 of February of 1967. General Hopewood was awarded this thing with service medal, that leads an affair with Combat D for valor. The Navy Combination Medal with Gold Star and blew up Third Award, and the Purple Heart with Gold Star and blew up Third Award. Private First Last Group continued the tradition of a long line of Marine Corporal Lodge Nascots in the Netherlands in 1921, when Premier General Smedling Butler appointed Sergeant Major James as the first member of the Army Corporal of the Army Corporal of the Army Corporal. Private First Last Group continued the tradition of a long line of Marine Corporal and blew up Third Award. Spirit of Development placed in her board part in the making of the United States Marine. Lieutenant Amy Ruth Bryant, gentlemen born United States Navy will deliver the graduation prayer. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. Let us pray. Holy One, on this day of great celebration, We give you thanks for these young men of Company D who have earned the title Marine. We give you thanks for the gifts and abilities you have given to each one of them which they now bring to strengthen our Marine Corps. We give you thanks for the drill instructors, company officers, and battalion leadership who have shaped and molded these young men into Marines. We are grateful this day for the families who have supported them every step of their journey. For their mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends, we give you thanks. We ask for the only one that you view with these new Marines as they continue in their training. Keep them safe and bless them. Remind them to be always faithful to their country, to their core, to each other, and to themselves, just as you, O Holy One, are always faithful. Bless our nation, bless these new Marines, and God, bless the United States Marine Corps. Amen. Thank you. Please be seated. The commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego welcomes you to what is the historical event in the life of a Marine. Their graduation from boot camp, approximately 40 weeks each year for the past 100 years, new Marines have departed San Diego for service with units of the Marine Corps around the globe. The primary mission of the Recruit Depot is to provide basic training to recruits enlisted west of the Mississippi, which represents approximately 51% of all applicants in the Marine Corps each year. The Depot is also home to recruiter school and drill instructor school. All of our efforts here are geared toward one end, producing America's finest fighting force, the United States Marine Corps. This morning, Company D, first recruit training battalion, recruit training regiment will form and march in the parade. Following the pass and review, the graduating Marines will return front and center of the reviewing stand for final dismissal. The staff for today's parade is comprised of Marines from the Recruit Training Regiment. The commander troops is Captain Randall Rady, Company Commander, Company D, first recruit training battalion. The parade attendant is Captain Alec Ray, Executive Officer, Company D, first recruit training battalion, first recruit training regiment. The marching units are now being called to attention at the Adjutants Command. Signed Adjutants Call will begin today's parade. Today's parade are 225 of the graduate Marines from Company D. These are two Marines who display outstanding performance. My name is Alec Ross, I was here in 1074 with M37 out of 350. The platoon 1,016 are more than 292 out of 300 on the physical fitness test. They will be receiving awards from the Marine Corps Association and Foundation. Present today is the Company Honor Graduate Preparator Sergeant Daniel Bledes. Also present today is the primary marching ship instructor with the Latune High Shooting Average of 215 out of 215. Corporal Isaac J.S. Hernandez. Rugged group training is comprised of subjects required to produce basic Marines to function effectively in garrison. Are trained in rudimentary individual field and combat skills. And practice the personal and professional traits which this figure system has Marines. Examples of these traits are Discipline. The achievement of self-control and self-awareness puts us sure of respect for authority. Incident and willing obedience to orders and the self-reliance to maintain or improve those traits will exemplify a Marine. Military bearing. Consistently demonstrating military presence and personal awareness as well as the proper wearing and maintenance of uniforms. A street accord. Acquiring the common spirit of the Marine Corps that expires enthusiasm. Devotion. Teamwork. Aggressiveness. Determination. Moral courage. Integrating burning desire to work with and for others towards excellence in common goals. For 248 years Marines have fought and won whenever and wherever the nation calls. In the harshest conditions over the most brutal terrain and against the most formidable enemies Marines defend the ideas of freedom with grit and tenacity. Although battlefields change and capabilities evolve history proves that true victory comes from the individual Marine with skilled results. A drive to overcome any obstacle and the warrior spirit to fight on and in all odds. In case that's the best thing for this to call Marines today remain in combat or deployed throughout the world confronting every challenge with courage, loyalty and faithfulness. They are resolved to be the most ready when the nation is least ready. To defend freedom anytime and anywhere. To stand ready to gain those devastated by natural disasters. To make training to those who have formed our proud legacy. And to honor the families and loved ones who greatly stand beside us. For the Marines of Romany D. Today marks the end of the 32 week recruit training cycle. They have marched countless miles at Camp Pendleton as well as on this parade deck and have been trained as are all Marines as basic riflemen. In addition, due to an intensive physical training program their strength and endurance have doubled since their arrival at the recruit depot. They are Marines. Qualified to take their places in the ranks of the world's finest fighting organization. The platoons are now being aligned from left to right in order to get them into their exact positions for the parade. The next portion of the ceremony will be our national anthem. We welcome veterans and members of the armed forces to join us in rendering appropriate honors with a military salute. For guests who have not served in the military it is proper etiquette during the national anthem to place their right hands over their hearts and for those in the audience wearing handgear to remove it. Will the guests please rise for the presentation of the colors. Thank you. Please be seated. At the command, post the colors. The color guard moves into position within the parade. This signifies that the entire youth of the parade has been boarded and is ready to be presented to the command. All in the command, parade rest. The parade agitant will give the command sound off which signals the band to parade forward on the assembled Marines while playing military marching music. Now presents the assembled command to the commander of troops. Officers center march. All unit commanders and guide members march to the front and center of the formation. The first order was that this morning the commanding officers would issue orders and instructions to the youth to face them out. In return to their units in the past nation's history millions of men and women have earned the title United States Marine. The men who have helped shape our history join us here today in keeping with the tradition of wanting to Marine, always a Marine. We would like to recognize them. At this time those in the audience who have chosen to be Marines, please rise. Ladies and gentlemen, for the dedicated search before our encounter, please be seated. Ladies and gentlemen, the battalion commander for first group training battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Roger A. Hollenback. Good afternoon General, Brig. General Ryan's and Regimental Commander Colonel Rumler. Welcome to Marine Corps Recruiting Corps San Diego and the graduation ceremony for Delta Company. I'd like to extend a special welcome to today's great review of the mission which is impressive value here in a moment. Commander, Marine, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, Commanding General of Marine Forces Command and Commanding General of Marine Forces North, Lieutenant General Cabinet. Welcome sir, thank you for being here. Today's ceremony recognizes your new Marine and all they've accomplished in the last 13 weeks. Gathering here as individuals from all walks of life in all corners of the globe, they stepped onto the legendary yellow footprints and into one certainty. They trained hard and dug deep. They came together and stand before you as a confident team of Marines. The best this nation has to offer. Now, this transformation that you bear witness to today certainly didn't happen on its own. So I'd like to thank those that made it possible. The foundation of their character was in Maine here. It was made in your homes, in your schools and in your communities. So thank you. The parents, families, friends, teachers and coaches. Your love, your support and for many, your signature on the contract set conditions vital to their success. So thank you. Give yourselves a round of applause. Second, our spectacular drilling strategy we spent every moment teaching, training, mentoring and leading these Marines. The dedication and commitment has left a lasting, positive impact on your loved one who will always remember and appreciate their efforts. Now, ladies and gentlemen, the officers and drill instructors are able to commit themselves to the business of making Marines because of the love and support of their families who also join us in the audience today. So if you would, please join me in a round of applause for the drill instructors and families of Delta College. I'd also like to recognize our martial arts, marksmanship, water survival and academic instructors, our outstanding chaplain, the corpsman and the entire medical team who've done a tremendous job keeping us physically, mentally and spiritually strong. And of course, the dedicated recruitment with soft potential in your Marine. In fact, joining us for the Weapons Field Training Battalion is Corporal Seamus Hernandez responsible for training with the two with the highest rifle qualification score. And joining us for the recruiting substation read on Nevada is Sergeant Perez, responsible for recruiting today's Army graduate, outstanding work Marines. Please excuse me while I address the Marines one last time as their battalion commander. Good morning Marines. You made it to graduation. You earned the Eva Globe and Anchor and you earned the look of pride on your loved one's face across this great day. It took you 13 weeks to earn this field and it doesn't stop here. We promise you a challenge that will continue to deliver. You must continue to earn the title every day to honor the legacy of those that came before you and to blaze a trail for the next wave of war. The Marine Corps will be what you make it so never forget the skills, the spirit and the values that have been drilled into you that might guarantee your success. You represent the Marine Corps now. You're the future of this great institution. You are my replacement and you are the replacement of your drill instructors. To stand tall, take charge. When you get home on leave make sure that you introduce your buddies to your local communities. Congratulations Marines. Thank you for your hard work and for your dedication to serve this great nation of ours. Take care of each other. Cultivate the relationships you've made with your fellow Marines. Welcome to the Corps, Semper Fidelis. Now taking their position in the reviewing area as today's great refugee official, Lieutenant General Ryan W. Kavanaugh, commanding General Fleet Bull Reef Force Atlantic. He is accompanying White Brigadier General James A. Rhymes II, commanding General Marine Corps Group Depot San Diego out of the western recruiting region. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for honors to Lieutenant General Kavanaugh. As it's customary for higher ranking soldiers in the military, we will be firing a traditional bollial fire. Please warn anyone in your family who is sensitive to ammunition fire to prepare themselves for the cannon blasts. Lieutenant General Kavanaugh, a native to Baltimore, Maryland, earned his commission through the United States Naval Academy in 1990 and was designated a naval aviator in 1992. Throughout his career, Lieutenant General Kavanaugh has accumulated over 3,000 flight hours. He has served in a variety of challenging battles in numerous commands. He would clue A. N. Camp to the chief of naval operations, deputy commander at the United States Marine Forces Pacific, assistant deputy commandant at programs and resources department, headquarters Marine Corps, commanding general at First Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine military assistant to the 75th Secretary of the Navy. Lieutenant General Kavanaugh currently serves as the commanding general Fleet Marine Corps Atlantic, Commander Marine Forces Command and Commander Marine Forces Northern Command. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Lieutenant General Brian W. Kavanaugh. A passenger of you is a tradition within all military units, allowing the unit commander to formally inspect the unit under their charge. Orders will be able to comment in conflicts around the world, including places whose names are needed to be associated before we encourage and dedication. He says, Kavanaugh, who's soft? In job, goes in reservoir. K. Soft, Quasity, our most current operation, woman, wife, in history, trained here, never forgets its size and sound. As the national flag has a direct and fortitude, these rides once and passes. Stop stop, this is your own work, so the first version at Marine Bands and Naval Boards is a ship with their troops, America's finest young men and women with a basic knowledge and skills to function and profession characterize. The most important thing we do in the Marine Corps is Marine's training here. With Marines graduating today, the long-lost steps to the future and to fill the ranks of our forward may be so with unfashionable support for the high standards of the United States of America and the United States Marine Corps are prepared to no final distinction from who they are. Their additional training is not a after-graduation. They were important to the school and kitchen, but they were consistently trained to serve that initial training that every Marine undergoes is something to instill a fundamental grasp that every Marine is a right man. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time the steps of the difficult transition requires to become a Marine. The company commander is Captain Randall Rainey. The company first sergeant is First Sergeant Fernando Fuentes. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a round of applause for that company staff, the company leaders. The next portion of the ceremony will be the traditional function of retiring the Guidance. Our crew training and our being retired is a symbol of the standing of the United States of America. All symbol of the United States of America and character were selected after prevention for future recognition and response of those. The Guidance will now be returned to the drill instructors. Lieutenant Colonel Law Italian Sergeant Major Sergeant Major Rashard M. Brown. Ladies and gentlemen, please hold your applause until all undergraduate graduates have been recognized. 1069 is Private First Class Blue Hawaii. Private First Class John Woods from Kansas City, Missouri. Private First Class John Woods Private First Class Christian W. Palacios from Lancaster, California. Private First Class 1,073 is Private First Class Miss All-Kade Downs from Keller, Texas. The Honor Graduate for Platoon 1074 is Private First Class Benedict J. Stern from Denver, Colorado. And the Honor Graduate for Platoon 1075 and the Company Honor Graduate is Private First Class Samuel T. Hull from Reno, Nevada. Private First Class Hull is also the recipient of the Chesky-Puller Award for his outstanding meritorious performance while in the crew training. Ladies and gentlemen, the Honor graduates of Company D. Private First Sergeant, when I give the command to the senior drill instructors for the sister platoon. Needless to say, this will be the most welcome command they ever see throughout the crew training. And personal items are utilized always with second homes. Please start making your way towards the parking lot. Realize no walkway behind the bleachers and go behind the yellow curtain. Your people need to agree