501 --> 06:00.359 Private Derik G Vals from platoon 2135 06:00.369 --> 06:02.480 as the company high shooter scoring a 06:02.480 --> 06:06.480 338 out of 350 private first class mark 06:06.489 --> 06:10.369 A jasper from platoon 2131 as the most 06:10.380 --> 06:13.630 physically fit marine scoring a 297 out 06:13.640 --> 06:16.149 of 300 on the physical fitness test and 06:16.160 --> 06:18.679 a 300 out of 300 on the combat fitness 06:18.690 --> 06:21.109 test . They were receiving awards from 06:21.119 --> 06:22.952 the Marine Corps Association and 06:22.952 --> 06:25.450 foundation not present today but worth 06:25.459 --> 06:26.959 recognizing as the company 06:26.959 --> 06:28.903 undergraduate recruiter . Sergeant 06:28.903 --> 06:32.109 Zachary also present today is a primary 06:32.119 --> 06:34.286 Markman instructor with a platoon high 06:34.286 --> 06:37.579 shooting average of 238 out of 250 per 06:37.589 --> 06:41.480 platoon . 2135 Sergeant Thomas M 06:41.489 --> 06:45.239 Hawkins recruit training is 06:45.250 --> 06:47.139 comprised of subjects required to 06:47.139 --> 06:49.083 produce basic marines who function 06:49.083 --> 06:51.250 effectively in garrison are trained in 06:51.250 --> 06:53.472 rudimentary individual field and combat 06:53.472 --> 06:55.528 skills and practice the personal and 06:55.528 --> 06:57.750 professional traits which distinguishes 06:57.750 --> 06:59.839 them as marines . Examples of these 06:59.850 --> 07:03.089 traits are discipline , the achievement 07:03.100 --> 07:05.089 of self control and self awareness 07:05.100 --> 07:07.211 which assures respect for authority , 07:07.211 --> 07:09.156 instant and willing , obedience to 07:09.156 --> 07:10.933 orders and the self reliance to 07:10.933 --> 07:13.100 maintain or improve those traits which 07:13.100 --> 07:16.190 exemplify a marine military bearing 07:16.420 --> 07:18.420 consistently demonstrating military 07:18.420 --> 07:20.642 presence and personal awareness as well 07:20.642 --> 07:22.753 as the proper wearing and maintenance 07:22.753 --> 07:25.230 of uniforms . A spirit decor , 07:25.459 --> 07:27.403 acquiring the common spirit of the 07:27.403 --> 07:29.850 Marine Corps that inspires enthusiasm 07:30.109 --> 07:32.359 and devotion , pride , 07:33.000 --> 07:35.880 initiative , teamwork , 07:36.190 --> 07:40.079 aggressiveness , determination , moral 07:40.089 --> 07:43.929 courage , integrity , camaraderie , 07:44.190 --> 07:46.679 and the burning desire to work with and 07:46.690 --> 07:48.912 for others towards excellence in common 07:48.912 --> 07:52.890 goals . For 247 years marines have 07:52.899 --> 07:55.589 fought and won whenever and wherever 07:55.600 --> 07:57.920 the nation calls in the harshest 07:57.929 --> 08:00.339 conditions over the most brutal terrain 08:00.350 --> 08:02.683 and against the most formidable enemies . 08:02.683 --> 08:04.739 Marines defend the ideals of freedom 08:04.739 --> 08:07.700 with grit and tenacity . Although 08:07.709 --> 08:09.820 battlefields change and capabilities 08:09.829 --> 08:12.000 evolve , history proves that true 08:12.010 --> 08:13.899 victory comes from the individual 08:13.899 --> 08:16.170 marine with skilled resolve the drive 08:16.179 --> 08:18.600 to overcome any obstacle and the 08:18.609 --> 08:20.831 warrior spirit , a fight on against all 08:20.831 --> 08:23.160 odds . It takes that steadfast 08:23.170 --> 08:25.950 faithfulness separate by to core 08:26.160 --> 08:28.640 country and each other that abounds 08:28.649 --> 08:31.899 throughout our storied legacy . Marines 08:31.910 --> 08:34.309 today remain in combat for deployed 08:34.320 --> 08:36.264 throughout the world . Confronting 08:36.264 --> 08:38.431 every challenge with courage , loyalty 08:38.431 --> 08:40.710 and faithfulness . They are resolved to 08:40.719 --> 08:42.775 be the most ready when the nation is 08:42.775 --> 08:45.760 least ready to defend freedom any time 08:45.770 --> 08:48.659 and anywhere to stand , ready to aid 08:48.669 --> 08:51.130 those devastated by natural disasters , 08:51.169 --> 08:53.391 to pay tribute to those who have forged 08:53.391 --> 08:55.280 our proud legacy and to honor the 08:55.280 --> 08:57.447 families and loved ones who faithfully 08:57.447 --> 08:59.739 stand beside us for the marines of 08:59.750 --> 09:02.330 company . Today marks the end of the 13 09:02.340 --> 09:04.609 week recruit training cycle . They have 09:04.619 --> 09:06.786 mars countless miles at Camp Pendleton 09:06.786 --> 09:09.008 as well as on this parade deck and have 09:09.008 --> 09:10.952 been trained as are all marines as 09:10.952 --> 09:14.940 basic riflemen . In addition , due 09:14.950 --> 09:16.839 to an intensive physical training 09:16.839 --> 09:19.006 program , their strength and endurance 09:19.006 --> 09:21.228 have doubled since their arrival aboard 09:21.228 --> 09:23.283 the recruit depot . They are marines 09:23.283 --> 09:25.394 qualified to take their places in the 09:25.394 --> 09:27.450 ranks of the world's finest fighting 09:27.450 --> 09:28.450 organization . 09:47.590 --> 09:48.590 Mhm . 10:09.169 --> 10:12.080 Bye . Bye . Ok . 10:19.549 --> 10:23.280 Yeah , the 10:23.289 --> 10:25.289 platoons are now being aligned from 10:25.289 --> 10:27.511 left to right in order to get them into 10:27.511 --> 10:29.567 their exact positions for the parade 10:59.989 --> 11:00.989 never hurt 11:08.700 --> 11:12.289 together . Thank you 11:17.690 --> 11:18.690 really . 11:28.640 --> 11:30.751 The next portion of the ceremony will 11:30.751 --> 11:32.751 be our national anthem . We welcome 11:32.751 --> 11:34.640 veterans and members of the armed 11:34.640 --> 11:36.362 forces to join us in rendering 11:36.362 --> 11:38.307 appropriate honors with a military 11:38.307 --> 11:40.418 salute for guests who have not served 11:40.418 --> 11:42.140 in the military . It is proper 11:42.140 --> 11:44.362 etiquette during the national anthem to 11:44.362 --> 11:43.760 place their right hands over their 11:43.770 --> 11:45.826 hearts and for those in the audience 11:45.826 --> 11:47.881 wearing headgear to remove it . Will 11:47.881 --> 11:49.548 the guest please rise for the 11:49.548 --> 11:51.159 presentation of the colors , 12:56.580 --> 12:59.179 ladies and gentlemen , our national 12:59.190 --> 12:59.700 anthem . 13:12.909 --> 13:13.909 Yeah . 14:05.429 --> 14:06.429 Are you ? 14:27.650 --> 14:29.640 Thank you . Please be seated . 15:00.500 --> 15:01.500 Ok , 15:17.609 --> 15:21.489 ready following the command parade , 15:21.500 --> 15:23.667 rest the parade accident will give the 15:23.667 --> 15:25.667 command sound off which signals the 15:25.667 --> 15:27.889 band to parade forward of the assembled 15:27.889 --> 15:30.111 marines while playing military marching 15:30.111 --> 15:29.669 music . 16:52.580 --> 16:53.580 Mhm . 19:06.079 --> 19:07.079 Yeah . 19:17.680 --> 19:18.680 Yeah . 21:47.729 --> 21:48.099 Ok . 22:51.380 --> 22:53.213 The parade Ajit now presents the 22:53.213 --> 22:55.324 assembled command to the commander of 22:55.324 --> 22:58.189 truce . Is board . 23:00.589 --> 23:01.589 Yeah . 23:44.829 --> 23:45.239 What 24:00.010 --> 24:02.430 right back , 24:12.869 --> 24:16.160 please ? Three . It , 24:26.650 --> 24:28.039 where is it ? Boy town ? 24:31.689 --> 24:32.689 Mhm . 25:28.260 --> 25:30.550 The command officers center , march , 25:30.560 --> 25:32.393 all unit commanders and guide on 25:32.393 --> 25:34.616 bearers marched to the front and center 25:34.616 --> 25:36.671 of the formation . Historically , it 25:36.671 --> 25:38.560 was at this point that commanding 25:38.560 --> 25:40.338 officers would issue orders and 25:40.338 --> 25:42.338 instructions to the unit commanders 25:42.338 --> 25:44.560 following this . The unit leaders would 25:44.560 --> 25:46.616 face about return to their units and 25:46.616 --> 25:48.616 pass the information along to their 25:48.616 --> 25:48.530 marines . 27:58.920 --> 27:59.920 You not 28:11.680 --> 28:12.680 that 28:18.209 --> 28:19.209 yeah , 28:36.660 --> 28:39.349 that right ? 28:41.089 --> 28:42.978 Throughout our nation's history , 28:42.978 --> 28:45.089 millions of men and women have earned 28:45.089 --> 28:47.200 the title United States Marine . Many 28:47.200 --> 28:49.256 who have helped shaped our history . 28:49.256 --> 28:51.422 Join us here today in keeping with the 28:51.422 --> 28:53.533 tradition of once a marine . Always a 28:53.533 --> 28:55.533 marine . We would like to recognize 28:55.533 --> 28:57.367 them at this time . Those in the 28:57.367 --> 28:59.478 audience who have served as marines . 28:59.478 --> 29:02.260 Praise wise , ladies and gentlemen , a 29:02.270 --> 29:04.381 round of applause for their dedicated 29:04.381 --> 29:06.048 service to core and country . 29:13.510 --> 29:17.410 Thank you . Please be seated . Ladies 29:17.420 --> 29:19.642 and gentlemen , the battalion commander 29:19.642 --> 29:21.976 for second recruit training , battalion , 29:21.976 --> 29:23.920 Lieutenant Colonel James R Smith . 29:28.250 --> 29:30.361 Good morning , ladies and gentlemen , 29:30.361 --> 29:32.528 on behalf of Brigadier General James A 29:32.528 --> 29:34.639 Ryans , the commanding general of the 29:34.639 --> 29:36.806 Marine Corps Recruit Depot , San Diego 29:36.806 --> 29:36.660 and the Western recruiting region , as 29:36.670 --> 29:38.781 well as on behalf of Colonel Joseph W 29:38.781 --> 29:41.114 Jones , the commanding officer regiment . 29:41.189 --> 29:43.467 Welcome to the graduation of company F . 29:43.819 --> 29:45.986 I'd like to start today by recognizing 29:45.986 --> 29:48.208 our parade , reviewing official Colonel 29:48.208 --> 29:50.319 Boyd , whose impressive biography you 29:50.319 --> 29:52.319 will hear shortly and who currently 29:52.319 --> 29:54.486 serves as the assistant Chief of Staff 29:54.486 --> 29:56.652 G four for the Third Marine Air Wing . 29:56.652 --> 29:58.875 Sir . It's an honor to have you . Thank 29:58.875 --> 29:57.290 you for being here . 30:03.310 --> 30:05.199 I'd also like to acknowledge some 30:05.199 --> 30:07.032 special guests of the commanding 30:07.032 --> 30:09.199 general , 42 educators from Portland , 30:09.199 --> 30:11.421 Seattle , San Francisco and Los Angeles 30:11.421 --> 30:13.310 who spent the past couple of days 30:13.310 --> 30:15.310 immersive learning about us and the 30:15.310 --> 30:17.421 process of making marines . Thank you 30:17.421 --> 30:19.477 for your curiosity and thank you for 30:19.477 --> 30:21.643 what you do for the American youth and 30:21.643 --> 30:23.643 for all of my proud marine moms out 30:23.643 --> 30:26.640 here this weekend , you get a gift that 30:26.650 --> 30:28.630 no money can buy . You're very old 30:28.640 --> 30:30.751 marine , so happy mother's day to all 30:30.751 --> 30:31.751 of you . 30:37.699 --> 30:39.810 It's my distinct pleasure to speak to 30:39.810 --> 30:41.921 you this morning for a few minutes to 30:41.921 --> 30:44.088 express the pride and gratitude that I 30:44.088 --> 30:46.310 feel for this formation behind me . And 30:46.310 --> 30:48.143 that begins with you . Thank you 30:48.143 --> 30:50.199 friends and families for trusting us 30:50.199 --> 30:52.199 with your loved one . Thank you for 30:52.199 --> 30:54.366 your love and support on their journey 30:54.366 --> 30:56.310 to this day and thank you for your 30:56.310 --> 30:58.310 continued support in their vocation 30:58.310 --> 31:00.477 from all of us . Welcome to the Marine 31:00.477 --> 30:59.640 Corps family , 31:05.089 --> 31:07.033 speaking to families seated to the 31:07.033 --> 31:09.145 right of the reviewing standard , the 31:09.145 --> 31:11.256 families of the company has staff and 31:11.256 --> 31:13.478 no one knows more than you the time and 31:13.478 --> 31:15.700 dedication that it takes to transform a 31:15.700 --> 31:17.756 civilian into a United States Marine 31:17.756 --> 31:17.650 sergeant major . And I are incredibly 31:17.660 --> 31:19.716 grateful for your sacrifice and your 31:19.716 --> 31:21.716 support which enabled these drill , 31:21.716 --> 31:23.716 instructors and officers to perform 31:23.716 --> 31:25.493 this critical task . Ladies and 31:25.493 --> 31:25.219 gentlemen , a round of applause for the 31:25.229 --> 31:26.630 families of Fatal Fox . 31:32.550 --> 31:34.772 You know , take mega marines is truly a 31:34.772 --> 31:36.994 team effort . And then at the forefront 31:36.994 --> 31:39.050 of that effort are marine recruiters 31:39.050 --> 31:38.930 stationed across this country . These 31:38.939 --> 31:40.772 men and women work tirelessly to 31:40.772 --> 31:42.995 identify , educate and inspire the next 31:42.995 --> 31:45.161 generation of marines . This legion of 31:45.161 --> 31:47.161 recruiters are represented today by 31:47.161 --> 31:49.495 Sartan Nevis from recruiting Substation , 31:49.495 --> 31:51.328 Jefferson City , Missouri who is 31:51.328 --> 31:53.328 responsible for guiding the company 31:53.328 --> 31:55.328 honor graduate lance price into our 31:55.328 --> 31:57.383 core . And for any of you , 17 to 28 31:57.383 --> 31:59.495 year olds out here , inspired by what 31:59.495 --> 32:01.661 you're seeing , our recruiters will be 32:01.661 --> 32:01.530 available to speak to you immediately 32:01.540 --> 32:04.770 following graduation . Our other 32:04.780 --> 32:07.002 partner in the endeavor to make marines 32:07.002 --> 32:09.058 are the instructors at weapons field 32:09.058 --> 32:10.891 training battalion who teach the 32:10.891 --> 32:12.891 critical combat skills necessary to 32:12.891 --> 32:15.058 fight and win in any climb and place . 32:15.058 --> 32:17.113 They're represented today by certain 32:17.113 --> 32:19.280 Hawkins . But the primary marksmanship 32:19.280 --> 32:18.770 instructor for the platoon with the 32:18.780 --> 32:20.979 highest average score on the rifle 32:20.989 --> 32:23.156 range . Ladies and gentlemen , a round 32:23.156 --> 32:25.322 of applause for our recruiters and our 32:25.322 --> 32:25.150 combat instructors . Well done . 32:25.160 --> 32:26.160 Marines . 32:30.520 --> 32:32.576 The last group I'd like to recognize 32:32.576 --> 32:34.576 certainly needs no introduction for 32:34.576 --> 32:36.631 everyone knows the distinct campaign 32:36.631 --> 32:38.853 cover of a legendary Marine Corps drill 32:38.853 --> 32:38.810 instructor . And from the moment a 32:38.819 --> 32:40.875 recruit arrives on the depot , there 32:40.875 --> 32:42.875 was a drill instructor with them 24 32:42.875 --> 32:44.763 hours a day , seven days a week , 32:44.763 --> 32:46.986 tirelessly instilling the qualities and 32:46.986 --> 32:49.041 Rita core of a marine and leaving an 32:49.041 --> 32:51.041 indelible mark on those they lead . 32:51.041 --> 32:53.041 Trust me , these marines will never 32:53.041 --> 32:56.064 forget the name , the face or the sweet , 32:56.074 --> 32:58.625 tender , gentle , loving voice of their 32:58.635 --> 33:00.746 drill instructors , ladies and gentle 33:00.746 --> 33:02.691 one last round of applause for the 33:02.691 --> 33:04.746 marines who made marines , the drill 33:04.746 --> 33:06.468 instructors of Fox well done . 33:09.689 --> 33:11.745 Now , these marines behind me are on 33:11.745 --> 33:13.522 average 19 year old high school 33:13.522 --> 33:15.356 graduates and three have college 33:15.356 --> 33:17.411 degrees . They come to us from every 33:17.411 --> 33:19.356 state and territory in the western 33:19.356 --> 33:21.300 recruiting region and 11 countries 33:21.300 --> 33:20.869 around the world having traveled from 33:20.880 --> 33:23.839 India , Colombia and Nigeria . And when 33:23.849 --> 33:26.016 they raised their right hand and sworn 33:26.016 --> 33:27.849 enough to support and defend the 33:27.849 --> 33:29.849 Constitution of the United States , 33:30.089 --> 33:32.589 they differentiated themselves from 99% 33:32.599 --> 33:34.689 of their peers upon arrival . Here , 33:34.699 --> 33:36.866 these drill instructors forged them in 33:36.866 --> 33:38.755 the fires of marshal discipline , 33:38.755 --> 33:40.866 shaping their minds and bodies in the 33:40.866 --> 33:42.866 molds of generations of marines who 33:42.866 --> 33:44.866 have worn our clock . These marines 33:44.866 --> 33:46.866 prove themselves worthy and capable 33:46.866 --> 33:48.866 carrying heavy loads long distances 33:48.866 --> 33:50.977 over rugged mountainous terrain to be 33:50.977 --> 33:52.977 where they're needed . When they're 33:52.977 --> 33:55.143 needed to accomplish any mission . You 33:55.143 --> 33:57.088 may notice some change in your new 33:57.088 --> 33:59.366 marine . They'll stand a little taller , 33:59.366 --> 33:58.939 look a little leaner and sport , an 33:58.949 --> 34:01.116 outstanding Marine Corps , haircut and 34:01.116 --> 34:03.689 moms and dads . I guarantee they know 34:03.699 --> 34:06.550 how to make their bed . But the truly 34:06.560 --> 34:09.169 important change has taken place within 34:09.659 --> 34:11.659 that they have been immersed in our 34:11.659 --> 34:13.909 core values of honor , courage , and 34:13.919 --> 34:15.975 commitment and by virtue of standing 34:15.975 --> 34:18.197 here today , they have embraced them as 34:18.197 --> 34:20.363 their own . And it's because of this , 34:20.363 --> 34:22.197 because of the journey they have 34:22.197 --> 34:24.252 undergone and because of the moral , 34:24.252 --> 34:26.308 mental and physical development that 34:26.308 --> 34:28.419 they have displayed that I am pleased 34:28.419 --> 34:30.252 to present 221 young men who can 34:30.252 --> 34:32.252 forever proudly claim the title the 34:32.252 --> 34:33.586 United States Marines . 34:41.429 --> 34:43.429 And if you excuse me a moment , I'd 34:43.429 --> 34:45.540 like to address the newest members of 34:45.540 --> 34:47.500 our core . Good morning , Maurice 34:50.320 --> 34:52.320 Sergeant Major and I are incredibly 34:52.320 --> 34:54.487 proud of you . We've watched you learn 34:54.487 --> 34:56.598 strive and grow these past months and 34:56.598 --> 34:58.653 we are pleased to welcome you to our 34:58.653 --> 35:00.876 ranks . You can be justifiably proud of 35:00.876 --> 35:00.699 what you've accomplished here . You 35:00.709 --> 35:02.709 earned your tan belt in our martial 35:02.709 --> 35:04.820 arts program . Some of you learned to 35:04.820 --> 35:06.931 swim in water , survival training and 35:06.931 --> 35:06.879 many overcame a fear of heights and 35:06.889 --> 35:09.610 confidence and obstacle courses . You 35:09.620 --> 35:11.620 learn weapons deployment to deliver 35:11.620 --> 35:13.509 precision fires on targets from a 35:13.509 --> 35:15.676 staggering distance of 500 yards . And 35:15.676 --> 35:17.842 in the final crucible event , you were 35:17.842 --> 35:19.731 required to demonstrate exemplary 35:19.731 --> 35:21.620 character , physical and mental , 35:21.620 --> 35:23.731 toughness , the ability to decide act 35:23.731 --> 35:25.731 to communicate leadership and a war 35:25.731 --> 35:27.787 fighter spirit . And in every marine 35:27.787 --> 35:30.009 past and present expects you to display 35:30.009 --> 35:32.064 those same attributes in your future 35:32.064 --> 35:34.176 trials . So having completed the most 35:34.176 --> 35:36.509 grueling recruit training on this globe , 35:36.509 --> 35:38.731 you are ready to carry on our tradition 35:38.760 --> 35:41.000 as America's naval expeditionary force 35:41.010 --> 35:43.320 in readiness . And as you go forward on 35:43.330 --> 35:45.163 the next leg of your journey , I 35:45.163 --> 35:47.909 implore you be safe , be smart and make 35:47.919 --> 35:50.219 good decisions . Remember that Eagle 35:50.229 --> 35:52.396 Globe and anchor pressed into the palm 35:52.396 --> 35:54.618 of your hand atop the Reaper represents 35:54.618 --> 35:56.760 247 years of marines who have come 35:56.770 --> 35:58.937 before you , you must always be worthy 35:58.937 --> 36:01.103 of that legacy and protect what you've 36:01.103 --> 36:03.659 earned . So , on behalf of the marines , 36:03.669 --> 36:05.725 sailors and civilians here at Marine 36:05.725 --> 36:07.947 Corps Cupo San Diego . Let me offer you 36:07.947 --> 36:10.002 a traditional naval partying of fair 36:10.002 --> 36:11.613 winds and following seas and 36:11.613 --> 36:13.447 congratulations . Marines Fade . 36:13.469 --> 36:14.691 Welcome to the core . 36:25.439 --> 36:27.495 Now , taking their position in their 36:27.495 --> 36:29.328 viewing area is today's parade . 36:29.328 --> 36:31.495 Reviewing official Colonel Kurt A Boyd 36:31.495 --> 36:33.495 Marine Wing headquarters , squadron 36:33.495 --> 36:35.550 three , assistant chief of staff , G 36:35.550 --> 36:37.772 four third Marine Aircraft Wing . He is 36:37.772 --> 36:39.995 accompanied by Colonel Joseph W Jones , 36:39.995 --> 36:42.217 the commanding officer recruit training 36:42.217 --> 36:41.830 regiment . 36:52.169 --> 36:53.169 Ok . 37:04.770 --> 37:05.770 It 37:40.489 --> 37:43.010 Colonel Kurt A Boyd , assistant chief 37:43.020 --> 37:45.360 of staff G four third marine aircraft 37:45.370 --> 37:47.592 wing . Colonel Boyd was commissioned as 37:47.592 --> 37:50.379 a second lieutenant in December 1999 37:50.389 --> 37:52.445 via the platoon leaders course after 37:52.445 --> 37:54.500 receiving his bachelors of arts from 37:54.500 --> 37:56.333 the University of Florida . Upon 37:56.333 --> 37:58.389 graduation from the basic school and 37:58.389 --> 38:00.500 the basic logistics officers course . 38:00.500 --> 38:02.459 He was designated an 42 logistics 38:02.469 --> 38:05.090 officer . Colonel Boyd has served in a 38:05.100 --> 38:06.989 variety of challenging billets in 38:06.989 --> 38:08.933 numerous commands to include motor 38:08.933 --> 38:11.156 transport platoon commander for Charlie 38:11.156 --> 38:13.044 Company , first transport support 38:13.044 --> 38:15.211 battalion executive officer for combat 38:15.211 --> 38:18.090 service support company 115 regimental 38:18.100 --> 38:20.044 logistics officer for fifth Marine 38:20.044 --> 38:21.989 Regiment . First Marine Division , 38:21.989 --> 38:23.656 maritime prepositioning ships 38:23.656 --> 38:25.419 requirements officer at combat 38:25.429 --> 38:27.318 development and integration . The 38:27.318 --> 38:29.485 commanding officer for Marines support 38:29.485 --> 38:32.330 squadron 373 . Boyd is currently 38:32.340 --> 38:34.562 serving as the assistant Chief of Staff 38:34.562 --> 38:36.618 G four for the third Marine aircraft 38:36.618 --> 38:39.449 Wing Boy's decorations include the 38:39.459 --> 38:42.330 bronze star medal , meto service medal 38:42.340 --> 38:44.396 with two gold stars in lieu of third 38:44.396 --> 38:46.510 award , the Navy and Marine Corps 38:46.520 --> 38:48.790 combination medal with two gold stars 38:48.800 --> 38:51.439 in lieu of third award and the Navy and 38:51.449 --> 38:54.110 Marine Corps Achievement medal . Ladies 38:54.120 --> 38:56.287 and gentlemen , please welcome Colonel 38:56.287 --> 38:57.139 Kurt a Boyd . 39:13.080 --> 39:14.649 Yeah . Yes , 39:16.729 --> 39:17.729 absolutely . 39:31.679 --> 39:33.020 To hm 39:36.370 --> 39:37.370 ok , 40:47.300 --> 40:49.411 more than a million Marines have been 40:49.411 --> 40:51.578 trained here in the past 100 years and 40:51.578 --> 40:53.689 have departed San Diego for combat in 40:53.689 --> 40:55.744 conflicts around the world including 40:55.744 --> 40:57.689 places whose names are immediately 40:57.689 --> 40:59.633 associated with marine courage and 40:59.633 --> 41:02.879 dedication names such as Canal 41:06.040 --> 41:09.899 Iwo , Jima on in 41:10.270 --> 41:12.889 John . Chosen reservoir 41:13.909 --> 41:16.919 key sign Way city , 41:18.010 --> 41:20.889 Lebanon , Granada , 41:22.179 --> 41:25.149 Panama can't wait . 41:26.149 --> 41:27.260 Somalia , 41:30.129 --> 41:31.219 Ramadi 41:35.929 --> 41:37.707 and our most current operations 41:37.707 --> 41:40.989 worldwide . This parade deck is rich in 41:41.000 --> 41:43.439 history and tradition and no marine 41:43.449 --> 41:46.050 train here ever forgets its sights and 41:46.060 --> 41:46.830 sounds . 41:49.770 --> 41:51.937 Ladies and gentlemen , as the national 41:51.937 --> 41:54.103 flag passes directly in front of you , 41:54.103 --> 41:56.719 please rise . Once it passes , you may 41:56.729 --> 41:57.729 be seated . 42:19.739 --> 42:20.739 Yeah , 42:30.090 --> 42:32.312 ladies and gentlemen , the commander of 42:32.312 --> 42:34.534 troops , Captain Alan C Webster and the 42:34.534 --> 42:35.639 regimental staff . 42:39.800 --> 42:42.120 Hm . Yeah , 43:08.459 --> 43:10.540 Marine Band , San Diego Marine Corps 43:10.850 --> 43:13.110 Depot , San Diego , California 43:55.139 --> 43:58.479 series 2129 series 43:58.489 --> 44:00.909 commander , Captain Aaron M Reynolds 44:05.370 --> 44:09.260 2129 senior drill instructor , staff 44:09.270 --> 44:11.159 sergeant , Jonathan R Savage . 44:20.229 --> 44:23.939 2130 senior drill instructor , staff 44:23.949 --> 44:25.560 sergeant , Logan E Stockdale 44:42.810 --> 44:46.739 2131 senior drill instructor , staff 44:46.750 --> 44:48.306 sergeant , Victor Sanchez . 45:00.959 --> 45:03.189 Regimental color guard is led by the 45:03.199 --> 45:05.088 regimental color sergeant , drill 45:05.088 --> 45:06.699 instructor sergeant , Parker 45:11.500 --> 45:15.469 series 2133 series commander , 45:15.479 --> 45:16.800 Captain K T Fegan 45:24.629 --> 45:28.399 2133 senior drill instructor , Buttery 45:28.409 --> 45:29.919 Sergeant , Eric C Reagan . 45:37.590 --> 45:38.590 Bye . 45:40.939 --> 45:44.860 2134 senior drill instructor , Sergeant , 45:44.870 --> 45:46.280 Logan B Powers . 46:01.149 --> 46:05.000 2135 senior drill instructor Sergeant 46:05.010 --> 46:06.010 Oscar . A 46:18.520 --> 46:20.631 ladies and gentlemen . If you turn to 46:20.631 --> 46:22.798 page 21 of your graduation pamphlets , 46:22.798 --> 46:25.489 you will find the Marines . The Marines 46:25.500 --> 46:28.580 hymn has a history dating back to 18 59 46:28.649 --> 46:30.760 and has a long standing tradition for 46:30.760 --> 46:32.816 Marines to face the direction of the 46:32.816 --> 46:35.038 music and stand at attention when it is 46:35.038 --> 46:36.927 heard , it is now directed at all 46:36.927 --> 46:38.649 marines present and was served 46:38.649 --> 46:40.816 honorably . And ladies and gentlemen , 46:40.816 --> 46:43.038 we're all encouraged to join , sing the 46:43.038 --> 46:45.371 words to the first verse as marine band . 46:45.371 --> 46:47.260 San Diego performs anchors away , 46:47.260 --> 46:50.189 followed by the Marines hymn guest . 46:50.199 --> 46:51.370 Please rise . 48:11.149 --> 48:13.040 Thank you . Please be seated . 48:19.510 --> 48:19.959 Great . 48:23.500 --> 48:24.500 Yeah . 48:28.800 --> 48:29.800 Yeah . 48:35.520 --> 48:37.409 The Marine Corps , uniqueness and 48:37.409 --> 48:39.576 strength as an elite fighting force is 48:39.576 --> 48:41.187 directly attributable to the 48:41.187 --> 48:43.020 magnificent efforts of the drill 48:43.020 --> 48:45.076 instructors and company officers who 48:45.076 --> 48:47.242 train and supervise the recruits . But 48:47.242 --> 48:48.964 as the qualities of spirit and 48:48.964 --> 48:50.909 discipline , the heart and soul of 48:50.909 --> 48:52.742 every marine have been developed 48:52.742 --> 48:54.687 nurtured and ingrained in recruits 48:54.687 --> 48:56.298 through their observance and 48:56.298 --> 48:57.964 relationship with their drill 48:57.964 --> 48:59.909 instructors and officers . Recruit 48:59.909 --> 49:02.076 training is the very foundation of the 49:02.076 --> 49:04.076 cops . Each year . Recruit training 49:04.076 --> 49:06.242 provides thousands of America's finest 49:06.242 --> 49:08.187 young men and women with the basic 49:08.187 --> 49:10.298 knowledge and skills to function in a 49:10.298 --> 49:12.520 profession characterized by its own set 49:12.520 --> 49:14.576 of high values and tough standards . 49:14.576 --> 49:16.687 The most important thing we do in the 49:16.687 --> 49:18.679 Marine Corps is make marines . The 49:18.689 --> 49:22.169 individual marine is the cops . That is 49:22.179 --> 49:24.479 what we do here for the marines . 49:24.489 --> 49:26.810 Graduating today . The long arduous 49:26.820 --> 49:29.149 journey of the last 13 weeks is but a 49:29.159 --> 49:31.048 small step into the future of the 49:31.048 --> 49:33.360 Marine Corps as they prepare to fill 49:33.370 --> 49:35.659 our ranks of our cops . They do so with 49:35.669 --> 49:37.669 unquestionable support for the high 49:37.669 --> 49:39.613 ideals and standards of the United 49:39.613 --> 49:41.836 States of America and the United States 49:41.836 --> 49:44.780 Marine Corps . Although company 49:44.790 --> 49:47.012 prepares for their final dismissal from 49:47.012 --> 49:49.123 boot camp , their initial training is 49:49.123 --> 49:51.429 not over soon after graduation . They 49:51.439 --> 49:53.550 will report to the school of infantry 49:53.550 --> 49:55.717 camp Pendleton , California where they 49:55.717 --> 49:57.939 will continue to be trained to serve as 49:57.939 --> 50:00.050 an effective member of a marine rifle 50:00.050 --> 50:02.106 squad . The intense initial training 50:02.106 --> 50:04.328 that every marine undergoes is designed 50:04.328 --> 50:06.550 to instill the fundamental premise that 50:06.550 --> 50:07.995 every marine is a rifle . 50:19.080 --> 50:20.080 Three , 50:38.340 --> 50:39.340 thanks . 50:42.439 --> 50:43.439 Hey , 51:05.429 --> 51:07.629 ladies and gentlemen . At this time , 51:07.639 --> 51:09.750 we would like to introduce to you the 51:09.750 --> 51:11.806 Marines responsible for ensuring the 51:11.806 --> 51:13.806 success of the difficult transition 51:13.806 --> 51:15.695 required to become a marine . The 51:15.695 --> 51:18.040 company commander is Captain Marlon C 51:18.050 --> 51:21.280 Webster . Our company first sergeant is 51:21.290 --> 51:24.760 first sergeant , Jose Ruiz . Ladies and 51:24.770 --> 51:26.881 gentlemen , please join me in a round 51:26.881 --> 51:28.937 of applause for the company staff of 51:28.937 --> 51:29.937 company f 51:39.820 --> 51:41.931 the next portion of the ceremony will 51:41.931 --> 51:44.153 be the traditional function of retiring 51:44.153 --> 51:45.153 the guides . 51:49.610 --> 51:50.610 Yeah , 52:00.429 --> 52:02.429 guidelines have been carried by the 52:02.429 --> 52:04.485 platoons throughout recruit training 52:04.485 --> 52:06.651 and are being retired to symbolize the 52:06.651 --> 52:08.707 disbanding of platoons . All similar 52:08.707 --> 52:10.762 units in the Marine Corps carry such 52:10.762 --> 52:12.818 guidance which identify the unit and 52:12.818 --> 52:14.485 are a source of pride to each 52:14.485 --> 52:16.985 individual member that the honor of 52:16.995 --> 52:18.995 carrying these guidance is bestowed 52:18.995 --> 52:20.717 upon the Marines who displayed 52:20.717 --> 52:22.662 outstanding leadership qualities , 52:22.662 --> 52:24.551 motivation and character and were 52:24.551 --> 52:26.328 selected as the platoon honored 52:26.328 --> 52:28.551 graduates . The platoon honor graduates 52:28.551 --> 52:30.606 compete for the titles of series and 52:30.606 --> 52:32.495 company honor graduate . They are 52:32.495 --> 52:34.606 considered the top marines graduating 52:34.606 --> 52:36.828 today and have demonstrated the highest 52:36.828 --> 52:38.828 potential for future leadership and 52:38.828 --> 52:40.884 responsibility in the Marine Corps . 52:52.030 --> 52:54.129 Right ? What 53:07.080 --> 53:11.000 did I guides will now be 53:11.010 --> 53:13.010 returned to the drill instructors ? 53:20.879 --> 53:21.879 So 54:34.199 --> 54:35.977 the honor graduates will not be 54:35.977 --> 54:37.977 presented a plaque by the battalion 54:37.977 --> 54:40.255 commander , Lieutenant Colonel James R . 54:40.255 --> 54:42.421 Smith and the battalion sergeant major 54:42.421 --> 54:44.719 First Sergeant , Amina TKE . Ladies and 54:44.729 --> 54:46.840 gentlemen , please hold your applause 54:46.840 --> 54:48.785 until all undergraduates have been 54:48.785 --> 54:49.785 recognized . 54:56.510 --> 54:58.479 Oh , no . And 55:13.090 --> 55:17.030 the honor graduate for platoon 2129 is 55:17.080 --> 55:20.199 private first class Christian Ivan from 55:20.209 --> 55:21.159 Reno Nevada . 55:25.060 --> 55:28.739 The honor graduate for platoon 2130 is 55:28.800 --> 55:31.189 private first class Elijah A Vargas 55:31.199 --> 55:33.560 from Apple Valley , California . 55:38.560 --> 55:42.459 The graduate for platoon 2131 and a 55:42.469 --> 55:45.409 company undergraduate is Lance Corporal 55:45.419 --> 55:47.929 Alec Patrick G Price from Columbia , 55:47.939 --> 55:50.560 Missouri . Lance Corporal Price is also 55:50.570 --> 55:52.514 the recipient of the Chesty Puller 55:52.514 --> 55:54.626 Award for his outstanding meritorious 55:54.626 --> 55:56.959 performance . While in recruit training , 56:00.939 --> 56:04.770 the honor graduate for platoon 2133 is 56:04.989 --> 56:08.129 prior first class Jalen L Tate from San 56:08.139 --> 56:09.449 Diego , California . 56:13.610 --> 56:17.500 The undergraduate for platoon 2134 is 56:17.510 --> 56:20.129 private first class Mason K Roberts 56:20.139 --> 56:22.570 from Lake Charles , Louisiana . 56:26.570 --> 56:30.479 And the honor graduate for platoon 2135 . 56:30.489 --> 56:32.580 And the series honor graduate is 56:32.590 --> 56:35.000 private first class Joshua . A grammer 56:35.010 --> 56:37.399 from San Diego , California . 56:41.280 --> 56:42.879 Ladies and gentlemen , the 56:42.889 --> 56:44.445 undergraduates of company f 56:50.250 --> 56:51.250 right . 57:51.629 --> 57:52.629 How many parks ? 58:07.919 --> 58:11.810 How many packs are we going to the 58:11.820 --> 58:12.820 company ? 58:33.030 --> 58:35.030 The company first sergeant will now 58:35.030 --> 58:37.086 give the command to the senior drill 58:37.086 --> 58:39.308 instructors to dismiss their platoons . 58:39.308 --> 58:41.419 Needless to say this will be the most 58:41.419 --> 58:43.363 welcome command they have received 58:43.363 --> 58:43.209 throughout recruit training . 58:48.370 --> 58:50.540 that . No , 58:53.250 --> 58:54.250 you sergeant . 58:59.000 --> 59:01.300 No . Hello . 59:06.739 --> 59:08.850 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 59:08.850 --> 59:09.419 today's ceremony .