 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Brigadier General Heritage, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the Western Recruiting Region, I'd like to virtually welcome you to San Diego and today's Family Day message for a hotel company. My name is Colonel Matt Palma, and I'm the commanding officer of the Recruit Training Regiment. I'm assisted in my duties by my senior U.S. leader, Sergeant Major Paul Egan. Together we've had the distinct pleasure of observing your new 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 job would have been much more difficult had it not been for the solid foundation that you laid for them back at home. Moreover, the love and support that you provided has been absolutely critical to their success, and for that we want to thank you. There's a couple other groups that we'd like to recognize too. First, if you served in any branch of the Armed Forces, whether under the watchful eye of peace or during the time of war, we want to thank you for that service. It is an example for all of us, and particularly the Marines of Hotel Company. Thank you, veterans. Next, I'd like to publicly recognize the officers and drill instructors that wear these yellow t-shirts, for they are the officers and drill instructors of Hotel Company. Had it not been for their hard work and dedication, the transformation from civilian to recruit and recruit to Marine would even be possible. 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 our 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. So join me in thanking the officers and drill instructors and families of Hotel Company for a job well done. Thank you, Hotel Company, and enjoy your time off. Now, speaking of families, great Marines come from great families, and your Marines are no different. We know how difficult it has been in this global pandemic, but we are happy to see that changes are coming. And in fact, today, for those of you that couldn't be here, we had our first Family Day event. And for those that are going to be celebrating with us tomorrow, graduation, we look forward to seeing you. But for those of you that are not here, this message is meant as a form of our gratitude. Thanking you for your love and support of your Marine from afar. Now that they're going to be leaving us tomorrow and heading north up to SOI West, where they'll continue on in their training, we encourage you to continue and love yours and support your Marine. Well, they certainly have many more challenges to overcome. But don't worry. Soon, they'll be able to enjoy some well-deserved time off. And when they do, I'm confident that they have plenty of sea stories to share with you about their experiences here at MCR DC in Diego and their legendary drill instructors. But until that time that you do get a chance to see them, we want to wish you good luck, Godspeed, and remind you that your Marine Corps will always remain Semper Fidelis. More ladies and gentlemen, my name is Sassard Golden, Senior Drill Instructor Platoon 2161, and these are your new Marines. My name is Sassard Ho, and I'm the Senior Drill Instructor Platoon 2162. These are your new Marines. More ladies and gentlemen, my name is Drill Instructor Sgt. K. from Platoon 2163. These are your new Marines. That's perfect. Good morning, ladies. Good morning, gentlemen. My name is Sergeant Rodigarro. I'm the Senior Drill Instructor Platoon 2165. These are your new Marines. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Staff Sergeant Jonathan Ochoa. I am the Senior Drill Instructor for Platoon 2166. Here are your newest Marines. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Staff Sergeant Kyle Martin. I am the Senior Drill Instructor for Platoon 2167. These are your nation's newest Marines.