WEBVTT 00:08.835 --> 00:10.988 - [Voiceover] Military music at Navy Band Great Lakes 00:10.988 --> 00:13.071 has a long, rich history. 00:13.113 --> 00:14.830 The first musician, a bugler, 00:14.830 --> 00:18.400 arrived in 1908 to the then new naval training center. 00:18.400 --> 00:21.130 And the band was officially established in 1911 00:21.130 --> 00:23.706 when the first recruits arrived for training. 00:23.706 --> 00:25.164 During World War I, 00:25.164 --> 00:28.134 the illustrious John Phillip Sousa led the band 00:28.134 --> 00:32.293 as he trained more than 1,500 musicians for the Navy. 00:32.293 --> 00:34.996 Today's members carry on that noble tradition 00:34.996 --> 00:38.521 in the spirit of their motto, pride and service. 00:38.521 --> 00:40.802 With a wide range of performing ensembles, 00:40.802 --> 00:44.035 this talented group of professional military musicians 00:44.035 --> 00:47.614 appear in hundreds of parade, concert, school, public, 00:47.614 --> 00:49.281 and recruiting performances throughout its 00:49.281 --> 00:51.198 11-state area each year 00:51.461 --> 00:54.523 as the Navy's ambassadors to the Midwest. 00:54.523 --> 00:57.070 The commander of Navy Service Training Command 00:57.070 --> 01:00.128 Admiral Stephen C. Evans is proud to present 01:00.128 --> 01:03.711 the men and women of Navy Band Great Lakes. 01:04.070 --> 01:05.206 (audience applauds) 01:05.206 --> 01:09.373 ("America the Beautiful" by Samuel A. Ward) 02:52.701 --> 02:55.701 (audience applauds) 03:12.567 --> 03:16.734 ("Semper Fidelis" by John Williams) 05:59.249 --> 06:02.249 (audience applauds) 06:22.471 --> 06:26.638 ("This Is My Country" by Al Jacobs) 08:41.566 --> 08:44.566 (audience applauds) 09:05.276 --> 09:09.443 ("God Bless America" by Irving Berlin) 11:08.487 --> 11:11.487 (audience applauds) 11:17.193 --> 11:19.469 The drum major for today's concert 11:19.469 --> 11:23.136 is Musician Second Class Christopher Betler. 11:23.389 --> 11:26.389 (audience applauds) 11:28.697 --> 11:30.786 And conducting Navy Band Great Lakes 11:30.786 --> 11:33.327 is Chief Musician Daniel Bethel. 11:33.327 --> 11:34.769 (audience applauds) Another acknowledgement please 11:34.769 --> 11:38.686 for their outstanding performance this morning. 12:23.683 --> 12:26.194 The Parade of the Graduates is underway 12:26.194 --> 12:28.502 and will arrive at Midway Ceremonial Hall 12:28.502 --> 12:30.162 in just a few moments. 12:30.162 --> 12:32.175 Please make sure that all personal items 12:32.175 --> 12:35.019 are clear the aisles and the drill deck. 12:35.019 --> 12:36.573 Guest in the balcony are reminded 12:36.573 --> 12:38.665 that standing along the rail is prohibited 12:38.665 --> 12:41.498 for the remainder of the ceremony. 12:41.569 --> 12:43.655 We know that your sailors will have many wonderful 12:43.655 --> 12:45.172 and amazing stories for you 12:45.172 --> 12:47.298 about their boot camp experience. 12:47.298 --> 12:49.086 However, at this time, 12:49.086 --> 12:51.220 we offer some video evidence that reveals 12:51.220 --> 12:53.053 our side of the story. 12:57.822 --> 13:01.572 (chill yet heavy rock music) 13:16.820 --> 13:20.903 (moves into exciting rock music) 15:56.757 --> 15:59.674 (bassy rock music) 18:19.050 --> 18:23.217 ("Anchors Aweigh" by Charles A. Zimmermann) 19:01.817 --> 19:03.010 - Good morning. 19:03.010 --> 19:04.462 I'm Rear Admiral Stephen Evans, 19:04.462 --> 19:06.868 Commander, Naval Service Training Command. 19:06.868 --> 19:09.375 And I welcome you to Naval Station Great Lakes 19:09.375 --> 19:10.754 and Recruit Training Command 19:10.754 --> 19:12.671 for recruit graduation. 19:13.241 --> 19:15.730 While this occasion is a chance for you to celebrate 19:15.730 --> 19:19.074 your loved one's graduation from our Navy's only boot camp, 19:19.074 --> 19:20.896 it is also a celebration 19:20.896 --> 19:23.237 of your impact on them as well. 19:23.237 --> 19:24.988 Throughout our nation's history, 19:24.988 --> 19:27.131 the steadfast support of military families 19:27.131 --> 19:29.568 has always been a source of inspiration 19:29.568 --> 19:30.985 to all who serve. 19:31.589 --> 19:33.922 Your sons, daughters, wives, 19:34.575 --> 19:35.980 husbands, and friends 19:35.980 --> 19:39.242 had other options in volunteering to serve their country. 19:39.242 --> 19:41.325 Yet they chose this path. 19:41.458 --> 19:43.626 And I join a grateful nation in saying 19:43.626 --> 19:44.459 thank you. 19:46.096 --> 19:48.263 None who serve stand alone 19:48.395 --> 19:50.964 and the young men and women who graduate today 19:50.964 --> 19:54.072 hold much of their current and future success 19:54.072 --> 19:58.142 to family and the outstanding support you provide. 19:58.142 --> 20:00.438 I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks 20:00.438 --> 20:02.092 to each and every one of you 20:02.092 --> 20:04.946 who do so much for our Navy family. 20:04.946 --> 20:08.029 You are true patriots in so many ways 20:08.222 --> 20:11.740 and your support makes a tremendous difference. 20:11.740 --> 20:14.240 You define us. You sustain us. 20:14.507 --> 20:17.090 You encourage and reinforce us. 20:17.301 --> 20:19.317 So enjoy today's graduation 20:19.317 --> 20:22.036 and take pride in this special occasion. 20:22.036 --> 20:24.425 I can assure you that this is a day 20:24.425 --> 20:27.175 you and our Navy's newest sailors 20:27.751 --> 20:29.251 will never forget. 20:29.660 --> 20:33.077 Again, my most profound thanks for your support 20:33.077 --> 20:36.373 and my most sincere welcome to our Navy family. 20:36.373 --> 20:37.623 Welcome aboard. 20:54.175 --> 20:57.675 (snare drums play softly) 21:44.674 --> 21:48.341 (percussion ensemble plays) 25:11.700 --> 25:14.700 (audience applauds) 25:32.183 --> 25:35.850 (percussion ensemble plays) 29:29.721 --> 29:32.721 (audience applauds) 29:38.945 --> 29:41.092 (band plays marching music) 29:41.092 --> 29:43.191 - [Voiceover] As the Parade of Graduates approaches 29:43.191 --> 29:45.619 we salute the states and territories 29:45.619 --> 29:49.369 whose sons and daughters will graduate today. 29:49.414 --> 29:51.331 - [Voiceover] Delaware. 29:52.578 --> 29:54.828 - [Voiceover] Pennsylvania. 29:56.184 --> 29:57.101 New Jersey. 29:59.080 --> 30:00.913 - [Voiceover] Georgia. 30:01.696 --> 30:02.696 Connecticut. 30:04.333 --> 30:05.583 Massachusetts . 30:07.436 --> 30:09.353 - [Voiceover] Maryland. 30:09.905 --> 30:12.322 - [Voiceover] South Carolina. 30:12.840 --> 30:15.173 - [Voiceover] New Hampshire. 30:15.938 --> 30:17.855 - [Voiceover] Virginia. 30:18.942 --> 30:19.775 New York. 30:21.776 --> 30:24.193 - [Voiceover] North Carolina. 30:25.633 --> 30:26.716 Rhode Island. 30:29.032 --> 30:29.865 Vermont. 30:31.819 --> 30:33.736 - [Voiceover] Kentucky. 30:34.778 --> 30:35.611 Tennessee. 30:37.362 --> 30:38.195 Ohio. 30:40.404 --> 30:41.237 Louisiana. 30:43.807 --> 30:44.640 Indiana. 30:46.599 --> 30:48.766 - [Voiceover] Mississippi. 30:49.592 --> 30:51.509 - [Voiceover] Illinois. 30:52.650 --> 30:53.483 Alabama. 30:55.692 --> 30:56.525 Maine. 30:58.137 --> 30:58.970 Missouri. 31:01.063 --> 31:02.980 - [Voiceover] Arkansas. 31:04.606 --> 31:05.439 Michigan. 31:07.882 --> 31:09.715 - [Voiceover] Florida. 31:11.540 --> 31:12.373 Texas. 31:15.136 --> 31:15.969 Iowa. 31:18.171 --> 31:19.004 Wisconsin. 31:21.081 --> 31:23.164 - [Voiceover] California. 31:25.488 --> 31:26.321 Minnesota. 31:28.685 --> 31:30.435 - [Voiceover] Oregon. 31:31.737 --> 31:32.570 Kansas. 31:34.553 --> 31:35.720 West Virginia. 31:38.033 --> 31:38.866 Nevada. 31:40.859 --> 31:41.692 Nebraska. 31:44.117 --> 31:46.034 - [Voiceover] Colorado. 31:47.835 --> 31:48.918 North Dakota. 31:50.906 --> 31:53.156 - [Voiceover] South Dakota. 31:54.159 --> 31:54.992 Montana. 31:57.253 --> 31:58.170 Washington. 32:00.365 --> 32:02.032 - [Voiceover] Idaho. 32:03.957 --> 32:05.790 - [Voiceover] Wyoming. 32:07.190 --> 32:08.023 Utah. 32:09.692 --> 32:11.609 - [Voiceover] Oklahoma. 32:12.599 --> 32:14.682 - [Voiceover] New Mexico. 32:15.919 --> 32:16.752 Arizona. 32:18.806 --> 32:20.556 - [Voiceover] Alaska. 32:22.621 --> 32:24.371 - [Voiceover] Hawaii. 32:25.554 --> 32:27.304 District of Columbia. 32:29.282 --> 32:30.282 Puerto Rico. 32:32.588 --> 32:34.171 - [Voiceover] Guam. 32:35.537 --> 32:37.954 - [Voiceover] American Samoa. 32:39.168 --> 32:41.251 Northern Mariana Islands. 32:43.400 --> 32:44.650 Virgin Islands. 32:47.539 --> 32:49.706 - [Voiceover] State flags. 32:51.209 --> 32:52.042 Order, 32:53.765 --> 32:54.598 arms. 32:57.616 --> 32:59.012 And now we invite you 32:59.012 --> 33:01.948 to join the staff of Recruit Training Command 33:01.948 --> 33:05.230 in welcoming the graduating divisions with your applause 33:05.230 --> 33:07.889 as they enter Midway Ceremonial Hall 33:07.889 --> 33:11.306 and are announced in the following order. 33:11.944 --> 33:15.611 (percussion ensemble plays) 33:17.730 --> 33:20.563 (audience cheers) 34:09.333 --> 34:11.068 - [Voiceover] Please welcome 34:11.068 --> 34:14.068 Division 287! 34:40.656 --> 34:43.656 Division 288! 35:14.028 --> 35:17.028 Division 289! 35:42.849 --> 35:45.849 Division 290! 36:16.743 --> 36:19.743 Division 291! 36:39.487 --> 36:42.487 Division 292! 38:29.838 --> 38:32.093 Today's graduating performing unit 38:32.093 --> 38:35.015 is Division 941. 38:35.015 --> 38:38.015 (audience applauds) 38:41.946 --> 38:45.787 Division 941 provides the state flag, color guard, 38:45.787 --> 38:49.204 and drum line units for today's ceremony. 38:49.316 --> 38:51.506 Ladies and gentlemen, you may be seated. 38:51.506 --> 38:52.339 Thank you. 38:57.264 --> 39:00.431 Divisions, right face. 39:02.965 --> 39:03.822 Section leaders, 39:03.822 --> 39:06.822 fall out and collect outer garments. 39:07.324 --> 39:10.324 - [Voiceover] State flag, bury arms. 39:15.683 --> 39:18.350 Forward platoon formation march. 39:19.428 --> 39:23.095 (percussion ensemble plays) 40:37.553 --> 40:39.470 State flag, lower arms. 40:46.033 --> 40:46.866 Parade 40:48.338 --> 40:49.171 rest. 40:51.434 --> 40:53.418 - [Voiceover] Divisions, 40:53.418 --> 40:54.251 counter 40:58.639 --> 40:59.472 march. 40:59.892 --> 41:02.937 (percussion ensemble plays) 41:02.937 --> 41:05.937 (audience applauds) 41:25.496 --> 41:26.829 Divisions, halt. 41:33.942 --> 41:35.692 - [Voiceover] Prepare 41:36.202 --> 41:37.035 for 41:37.774 --> 41:38.607 review 41:40.779 --> 41:42.446 as a normal interval 41:44.122 --> 41:45.622 dress left, dress. 41:58.512 --> 42:01.262 Ready, front. 42:03.062 --> 42:03.895 Left 42:06.923 --> 42:07.756 face. 42:10.079 --> 42:11.746 As a close interval, 42:12.958 --> 42:14.541 dress right, dress. 42:27.535 --> 42:30.202 Ready, front. 42:32.009 --> 42:32.842 Right 42:35.379 --> 42:36.212 face. 42:38.214 --> 42:41.297 Parade rest. 42:43.653 --> 42:45.838 - [Voiceover] May I have your attention please. 42:45.838 --> 42:47.260 For the remainder of the review, 42:47.260 --> 42:48.748 no one will be permitted to pass 42:48.748 --> 42:50.791 in front of the review stand. 42:50.791 --> 42:54.210 And we ask this as a courtesy to our reviewing officer. 42:54.210 --> 42:56.207 Photography is certainly encouraged, 42:56.207 --> 42:57.739 but we ask that you remain seated 42:57.739 --> 42:59.541 and off the drill deck. 42:59.541 --> 43:00.883 The photographers you will see on deck 43:00.883 --> 43:02.398 throughout the review 43:02.398 --> 43:06.565 are the official photographers of Recruit Training Command. 43:07.919 --> 43:12.086 ("National Emblem" by Henry Mancini) 44:01.623 --> 44:03.290 Division commanders, 44:03.329 --> 44:05.912 left or right face. 44:08.261 --> 44:10.678 Parade rest. 44:13.479 --> 44:15.025 - Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. 44:15.025 --> 44:16.401 I'm Lieutenant Daniel Menza, 44:16.401 --> 44:19.030 Recruit Training Command's Drill Division Officer. 44:19.030 --> 44:20.649 Today you will see seven divisions 44:20.649 --> 44:22.649 comprised of 496 sailors 44:23.238 --> 44:25.518 participate in their graduation ceremony 44:25.518 --> 44:28.323 and soon join the most powerful Navy in the world. 44:28.323 --> 44:29.792 The unit position at center deck 44:29.792 --> 44:32.542 is the Review Commander in Staff. 44:32.660 --> 44:34.283 The Review Commander is responsible for 44:34.283 --> 44:36.619 conducting the graduation ceremony. 44:36.619 --> 44:37.936 Today's Review Commander 44:37.936 --> 44:40.519 is Senior Recruit Dalton Atwing 44:40.632 --> 44:42.382 from Dallas, Georgia. 44:43.187 --> 44:46.187 (audience applauds) 44:51.401 --> 44:52.698 Performing and graduating today 44:52.698 --> 44:53.814 is the State Flags Unit 44:53.814 --> 44:55.670 on their eight and final week of training, 44:55.670 --> 44:56.503 the Triple Threat Unit 44:56.503 --> 44:57.822 on their seventh week of training, 44:57.822 --> 45:00.320 and the Staff Unit on their sixth week of training. 45:00.320 --> 45:03.168 These units are comprised entirely of recruits. 45:03.168 --> 45:04.482 During their night of arrival, 45:04.482 --> 45:07.399 all recruits are placed into divisions of 88 personnel 45:07.399 --> 45:09.964 and assigned their division commanders. 45:09.964 --> 45:11.742 Recruit Division Commanders form the backbone 45:11.742 --> 45:13.061 of recruit training 45:13.061 --> 45:14.433 and are the key individuals in the life 45:14.433 --> 45:15.850 of every recruit. 45:16.070 --> 45:18.253 Division commanders must serve as councillors, 45:18.253 --> 45:20.417 disciplinarians, administrators, 45:20.417 --> 45:21.945 and military leaders. 45:21.945 --> 45:22.778 Above all, 45:22.778 --> 45:24.759 they must show themselves as outstanding examples 45:24.759 --> 45:28.926 of military bearing, appearance, attitude, and behavior. 45:29.401 --> 45:32.605 Each division also has a Recruit Chief Petty Officer. 45:32.605 --> 45:34.642 This is the senior recruit who supervises 45:34.642 --> 45:36.474 the divisional staff positions 45:36.474 --> 45:38.045 and leads the division in the absence of 45:38.045 --> 45:39.905 their division commanders. 45:39.905 --> 45:41.366 Now, ladies and gentlemen, 45:41.366 --> 45:44.350 it is my pleasure to introduce the graduating divisions, 45:44.350 --> 45:45.780 their division commanders, 45:45.780 --> 45:48.097 and Recruit Chief Petty Officers. 45:48.097 --> 45:49.680 As I introduce each division, 45:49.680 --> 45:51.115 they will raise the competitive flags 45:51.115 --> 45:53.454 that they have earned throughout their training. 45:53.454 --> 45:55.687 As I introduce each Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 45:55.687 --> 45:57.364 the flag representing their home state 45:57.364 --> 45:58.849 will also be raised. 45:58.849 --> 46:00.326 Please hold your applause 46:00.326 --> 46:02.608 until all introductions have been completed. 46:02.608 --> 46:05.608 I will be starting from their right. 46:09.267 --> 46:12.267 Division 287, 46:15.569 --> 46:19.736 commanded by Petty Officer First Class Kelly Brixey, 46:21.945 --> 46:25.362 Petty Officer First Class Sophia Forsyth, 46:27.553 --> 46:30.720 Petty Officer First Class Kevin Racey, 46:33.188 --> 46:35.102 and the Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 46:35.102 --> 46:37.352 Seaman Recruit Russel Young 46:37.587 --> 46:39.254 from Riverton, Utah. 46:43.502 --> 46:46.502 Division 288, 46:50.449 --> 46:54.616 commanded by Petty Officer First Class Latisha Sewell, 46:57.233 --> 47:00.650 Petty Officer First Class Enrico Colates, 47:02.887 --> 47:06.387 Petty Officer First Class Michael McClain, 47:08.825 --> 47:10.756 and the Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 47:10.756 --> 47:13.423 Seaman Recruit Trinity McMichael 47:13.611 --> 47:15.361 from Heflin, Alabama. 47:19.539 --> 47:22.539 Division 289, 47:26.908 --> 47:31.075 commanded by Chief Petty Officer Steven Johnnings, 47:33.957 --> 47:37.790 Petty Officer First Class Christopher Johnson, 47:39.948 --> 47:43.448 Petty Officer Second Class Martin Borahas, 47:45.926 --> 47:47.742 and the Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 47:47.742 --> 47:50.409 Seaman Recruit Yubao Munoz-Toras 47:51.107 --> 47:53.607 from San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. 47:56.942 --> 47:59.942 Division 290, 48:05.170 --> 48:09.170 commanded by Chief Petty Officer Jason Spanning, 48:11.793 --> 48:15.293 Petty Officer First Class Matthew Goodwin, 48:17.360 --> 48:21.110 Petty Officer First Class Christopher Wilson, 48:22.297 --> 48:23.966 and the Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 48:23.966 --> 48:26.216 Seaman Recruit Michael Shin 48:26.707 --> 48:28.707 from Yorktown, Virginia. 48:32.127 --> 48:35.127 Division 291, 48:38.730 --> 48:42.647 commanded by Chief Petty Officer Wilkin Garcia, 48:45.708 --> 48:48.958 Petty Officer First Class Summer Kates, 48:51.557 --> 48:54.807 Petty Officer Second Class Carl McKian, 48:57.229 --> 48:59.101 and the Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 48:59.101 --> 49:01.351 Seaman Recruit Elise Garcia 49:01.976 --> 49:04.059 from Lake Jackson, Texas. 49:07.738 --> 49:10.738 Division 292, 49:14.839 --> 49:19.006 commanded by Senior Chief Petty Officer Andrew Gonzales, 49:21.891 --> 49:24.891 Petty Officer First Class Arin Paul, 49:27.995 --> 49:31.328 Petty Officer First Class Nadia Morales, 49:33.576 --> 49:35.450 and the Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 49:35.450 --> 49:37.783 Seaman Recruit Katie Cassidy 49:38.381 --> 49:41.131 from Barbersville, West Virginia. 49:44.508 --> 49:47.508 Division 941, 49:53.112 --> 49:57.279 commanded by Petty Officer First Class Dewill Sanders, 50:00.675 --> 50:04.092 Petty Officer First Class Katrina Caines, 50:06.979 --> 50:10.146 Petty Officer First Class Drew Hoskey, 50:12.707 --> 50:14.651 and the Recruit Chief Petty Officer, 50:14.651 --> 50:16.984 Seaman Recruit Olivia Catron 50:17.810 --> 50:19.227 from Dixon, Iowa. 50:24.719 --> 50:26.303 On behalf of the commanding officer and staff 50:26.303 --> 50:27.776 of Recruit Training Command, 50:27.776 --> 50:29.601 we congratulate these division commanders 50:29.601 --> 50:31.244 and Recruit Chief Petty Officers 50:31.244 --> 50:34.080 on a job well done. 50:34.080 --> 50:37.080 (audience applauds) 50:49.418 --> 50:50.251 In a moment, 50:50.251 --> 50:51.776 you will see the ceremonial side boys, 50:51.776 --> 50:53.048 post and a honor guard 50:53.048 --> 50:55.218 take their places for arrival honors. 50:55.218 --> 50:56.229 This time-honored tradition 50:56.229 --> 50:57.710 is our formal greeting to this morning's 50:57.710 --> 50:59.210 Reviewing Officer. 50:59.231 --> 51:00.984 When requested by the announcer, 51:00.984 --> 51:02.784 please stand for the arrival honors, 51:02.784 --> 51:05.266 march down to the collars, the National Anthem, 51:05.266 --> 51:06.815 and the invocation. 51:06.815 --> 51:08.519 Military guest shall remain covered 51:08.519 --> 51:11.237 throughout the entire graduation ceremony. 51:11.237 --> 51:13.237 And ladies and gentlemen, one final note. 51:13.237 --> 51:15.207 As befitting the importance of this occasion, 51:15.207 --> 51:17.851 our ceremony is conducted in a formal manner. 51:17.851 --> 51:20.044 However we do encourage you to participate 51:20.044 --> 51:21.982 in today's graduation ceremony 51:21.982 --> 51:24.529 by letting your applause show your sailors 51:24.529 --> 51:26.473 just how proud of them you are. 51:26.473 --> 51:29.723 Once again, welcome aboard. 51:30.866 --> 51:33.866 (audience applauds) 51:40.345 --> 51:44.512 ("National Emblem" by Edwin Eugene Bagley) 51:50.047 --> 51:53.880 (drill instructor keeps pace) 53:15.611 --> 53:18.611 (audience applauds) 53:33.537 --> 53:35.287 - [Voiceover] Legion, 53:36.157 --> 53:36.990 attention. 54:16.893 --> 54:18.806 - [Voiceover] Will the guests please arise 54:18.806 --> 54:20.443 and remain standing for the arrival 54:20.443 --> 54:22.276 of the official party. 54:27.281 --> 54:28.457 - [Voiceover] High orderly, 54:28.457 --> 54:29.790 right fore left. 54:31.258 --> 54:33.675 (bell rings) 54:35.984 --> 54:39.402 - [Voiceover] Recruit Training Command, arriving. 54:39.402 --> 54:41.985 (long whistle) 54:49.386 --> 54:50.790 - [Voiceover] Order, 54:50.790 --> 54:51.623 halt. 54:54.747 --> 54:57.330 High orderly, right turnaround. 54:57.726 --> 55:00.143 (bell rings) 55:02.730 --> 55:03.975 - [Voiceover] Deputy Commander 55:03.975 --> 55:07.174 Naval Service Training Command, arriving. 55:07.174 --> 55:09.757 (long whistle) 55:17.033 --> 55:19.200 - [Voiceover] Order, halt. 55:45.400 --> 55:46.233 High orders, 55:46.233 --> 55:47.650 front turnaround. 55:48.516 --> 55:50.933 (bell rings) 55:52.950 --> 55:54.507 - [Voiceover] Commander Third Brigade 55:54.507 --> 55:58.090 United States Army Cadet Command, arriving. 55:58.621 --> 56:01.204 (long whistle) 56:08.204 --> 56:10.371 - [Voiceover] Order, arms. 56:12.349 --> 56:15.599 - [Voiceover] The guests may be seated. 56:24.145 --> 56:27.395 (Navy officer mumbles) 56:42.625 --> 56:46.208 (band plays marching song) 57:22.997 --> 57:26.247 (Navy officer mumbles) 57:37.319 --> 57:39.486 - [Voiceover] Order, arms. 57:44.472 --> 57:48.639 (drillmaster shouts out commands) 58:36.865 --> 58:37.865 Color guard, 58:39.376 --> 58:42.626 parade the colors. 58:45.551 --> 58:49.051 - [Voiceover] Will the guests please rise. 58:52.561 --> 58:53.561 Hand salute. 58:54.294 --> 58:56.627 (drum roll) 59:34.673 --> 59:38.840 ("Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key) 59:40.423 --> 59:43.506 ♫ O! Say can you see 59:44.976 --> 59:48.643 ♫ By the dawn's early light 59:49.328 --> 59:52.995 ♫ What so proudly we hailed 59:53.636 --> 59:57.803 ♫ At the twilight's last gleaming 59:57.986 --> 01:00:02.153 ♫ Whose broad stripes and bright stars 01:00:02.363 --> 01:00:06.113 ♫ Through the perilous fight 01:00:06.565 --> 01:00:10.482 ♫ O'er the ramparts we watched 01:00:10.832 --> 01:00:14.665 ♫ Were so gallantly streaming 01:00:15.193 --> 01:00:18.943 ♫ And the rockets' red glare 01:00:19.498 --> 01:00:23.165 ♫ The bombs bursting in air 01:00:23.985 --> 01:00:27.902 ♫ Gave proof through the night 01:00:28.883 --> 01:00:32.883 ♫ That our flag was still there 01:00:33.473 --> 01:00:37.640 ♫ O! Say does that star-spangled 01:00:38.989 --> 01:00:41.822 ♫ Banner yet wave 01:00:44.376 --> 01:00:48.043 ♫ O'er the land of the free 01:00:50.177 --> 01:00:54.344 ♫ And the home of the brave ♫ 01:00:59.346 --> 01:01:02.346 (audience applauds) 01:01:09.402 --> 01:01:11.569 - [Voiceover] Order, arms. 01:01:16.315 --> 01:01:20.232 Retire the colors. 01:01:23.634 --> 01:01:25.610 - [Voiceover] Hand salute. 01:01:25.610 --> 01:01:27.943 (drum roll) 01:01:48.043 --> 01:01:48.960 Ready, two. 01:01:51.382 --> 01:01:55.549 Chaplin Cleppy will offer this morning's invocation. 01:02:02.019 --> 01:02:03.186 - Let us pray. 01:02:04.441 --> 01:02:05.747 Lord of the nations, 01:02:05.747 --> 01:02:07.309 we call upon your name, o' God, 01:02:07.309 --> 01:02:10.328 and pray your blessings upon these young men and women 01:02:10.328 --> 01:02:12.462 who have successfully completed this time of formation 01:02:12.462 --> 01:02:14.791 at the quarterdeck of the Navy. 01:02:14.791 --> 01:02:18.300 They stand before us now no longer recruits, 01:02:18.300 --> 01:02:20.008 but sailors prepared to serve 01:02:20.008 --> 01:02:22.449 in the world's most powerful Navy. 01:02:22.449 --> 01:02:24.758 We give thanks for their willingness to leave the familiar 01:02:24.758 --> 01:02:27.141 as they entered into the unfamiliar 01:02:27.141 --> 01:02:29.808 to grow as leaders of character. 01:02:29.957 --> 01:02:30.790 Holy One, 01:02:30.790 --> 01:02:31.674 the sailors graduating today 01:02:31.674 --> 01:02:34.044 have learned of and embrace honor, courage, 01:02:34.044 --> 01:02:36.805 and commitment, the core values of the Navy. 01:02:36.805 --> 01:02:38.582 May these sailors continue to see the manner 01:02:38.582 --> 01:02:40.994 in which these principles and ideals 01:02:40.994 --> 01:02:43.559 establish for them a firm foundation 01:02:43.559 --> 01:02:47.330 on which to build their professional and personal lives. 01:02:47.330 --> 01:02:48.901 We are grateful too and looked before you 01:02:48.901 --> 01:02:50.815 the recruit division commanders, 01:02:50.815 --> 01:02:53.303 whose modeling of these core values ensured 01:02:53.303 --> 01:02:56.383 the mission would be successfully completed. 01:02:56.383 --> 01:02:58.778 And now we pray. Bless these sailors, o' God, 01:02:58.778 --> 01:03:01.451 and their service to this great nation. 01:03:01.451 --> 01:03:03.554 It is in your almighty and all-powerful name 01:03:03.554 --> 01:03:05.137 that we pray, Amen. 01:03:08.251 --> 01:03:12.418 ("Eternal Father, Strong to Save" by William Whiting) 01:03:13.327 --> 01:03:17.494 ♫ Eternal Father, strong to save, 01:03:20.855 --> 01:03:25.022 ♫ Whose arm hath bound the restless wave 01:03:28.030 --> 01:03:32.197 ♫ Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep 01:03:33.553 --> 01:03:37.553 ♫ Its own appointed limits keep 01:03:40.332 --> 01:03:44.499 ♫ Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee 01:03:47.267 --> 01:03:51.267 ♫ For those in peril on the sea 01:03:55.819 --> 01:03:57.736 ♫ Amen 01:04:01.078 --> 01:04:04.578 ♫ Amen ♫ 01:04:06.346 --> 01:04:09.596 - [Voiceover] Our guests may be seated. 01:04:14.645 --> 01:04:15.624 At this point, 01:04:15.624 --> 01:04:18.271 the commanding officer will issue orders and instructions 01:04:18.271 --> 01:04:20.024 to the unit commanders. 01:04:20.024 --> 01:04:22.404 Then the unit commanders would face about 01:04:22.404 --> 01:04:24.926 and relay the information to their divisions. 01:04:24.926 --> 01:04:27.809 Today's events demonstrate how orders are passed 01:04:27.809 --> 01:04:30.226 through the chain of command. 01:04:31.646 --> 01:04:32.646 - Divisions, 01:04:34.654 --> 01:04:35.487 report. 01:04:37.605 --> 01:04:40.855 (recruit gives orders) 01:04:41.339 --> 01:04:42.172 Fare well. 01:04:43.245 --> 01:04:46.269 (recruit gives orders) 01:04:46.269 --> 01:04:47.102 Fare well. 01:04:48.453 --> 01:04:50.988 (recruit gives orders) 01:04:50.988 --> 01:04:51.821 Fare well. 01:04:52.682 --> 01:04:55.467 (recruit gives orders) 01:04:55.467 --> 01:04:56.300 Fare well. 01:04:57.408 --> 01:05:00.381 (recruit gives orders) 01:05:00.381 --> 01:05:01.214 Fare well. 01:05:02.533 --> 01:05:05.754 (recruit gives orders) 01:05:05.754 --> 01:05:06.587 Fare well. 01:05:07.802 --> 01:05:10.777 (recruit gives orders) 01:05:10.777 --> 01:05:11.610 Fare well. 01:05:15.208 --> 01:05:17.630 All divisions present or accounted for, sir! 01:05:17.630 --> 01:05:18.630 - Very well. 01:05:20.885 --> 01:05:24.302 The sailors creed. 01:06:03.568 --> 01:06:06.568 (audience applauds) 01:06:13.489 --> 01:06:14.398 Good morning, Captain. 01:06:14.398 --> 01:06:16.029 I present the graduating divisions. 01:06:16.029 --> 01:06:17.874 Request permission to commence the review. 01:06:17.874 --> 01:06:19.320 - [Captain] Very well. Commence the review. 01:06:19.320 --> 01:06:20.570 - Aye aye, sir. 01:06:24.997 --> 01:06:26.664 - [Voiceover] Parade 01:06:28.151 --> 01:06:28.984 rest. 01:06:32.267 --> 01:06:33.267 - Sound off. 01:06:36.454 --> 01:06:40.621 ("National Emblem March" by Edwin Eugene Bagley) 01:08:37.660 --> 01:08:40.660 (audience applauds) 01:08:56.411 --> 01:09:00.578 ("America the Beautiful" by Katharine Lee Bates) 01:11:07.765 --> 01:11:10.765 (audience applauds) 01:15:05.000 --> 01:15:08.000 (audience applauds) 01:15:19.401 --> 01:15:21.651 - [Recruits] Who your Navy? 01:15:22.171 --> 01:15:25.171 (audience applauds) 01:15:33.898 --> 01:15:36.898 (whistle screeches) 01:15:37.828 --> 01:15:41.995 ("Anchors Aweigh" by Charles A. Zimmermann) 01:16:22.494 --> 01:16:25.494 (audience applauds) 01:16:37.155 --> 01:16:40.822 (percussion ensemble plays) 01:17:36.419 --> 01:17:39.419 (audience applauds) 01:17:48.352 --> 01:17:49.685 - Award winners, 01:17:51.644 --> 01:17:53.227 left or right race. 01:17:57.148 --> 01:17:58.952 Award laurels reporting, sir. 01:17:58.952 --> 01:17:59.952 - Fare well. 01:18:02.200 --> 01:18:03.119 Good morning. 01:18:03.119 --> 01:18:04.479 I'm Captain Doug Pfeifle, 01:18:04.479 --> 01:18:06.701 Commanding Officer of Recruit Training Command. 01:18:06.701 --> 01:18:07.890 I welcome you to this morning's 01:18:07.890 --> 01:18:10.117 recruit graduation ceremony. 01:18:10.117 --> 01:18:11.045 Ladies and gentlemen, 01:18:11.045 --> 01:18:13.269 this is where the Navy starts. 01:18:13.269 --> 01:18:15.545 Division 941 graduates today. 01:18:15.545 --> 01:18:17.088 They are the State Flags Unit, 01:18:17.088 --> 01:18:18.736 providing the 50 state flags, 01:18:18.736 --> 01:18:21.046 District of Columbia and U.S. Territory flags, 01:18:21.046 --> 01:18:22.832 drum core, and color guard. 01:18:22.832 --> 01:18:24.724 Let's give them a hand for their outstanding performance. 01:18:24.724 --> 01:18:27.724 (audience applauds) 01:18:36.034 --> 01:18:37.586 Welcome to our reviewing officer, 01:18:37.586 --> 01:18:39.095 Colonel Andrew Morgado, 01:18:39.095 --> 01:18:42.113 Commander Third Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command, 01:18:42.113 --> 01:18:44.202 our guest of honor, Captain Mike Garret, 01:18:44.202 --> 01:18:47.051 respective Commanding Officer Recruit Training Command, 01:18:47.051 --> 01:18:48.511 and Captain Robert Fink, 01:18:48.511 --> 01:18:51.204 Deputy Commander Navy Service Training Command. 01:18:51.204 --> 01:18:53.652 I would also like to welcome and recognize 01:18:53.652 --> 01:18:54.759 the veterans in our audience 01:18:54.759 --> 01:18:56.425 for their service to our country. 01:18:56.425 --> 01:18:58.873 Would our veterans please stand. 01:18:58.873 --> 01:19:01.873 (audience applauds) 01:19:17.535 --> 01:19:19.194 I'm pleased to welcome the families and friends 01:19:19.194 --> 01:19:20.240 of these graduates, 01:19:20.240 --> 01:19:21.528 who have come here today to share 01:19:21.528 --> 01:19:24.502 this significant milestone with our newest sailors. 01:19:24.502 --> 01:19:27.528 Your Navy continues to be manned by top quality sailors 01:19:27.528 --> 01:19:29.647 like those who you see before you. 01:19:29.647 --> 01:19:32.500 They and others like them are absolutely critical 01:19:32.500 --> 01:19:34.780 to maintain the readiness of our naval forces 01:19:34.780 --> 01:19:37.044 and the security of our nation. 01:19:37.044 --> 01:19:39.918 These sailors have successfully completed battle stations 01:19:39.918 --> 01:19:42.250 and have earned the right to wear the uniform 01:19:42.250 --> 01:19:45.282 recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom. 01:19:45.282 --> 01:19:47.013 This training group is ready to graduate 01:19:47.013 --> 01:19:49.979 and serve in the world's most powerful Navy. 01:19:49.979 --> 01:19:50.986 Ladies and gentlemen, 01:19:50.986 --> 01:19:54.937 I present to you 496 of the newest and sharpest sailors 01:19:54.937 --> 01:19:56.469 in the United States Navy. 01:19:56.469 --> 01:19:59.469 (audience applauds) 01:20:20.584 --> 01:20:21.822 - [Voiceover] Recruit Training Command's 01:20:21.822 --> 01:20:25.235 competitive system among individual recruits and divisions 01:20:25.235 --> 01:20:27.303 promotes teamwork, attention to detail, 01:20:27.303 --> 01:20:29.391 and pride and accomplishment. 01:20:29.391 --> 01:20:30.948 Divisions performing above standards 01:20:30.948 --> 01:20:33.640 throughout their training are rewarded recognition flags 01:20:33.640 --> 01:20:35.531 in the following mission areas. 01:20:35.531 --> 01:20:37.816 Academic achievement, military drill, 01:20:37.816 --> 01:20:40.438 compartment readiness, and physical fitness. 01:20:40.438 --> 01:20:42.650 These flags are carried as a visible symbol 01:20:42.650 --> 01:20:44.482 of the division's success. 01:20:44.482 --> 01:20:46.473 Each flag indicates that your sailors, 01:20:46.473 --> 01:20:48.419 individually and as teams, 01:20:48.419 --> 01:20:50.610 met performance standards in one or more 01:20:50.610 --> 01:20:51.777 mission areas. 01:20:52.438 --> 01:20:54.105 - [Voiceover] Parade 01:20:54.528 --> 01:20:55.361 rest. 01:20:58.374 --> 01:20:59.720 - [Voiceover] Colonel Morgado will now present 01:20:59.720 --> 01:21:01.913 this week's individual awards. 01:21:01.913 --> 01:21:03.323 And he will be joined on the drill deck 01:21:03.323 --> 01:21:06.305 by our Commanding Officer, Captain Pfeifle, 01:21:06.305 --> 01:21:08.503 Deputy Commander Navy Service Training Command 01:21:08.503 --> 01:21:09.586 Captain Fink, 01:21:09.815 --> 01:21:13.065 and our guest of honor, Captain Garret. 01:21:23.602 --> 01:21:25.219 For achieving the highest overall 01:21:25.219 --> 01:21:27.568 academic score during recruit training, 01:21:27.568 --> 01:21:31.588 Seaman Rolando Carr, Division 941 from Marietta, Georgia, 01:21:31.588 --> 01:21:33.891 has earned the Academic Excellence Award, 01:21:33.891 --> 01:21:36.133 which is sponsored by the Lake Defiance chapter of the 01:21:36.133 --> 01:21:39.661 Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 01:21:39.661 --> 01:21:42.083 Seaman Carr receives a Letter of Accommodation 01:21:42.083 --> 01:21:43.923 from the Commanding Officer. 01:21:43.923 --> 01:21:45.423 Well done, sailor! 01:21:45.465 --> 01:21:48.465 (audience applauds) 01:22:14.852 --> 01:22:17.198 For having displayed extraordinary qualities 01:22:17.198 --> 01:22:19.668 best expressing the American spirit 01:22:19.668 --> 01:22:21.897 of honor, initiative, and loyalty, 01:22:21.897 --> 01:22:26.064 Seaman Magarito Rios, Division 288 from San Antonio, Texas, 01:22:26.311 --> 01:22:28.276 is awarded the Navy League Award, 01:22:28.276 --> 01:22:31.606 which is sponsored by the Navy League of the United States. 01:22:31.606 --> 01:22:34.351 Seaman Rios is presented with a commemorative plaque 01:22:34.351 --> 01:22:37.834 and a Letter of Accommodation from the Commanding Officer. 01:22:37.834 --> 01:22:39.122 Well done, sailor! 01:22:39.122 --> 01:22:42.122 (audience applauds) 01:23:08.478 --> 01:23:10.360 Seaman Apprentice Katie Cassidy, 01:23:10.360 --> 01:23:14.193 Division 292 from Barbersville, West Virginia, 01:23:14.203 --> 01:23:16.901 is a winner of the United Service Organization Award 01:23:16.901 --> 01:23:19.542 for best exemplifying the spirit and intent 01:23:19.542 --> 01:23:21.358 of the word "shipmate". 01:23:21.358 --> 01:23:23.329 Seaman Apprentice Cassidy is given 01:23:23.329 --> 01:23:27.184 a commemorative plaque from the United Service Organization. 01:23:27.184 --> 01:23:28.684 Well done, sailor! 01:23:28.936 --> 01:23:31.936 (audience applauds) 01:23:55.023 --> 01:23:56.546 Fireman Courtney Cunningham, 01:23:56.546 --> 01:23:59.498 Division 291 from Boonsboro, Maryland, 01:23:59.498 --> 01:24:02.599 is a recipient of the Military Order of the World Wars 01:24:02.599 --> 01:24:03.834 Award of Merit. 01:24:03.834 --> 01:24:06.488 This award is presented for meritorious performance 01:24:06.488 --> 01:24:08.328 during recruit training. 01:24:08.328 --> 01:24:11.819 Fireman Cunningham is presented with a commemorative plaque 01:24:11.819 --> 01:24:14.939 from the Military Order of the World Wars. 01:24:14.939 --> 01:24:16.439 Well done, sailor! 01:24:16.506 --> 01:24:19.506 (audience applauds) 01:24:44.557 --> 01:24:47.686 The Military Officers Association Leadership Award 01:24:47.686 --> 01:24:50.167 is presented to Seaman Apprentice Johnathan Lubbel, 01:24:50.167 --> 01:24:53.000 Division 288 from Rockport, Texas, 01:24:53.344 --> 01:24:57.249 for demonstrating exceptional tenacity and professionalism. 01:24:57.249 --> 01:24:58.522 Seaman Apprentice Lubbel is awarded 01:24:58.522 --> 01:25:02.068 a Letter of Accommodation from our Commanding Officer. 01:25:02.068 --> 01:25:03.568 Well done, sailor! 01:25:03.764 --> 01:25:06.764 (audience applauds) 01:25:30.512 --> 01:25:34.559 Fireman Russel Young, Division 287 from Riverton, Utah, 01:25:34.559 --> 01:25:36.080 is recipient of the Navy Club 01:25:36.080 --> 01:25:40.026 of the United States of America Excellence Award 01:25:40.026 --> 01:25:42.999 for best exemplifying the qualities of enthusiasm, 01:25:42.999 --> 01:25:46.033 devotion to duty, military bearing, and teamwork. 01:25:46.033 --> 01:25:47.991 This award places him at the pinnacle 01:25:47.991 --> 01:25:49.853 of today's newest sailors. 01:25:49.853 --> 01:25:52.565 He is awarded a flag and a Letter of Accommodation. 01:25:52.565 --> 01:25:53.417 Fireman Young, 01:25:53.417 --> 01:25:56.067 the staff of Recruit Training Command salutes you 01:25:56.067 --> 01:25:59.009 as the finest of this group of graduates. 01:25:59.009 --> 01:26:00.509 Well done, sailor! 01:26:00.642 --> 01:26:03.642 (audience applauds) 01:26:36.591 --> 01:26:37.930 It is appropriate to recognize 01:26:37.930 --> 01:26:39.984 such outstanding individual accomplishments 01:26:39.984 --> 01:26:42.785 by these sailors with a round of three cheers. 01:26:42.785 --> 01:26:43.745 The adjutant, 01:26:43.745 --> 01:26:46.220 lead all graduating divisions in three cheers 01:26:46.220 --> 01:26:48.970 for this morning's award winners. 01:26:50.319 --> 01:26:51.152 - Hip hip! 01:26:51.320 --> 01:26:52.928 - [Audience] Hooray! 01:26:52.928 --> 01:26:53.761 - Hip hip! 01:26:53.761 --> 01:26:55.363 - [Audience] Hooray! 01:26:55.363 --> 01:26:56.196 - Hip hip! 01:26:56.196 --> 01:26:57.863 - [Audience] Hooray! 01:27:02.150 --> 01:27:03.451 - I have the distinct pleasure this morning 01:27:03.451 --> 01:27:05.396 of introducing our reviewing officer, 01:27:05.396 --> 01:27:07.008 Colonel Andrew Morgado. 01:27:07.008 --> 01:27:09.865 As Commander of Third Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command, 01:27:09.865 --> 01:27:13.204 he partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop, 01:27:13.204 --> 01:27:15.664 and inspire senior ROTC cadets 01:27:15.664 --> 01:27:17.739 in order to commission officers of character 01:27:17.739 --> 01:27:19.322 for the total army. 01:27:19.454 --> 01:27:21.738 In 2006 he graduated from Norwich University 01:27:21.738 --> 01:27:23.578 with a Master of Arts in Diplomacy 01:27:23.578 --> 01:27:25.818 and from the U.S. Army Command in General Staff College 01:27:25.818 --> 01:27:28.611 with a Master of Military Art and Sciences. 01:27:28.611 --> 01:27:30.842 Colonel Morgado has led in many capacities, 01:27:30.842 --> 01:27:34.789 including as a liaison to Iraqi President Jalal Talabani 01:27:34.789 --> 01:27:36.911 and Tank Battalion Operations Officer, 01:27:36.911 --> 01:27:38.384 Division Maneuver Planner, 01:27:38.384 --> 01:27:40.964 Professor of Military Science at Sienna College, 01:27:40.964 --> 01:27:44.091 Commander of Fourth Battalion Sixth Infantry Regiment, 01:27:44.091 --> 01:27:45.120 and most recently, 01:27:45.120 --> 01:27:46.546 as the Operations Officer 01:27:46.546 --> 01:27:48.797 for the Brigade Moderization Command. 01:27:48.797 --> 01:27:49.760 Ladies and gentlemen, 01:27:49.760 --> 01:27:52.413 please join me in a warm Recruit Training Command welcome 01:27:52.413 --> 01:27:55.600 to an outstanding soldier, Colonel Andrew Morgado. 01:27:55.600 --> 01:27:58.600 (audience applauds) 01:28:04.305 --> 01:28:05.586 - Good morning ladies and gentlemen. 01:28:05.586 --> 01:28:07.000 It is my distinct privileged to attend 01:28:07.000 --> 01:28:08.365 this morning's ceremony 01:28:08.365 --> 01:28:10.867 and to share us a special moment in the lives of 01:28:10.867 --> 01:28:13.476 the exceptional young men and women before you. 01:28:13.476 --> 01:28:15.441 Beyond just a privileged to be here, 01:28:15.441 --> 01:28:18.505 it is indeed an honor for me, a career Army officer, 01:28:18.505 --> 01:28:21.959 to address the newest members of the world's greatest Navy. 01:28:21.959 --> 01:28:23.319 This a true testament to the strength 01:28:23.319 --> 01:28:25.031 of our joint cooperation 01:28:25.031 --> 01:28:26.811 amongst our nation's armed forces 01:28:26.811 --> 01:28:29.455 and the overall strength of our nation. 01:28:29.455 --> 01:28:31.426 Regardless of the color of our uniform, 01:28:31.426 --> 01:28:33.604 we are all united in a common cause. 01:28:33.604 --> 01:28:35.410 We all contribute to the defense 01:28:35.410 --> 01:28:37.052 and safety of our nation. 01:28:37.052 --> 01:28:39.320 I thank you for this great honor. 01:28:39.320 --> 01:28:41.314 Today is indeed a special day in the lives 01:28:41.314 --> 01:28:42.597 of these sailors. 01:28:42.597 --> 01:28:45.590 Today represents both an ending and a beginning. 01:28:45.590 --> 01:28:47.376 It closes one chapter in our lives 01:28:47.376 --> 01:28:48.829 while it opens a new one 01:28:48.829 --> 01:28:51.429 with a new purpose and orientation. 01:28:51.429 --> 01:28:53.493 They had put aside the lives, habits, 01:28:53.493 --> 01:28:55.068 and ways they have known 01:28:55.068 --> 01:28:57.351 to become defenders of our nation. 01:28:57.351 --> 01:28:58.298 Over the past several weeks 01:28:58.298 --> 01:29:01.366 your loved ones have been transformed in many ways. 01:29:01.366 --> 01:29:02.798 When you finally get a chance to reunite 01:29:02.798 --> 01:29:04.083 with your loved ones, 01:29:04.083 --> 01:29:05.851 you'll find many changes. 01:29:05.851 --> 01:29:08.177 Some obvious and others more subtle, 01:29:08.177 --> 01:29:10.440 but clear changes all the same. 01:29:10.440 --> 01:29:11.928 These young men and women came to us 01:29:11.928 --> 01:29:14.556 as the best America has to offer 01:29:14.556 --> 01:29:17.039 and they now depart with a greater sense of duty 01:29:17.039 --> 01:29:20.032 and a commitment to their team and shipmates. 01:29:20.032 --> 01:29:22.581 America is just that much stronger today, 01:29:22.581 --> 01:29:25.096 reinforced by this new graduating class 01:29:25.096 --> 01:29:26.596 of America's best. 01:29:26.880 --> 01:29:29.556 Graduates, you have much to be proud of today. 01:29:29.556 --> 01:29:31.267 Only you truly know the amount of effort 01:29:31.267 --> 01:29:32.403 and dedication it took 01:29:32.403 --> 01:29:35.630 to get you through the crucible of basic training. 01:29:35.630 --> 01:29:38.579 Each of you took and overcame the challenge. 01:29:38.579 --> 01:29:42.115 It was a tough proposition but necessarily so. 01:29:42.115 --> 01:29:44.631 The demands our country will place on you 01:29:44.631 --> 01:29:46.191 will not lessen today, 01:29:46.191 --> 01:29:49.875 but only increase as you grow in knowledge and experience. 01:29:49.875 --> 01:29:51.396 Our worldwide challenges and missions 01:29:51.396 --> 01:29:53.014 require tough people. 01:29:53.014 --> 01:29:55.559 All of you are exactly what our country needs. 01:29:55.559 --> 01:29:57.928 I thank you for your perseverance and dedication 01:29:57.928 --> 01:30:00.607 and I'm honored to serve by your side. 01:30:00.607 --> 01:30:02.930 To all our family members and friends present today 01:30:02.930 --> 01:30:04.894 and for those who are with us in spirit, 01:30:04.894 --> 01:30:06.227 I say thank you. 01:30:06.345 --> 01:30:07.373 Thank you for all you have done 01:30:07.373 --> 01:30:11.240 to raise, prepare, and support the men and women before you. 01:30:11.240 --> 01:30:12.691 The former Army Chief of Staff 01:30:12.691 --> 01:30:15.331 General Raymond Odierno frequently remarked 01:30:15.331 --> 01:30:17.729 that the strength of our Army was the soldiers 01:30:17.729 --> 01:30:20.440 and the strength of our soldiers was our families. 01:30:20.440 --> 01:30:22.552 Though the service is different in many ways, 01:30:22.552 --> 01:30:25.385 if I may be so bold as to suggest, 01:30:25.399 --> 01:30:27.630 I think this is one area we share. 01:30:27.630 --> 01:30:30.200 Our Navy families, which all of you represent, 01:30:30.200 --> 01:30:31.850 are the strength of the great people 01:30:31.850 --> 01:30:33.449 that make up our Navy. 01:30:33.449 --> 01:30:34.917 Thank you and God bless you 01:30:34.917 --> 01:30:37.511 for all the many sacrifices you have endured. 01:30:37.511 --> 01:30:38.428 In closing, 01:30:38.477 --> 01:30:40.141 thank you again for allowing me to participate 01:30:40.141 --> 01:30:42.612 in this wonderful and meaningful ceremony. 01:30:42.612 --> 01:30:44.277 Congratulations sailors. 01:30:44.277 --> 01:30:46.243 God bless you all, our Navy, 01:30:46.243 --> 01:30:48.145 and the United States of America. 01:30:48.145 --> 01:30:51.145 (audience applauds) 01:30:59.006 --> 01:31:01.423 - [Voiceover] Drummers, post. 01:31:02.474 --> 01:31:05.474 - [Voiceover] State flag carry arms. 01:31:16.008 --> 01:31:18.841 Forward resume formation march. 01:31:19.927 --> 01:31:23.594 (percussion ensemble plays) 01:32:04.220 --> 01:32:06.338 - [Voiceover] Colonel Morgado will now receive the salute 01:32:06.338 --> 01:32:08.203 of the graduating divisions. 01:32:08.203 --> 01:32:09.582 And he will be joined on the drill deck 01:32:09.582 --> 01:32:12.250 by our Commanding Officer, Captain Pfeifle. 01:32:12.250 --> 01:32:14.182 Please remain seated until your graduates 01:32:14.182 --> 01:32:16.515 have been placed on liberty. 01:32:17.942 --> 01:32:22.109 ("The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa) 01:35:00.994 --> 01:35:03.808 Please join me in one more round of appreciation 01:35:03.808 --> 01:35:07.591 for our wonderful musicians of Navy Band Great Lakes! 01:35:07.591 --> 01:35:10.591 (audience applauds) 01:35:26.845 --> 01:35:30.452 Section leaders, fall out and retrieve outer garments. 01:35:30.452 --> 01:35:34.119 (percussion ensemble plays) 01:36:58.965 --> 01:37:01.109 Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall will be closing 01:37:01.109 --> 01:37:04.325 at the conclusion of today's graduation. 01:37:04.325 --> 01:37:05.904 Please check the area around you 01:37:05.904 --> 01:37:08.568 to ensure you have all your possessions. 01:37:08.568 --> 01:37:10.271 For those families with strollers, 01:37:10.271 --> 01:37:13.735 please retrieve them as you exit the drill hall. 01:37:13.735 --> 01:37:15.720 Thanks again to each and every one of you 01:37:15.720 --> 01:37:17.949 for joining us on this most memorable 01:37:17.949 --> 01:37:19.032 of Navy days. 01:37:19.670 --> 01:37:21.308 And without further delay, 01:37:21.308 --> 01:37:23.725 now hear this. Now hear this! 01:37:23.968 --> 01:37:26.218 Liberty call! Liberty call! 01:37:27.360 --> 01:37:28.193 Fall out!