WEBVTT 00:00.040 --> 00:03.490 hey was very 00:03.490 --> 00:07.310 smart . Hey , had a lot of experience . 00:07.320 --> 00:09.460 He served on a lot of ships and 00:09.460 --> 00:12.930 stations on his 00:12.930 --> 00:16.910 personality . When you met him , Hey 00:16.910 --> 00:20.200 was approachable . It doesn't matter if 00:20.200 --> 00:23.140 you were a same one are If you were an 00:23.140 --> 00:25.290 admirable , you know , this was a guy 00:25.290 --> 00:27.770 that you could tell me . Oh , 00:29.140 --> 00:31.880 way . Stand on the shoulders of giants . 00:31.880 --> 00:34.740 Without him , without the generation of 00:34.750 --> 00:37.980 him , we wouldn't be here . He got it 00:37.980 --> 00:41.010 started . I mean , he proved the need 00:41.020 --> 00:43.300 for advocacy . He immediately showed 00:43.310 --> 00:45.960 the use and value of this office And 00:45.960 --> 00:49.690 how little visibility there waas down 00:49.690 --> 00:52.270 through the cloud as you look down , uh , 00:52.280 --> 00:55.020 to the water below . Once the 00:55.030 --> 00:57.086 leadership at this level saw what it 00:57.086 --> 00:59.086 was they didn't see . They realized 00:59.086 --> 01:01.470 they couldn't leave without it . 01:03.640 --> 01:05.862 If he had not done that , if he had met 01:05.862 --> 01:08.084 with resistance . And when this is just 01:08.084 --> 01:10.418 too hard , I'm gonna sit in this office , 01:10.418 --> 01:12.473 drink coffee and pontificate now and 01:12.473 --> 01:14.584 then and call it a day . We might not 01:14.584 --> 01:17.710 have had a second MK pond , but I think 01:17.720 --> 01:19.960 that what he had to do and what he had 01:19.960 --> 01:22.540 to persevere through and the way he did . 01:22.540 --> 01:24.429 It is the reason that we continue 01:24.429 --> 01:27.390 tohave this office . When I first 01:27.390 --> 01:31.030 reported the Washington , I did not 01:31.040 --> 01:34.900 receive support . Like the first 01:34.900 --> 01:38.350 CNO I work for Admiral MacDonald . 01:39.840 --> 01:42.007 I went over and called on him , made a 01:42.007 --> 01:43.951 part , called him , and he told me 01:44.340 --> 01:46.507 straight out that he never thought the 01:46.507 --> 01:48.618 office should be established to begin 01:48.618 --> 01:51.150 with . And I just step back , took a 01:51.150 --> 01:54.220 deep breath . I know the United States 01:54.220 --> 01:57.500 Navy enlisted personnel recommend it . 01:57.700 --> 01:59.700 Give us a chance to see if we could 01:59.700 --> 02:03.280 make it work . He waas the 02:03.290 --> 02:06.180 top . Unless that men it in the Navy at 02:06.190 --> 02:10.000 that time , it was a great choice when 02:10.000 --> 02:12.220 they chose him to be the first master 02:12.220 --> 02:13.850 shoot Payoffs of the night 02:16.400 --> 02:19.510 destroyers air really the epitome of 02:19.510 --> 02:21.870 what it seems to be in today's Navy . 02:22.540 --> 02:24.540 How do I feel about it ? You know , 02:24.540 --> 02:27.900 light , nimble , that truest frontline 02:27.900 --> 02:30.122 fighting unit of ah , a navy that could 02:30.122 --> 02:32.490 go just about anywhere into any size 02:32.490 --> 02:34.601 port and really , you know , show the 02:34.601 --> 02:36.460 flag of the United States . So 02:52.140 --> 02:54.770 yeah , work for the Navy exchange 02:55.640 --> 02:59.080 and we were married December the 16th , 02:59.090 --> 03:02.870 1949 . She was my second wife . The 03:02.870 --> 03:06.200 Navy was my first on . She has been 03:06.200 --> 03:10.160 supportive off the position of 03:10.170 --> 03:12.170 my position . Toe stay . 03:14.240 --> 03:18.220 So we'll be there celebrating our 50th 03:18.220 --> 03:20.164 wedding anniversary in December in 03:20.164 --> 03:22.070 Hawaii 03:29.940 --> 03:32.670 as a plank owner of the USS Del Black , 03:32.680 --> 03:34.847 you will cherish this day for the rest 03:34.847 --> 03:37.410 of your life . You're also assuming a 03:37.410 --> 03:40.540 great responsibility . It is up to you 03:40.550 --> 03:43.660 to infuse into this ship the spirit of 03:43.660 --> 03:46.690 her name , say who was as fierce and 03:46.690 --> 03:49.450 determined in protecting his sailors as 03:49.450 --> 03:53.080 he was kind , friendly and humbled . He 03:53.080 --> 03:55.120 was a Pearl Harbor survivor and a 03:55.130 --> 03:58.360 patriot of his country in the Navy . He 03:58.360 --> 04:02.270 was my mentor and friend as he was 04:02.270 --> 04:04.940 the all MK Palms , always presenting 04:04.950 --> 04:07.910 his advice with humor , goodwill and 04:07.910 --> 04:11.170 sincerity . Your responsibility is to 04:11.170 --> 04:13.392 assure the building of a reputation for 04:13.392 --> 04:15.590 the U . S . A . Dell black that 04:15.590 --> 04:17.479 incorporates the qualities of his 04:17.479 --> 04:21.380 namesake . DDG 119 It's not just 04:21.380 --> 04:25.000 your ship , it's our ship . So make us 04:25.000 --> 04:28.360 proud of your achievement . And when 04:28.360 --> 04:31.670 you need to have any contact , aim 04:31.670 --> 04:32.160 Akpom 04:36.240 --> 04:38.407 to the crew of the USS Delbert Black . 04:39.140 --> 04:42.690 I say Bravo , Zulu . Congratulations on 04:42.690 --> 04:46.040 the great pre calm and on bringing this 04:46.040 --> 04:49.440 ship into service . You are among the 04:49.440 --> 04:51.440 most privileged and blessed sailors 04:51.440 --> 04:54.470 that I have ever known of to get to 04:54.470 --> 04:57.180 serve not only in a new warship in such 04:57.180 --> 05:00.290 a great class but to serve on a ship 05:00.290 --> 05:02.250 with the namesake uniquely 05:02.840 --> 05:05.800 distinguished and honorable . I got to 05:05.800 --> 05:08.050 know Del Black very well . During my 05:08.060 --> 05:10.840 nearly six years is MK Pond . He was a 05:10.840 --> 05:12.730 great counselor . He was a great 05:12.730 --> 05:15.930 listener . He loved life . He enjoyed a 05:15.930 --> 05:19.140 good joke . But most of all , he 05:19.140 --> 05:22.190 personified the core values that we 05:22.190 --> 05:26.180 covet for sailors . With that blessing 05:26.180 --> 05:28.510 and privilege of serving in a ship so 05:28.510 --> 05:32.180 named comes great responsibility . You 05:32.180 --> 05:35.540 must now live up to that name sake . I 05:35.540 --> 05:37.860 have no doubt that you will . I look 05:37.860 --> 05:39.916 forward to following the life of the 05:39.916 --> 05:42.027 ship , the hearing of your exploits . 05:42.027 --> 05:44.340 And I say again , Bravo , Zulu to the 05:44.340 --> 05:46.270 crew of the USS Delbert Black . 05:50.740 --> 05:53.018 Hello , shipmates MCP on Jim hurt here . 05:53.340 --> 05:55.451 This message is specifically intended 05:55.451 --> 05:57.790 for the crew of ddg 1 19 the USS 05:57.790 --> 06:00.140 Delbert d black , but also generally 06:00.140 --> 06:02.900 for all sailors of our navy . Every 06:02.900 --> 06:05.011 sailor should know one appreciate the 06:05.011 --> 06:07.122 role MCP on Black played in elevating 06:07.122 --> 06:09.180 the role of and the appreciation for 06:09.190 --> 06:11.490 enlisted leadership . Much of the 06:11.490 --> 06:13.601 respect you and your selfless service 06:13.601 --> 06:15.657 received today is a direct result of 06:15.657 --> 06:17.712 Dell overcoming monumental hurdles , 06:17.712 --> 06:19.768 including outright rejection in some 06:19.768 --> 06:21.712 quarters to establish the millpond 06:21.712 --> 06:23.879 office and the hard work of subsequent 06:23.879 --> 06:25.934 make ponds who carried what he began 06:25.934 --> 06:27.879 forward . It all began with MCP on 06:27.879 --> 06:30.360 black for those MK ponds who had the 06:30.360 --> 06:32.416 privilege of knowing and calling him 06:32.416 --> 06:34.193 friend and mentor . His example 06:34.193 --> 06:35.971 governed our work to proudly in 06:35.971 --> 06:38.027 accurately represent each of you . I 06:38.027 --> 06:40.027 know we all felt Bell's hand on our 06:40.027 --> 06:42.138 shoulder , guiding us to do the right 06:42.138 --> 06:44.193 thing for sailors and our Navy . For 06:44.193 --> 06:46.360 those of you having the opportunity to 06:46.360 --> 06:48.820 serve in DDG 1 19 I know his spirit , 06:48.820 --> 06:51.042 and that same hand on the shoulder will 06:51.042 --> 06:53.310 guide each of you . Nippon Black was a 06:53.310 --> 06:56.010 fierce warrior tempered in battle in 06:56.010 --> 06:58.610 World War two . Yet he was a calm , 06:58.620 --> 07:01.360 empathetic leader who loved the sailors 07:01.740 --> 07:03.962 and never missed a opportunity to mix a 07:03.962 --> 07:06.550 little humor into any situation . The 07:06.550 --> 07:09.750 USS Delbert D Black , our ship couldn't 07:09.750 --> 07:12.360 have a better namesake to uphold fair 07:12.360 --> 07:13.900 winds and following seas 07:18.240 --> 07:21.540 Crew of the USS Delbert Black Shipmates . 07:21.540 --> 07:23.670 Thank you for all your hard work and 07:23.670 --> 07:25.620 getting this warship ready for the 07:25.620 --> 07:27.920 fleet . Now it's time to take the 07:27.920 --> 07:30.430 legacy of Delbert Black to new heights 07:30.840 --> 07:33.070 Warriors . When you cast off all lines 07:33.070 --> 07:35.810 and take this fighting ship to see , do 07:35.810 --> 07:38.260 it with the spirit and the toughness of 07:38.260 --> 07:41.010 the ship's namesake , fate often 07:41.010 --> 07:43.660 whispers to the sailor , You can't 07:43.660 --> 07:46.310 handle the storm and every Dale Black 07:46.310 --> 07:49.730 Sailors response should be . I am the 07:49.730 --> 07:53.120 storm . Sell safe and sell with the 07:53.120 --> 07:56.380 attitude of a warrior because you are 07:56.390 --> 07:59.610 the USS Delbert d black DDG 07:59.660 --> 08:02.960 119 Destroy your gun in 08:03.340 --> 08:06.250 enemy running . Who ? Yeah , number 12 08:06.250 --> 08:06.850 out 08:10.640 --> 08:13.300 Hello and congratulations to the crew 08:13.310 --> 08:17.200 of DDG 1 19 on this momentous occasion 08:17.410 --> 08:19.620 from all the sailors that served in my 08:19.620 --> 08:22.760 Pond thirteen's office from 2000 and 12 08:22.760 --> 08:25.680 to 2000 and 16 we're honored to have 08:25.680 --> 08:28.050 been a part of the naming of the USS 08:28.050 --> 08:30.920 Delbert D Black as we work closely with 08:30.920 --> 08:33.031 the secretary of the Navy's office to 08:33.031 --> 08:35.800 make this happen . We're excited , and 08:35.800 --> 08:39.210 we congratulate Del Imma and the United 08:39.210 --> 08:41.620 States Navy on the commissioning of 08:41.620 --> 08:44.350 this amazing warship and to all the 08:44.350 --> 08:46.940 sailors that air serving on . And we'll 08:46.940 --> 08:49.218 serve on this great ship in the future . 08:49.940 --> 08:52.420 We wish you all the best . Please take 08:52.420 --> 08:55.340 care of yourselves and each other . And 08:55.340 --> 08:57.460 thank you for your service To our 08:57.460 --> 09:00.680 nation and to our great navy . What a 09:00.680 --> 09:03.260 wonderful day . The commissioning of 09:03.260 --> 09:06.750 the U . S s Delbert d black . Thank you . 09:10.240 --> 09:12.970 Congratulations , shipmates . What an 09:12.970 --> 09:15.310 honor it is to be here with you today 09:15.340 --> 09:17.570 as you're going to set sail on the USS 09:17.570 --> 09:20.510 Delbert d Black , a ship that honors 09:20.510 --> 09:23.060 and recognizes the first mass . Chief 09:23.060 --> 09:25.120 Petty officer of the Navy . But not 09:25.120 --> 09:28.230 just him . This ship recognizes all 09:28.230 --> 09:31.760 sailors , and I'm a We're so glad that 09:31.760 --> 09:33.816 you could be here for this momentous 09:33.816 --> 09:36.170 occasion . You and your husband , Del , 09:36.210 --> 09:38.220 did so many amazing and wonderful 09:38.220 --> 09:41.430 things for our navy that culminated to 09:41.430 --> 09:44.550 the Navy deciding to name a ship after 09:44.550 --> 09:48.180 your husband , Del Black . But this 09:48.180 --> 09:50.810 ship doesn't just recognized Del . It 09:50.810 --> 09:52.800 recognizes all sailors for the 09:52.800 --> 09:54.820 contributions that they have made 09:54.830 --> 09:57.490 throughout the years . It recognizes 09:57.490 --> 10:00.840 how important a senior enlisted voice 10:00.850 --> 10:04.630 is to our navy . Thank you , Dell . 10:04.690 --> 10:07.250 Thank you . I MMA for being those 10:07.250 --> 10:10.080 people in our navy . Congratulations to 10:10.080 --> 10:13.670 you . All shipmates sale safe and God 10:13.670 --> 10:14.360 bless 10:16.140 --> 10:18.870 Mhm . 10:23.640 --> 10:25.751 Good morning , ladies and gentlemen . 10:25.751 --> 10:27.890 Welcome to America's Space Coast . 10:27.900 --> 10:30.300 Beautiful Port Canaveral , Florida , 10:30.310 --> 10:32.260 and the commissioning of U . S s 10:32.270 --> 10:35.870 Delbert d Black ddg 119 10:36.840 --> 10:38.840 I am Commander Mark Gallagher , the 10:38.840 --> 10:41.140 ship's executive officer . It is my 10:41.140 --> 10:43.480 honor and privilege to be your master 10:43.480 --> 10:47.060 of ceremonies today . We welcome those 10:47.060 --> 10:50.110 joining us in person , and our family 10:50.110 --> 10:52.054 and friends is they participate in 10:52.054 --> 10:54.221 today's event across the globe through 10:54.221 --> 10:57.630 the power of the Internet . We are here 10:57.630 --> 10:59.741 today to honor the first Mass . Chief 10:59.741 --> 11:02.060 Petty officer of the Navy Master Chief 11:02.070 --> 11:04.160 Gunner's Mate Delbert D . Black , 11:05.040 --> 11:08.880 selected in 1967 as the Navy's first 11:09.110 --> 11:11.332 senior enlisted adviser to the chief of 11:11.332 --> 11:13.930 naval operations and the highest 11:13.930 --> 11:15.874 ranking enlisted man in the Navy . 11:16.500 --> 11:19.080 Master Chief Black was a Trailblazer 11:19.090 --> 11:21.201 for all future Mick Bonds to follow . 11:22.640 --> 11:25.130 We're honored to have 10 former MACC 11:25.130 --> 11:28.680 bonds with us today here and afar MK 11:28.680 --> 11:31.650 Pond Number five Billy Sanders , Nick 11:31.650 --> 11:34.770 Pond number seven Dwayne Bushy McFaul 11:34.770 --> 11:37.620 Number eight , John Hagen Make fun 11:37.620 --> 11:41.150 Number nine James Hurt MCB on number 11:41.150 --> 11:44.730 10 Terry Scott , the phone number 11 11:44.820 --> 11:48.370 Joe Kampe , MCP on number 12 Rick 11:48.380 --> 11:51.810 West , MK Pond number 13 Michael 11:51.810 --> 11:54.890 Stephens , MCP on number 14 . Stephen 11:54.890 --> 11:58.000 Giordano and our current master Chief 11:58.000 --> 12:00.560 Petty Oscar of the Navy , Russell Smith . 12:10.940 --> 12:12.884 Gentlemen , we are humbled by your 12:12.884 --> 12:15.110 presence today . We would also like to 12:15.110 --> 12:17.166 honor the MK ponds who are no longer 12:17.166 --> 12:20.200 with us . Our namesake Vic Bond number 12:20.200 --> 12:24.150 one Delbert d black MK pun number two , 12:24.400 --> 12:27.560 John Jack with it . Big pond number 12:27.560 --> 12:30.800 three , Robert Walker , MK Pond number 12:30.800 --> 12:34.390 four Thomas Crow and MK Pond number six 12:34.400 --> 12:37.350 William Placket . We would also like to 12:37.350 --> 12:39.680 recognize our honored guests . This is 12:39.680 --> 12:41.890 Karen Placket , widow of MK Pond 12:41.890 --> 12:42.890 Placket . 12:48.340 --> 12:51.600 This ship and her crew are honored to 12:51.600 --> 12:54.690 bear the name Delbert D Black and to 12:54.690 --> 12:57.470 continue the legacy of leadership and 12:57.470 --> 12:59.950 excellence handed to us by our namesake 13:00.110 --> 13:02.054 and those who have followed in his 13:02.054 --> 13:05.700 steps . Our ceremony today is a time 13:05.700 --> 13:08.030 honored tradition which began with the 13:08.030 --> 13:10.030 commissioning of our nation's first 13:10.030 --> 13:12.350 warship , a captured British schooner 13:12.640 --> 13:16.590 the margarita in 17 75 . Since 13:16.590 --> 13:18.540 then , thousands of ships have 13:18.540 --> 13:20.720 undergone the transformation from 13:20.720 --> 13:24.630 silent hulls to active warships . Our 13:24.630 --> 13:27.240 commissioning crew here afternoon as 13:27.240 --> 13:29.930 plank owners are in formation among you 13:30.210 --> 13:32.420 and on board ready to bring the ship 13:32.430 --> 13:35.890 toe life . In just a few moments , we 13:35.890 --> 13:38.370 will render honors to the vice chief of 13:38.370 --> 13:39.680 naval operations . 13:43.840 --> 13:46.410 Will the guests please rise and remain 13:46.410 --> 13:48.450 standing for the arrival of our 13:48.450 --> 13:52.240 official party honors The presentation 13:52.240 --> 13:55.570 of colors , the national anthem and the 13:55.570 --> 13:59.110 invocation . Ladies and gentlemen , 13:59.310 --> 14:02.520 our platform guests Lieutenant 14:02.520 --> 14:05.410 Commander Sean Turpin , Chaplain Corps , 14:05.420 --> 14:08.250 United States Navy Deputy Director 14:08.840 --> 14:10.740 Commander , Naval Surface Forces 14:10.740 --> 14:13.370 Atlantic Ministry Center Mayport 14:26.340 --> 14:29.290 Mrs Maryland Kendall Nature and of 14:29.290 --> 14:29.670 Honor 14:47.740 --> 14:50.240 Captain Richard Meier , United States 14:50.240 --> 14:53.210 Navy Commander , Naval Surface Squadron 14:53.220 --> 14:53.860 14 . 15:10.020 --> 15:12.480 Rear Admiral Thomas J . Anderson , 15:12.490 --> 15:15.320 United States Navy Program executive 15:15.320 --> 15:16.700 Officer Ships 15:29.040 --> 15:31.510 MK Pond Russell L . Smith , United 15:31.510 --> 15:34.290 States Navy . The 15th Master , Chief 15:34.290 --> 15:35.734 Petty Officer of the Navy 15:50.140 --> 15:52.710 The Honorable James F . Gertz , 15:52.720 --> 15:54.960 Assistant Secretary of the Navy 15:54.970 --> 15:57.550 Research , Development and Acquisition 16:11.940 --> 16:13.990 Ladies and gentlemen , our ships 16:13.990 --> 16:16.960 sponsor Mrs I'm a J Black , 16:17.440 --> 16:20.140 escorted today by Mass Chief Ian 16:20.140 --> 16:23.110 Thompson , United States Navy Delbert D 16:23.110 --> 16:24.760 Blacks Command Master Chief 17:22.140 --> 17:24.750 Ladies and gentlemen Admiral William K . 17:24.750 --> 17:27.780 Lesher , United States Navy vice chief 17:27.780 --> 17:30.550 of naval operations , escorted today by 17:30.550 --> 17:32.690 Commander Matthew McKenna , United 17:32.690 --> 17:34.950 States Navy Delbert D Blacks , 17:34.950 --> 17:36.783 prospective commanding officer . 17:57.540 --> 17:59.762 Ladies and gentlemen honors to the Vice 17:59.762 --> 18:02.620 Chief of Naval Operations Platform , 18:02.630 --> 18:03.630 Hand salute ! 18:23.240 --> 18:24.240 Yeah ! 19:59.140 --> 20:03.130 Platform ready to advance 20:03.140 --> 20:04.060 the colors . 20:29.090 --> 20:30.850 Platform Absolute . 20:35.440 --> 20:36.440 Yeah . 21:02.040 --> 21:05.730 Oh , say , can 21:05.740 --> 21:09.230 you see ? By the 21:09.240 --> 21:12.910 dawn's early 21:12.910 --> 21:15.610 light what so 21:15.610 --> 21:18.200 proudly we 21:18.200 --> 21:20.680 held at the 21:20.680 --> 21:23.970 Twilight's last week 21:26.140 --> 21:29.990 whose broad strives on bright 21:29.990 --> 21:32.680 stars through the 21:32.690 --> 21:35.980 pivotal last 21:35.980 --> 21:39.220 five for the 21:39.220 --> 21:41.820 rim parts we 21:41.820 --> 21:44.510 watched were so 21:44.510 --> 21:47.750 gallantly streaming 21:50.040 --> 21:52.690 and the rockets 21:52.690 --> 21:56.330 regular the bounds 21:56.330 --> 21:59.970 bursting in a 22:00.340 --> 22:03.850 gave proof through the 22:03.860 --> 22:07.280 night that our flag 22:07.290 --> 22:08.990 waas still 22:08.990 --> 22:12.370 there 22:12.740 --> 22:16.500 ho say , Does that 22:16.500 --> 22:20.090 star spangled ? Better 22:20.100 --> 22:23.150 yet , we're 22:23.160 --> 22:26.340 way 22:27.240 --> 22:31.200 for the land of the 22:31.210 --> 22:35.150 free and the 22:35.150 --> 22:38.560 hope of 22:38.560 --> 22:40.980 the 22:41.060 --> 22:45.160 bring 22:47.540 --> 22:48.950 Retire the colors 23:07.940 --> 23:09.870 Platform ready to 23:16.740 --> 23:19.180 Ladies and gentlemen , Chaplain Turpin 23:19.190 --> 23:21.079 will now deliver the invocation . 23:31.440 --> 23:35.200 Let us pray Eternal Father , We 23:35.200 --> 23:37.910 thank you for another breath . Another 23:37.910 --> 23:40.760 day of opportunity . Thank you for the 23:40.760 --> 23:42.704 privilege to gather here today and 23:42.704 --> 23:44.927 celebrate the accomplishments of one of 23:44.927 --> 23:47.090 our Navy's finest . The very first 23:47.100 --> 23:49.267 master Chief Petty officer of the Navy 23:49.267 --> 23:51.760 Delbert d black . And for this shit 23:52.140 --> 23:54.450 which carries his name and legacy . 23:55.440 --> 23:58.140 Thank you , Father , for all those many 23:58.140 --> 24:00.780 thousands who had a part in building 24:00.780 --> 24:03.140 this fine Navy destroyer such as the 24:03.140 --> 24:05.260 Architect with Naval Sea Systems 24:05.260 --> 24:07.440 Command to the welders at Huntington 24:07.450 --> 24:10.320 Ingalls to all the Trailblazers he set 24:10.320 --> 24:12.870 up brand new work centers from scratch . 24:13.540 --> 24:15.651 Father . I also remember the families 24:15.651 --> 24:18.500 represented specifically today , Mrs 24:18.500 --> 24:20.900 I'm a J . Black who served in the navy 24:20.900 --> 24:23.500 herself , who served alongside Delbert 24:23.500 --> 24:25.900 for 50 years both as a team and 24:25.910 --> 24:28.260 individually making a difference in the 24:28.260 --> 24:31.200 Navy and society . Thank you for her 24:31.200 --> 24:33.980 example . Plus all the Navy families . 24:33.990 --> 24:37.410 I pray now , as we reflect on all that 24:37.410 --> 24:39.521 has been accomplished from the laying 24:39.521 --> 24:41.521 of the keel in 2016 to bringing the 24:41.521 --> 24:44.800 ship toe life today . May we pause and 24:44.800 --> 24:48.180 excitement , pride and gratitude . We 24:48.180 --> 24:50.513 give you the honor and glory . Oh , God . 24:50.513 --> 24:52.624 For it is in your most holy name , we 24:52.624 --> 24:55.870 pray . Amen . Thank you , Chaplain 24:55.870 --> 24:59.130 Turpin . We would like to thank the 24:59.130 --> 25:00.963 Naval Ordinance Test unit , Cape 25:00.963 --> 25:02.908 Canaveral color guard and saluting 25:02.908 --> 25:04.860 battery And our shipmate , Petty 25:04.860 --> 25:07.027 Officer Jordan broke for their support 25:07.027 --> 25:08.027 this morning . 25:14.240 --> 25:16.240 We would also like to recognize our 25:16.240 --> 25:18.018 commissioning committee and the 25:18.018 --> 25:20.073 Canaveral Port Authority Captain Jim 25:20.073 --> 25:23.550 Kuzma , United States Navy retired U . 25:23.550 --> 25:25.550 S s Delbert D . Black commissioning 25:25.550 --> 25:28.150 Committee chairman and Mr Judge Spitzer , 25:28.480 --> 25:30.591 President , Cape Canaveral Council of 25:30.591 --> 25:33.800 the United States Navy League Captain 25:33.800 --> 25:36.160 John Murray . Chief Executive Officer 25:36.930 --> 25:38.930 Rear Admiral Wayne Justice , United 25:38.930 --> 25:41.580 States Coast Guard , retired Captain 25:41.580 --> 25:43.560 Barrie Company . You know , United 25:43.560 --> 25:45.990 States Coast Guard , Retired and 25:45.990 --> 25:48.470 Commissioner Robin Hattaway . Canaveral 25:48.470 --> 25:50.692 Port Authority . Thank you , ladies and 25:50.692 --> 25:52.800 gentlemen , your support is greatly 25:52.800 --> 25:53.800 appreciated . 25:58.940 --> 26:00.884 Will the guests please be seated ? 26:02.240 --> 26:05.170 Ship's company hurried . Rest , 26:08.740 --> 26:11.060 ladies and gentlemen , the honorable 26:11.060 --> 26:13.520 Rick Scott , United States Senator , 26:13.620 --> 26:16.180 State of Florida joining us remotely . 26:20.540 --> 26:22.950 Hi . I'm soon to Rick Scott . I'm proud 26:22.950 --> 26:24.950 to join you today to recognize the 26:24.950 --> 26:27.950 commission of the U . S s Delbert Black 26:28.440 --> 26:30.740 master Chief Black when , above and 26:30.740 --> 26:32.860 beyond to serve our nation . And this 26:32.860 --> 26:35.470 is a well deserved honor . Also like to 26:35.470 --> 26:38.020 congratulate the hard working crew and 26:38.030 --> 26:40.520 everyone who made this possible as a 26:40.520 --> 26:43.190 Navy veteran and U . S . Senator I will 26:43.190 --> 26:45.246 always work to support our brave men 26:45.246 --> 26:47.301 and women who serve our great nation 26:47.301 --> 26:50.170 Are true American heroes again . 26:50.220 --> 26:52.440 Congratulations . And thank you for 26:52.440 --> 26:53.440 your service . 26:56.440 --> 26:59.960 Thank you , Senator Scott . On July 26:59.960 --> 27:03.450 15th , 2015 our sponsor 27:04.040 --> 27:05.873 set the machinery in motion that 27:05.873 --> 27:08.360 started fabrication of this ship , and 27:08.360 --> 27:10.820 America's shipbuilders began the task 27:10.820 --> 27:12.598 of delivering the Navy's newest 27:12.598 --> 27:15.400 Greyhound Ladies and gentlemen , a few 27:15.400 --> 27:16.780 words from our builders 27:21.240 --> 27:23.420 Each day . It's an honor to walk 27:23.430 --> 27:25.070 through the gates at Ingalls 27:25.070 --> 27:27.870 Shipbuilding because we know what we do 27:27.880 --> 27:30.450 is vital to the freedom of our nation . 27:31.240 --> 27:33.129 On behalf of myself in the 11,000 27:33.129 --> 27:34.573 shipbuilders at Ingalls . 27:34.573 --> 27:36.840 Congratulations to the CEO , the XO and 27:36.840 --> 27:39.062 the crew . It's been our honor to build 27:39.062 --> 27:41.062 this ship and see you take it on is 27:41.062 --> 27:43.810 your own . Congratulations . I am proud 27:43.810 --> 27:45.921 to be one of the many who will always 27:45.921 --> 27:49.660 be a part of DDG 1 19 de abril de black . 27:50.740 --> 27:52.796 The men and women , um Ingles make a 27:52.796 --> 27:54.962 commitment to each other when building 27:54.962 --> 27:57.230 DDG 51 ships for the Navy . The 27:57.230 --> 27:59.174 following was spoken at one of the 27:59.174 --> 28:01.119 Ingalls christenings , and I can't 28:01.119 --> 28:03.230 think of a better way to capture this 28:03.230 --> 28:05.452 moment . Build it as though your son or 28:05.452 --> 28:07.563 daughter will sail on it . They might 28:08.140 --> 28:10.029 build it as though your country's 28:10.029 --> 28:12.210 freedom depends upon it . It might 28:12.840 --> 28:14.784 build it as though your pride will 28:14.784 --> 28:17.180 always sail the sea in her home . It 28:17.180 --> 28:20.630 will . Our message on this important 28:20.630 --> 28:22.630 day is that Ingalls Shipbuilding is 28:22.630 --> 28:24.741 proud to serve the United States Navy 28:24.741 --> 28:26.686 and the men and women of our armed 28:26.686 --> 28:28.908 forces . It is with great gratitude and 28:28.908 --> 28:30.908 respect that we stand here today to 28:30.908 --> 28:33.074 wish the crew of Delbert d Black every 28:33.074 --> 28:32.580 success in their future endeavors . 28:55.940 --> 28:58.120 Ladies and gentlemen , the honorable 28:58.130 --> 28:59.270 James Gertz . 29:06.140 --> 29:08.362 Welcome to this wonderful ceremony this 29:08.362 --> 29:10.362 morning . It's already been amazing 29:10.362 --> 29:12.418 Morning . And it's just going to get 29:12.418 --> 29:14.529 that much better as we bring this new 29:14.529 --> 29:17.240 worship toe life with all the spirit of 29:17.250 --> 29:19.730 big pond black and all the sailors he 29:19.730 --> 29:22.160 represents all the knick ponds that air 29:22.160 --> 29:24.910 here , all the family , all the crew , 29:24.920 --> 29:27.031 all the shipbuilders . It's always an 29:27.031 --> 29:29.087 amazing day . Distinguished platform 29:29.087 --> 29:31.309 guests are wonderful ship sponsor . I'm 29:31.309 --> 29:34.770 a U S , A stillbirth black crew , 29:35.440 --> 29:37.773 all of our distinguished guest veterans . 29:38.090 --> 29:41.640 Americans thank you for joining us here 29:41.640 --> 29:43.862 today . It's always great to be back in 29:43.862 --> 29:46.084 Florida . Florida is one of the premier 29:46.084 --> 29:48.450 places that supports our navy . This 29:48.450 --> 29:50.590 community has been awesome on 29:50.590 --> 29:52.590 supporting everything we do here in 29:52.590 --> 29:54.701 this state . And , uh , and on behalf 29:54.701 --> 29:57.034 of the entire Navy , thank you for that . 29:57.034 --> 29:59.201 Uh , it's fitting that we're here with 29:59.201 --> 30:01.201 soem anemic bonds who are similarly 30:01.201 --> 30:03.423 dedicated to taking care of our sailors 30:03.423 --> 30:05.646 and their crews and their families on , 30:05.646 --> 30:07.868 so it makes it an extra special event . 30:07.868 --> 30:09.701 I love parts of staying in these 30:09.701 --> 30:11.923 communities because it represents to me 30:11.923 --> 30:14.090 the best two things about our navy and 30:14.090 --> 30:16.257 our nation . Teamwork and commitment . 30:16.257 --> 30:18.590 The teamwork and commitment of the crew , 30:18.590 --> 30:20.870 their families , the shipbuilders , the 30:20.870 --> 30:22.926 acquisition professionals supporting 30:22.926 --> 30:24.814 them , the local community here , 30:24.814 --> 30:26.814 everybody working together to bring 30:26.814 --> 30:28.814 together this awesome ship like the 30:28.814 --> 30:30.926 Dilbert Black . Doing that on any day 30:30.926 --> 30:32.926 is hard doing that in the middle of 30:32.926 --> 30:35.740 Cove . It is really hard . And these 30:35.740 --> 30:37.660 guys have not skipped a beat on 30:37.660 --> 30:39.771 delivering an awesome worship for our 30:39.771 --> 30:41.870 navy . It's an awesome time . In an 30:41.870 --> 30:44.070 evening as we speak here , we've got 30:44.070 --> 30:46.014 over 100 ships sailing , disease , 30:46.090 --> 30:48.880 deployed around the globe , securing 30:48.880 --> 30:50.936 our interests , preserving freedom . 30:50.936 --> 30:53.350 We've got 78 new ships on contract . 30:53.350 --> 30:55.628 We've got 50 new ships in construction , 30:55.810 --> 30:58.032 and that's just to start . And we build 30:58.032 --> 31:00.430 these ships with great technology like 31:00.430 --> 31:02.374 this ship . But we each give him a 31:02.374 --> 31:05.250 secret weapon , something this ship has 31:05.250 --> 31:07.430 no other ship will have . And this is 31:07.430 --> 31:09.430 of all our secret weapons . This is 31:09.430 --> 31:11.780 like the secret of secret weapons on . 31:11.780 --> 31:14.180 That's our sponsor . I'm a you know . 31:14.540 --> 31:17.450 Ah , ship like this . We'll inherit the 31:17.460 --> 31:19.750 the spirit of the sponsor that will 31:19.750 --> 31:22.220 carry that ship on And for everything 31:22.220 --> 31:24.690 you've done for so many years while in 31:24.690 --> 31:26.579 service supporting our families , 31:26.579 --> 31:28.801 supporting our sailors , I can think of 31:28.801 --> 31:31.023 no finer sponsor for no finer ship than 31:31.023 --> 31:33.246 you , Armand . So thank you for joining 31:33.246 --> 31:35.400 us here with his well trained crew . 31:35.400 --> 31:37.560 The sport of I MMA , a family of 31:37.560 --> 31:40.600 friends , the MK pond community on the 31:40.600 --> 31:42.656 American people . I'm confident this 31:42.656 --> 31:44.878 ship and its crew , like its namesake , 31:45.140 --> 31:47.196 will serve and protect our interests 31:47.260 --> 31:49.380 around the world . They'll protect 31:49.380 --> 31:51.491 without hesitation . They'll overcome 31:51.491 --> 31:53.491 adversity , and they will represent 31:53.491 --> 31:55.780 what's best of our Navy and our nation . 31:56.340 --> 31:58.930 God bless his ship , her crew . It's 31:58.930 --> 32:01.100 family . And God bless the United 32:01.100 --> 32:02.878 States of America . Thank you . 32:06.440 --> 32:08.620 Thank you . Secretary Gertz . Ladies 32:08.620 --> 32:10.898 and gentlemen , Admiral William Lesher . 32:22.540 --> 32:24.373 Well , good morning , ladies and 32:24.373 --> 32:26.440 gentlemen . I am so very honored to 32:26.450 --> 32:28.730 join you today in the commissioning of 32:28.730 --> 32:31.500 the U . S s double D Black honoring the 32:31.500 --> 32:34.240 legacy of the Navy's very first master . 32:34.240 --> 32:37.560 Chief Petty Officer of the Navy . It's 32:37.560 --> 32:39.504 great to see a special guests here 32:39.504 --> 32:41.660 today . So many of our prior master 32:41.660 --> 32:43.882 chief areas of the officers of the Navy 32:43.882 --> 32:45.771 a swell is the spouse of make Tom 32:45.771 --> 32:47.993 Placket . Karen , thank you for joining 32:47.993 --> 32:50.880 us is well , special thanks to the ship 32:50.880 --> 32:53.490 sponsor , Miss I'm a black who has been 32:53.490 --> 32:55.700 an integral part of this ship and its 32:55.700 --> 32:58.810 legacy . I'm a Your efforts on 32:58.810 --> 33:01.310 sponsorship of this ship will carry on 33:01.310 --> 33:03.870 your husband's legacy as well as the 33:03.870 --> 33:05.759 legacy of your own service in our 33:05.759 --> 33:09.480 Navias a Navy wave in 1943 starting 33:09.490 --> 33:11.620 and starting and demonstrating as a 33:11.620 --> 33:14.130 role model , uh , power of the 33:14.130 --> 33:16.280 contribution of the of the women as 33:16.280 --> 33:19.430 well . The legacy , an example of Mick 33:19.430 --> 33:21.630 Pound black and of each of our senior 33:21.630 --> 33:23.852 enlisted service leaders comes alive in 33:23.852 --> 33:26.780 our Navy every day in execution of our 33:26.780 --> 33:29.190 most important priorities combat 33:29.190 --> 33:30.912 readiness and growing the next 33:30.912 --> 33:33.190 generation of leaders . Our senior 33:33.190 --> 33:35.730 enlisted leaders lay the keel by which 33:35.730 --> 33:38.890 the Navy operates every day , teaching 33:38.900 --> 33:41.011 junior enlisted junior officers alike 33:41.370 --> 33:44.140 highest standards of character and 33:44.140 --> 33:47.670 competence to Commander McKenna and the 33:47.670 --> 33:50.120 crew of the Delbert D Black . I look 33:50.120 --> 33:52.360 forward to seeing your ship joined the 33:52.360 --> 33:54.950 fleets , setting the example and 33:54.950 --> 33:57.160 demonstrating the highest standards of 33:57.160 --> 34:00.880 combat readiness and leadership . This 34:00.880 --> 34:03.240 ship will serve our nation proudly and 34:03.240 --> 34:05.240 providing air and ballistic missile 34:05.240 --> 34:07.660 defense see control , maritime power 34:07.670 --> 34:09.970 projection and cutting edge lethality . 34:11.130 --> 34:13.352 This ship joins the fleet at a critical 34:13.352 --> 34:15.390 time . In our history , we face 34:15.390 --> 34:18.280 significant adversaries who attempt to 34:18.280 --> 34:20.502 threaten the safe and lawful passage on 34:20.502 --> 34:22.770 the high seas and the use of the global 34:22.770 --> 34:26.080 comments . Double the blacks presence 34:26.080 --> 34:28.530 will serve as a clear indication of our 34:28.530 --> 34:30.940 commitment to freedom of navigation and 34:30.940 --> 34:33.107 shared use of the global Commons and a 34:33.107 --> 34:36.390 deterrent to all who threaten it . I 34:36.390 --> 34:38.446 have every confidence in this ship's 34:38.446 --> 34:40.320 officers and Cruz leadership and 34:40.320 --> 34:42.580 competence that it will drive mission 34:42.580 --> 34:45.810 success and contribute impressively to 34:45.810 --> 34:49.250 our global security . Very soon we will 34:49.250 --> 34:51.472 commission this ship , and when we do , 34:51.472 --> 34:53.528 United States sailors will bring her 34:53.528 --> 34:55.880 toe life . They will honor the legacy 34:55.890 --> 34:58.180 and achievements of MK pon Delbert 34:58.190 --> 35:01.630 black and probably carry his name and 35:01.630 --> 35:03.686 the master sheep corrals of the Navy 35:03.686 --> 35:05.741 legacy around the world during their 35:05.741 --> 35:09.010 missions . To the sailors of us swt 35:09.010 --> 35:11.990 black as you begin your voyage , know 35:11.990 --> 35:13.990 that you have our trust in our full 35:13.990 --> 35:16.157 support as you sail the far reaches of 35:16.157 --> 35:19.700 the globe to Mrs Black made this ship 35:19.710 --> 35:21.820 be worthy of your husband's name and 35:21.820 --> 35:24.040 legacy . And be a strong reminder to 35:24.040 --> 35:26.720 all of the power and strength of the 35:26.720 --> 35:29.870 United States Navy sailors sale safe 35:30.020 --> 35:32.350 and godspeed , USS double D black . 35:37.040 --> 35:39.680 Thank you . Admiral Essen . Ladies and 35:39.680 --> 35:41.791 gentlemen , our keynote speaker , the 35:41.791 --> 35:43.958 15th master Chief Petty Officer of the 35:43.958 --> 35:46.050 Navy McFarland , Russell Smith . 35:58.740 --> 36:01.370 Good morning . Good morning . Morning , 36:01.370 --> 36:03.320 shipmates . What an amazing and 36:03.320 --> 36:05.264 beautiful day to assemble for this 36:05.264 --> 36:07.540 landmark occasion . First , I'd like to 36:07.540 --> 36:09.707 say good morning to the most important 36:09.707 --> 36:11.818 person on this diess from whom all of 36:11.818 --> 36:13.873 us take direction . Miss I'm a black 36:13.930 --> 36:16.920 Miss IMA At 99 years old , you are an 36:16.920 --> 36:19.770 absolute inspiration , reminding us of 36:19.770 --> 36:21.937 what is most important the connections 36:21.937 --> 36:23.881 we make and the relationships that 36:23.881 --> 36:26.048 provide the context and meaning in our 36:26.048 --> 36:28.214 lives . You have been the very epitome 36:28.214 --> 36:30.048 of perseverance , reminding many 36:30.048 --> 36:32.159 secretaries of the navy and countless 36:32.159 --> 36:34.103 senior leaders that they needed to 36:34.103 --> 36:36.159 hurry up and get this ship ready for 36:36.159 --> 36:38.214 today . And ma'am , on behalf of the 36:38.214 --> 36:40.550 37,000 active and reserve chief petty 36:40.550 --> 36:42.750 officers around the world , along with 36:42.750 --> 36:45.430 nearly 500 0 retired chief petty 36:45.430 --> 36:47.486 officers who have benefited from the 36:47.486 --> 36:49.097 leadership that your husband 36:49.097 --> 36:51.750 personified . We love you so very much 36:53.230 --> 36:55.230 as the matriarch of the Chief Petty 36:55.230 --> 36:57.174 officer family . We wanted this so 36:57.174 --> 36:59.710 badly this day to arrive not just for 36:59.710 --> 37:01.932 Mick Pondel , black and everything that 37:01.932 --> 37:04.099 he stood for and his legacy of service 37:04.099 --> 37:05.877 but for you every bit as much . 37:06.930 --> 37:09.152 Secretary Gertz , Thank you , sir , For 37:09.152 --> 37:11.152 your graciousness in allowing me to 37:11.152 --> 37:13.320 deliver this keynote speech this honor 37:13.320 --> 37:15.890 means so much truly highlighting what 37:15.900 --> 37:18.510 Dell Black first pioneered the idea 37:18.510 --> 37:20.621 that enlisted sailors have evolved to 37:20.621 --> 37:22.621 the point that they should be taken 37:22.621 --> 37:24.788 seriously by management , that we have 37:24.788 --> 37:26.954 earned a seat at the table and that as 37:26.954 --> 37:29.066 advisers to our bosses , our opinions 37:29.066 --> 37:31.420 deserve to be heard . And , sir , even 37:31.420 --> 37:33.476 though we know that these things are 37:33.476 --> 37:35.476 absolutely true , we also know that 37:35.476 --> 37:37.698 they must be earned and validated again 37:37.698 --> 37:39.890 by every chief that follows Just is 37:39.890 --> 37:42.120 important in those in those opinions 37:42.120 --> 37:44.850 must be also heard by a great officer A 37:44.850 --> 37:47.460 leader that values these as well . You , 37:47.460 --> 37:49.540 sir , are that great leader your 37:49.540 --> 37:51.373 reputation and actions speak for 37:51.373 --> 37:53.484 themselves . And I speak for the mess 37:53.484 --> 37:55.596 and saying that we appreciate so much 37:55.596 --> 37:57.429 your willingness to consistently 37:57.429 --> 37:59.207 empower us in whatever military 37:59.207 --> 38:02.520 community you serve , Vice Chief . 38:02.720 --> 38:04.887 Thank you , sir , for your willingness 38:04.887 --> 38:06.998 to empower our chiefs and exactly the 38:06.998 --> 38:08.942 same way the Navy is so incredibly 38:08.942 --> 38:11.109 fortunate to have you standing next to 38:11.109 --> 38:13.276 see , you know , Gil Day on the bridge 38:13.276 --> 38:15.276 as he navigates our navy . And I am 38:15.276 --> 38:17.387 fortunate enough , sir . Toe have the 38:17.387 --> 38:17.310 opportunity to serve you and to serve 38:17.310 --> 38:21.090 him well . So this ship , an 38:21.090 --> 38:23.180 incredible source of pride , the 38:23.180 --> 38:24.958 quintessential feet of American 38:24.958 --> 38:27.070 engineering and workmanship and a 38:27.070 --> 38:29.181 formidable warship that will take the 38:29.181 --> 38:31.403 fight to the enemy today bears the name 38:31.403 --> 38:33.403 of our first mass . She payoffs the 38:33.403 --> 38:35.700 Navy . Delbert D Black , chief Mass 38:35.700 --> 38:38.470 chief Gunner's mate . The significance 38:38.470 --> 38:40.880 of this Nemea combat ship after a 38:40.880 --> 38:42.880 leader of consequence who sought to 38:42.880 --> 38:44.547 provide clarity to the senior 38:44.547 --> 38:46.436 leadership about life on the deck 38:46.436 --> 38:48.658 plates and to provide critical feedback 38:48.658 --> 38:50.713 from deck plates . Sailors to senior 38:50.713 --> 38:53.680 leadership cannot be overstated . Chief 38:53.680 --> 38:55.950 Petty officers are opportunity , app , 38:55.960 --> 38:58.360 toe accurately represent a particular 38:58.360 --> 39:00.416 situation to an officer has been the 39:00.416 --> 39:02.790 hallmark of our existence even before 39:02.790 --> 39:05.440 we were codified formally in 18 93 . 39:06.040 --> 39:07.873 The office that mass chief black 39:07.873 --> 39:09.651 conceptualized and subsequently 39:09.651 --> 39:12.840 established in 1967 mhm 39:14.320 --> 39:16.264 represents the pinnacle , the very 39:16.264 --> 39:18.376 pinnacle of that taking what we might 39:18.376 --> 39:20.264 glean from a seaman on board this 39:20.264 --> 39:22.660 mighty warship today and talking to the 39:22.660 --> 39:26.300 CNO Admiral guilty tonight . The 39:26.300 --> 39:28.570 concept sounds simple enough , but then 39:28.570 --> 39:30.740 you get in . It was not that easy when 39:30.740 --> 39:32.796 Mashie Black showed up to assume the 39:32.796 --> 39:34.962 duties . He did not immediately find a 39:34.962 --> 39:37.184 leader Who's I mentioned earlier , felt 39:37.184 --> 39:39.610 we deserved a seat at the table upon 39:39.610 --> 39:41.721 Black was prepared to earn that right 39:41.721 --> 39:43.943 and be heard . But a great officer need 39:43.943 --> 39:46.850 to be willing to hear him . A great 39:46.850 --> 39:49.017 leader was needed . Provide access and 39:49.017 --> 39:51.128 opportunity to empower the MK pond to 39:51.128 --> 39:53.239 share the story of what a senior flag 39:53.239 --> 39:55.406 officer could not be expected to see . 39:55.820 --> 39:58.680 With 338,000 sailors around the world 39:58.680 --> 40:00.620 today , without those chief petty 40:00.620 --> 40:02.509 officers out there networking and 40:02.509 --> 40:04.620 collaborating to make this visibility 40:04.620 --> 40:07.380 reality , there is great risk they'll 40:07.380 --> 40:09.750 Black knew this . He quickly sought out 40:09.750 --> 40:11.806 and found leaders who would hear him 40:11.806 --> 40:13.870 and leveraged every opportunity to 40:13.870 --> 40:15.759 achieve positive outcomes for the 40:15.759 --> 40:18.040 enlisted sailor , he consistently rose 40:18.040 --> 40:20.207 to the challenge of winning over those 40:20.207 --> 40:22.429 who either did not believe or could not 40:22.429 --> 40:24.651 conceive of what it was he could do for 40:24.651 --> 40:26.596 them and in doing so cemented this 40:26.596 --> 40:28.762 legacy that 14 more of us have had the 40:28.762 --> 40:30.818 grateful opportunity to enjoy . As a 40:30.818 --> 40:33.800 result , I frequently quote an admiral 40:33.800 --> 40:35.911 of amazing renown with insight beyond 40:35.911 --> 40:38.189 that of any any leader I've ever known . 40:39.220 --> 40:41.600 The anchors we wear are not ours were 40:41.600 --> 40:43.510 the caretakers of them of the 40:43.510 --> 40:45.677 performance and credibility that those 40:45.677 --> 40:47.780 anchors were forged by . Our solemn 40:47.780 --> 40:49.724 duty is toe wear them with immense 40:49.724 --> 40:52.480 pride and recognize the unflinching 40:52.480 --> 40:54.647 expectation toe live up to the highest 40:54.647 --> 40:56.813 standards of ethics and accountability 40:56.830 --> 40:59.380 that comes with pinning them on that we 40:59.380 --> 41:01.047 must carry them in a way that 41:01.047 --> 41:02.991 recognizes their timeless nature , 41:03.060 --> 41:05.282 eventually passing them on to those who 41:05.282 --> 41:07.393 would take up the mantle and shoulder 41:07.393 --> 41:09.393 the responsibility of defending our 41:09.393 --> 41:11.449 nation . As Chief Petty officers del 41:11.449 --> 41:13.650 Black forge these anchors that I wear 41:14.110 --> 41:16.277 as the 15th mass Chief petty office to 41:16.277 --> 41:18.277 the Navy , I seek to be the kind of 41:18.277 --> 41:20.110 chief that Dell Black would have 41:20.110 --> 41:22.221 welcomed into his mess to be achieved 41:22.221 --> 41:24.332 that focuses not on self , but on the 41:24.332 --> 41:26.430 338,000 sailors . It is my honor to 41:26.430 --> 41:29.140 serve every day , toe , earn this toe , 41:29.140 --> 41:31.330 hold myself accountable first and be 41:31.330 --> 41:33.663 worthy of what MCP on black established . 41:34.110 --> 41:36.450 I will eventually pass my anchors along 41:36.790 --> 41:39.410 with the earnest hope that she or he 41:39.420 --> 41:41.531 will wear them with the same pride of 41:41.531 --> 41:43.700 service , the same love of sailors , 41:43.980 --> 41:46.770 the same tenacity and grit that ensured 41:46.780 --> 41:49.450 enlisted viewpoints and candid feedback 41:49.460 --> 41:51.460 are included in the decision making 41:51.460 --> 41:54.000 process and the same satisfaction of 41:54.000 --> 41:56.111 knowing that were responsible for the 41:56.111 --> 41:58.278 perpetuation of the greatest Navy ever 41:58.278 --> 42:01.260 to sail the world's oceans . This ship , 42:01.340 --> 42:03.230 this ship , the namesake of our 42:03.230 --> 42:05.341 legendary first mashie payoffs to the 42:05.341 --> 42:07.350 navy and keepsake of our beloved 42:07.350 --> 42:09.870 matriarch must demonstrate those same 42:09.870 --> 42:12.380 qualities that is the responsibility of 42:12.380 --> 42:14.547 the crew that is about to bring her to 42:14.547 --> 42:16.769 life . The American people will deserve 42:16.769 --> 42:19.080 no less . And the enemies of our nation 42:19.090 --> 42:22.390 should expect no less . God bless this 42:22.390 --> 42:24.723 ship and the crew that will sail in her . 42:24.723 --> 42:26.779 May she be ever prepared to showcase 42:26.779 --> 42:29.370 diplomacy . Yet deliver kinetic means 42:29.370 --> 42:31.830 with swift and unrelenting violence to 42:31.830 --> 42:33.774 those unwilling to accept peaceful 42:33.774 --> 42:35.941 terms . And through all of these , may 42:35.941 --> 42:38.108 she provide shelter and protection for 42:38.108 --> 42:41.020 our sailors , who you are . Maybe Chief 42:42.080 --> 42:45.740 Navy cheat . God bless our navy 42:46.040 --> 42:47.984 and God bless the United States of 42:47.984 --> 42:48.984 America . 42:57.400 --> 42:58.956 Thank you , Mr John Smith . 43:10.300 --> 43:12.870 Secretary Gertz . I would be honored if 43:12.870 --> 43:14.648 you would now place wt black in 43:14.648 --> 43:15.648 commission . 43:21.800 --> 43:23.744 So one of the awesome things about 43:23.744 --> 43:25.967 being an assistant secretary of Navy is 43:25.967 --> 43:28.244 you can do good things for good people . 43:28.300 --> 43:30.467 And to me , it would just seem fitting 43:30.467 --> 43:32.467 that the first ship named after the 43:32.467 --> 43:35.700 first master chief of the Navy should 43:35.710 --> 43:38.220 be put in commission by the current 43:38.220 --> 43:40.640 master Chief Petty Officer in 80 . So , 43:40.640 --> 43:43.050 Master Chief , if you'll come up , it 43:43.050 --> 43:45.250 would be my are if you actually place 43:45.250 --> 43:47.472 the ship in committee in commission for 43:47.472 --> 43:50.940 the Secretary and President right there . 43:52.500 --> 43:55.510 Thank you , sir . Uh huh . 43:57.700 --> 43:59.700 On behalf of the President , United 43:59.700 --> 44:01.700 States and for the Secretary of the 44:01.700 --> 44:03.922 Navy , I hereby place the United States 44:03.922 --> 44:06.089 ship Gilbert de Black and Commission . 44:06.089 --> 44:08.144 May God bless and guide this warship 44:08.144 --> 44:09.589 and all who sail in her . 44:20.090 --> 44:22.312 Thank you . big pond Spit and Secretary 44:22.312 --> 44:24.560 Gertz , Executive Officer , Hoist the 44:24.570 --> 44:26.737 colors of the commission . Aye , aye , 44:26.737 --> 44:29.620 sir . Ship's company 44:30.190 --> 44:33.810 attend Just the commission 44:33.810 --> 44:35.890 pennant in national Navies took form 44:35.890 --> 44:39.010 late in the 17th century . All ships at 44:39.010 --> 44:41.160 that time were sailing ships , and it 44:41.160 --> 44:43.271 was often difficult to tell . A naval 44:43.271 --> 44:46.040 ship from a merchant Navy's began to 44:46.040 --> 44:48.520 adopt long , narrow penance to be flown 44:48.520 --> 44:50.840 by their ships at the main masthead to 44:50.840 --> 44:52.951 distinguish them for merchant ships . 44:53.680 --> 44:56.130 The commission pennant will 44:56.130 --> 44:58.320 continuously fly throughout the ship's 44:58.330 --> 45:01.270 active light . Ladies and gentlemen , 45:01.480 --> 45:05.380 please rise . I direct your 45:05.380 --> 45:08.220 attention to the ship's mass as we 45:08.220 --> 45:10.553 hoist the colors and commission pennant . 45:12.090 --> 45:14.400 Quartermaster , hoist the colors and 45:14.400 --> 45:16.890 commission pennant . Most college 45:16.890 --> 45:18.820 commissioning Pennant on , sir . 45:29.990 --> 45:30.990 Yeah , 45:35.890 --> 45:38.040 happened . The colors and commission 45:38.040 --> 45:40.440 pennant are flying proudly over USS 45:40.610 --> 45:42.820 Dilbert de Black . Very well , 45:46.490 --> 45:48.823 ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 45:51.060 --> 45:53.570 I will now read my orders from Navy 45:53.570 --> 45:55.670 Personal NL Command to Commander 45:55.670 --> 45:57.726 Matthew McKenna , United States Navy 45:57.726 --> 46:00.970 subject view , but his orders to 001 of 46:00.980 --> 46:04.290 15 . January 2019 when directed by 46:04.290 --> 46:06.730 reporting senior attached from compact 46:06.730 --> 46:08.786 fleet on report to pre commissioning 46:08.786 --> 46:10.786 units . Alberti Black as commanding 46:10.786 --> 46:13.700 officer upon commissioning of us . SWT 46:13.700 --> 46:15.700 Black Report for duty as commanding 46:15.700 --> 46:19.650 officer Abdel Lecture United States 46:19.650 --> 46:21.817 Ship W Black is in commission and I am 46:21.817 --> 46:22.817 in command . 46:29.080 --> 46:31.413 Executive officer , set the watch . Aye , 46:31.413 --> 46:32.413 aye , sir . 47:00.780 --> 47:03.113 I'll serve the deck . Set the first one . 47:03.680 --> 47:04.610 Oh , sir . 47:07.580 --> 47:09.302 The officer of the deck is the 47:09.302 --> 47:10.858 commanding officer's direct 47:10.858 --> 47:12.913 representative And while on watch is 47:12.913 --> 47:15.024 responsible for the safe operation of 47:15.024 --> 47:17.330 the ship and the crew . The long 47:17.330 --> 47:19.420 glasses to traditional symbol of an 47:19.420 --> 47:21.420 officer of the decks authority in a 47:21.420 --> 47:23.750 ship of the line . We are honored to 47:23.750 --> 47:26.640 have former Macc Pond Dwayne Bushy with 47:26.640 --> 47:29.180 us today , representing all former 47:29.180 --> 47:31.513 Master Chief Petty officers of the Navy . 47:32.080 --> 47:34.247 MK Pond bushy will pass the long glass 47:34.247 --> 47:36.191 to our first officer of the deck , 47:36.191 --> 47:38.320 Lieutenant Michael Raise from Cavite 47:38.330 --> 47:41.700 City , Philippines . The Petty officer 47:41.700 --> 47:43.700 of the watch is Chief Gunner's Mate 47:43.870 --> 47:46.490 Aaron Hoy from ST James , Missouri . 47:47.380 --> 47:49.160 The message of the watch his 47:49.160 --> 47:51.710 information systems technician third 47:51.710 --> 47:54.860 class has run brown from Palm Bay , 47:54.860 --> 47:57.960 Florida And the boats made of the watch 47:57.990 --> 48:00.780 is both a mate first class Kathleen 48:00.780 --> 48:03.113 Newton from Charleston , South Carolina , 48:19.870 --> 48:22.000 for the wash on day . Such a one , 48:24.570 --> 48:26.630 sir , The watch is set very well , 48:35.370 --> 48:37.610 Captain . The watch is set very well . 48:41.580 --> 48:43.691 We're delighted to have our sponsor , 48:43.691 --> 48:45.747 Miss . I'm a J Black with us today . 48:45.747 --> 48:47.413 I'm a Christian . The ship in 48:47.413 --> 48:49.580 Pascagoula , Mississippi , on November 48:49.580 --> 48:52.200 4th , 2017 . I'm a I would be honored 48:52.320 --> 48:54.487 if you would give the order to man our 48:54.487 --> 48:56.098 ship and bring her to life . 49:17.070 --> 49:19.403 Where ? Where is what I said at the end , 49:21.570 --> 49:24.830 You said what ? When I finished my 49:25.310 --> 49:29.210 speak . What do us ? It's not in my 49:44.470 --> 49:47.620 good morning , shipmates . Good morning , 49:47.620 --> 49:51.530 ma'am . Welcome to the commission 49:51.570 --> 49:54.780 of the U . S s Delbert the black 49:54.790 --> 49:58.110 DDG 1 19 a 49:58.110 --> 49:59.100 destroyer . 50:02.360 --> 50:05.390 When you've left for 99 years , it's 50:05.390 --> 50:08.500 awful hard to put your 50:08.500 --> 50:11.880 feelings on a few pieces of paper . 50:13.260 --> 50:16.290 But let's get started . 50:23.960 --> 50:27.790 Let me take you back a few years . It 50:27.790 --> 50:31.610 was March 2015 as I 50:31.610 --> 50:34.340 stood on the steps steps of the Navy 50:34.340 --> 50:36.990 Memorial in Washington , D . C . 50:38.660 --> 50:40.882 Alongside the Master Chief Petty office 50:40.882 --> 50:43.790 of the Navy . The secretary of the Navy , 50:44.560 --> 50:47.150 as a secretary of the Navy , announced 50:47.150 --> 50:50.580 to the flea that he was building a ship 50:51.260 --> 50:55.060 a destroyer and naming it U . S 50:55.060 --> 50:57.570 s Delbert Day black . 50:59.060 --> 51:01.480 I think my husband would be pleased . 51:01.490 --> 51:05.020 The ship name for him is a destroyer 51:05.030 --> 51:07.800 because he served on a few , and I 51:07.810 --> 51:09.866 believe that was one of his favorite 51:09.866 --> 51:13.730 ships . Since then , 51:13.870 --> 51:15.990 Maryland and I made several trips to 51:15.990 --> 51:19.520 pass the goal of Mississippi and washed 51:19.530 --> 51:21.580 as the ship was being built . 51:23.560 --> 51:26.390 On my very first visit , we drove 51:26.390 --> 51:29.470 through the shipyard . I saw a pile of 51:29.480 --> 51:32.090 metal laying on the dark . 51:33.260 --> 51:36.820 That pile of metal is what you 51:36.820 --> 51:40.450 see in back of May . The U . 51:40.450 --> 51:42.990 S s Delbert d black 51:45.560 --> 51:49.190 Captain McCain not , and the 51:49.200 --> 51:52.390 crew of the USS Delbert D Black . 51:54.660 --> 51:58.430 You know that Uranus servant on a very 51:58.440 --> 52:02.130 famous ship . A ship 52:02.130 --> 52:05.560 name . When , 52:08.350 --> 52:09.890 What Horses ? 52:13.750 --> 52:16.570 A ship name for an enlisted man 52:18.150 --> 52:21.480 serving as a best cook on the U . S s 52:21.490 --> 52:24.990 Maryland . A battleship in Pearl Harbor 52:25.000 --> 52:27.990 on December the 7th . 1941 . 52:29.450 --> 52:32.610 He spent the next four years on the USS 52:32.610 --> 52:36.090 Maryland in the South Pacific , all of 52:36.100 --> 52:40.090 World War two . Then , 52:40.100 --> 52:44.000 in 1967 he was appointed as a first 52:44.010 --> 52:47.560 master ship petty officer of 52:48.250 --> 52:49.270 of the Navy . 52:54.050 --> 52:57.540 Starting with a staff of one , the 52:57.540 --> 52:59.990 office got off to a bumpy star . 53:01.350 --> 53:04.520 There wasn't everyone in the Navy that 53:04.520 --> 53:07.200 was in favor of this office . 53:09.050 --> 53:12.500 For one thing , the sido told him that 53:12.500 --> 53:16.110 he did not think in a he did not see a 53:16.120 --> 53:19.510 need for this office . The 53:19.510 --> 53:22.330 officers did not think an enlisted man 53:22.330 --> 53:24.170 should have that much power . 53:26.350 --> 53:29.110 By now , it is quite obvious that this 53:29.110 --> 53:32.790 office is rapidly going down a rabbit 53:32.790 --> 53:33.190 hole . 53:38.850 --> 53:41.560 Then one day there is a telephone call 53:41.570 --> 53:44.720 from the office of Chairman L . Mental 53:44.720 --> 53:47.600 Rivers , the chairman of the House 53:47.610 --> 53:51.150 Armed Services , inviting 53:51.150 --> 53:53.520 him to have breakfast with him on 53:53.520 --> 53:54.560 Capitol Hill . 53:58.550 --> 54:01.450 It was at that breakfast that Chairman 54:01.450 --> 54:05.260 River said to my husband , Master , she 54:05.270 --> 54:08.880 black ? Yes . He called him 54:08.880 --> 54:12.070 Master Sheet because the term Nick Pond 54:12.440 --> 54:16.190 had not been invented . Then , in fact , 54:16.200 --> 54:19.990 all during his career , his life four 54:19.990 --> 54:23.830 years he was referred to simply as 54:23.840 --> 54:25.160 master chief Black 54:28.040 --> 54:31.070 El Vendrell , River said to my husband , 54:31.940 --> 54:35.350 Tell May what Just what you need 54:36.940 --> 54:38.107 and it will happen . 54:40.940 --> 54:42.829 So by the time he got back to the 54:42.829 --> 54:44.750 office , the word has spread . 54:46.440 --> 54:49.560 Suddenly there's a beehive of activity . 54:50.740 --> 54:54.210 This office it was in a no old building 54:54.210 --> 54:56.200 in Washington , a World War two 54:56.210 --> 55:00.170 building called View pers . It was on 55:00.170 --> 55:03.320 the third day . Yeah , and has been 55:03.320 --> 55:07.040 referred to as no larger than 55:07.340 --> 55:11.170 a broom closet . So by the time he 55:11.180 --> 55:12.750 got back to the office , 55:14.840 --> 55:17.680 his boat to a larger office , 55:18.340 --> 55:21.980 additional staff come on board and he 55:21.980 --> 55:25.940 even gets a new desk . Now , if 55:25.940 --> 55:29.010 you would like to see that desk the 55:29.010 --> 55:32.970 next amateur at the Pentagon , go to 55:32.970 --> 55:35.110 the office of the Master Chief Petty 55:35.110 --> 55:38.250 officer of the Navy , and you will see 55:38.250 --> 55:41.370 that that death is still being used . 55:43.040 --> 55:46.200 The next time I go up there , I'm gonna 55:46.200 --> 55:49.460 carve my initials on that desk . 55:50.640 --> 55:52.680 That desk and my 55:56.240 --> 55:59.480 that desk And I have some secrets . 56:04.030 --> 56:06.197 One of the first things he did when he 56:06.197 --> 56:09.040 got back to the office , he went to the 56:09.050 --> 56:12.520 file cabinets , pulled out all those 56:12.520 --> 56:15.220 recommendations he had made and been 56:15.220 --> 56:18.550 denied , dust them all 56:19.510 --> 56:23.450 and re cemented them . I 56:23.450 --> 56:25.561 don't remember for sure , but I think 56:25.561 --> 56:28.720 most of them were approved . And you 56:28.720 --> 56:30.920 may be even . You've still been using 56:30.920 --> 56:34.720 some other . So 56:34.720 --> 56:38.460 today we commissioned the USS Delbert E 56:38.460 --> 56:41.950 Black . We're not only 56:41.950 --> 56:44.520 honor in the first Master , she patios 56:44.520 --> 56:48.350 of the Navy were cast in 56:48.350 --> 56:51.710 three shining stars of light on all 56:51.720 --> 56:54.960 enlisted men and women in the Navy . 56:57.730 --> 57:01.120 And now I would like to share with you 57:01.120 --> 57:05.020 in the old to the U . S s Delbert deep 57:05.030 --> 57:05.760 black . 57:08.930 --> 57:12.440 This ship , like that's the name . 57:12.440 --> 57:15.950 Say , it's tall and handsome . 57:18.330 --> 57:21.950 This ship , like That's the name , say 57:22.270 --> 57:25.950 is a warrior . This 57:25.950 --> 57:29.670 ship , like us names they 57:30.130 --> 57:34.030 will be a powerful force as she piles 57:34.030 --> 57:36.350 through the seas of the world and she 57:36.360 --> 57:39.540 fights for our freedom and protects our 57:39.540 --> 57:42.950 shores . And this ship , 57:44.230 --> 57:48.040 like its namesake as I anchored 57:48.430 --> 57:50.470 and the arms of God 57:54.330 --> 57:57.970 so sure , great 58:05.520 --> 58:09.090 officers . And Cruz and 58:09.090 --> 58:11.380 friends of the U . S . S s Delbert d 58:11.380 --> 58:12.050 black 58:15.520 --> 58:19.090 man our ship and bring 58:19.090 --> 58:22.850 her to life . All right , man . 58:48.820 --> 58:49.820 Mhm . 59:51.220 --> 59:52.220 Yeah , 01:00:20.010 --> 01:00:21.010 Yeah ! 01:00:36.910 --> 01:00:43.930 Oh , 01:00:54.910 --> 01:00:56.966 Ladies and gentlemen , their crew of 01:00:56.966 --> 01:01:00.040 USS Gilbert de Black salutes you . 01:01:02.810 --> 01:01:05.470 We are proud to serve in America's Navy . 01:01:06.810 --> 01:01:09.930 Dilbert D black ready to 01:01:12.810 --> 01:01:14.754 Will the guests please be seated ? 01:01:22.010 --> 01:01:24.600 Captain , U . S s Delbert d black is 01:01:24.610 --> 01:01:26.840 manned and ready . Very well . 01:01:28.810 --> 01:01:31.090 Commodore Meyer USS Stover Black is 01:01:31.100 --> 01:01:33.433 manned and ready and reporting for duty . 01:01:36.310 --> 01:01:38.477 I'm election because pressure to break 01:01:38.477 --> 01:01:41.180 their flag . Yes , sir . Executive 01:01:41.180 --> 01:01:43.236 Officer , break the flag of the vice 01:01:43.236 --> 01:01:45.458 chief of Naval Operations . Aye , aye , 01:01:45.458 --> 01:01:49.210 sir . Quartermaster , break the 01:01:49.210 --> 01:01:50.990 flag of the vice Chief of Naval 01:01:50.990 --> 01:01:54.180 Operations breaking fire . Chief of 01:01:54.180 --> 01:01:55.650 Naval Operations on sir 01:02:02.000 --> 01:02:05.920 as well . Captain , the flag of the 01:02:05.920 --> 01:02:07.809 vice chief of naval Operations is 01:02:07.809 --> 01:02:10.500 flying proudly over USS Dilbert de 01:02:10.510 --> 01:02:11.621 Black . Very well , 01:02:15.800 --> 01:02:17.770 ladies and gentlemen . Commander 01:02:17.770 --> 01:02:20.120 Matthew McKenna , United States Navy 01:02:20.480 --> 01:02:23.930 commanding officer USS Gilbert De Black 01:02:29.100 --> 01:02:31.230 Ship's Company Parade Rust 01:02:33.170 --> 01:02:36.700 Secretary Gertz , I'm a lecture . This 01:02:36.700 --> 01:02:39.460 is black . Make Pond Smith . Former 01:02:39.460 --> 01:02:42.530 Mick bonds and guests . Trail Blazers 01:02:43.200 --> 01:02:45.367 Thank you for being here today for the 01:02:45.367 --> 01:02:47.140 commissioning ceremony of this 01:02:47.140 --> 01:02:50.050 extraordinary warship for the families 01:02:50.050 --> 01:02:51.883 of the wardroom chief's mess and 01:02:51.883 --> 01:02:53.661 sailors and those who have been 01:02:53.661 --> 01:02:55.772 supporting us . But we're not able to 01:02:55.772 --> 01:02:57.994 attend to the special event in person . 01:02:57.994 --> 01:02:59.994 Thank you for all you have done and 01:02:59.994 --> 01:03:02.106 continue to do . We would not be able 01:03:02.106 --> 01:03:04.106 to do our jobs without you and your 01:03:04.106 --> 01:03:06.161 support . I'm looking forward to the 01:03:06.161 --> 01:03:08.272 day we could have you all come aboard 01:03:08.272 --> 01:03:10.439 and visit this amazing ship and crew . 01:03:10.500 --> 01:03:13.860 Mr . Kuzma , Mr . Spitzer , Mr Anderson , 01:03:14.040 --> 01:03:15.762 Mr Edelson and the rest of the 01:03:15.762 --> 01:03:17.318 commissioning committee and 01:03:17.318 --> 01:03:19.540 commissioning support teams . Thank you 01:03:19.540 --> 01:03:21.596 for the hard work you put in to make 01:03:21.596 --> 01:03:23.651 this day possible , even though it's 01:03:23.651 --> 01:03:23.190 not the scale we originally planned on 01:03:23.190 --> 01:03:25.246 for this is for this commissioning . 01:03:25.300 --> 01:03:27.390 You made it extremely memorable and 01:03:27.390 --> 01:03:29.557 special for the sailors on the board . 01:03:29.557 --> 01:03:31.612 Thank you . You also managed to make 01:03:31.612 --> 01:03:33.723 those who are not able to attend feel 01:03:33.723 --> 01:03:35.390 connected through the virtual 01:03:35.390 --> 01:03:37.501 livestream in the five K that we were 01:03:37.501 --> 01:03:39.668 able to run . Thank you for that , Mrs 01:03:39.668 --> 01:03:41.668 Black . I know that I speak for the 01:03:41.668 --> 01:03:43.834 entire crew when I say that getting to 01:03:43.834 --> 01:03:45.890 know you has been one of the biggest 01:03:45.890 --> 01:03:47.946 joys of this job . You're an example 01:03:47.946 --> 01:03:49.723 every single day of hard work , 01:03:49.723 --> 01:03:51.001 dedication and drive . 01:03:55.300 --> 01:03:57.411 You will forever be part of this crew 01:03:57.411 --> 01:04:01.160 and this ship . Thank you much . It's 01:04:01.160 --> 01:04:03.370 my privilege to stand before you today 01:04:03.370 --> 01:04:05.537 and represent the sailors that you see 01:04:05.537 --> 01:04:07.703 behind you The Trailblazers of us Esto 01:04:07.703 --> 01:04:10.430 Burti , black . I thank you for joining 01:04:10.430 --> 01:04:12.486 us for this extraordinary day in the 01:04:12.486 --> 01:04:14.570 ship's history . Working with these 01:04:14.570 --> 01:04:18.110 child blazers has been an example , and 01:04:18.110 --> 01:04:20.221 I get to see them do every single day 01:04:20.221 --> 01:04:22.790 of hard work , dedication and drive to 01:04:22.790 --> 01:04:25.440 honor their ship's namesake , first 01:04:25.440 --> 01:04:27.662 master , chief petty officer , the Navy 01:04:27.662 --> 01:04:29.910 Wti Black . When asked why he was so 01:04:29.910 --> 01:04:31.854 successful in the Navy . Make Pond 01:04:31.854 --> 01:04:33.966 Black stated , I was determined to be 01:04:33.966 --> 01:04:35.910 the best seller I could be . These 01:04:35.910 --> 01:04:38.021 sailors have continued work toe honor 01:04:38.021 --> 01:04:40.510 and embody that legacy . Prior to our 01:04:40.510 --> 01:04:43.110 moving aboard this ship , 127 of these 01:04:43.110 --> 01:04:46.610 sailors volunteered to deploy with 01:04:46.610 --> 01:04:48.721 other warships or augment them during 01:04:48.721 --> 01:04:51.054 their training and certification phases . 01:04:51.054 --> 01:04:53.110 In some cases , they spent over nine 01:04:53.110 --> 01:04:55.332 months on deployment . They volunteered 01:04:55.332 --> 01:04:57.110 to spend this time away and see 01:04:57.110 --> 01:04:59.332 separated from their families and loved 01:04:59.332 --> 01:05:01.554 ones with one goal in mind . And that's 01:05:01.554 --> 01:05:03.610 to follow the example that Nick Pond 01:05:03.610 --> 01:05:05.610 black set and strive to be the best 01:05:05.610 --> 01:05:07.721 sailors that they could be . They use 01:05:07.721 --> 01:05:09.832 those opportunities to increase their 01:05:09.832 --> 01:05:11.777 skills and gain new proficiency or 01:05:11.777 --> 01:05:13.777 renew their old proficiency ease so 01:05:13.777 --> 01:05:15.832 that when we moved aboard our ship , 01:05:15.832 --> 01:05:17.721 they were ready to perform at the 01:05:17.721 --> 01:05:19.888 highest levels . When the time finally 01:05:19.888 --> 01:05:21.943 came for us to move aboard this fine 01:05:21.943 --> 01:05:23.943 worship , these sailors immediately 01:05:23.943 --> 01:05:26.166 took ownership of this ship and all the 01:05:26.166 --> 01:05:28.221 equipment and systems on board . The 01:05:28.221 --> 01:05:29.999 immediately established all the 01:05:29.999 --> 01:05:31.999 programs that allowed us to operate 01:05:31.999 --> 01:05:34.221 immediately . They worked tirelessly to 01:05:34.221 --> 01:05:36.388 ensure that ship was fully operational 01:05:36.388 --> 01:05:38.554 and ready to contribute to the mission 01:05:38.554 --> 01:05:40.666 of the naval service . From our first 01:05:40.666 --> 01:05:42.777 day , these sailors put in long hours 01:05:42.777 --> 01:05:44.777 with multiple training teams across 01:05:44.777 --> 01:05:46.666 mission areas and work areas that 01:05:46.666 --> 01:05:48.610 allowed us to ensure that they are 01:05:48.610 --> 01:05:50.832 ready for any certification , challenge 01:05:50.832 --> 01:05:53.166 or mission that they may be tasked with . 01:05:53.166 --> 01:05:55.110 This crew has and will continue to 01:05:55.110 --> 01:05:57.166 honor the legacy of the first master 01:05:57.166 --> 01:05:59.388 Chief Petty officer in the Navy and our 01:05:59.388 --> 01:06:01.221 role of defense of the nation in 01:06:01.221 --> 01:06:03.388 maritime freedom . I'm excited for the 01:06:03.388 --> 01:06:05.610 future of this ship and this crew as we 01:06:05.610 --> 01:06:07.443 become a ship of the line in the 01:06:07.443 --> 01:06:09.388 world's finest navy . This crew is 01:06:09.388 --> 01:06:11.554 ready to fill our role and establish a 01:06:11.554 --> 01:06:13.777 culture of excellence . And on a combat 01:06:13.777 --> 01:06:15.943 ready ship with the battle minded crew 01:06:15.943 --> 01:06:16.943 Thank you . 01:06:21.580 --> 01:06:24.800 Thank you , Captain . Ship's company . 01:06:25.480 --> 01:06:29.300 Attention . Will the guests please 01:06:29.300 --> 01:06:31.980 rise and remain standing for the 01:06:31.980 --> 01:06:34.202 benediction offered by Chaplin Turpin ? 01:06:40.980 --> 01:06:44.250 Let us pray . Internal Father , we 01:06:44.250 --> 01:06:46.750 cannot help but puff out our chest just 01:06:46.750 --> 01:06:50.100 a bit and pride . It has taken a long 01:06:50.110 --> 01:06:53.290 journey to get to this place . A Z U S 01:06:53.290 --> 01:06:55.234 s Delbert e black , sir , for many 01:06:55.234 --> 01:06:57.530 years . May should be a protector of 01:06:57.530 --> 01:07:00.730 liberty , a beacon of hope and a terror 01:07:00.740 --> 01:07:03.260 to the wicked . I pray for the ships 01:07:03.260 --> 01:07:04.982 leadership Commander McKenna , 01:07:04.982 --> 01:07:07.000 Commander Gallagher , CMC Thompson 01:07:07.260 --> 01:07:09.810 Wardrobe and the Chiefs give the wisdom 01:07:09.810 --> 01:07:11.754 to lead and make prudent decisions 01:07:11.754 --> 01:07:13.754 strength in the face of the unknown 01:07:13.754 --> 01:07:16.010 danger , courage to mentor others , 01:07:16.020 --> 01:07:19.310 humility to continue leading calmness 01:07:19.320 --> 01:07:21.720 regardless of the crisis at hand and a 01:07:21.730 --> 01:07:24.270 gracious spirit to care for sailors and 01:07:24.270 --> 01:07:27.130 their families . I pray that each 01:07:27.130 --> 01:07:29.490 Trailblazer would maintain true course 01:07:29.490 --> 01:07:32.190 of integrity and service before you got 01:07:32.190 --> 01:07:34.246 and each other . In keeping with the 01:07:34.246 --> 01:07:36.190 third characteristic of the fouled 01:07:36.190 --> 01:07:38.412 anchor Father , we need your strength , 01:07:38.412 --> 01:07:40.412 wisdom and guidance . As the ship , 01:07:40.412 --> 01:07:42.523 anchored in arms prepares to fight to 01:07:42.523 --> 01:07:45.290 defend peace . We pray now in the name 01:07:45.290 --> 01:07:47.710 of him who provides perfect peace now 01:07:47.710 --> 01:07:49.400 and forevermore . Amen .