 Connecticut, Massachusetts, Hampshire, Virginia, Mississippi, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Florida, West Virginia, Washington, Utah, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, State, Flags, Order, Arms, and now we invite you to join the staff of Recruit Training Command in welcoming the graduating divisions with your applause as they enter Midway and Sherwin-Ingro Hall and are announced in the following order. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise as we welcome today's graduating division. Division 9, Division 949, provides the arrival on our staff. On our guard, the Recruit Review Commander, Adjutant, and Graduates who are performing, supporting us on this ceremony. Ladies and gentlemen, you may be seated. Thank you. Divisions. Right. Face. Section leaders, fall out and collect outer garments. Divisions. Please. For the remainder of the review, no one will be permitted to pass in front of the review staff, and we ask this as a courtesy to our reviewing officer. Photography is certainly encouraged, but we ask that you remain seated and off the drill deck. The photographers you will see on deck throughout the review are the official photographers of Recruit Training Command. Division commanders, left or right, face, hooray, rest. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I'm Lucinda Daniel-Hoffmann, Recruit Training Command's Master of Ceremonies. I would like to welcome you to today's passing review. Today, you will see six divisions comprised of 493 sailors participating in their graduation ceremony and soon to join the most powerful navy in the world. Please draw your attention to the unit position that's in our deck. There is the review commander at the staff. The review commander is responsible for conducting the graduation ceremony. Today's review commander is Seaman Apprentice Mason Adamson from Yorktown, Virginia. Let's give him a hand, folks. Performing today is a triple threat unit on their eighth week of training. The state flags unit on their ninth week of training and the staff unit on their 10th and final week of training. These units comprise entirely of recruits. During their night of arrival, recruits are placed into divisions of 88 personnel and assigned division commanders. Recruit division commanders form the backup of recruit training and are key individuals in the life of every recruit. Division commanders must serve as counselors, disciplinaries, administrators, and military leaders. Above all, they must show themselves as outstanding examples of military appearance, attitude, and behavior. Each division also has a recruit team by the officer. This senior recruits supervises the division of staff positions and leads the division in the absence of their division commanders. Now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce the graduating divisions, the division commanders, and recruit chief petty officers. As I introduce each division, they'll raise the competitive flags that they have earned throughout their training. As I introduce each recruit chief petty officer, the flag representing their home state will also be raised. Please, hold your applause until all introductions have been completed. I'll be starting from there, right. Division 407, commanded by chief petty officer Brandon Potts. First class, Byron Stanley, petty officer. Second class, Quinisha Jenkins, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Josiah Hall from Johannesburg, Michigan. Division 409, commanded by chief petty officer, Shaniqua Joyner, petty officer. Second class, Tyler Brown, petty officer. Second class, Tyler Kousack, chief petty officer, Seaman apprentice Zachary Turpin from Chandler, Arizona. Division 410, commanded by chief petty officer, Joel Reagan, petty officer. First class, Teneriel DeRoe, petty officer. First class, Vermont Lewis, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman apprentice David Peters from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Division 411, commanded by chief petty officer, Carlos Naranjo, petty officer. First class, Zoe Adams, petty officer. First class, Aaron Garner, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman apprentice Donald St. Plight from Miami, Florida. Division 412, commanded by senior chief petty officer, Calvin Olsen, chief petty officer, Jeffrey Norville, petty officer. Second class, Jazzha Johnson, and their recruit chief petty officer, Aaron apprentice Alexis Olivas from Smithville, Texas. Division 949, commanded by chief petty officer, Adriana Sims, petty officer. First class, Hugh Wynn, petty officer. Second class, Zachary Williams, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman apprentice Mason Adamson from Yorktown, Virginia. On behalf of the commanding officers, staff recruit training command. We congratulate these division commanders and the recruit chief petty officers on a job. Well done. In a moment, we'll see the ceremonial side boys, boats in an honor guard. Take their places for arrival honors. This time on tradition is our formal greetings for this morning's reviewing officer. When requested by the announcer, please stand for the arrival honors, marching on in the colors, the national anthem, and the invocation. As a reminder, military guests shall remain public throughout the entire graduation ceremony. Ladies and gentlemen, one final note. As we're fitting the importance of this occasion, our ceremony is conducted in a formal manner. However, we do encourage you to participate in today's graduation ceremony by letting your applause show these sailors just how proud of them you are. Once again, welcome aboard. Division, attention. Will the guests please rise and remain standing for the arrival of the official party? Recruit training command arriving. United States Navy arriving. The guests may be seated. Color guard, parade the colors. Will the guests please rise, present arms, order arms. Jacqueline Slaughter will offer this morning's invocation. Let us pray. Good morning, morning. We thank you for this time of celebration. We thank you for letting the families of these new sailors come and join them in their time of triumph. It is a day of triumph for herself as they have learned to put others before themselves for the sake of the team. It's a time of triumph as they have persevered and learned to endure hardships to grow. It is a time of triumph as they have earned the title of United States Sailor and the pride that goes along with that name. Lord, thank you for these families. Thank you for the life they poured into these young men and women before they came to us. It is blessed with a diverse force that will be prepared for many more situations. Thank you for the RDCs and the sacrifice, the time away from their family and friends who have put their effort and their very being into these young men and women to mentor and shape and inspire the next generation of the Navy. Lord, bless them as they go forward from this day. Use the successes of today to inspire them in their future. When doubt arises, let them look back and know that we believe them ready, capable and trained to face the challenges of hand. They have been forged by their adversity here in their training. Now we are ready to send them to the sea. Bless them as they go with the heart to grow. Let them ever be hungry personally and professionally. Inspire them to lead, inspire them to take up the challenges that will come. Let them not only be leaders in this institution, but life as well. Use them in their homes, their communities, and wherever they go, let the crowds know that a sailor has been among them. We pray these things in your great and precious name. Amen. At this point, the commanding officer would issue orders and instructions to the unit commanders. Then the unit commanders would face about and relay the information to their divisions. Today's events show how orders are passed through the chain of command. Division! All divisions present for our cattle force, sir. Very well. The sailors, create. We're looking forward to sharing this momentous occasion with you. With us today is our reviewing officer, Captain Frank Brown, Director of Operations and Training, Naval Service Training Command. I couldn't thank all of our visitors enough for your continued support, and I'm sure your sails are grateful for your encouragement throughout their training. I would also like to welcome all the veterans in our audience and thank them for their service to our country. Would all our veterans please stand and let's give them a round of applause. Division 949 graduates today, they are the staff unit providing the Bravo Hunters, Honor Guard, Recruit Review Commander, Adjustment and Support Staff for the ceremony. Please join me in giving them five graduating divisions here today. A round of applause for their outstanding performances. This is where our Navy Heritage meets the future where these young men and women enter the profession of arms. The staff of the Recruit Training Command is dedicated to providing the United States Navy with basically trained, physically fit and smartly disciplined sailors such as those standing here this morning. These sails have successfully completed 10 weeks of demanding recruit training that have earned the right to wear the uniform recognized throughout the world for our naval forces. They will join other sailors around the world to give our Navy its combat edge to enable us to help keep this nation secure. This training group is ready to graduate and serve in the world's most powerful Navy. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you 493 of the newest and sharpest sails of the United States Navy. Ladies and gentlemen, you may be seated. Recruit Training Command's competitive system among individual recruits and divisions promotes teamwork, training, and pride and accomplishment. Divisions performing above standards throughout their training are awarded recognition flags in five missionaries. Academic achievement, military drill, compartment readiness, applications and physical fitness. These flags are carried as a visible symbol of the division's success. Each flag indicates that your sailors individually and as teams met performance standards in one or more missionaries. A division that excels in every phase of training qualifies for the battle efficiency honor division recognition and is awarded the battle E honor flag for this exemplary achievement. Division 409 has earned this honor today and we congratulate Obama John exceptionally. Well, now present this week's individual awards and he will be joined on the drill deck by our commanding officer Captain Bruce. It is our pleasure to recognize the review commander for today's ceremony. Seaman Apprentice Mason Addison Division 949 from Yorktown, Virginia. Throughout his training Seaman Apprentice Addison has exhibited great pride in naval service and has consistently demonstrated his potential as an effective leader. He has maintained a high standard of personal appearance and displayed excellent military bearing with command voice. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. Well done, sailor. For achieving the highest overall academic score during recruit training Seaman Peter Lee Division 409 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has earned the academic excellence award which is sponsored by the Lake Defines chapter of the Illinois Society of the Sons of American Revolution. Seaman Lee receives a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. For having displayed extraordinary qualities best expressing the American spirit of honor, initiative and loyalty. Seaman Rashid Adubbiah Division 949 from Colleen, Texas is awarded the Navy League Award which is sponsored by the Navy League of the United States. Seaman Adubbiah was presented with a commemorative plaque and a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. Airman Apprentice Samantha Perez Division 412 from Los Angeles, California is the winner of the United Service Organization Award for best exemplifying the spirit of the intent of the word shipmate. Airman Apprentice Perez is given a commemorative plaque from the United Service Organization. Well done, sailor. Fireman Thomas D'Alessio Division 410 from Tom's River, New Jersey is the recipient of the Military Order of the World Wars Award of Merit. This award is presented for meritorious performance during recruit training. Fireman D'Alessio is presented with a commemorative plaque from the Military Order of the World Wars. Well done, sailor. The Military Officers Association Leadership Award is presented to Seaman Samuel Knudson Division 411 from Sailorsburg, Pennsylvania for demonstrating exceptional tenacity in professionalism. Seaman Knudson is awarded a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. Seaman Adam Zuniga Division 949 from Bergenfield, New Jersey is the recipient of the Navy Club of the United States of America Military Excellence Award for clarifying the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military bearing and teamwork. This award places him at the pinnacle of today's newest sailors. He is awarded a flag letter of commendation. Seaman Zuniga, the staff of Recruit Training Command salutes you as the finest of this group of graduates. Well done, sailor. Division. It is appropriate to recognize such outstanding individual accomplishments by these sailors with a round of three cheers. The adjutant will lead all graduating divisions in three cheers for this morning's award winners. I have the distinct pleasure this morning of introducing our viewing officer, Captain Frank Brown, Director of Operations and Training Naval Service Training Command. A native of Hancock, New York he was commissioned in May 2000. At sea he served on board the USS George Washington and USS John C. Stennis, a shore who has served the roles involved in recruiting, training, manpower and development in the District of New England. Deputy Director of Manpower and Personnel and Deputy Dean of Students at the U.S. Naval War College and as Director of Officer Kennedy School and Executive Officer of Officer Training Command Newport. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a warm Recruit Training Command welcome to Captain Brown. Captain Brooks, thank you for the introduction of the warm welcome. Good morning and welcome to all families and friends that have joined us here at Recruit Training Command today and a warm hearted and well-wishes go out to those that are watching today's graduation ceremony online. It is a tremendous privilege for me to be here with you today as we welcome nearly 500 new sailors into the world's finest Navy. My very first duty was here at Recruit Training Command as an Assistant Ships Officer in the summer and early fall of 2000. The fact that more than 22 years have come and gone since then truly drives home how fast Han March is on and how much we need to take the most out of each and every day we are given. To the families and friends of these sailors, you have played a vital role in helping to shape them into a person who chose to serve their country and who as a sailor understands the Navy's core values of honor, courage and commitment. During the past 10 plus weeks, you have tirelessly supported them and it is through the unwavering support of our families that we maintain a culture of excellence and hone our war-fighting ethos. Your sailor will continue to rely on your love and support wherever the Navy takes them. Families, today you also become part of our Navy family. Welcome aboard. To the Recruit Training Command staff, Ships Officers, Recruit Division Commanders, Instructors and Staff you have taken on the unique and honorable challenge of shaping the recruits into the world's finest sailors, maintaining the Navy's high standards and I'd like to personally thank you for your dedication to this important mission. You have been entrusted with maintaining a professional and safe training environment, challenging and you performed in an outstanding manner. Through many long days and nights you put service above self. Simply put, today's ceremony and the addition of these outstanding new sailors to our Navy ranks would not have been possible without your efforts. Please join me in a special round of applause for the staff of Recruit Training Command. To the Navy's newest sailors, you are now part of an impressive history. For more than a century, Naval Station Great Lakes has transformed greater than 3 million civilians into highly trained sailors. The program here has always been rigorous, demanding more from you than you probably thought possible. Each of you has answered the call of duty, serving a cause greater than you as an individual. You have passed battle stations and proven yourselves worthy of wearing the uniform of the United States Navy. The Navy offers you endless opportunities to excel both professionally and personally if you are willing to work hard. As you embark on one of the most challenging and memorable adventures of your life do not forget about the family and friends as you get to where you are today. Your family will live vicariously through your adventures, so keep them up to date and make sure you are in touch with them on a frequent basis. You have chosen to serve your country at a time when it is most needed, when the United States must show a strong presence all across the globe. You have earned not only my respect but also the respect of a grateful nation. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving we all have that much more for which we can truly be thankful. In closing I would like to offer a very well known quote from President John F. Kennedy. Anyone who may be asked in this century what they did to make their life worthwhile I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction I served in the United States Navy. Shipmates, your service will ensure our Navy and our nation are strong. Fair winds and following seas as you begin your Navy journey. Waiting divisions and you will be joined on the drill deck by our commanding officer, Captain Bruce. Please remain seated until your graduates have been placed on Liberty. Post sectional news, fall out and retrieve outer garments. And without further ado, Liberty Call