 Good morning ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Brigadier General Heritage, the commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the Western Recruiting Region, I'd like to virtually welcome you to sunny San Diego and today's Family Day message for Charlie Company. My name is Colonel Matt Palma and I am the commanding officer of the Recruit Training Regiment. I am assisted in my duties by my senior enlisted leader, Sergeant Major Paul Agan. Together we've had the distinct pleasure of observing your Marines throughout their training and we couldn't be more proud of what they've accomplished in a relatively short period of time. That said, we know that our jobs would have been much more difficult had it not been for the solid moral foundation that you laid for them back at home. Moreover, the love and support that you provided for them throughout their training has been absolutely critical to their success and we want to thank you for that. A couple other groups that I'd like to recognize out there today. First, if you have served in any branch of the armed forces, whether under the watchful eye of peace or during the time of war, we want to recognize you for your service and your sacrifice. For it has been an example for the Marines and especially those Marines of Charlie Company. Thank you veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice. The next group I'd like to recognize today are the officers and drill instructors of Charlie Company. The Marines that proudly wear these red t-shirts. Do you know that there's been a drill instructor with your new Marine every moment of every day and night since they stepped on those famous yellow footprints? That sort of dedication doesn't come without great sacrifice. Their young families have endured long periods of time away from their Marine for the benefit of your Marine. Without their service and their dedication to the mission, their transformation from recruit to Marine wouldn't even be possible. So for the officers, drill instructors and families of Charlie Company, I'd like to thank them publicly and recognize them for their many sacrifices, particularly during this pandemic. Thank you Charlie Company. Now, speaking of families, we know that great Marines come from great families and your new Marines are no different. We also understand how difficult it must be for you not to be able to be here today during their normal family day event and particularly tomorrow's graduation, a milestone event in the life of any Marine. We want to thank you for your continued patience, your sacrifice and patriotism. Your new Marines are going to continue to need your compassion, love and support as they continue on in their training and their journey to become the Marine that they were meant to be. As they leave us tomorrow after graduation and go north to SOI, the School of Infantry, will they continue on in their training and attempt to achieve the title of Rifleman. They will need your continued love and support and for those that then follow on to other MOS producing schools and then eventually their units, will continue to need your guidance, wisdom, love and support as a family because behind every great Marine is a great family that supports them and your Marine is no different. So in closing, we'd like to thank you for your continued support of your Marine. We hope that you had a great holiday season and we hope that your families are safe wherever you are across the United States. Know that your Marines are well, happy, healthy and eager to continue on in their mission. Like all Marines, they pride themselves on being the most ready when the nation is least ready. We look forward to your continued support and we want you to know that your Marine Corps and your Marine will always remain Semper Fidelis. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Sergeant Corona. I am the Senior General Instructor for Ptune 1049 and these are your Marines. Morning ladies and gentlemen, my name is Staff Sergeant Green, the Senior General Instructor for Ptune 1050 and these are your new Marines. Morning ladies and gentlemen, my name is Staff Sergeant Hasig. I am the Senior General Instructor for Ptune 1051 and these are your new Marines. Good morning ladies and gentlemen, my name is Staff Sergeant Breslin and I am the Senior General Instructor for Ptune 1053 and these are your new Marines. Good morning ladies and gentlemen, my name is Manuel Garcia and I am the Senior General Instructor for Ptune 1054 and these are your new Marines. Good morning ladies and gentlemen, my name is Staff Sergeant Woody and I'm the I've seen adrenaline shudder for Potomac 1055 and these are your new Marines.