 plays an important part in the making of the United States Marine. Lieutenant Commander Ulysses L. Ybalde, Chaplain Corps, United States Navy, will deliver the graduation prayer. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. Let us pray. Lord, we ask for your almighty hand to be upon this new U.S. Marines. As they graduate, we pray that they would be strong and courageous, believing that you have called them and are always with them. We pray that they would be bold to stand for what is right even if it means standing alone. Equip them for every purpose in journey you have in store so that they would live as mighty warriors in this life for your purposes. We pray that when they encounter various struggles and difficult times, when the experienced loss of the Marines don't go their way, that you would teach them greater perseverance through it all, build deeper character, stronger faith, and use any hardship in their lives for ultimate good, turning it around for blessing instead. We ask for your powerful boldness and courage to face every challenge set before them with a confidence and peace that can only come from your spirit. Raise up greatness within their lives and greatness in this generation. May they be willing to stand strong and true, passionate for you, believing that you have designed them for purpose and good works which you have planned and prepared in advance for them to do. May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord, let His fashion upon you and be gracious to you. And the Lord, look upon you kindly and give you peace. Amen. Thank you. Please be seated. The Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, welcomes you to what is a historic 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 and the 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 our efforts here are geared toward one end, producing America's finest fighting force, the United States Marines. This morning, Company G, Second Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment will form in March in the parade. Following the past review, we'll return front and center of the review stand for final dismissal. The staff for today's parade is comprised of Marines from the Recruit Training Regiment. The commander of troops is Captain Charles W. Sprott, Company Commander Company G, Second Recruit Training Battalion. The parade agent is First Lieutenant Brandon L. Carter, Executive Officer, Company G, Second Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. The marching units are now being called to attention and the Adjutant's Command and the Adjutant's call will begin today's parade. Play outstanding performances in two individually graded events. Private Harold Jubby including high-shooting. Private First Class Ryan E.D. for platoon 2155. As the most physically fit Marine, Fiscal Fitness has to be receiving awards from the Marine Corps Association and Foundation. With the platoon high-shooting efforts, the personal and professional traits, the ideals of freedom with steel resolve, the drive to overcome any obstacle it takes that stand to core, country, and each other that abounds from printing every challenge who faithfully stand beside us. Friends of Company G, today marks the end of the 13-week Recruit Training as are all Marines as basic riflemen. In addition, 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 running appropriate honors with the military salute. For guests who have not served in the military, it is proper etiquette during the National Anthem to place their right hand over their hearts and for those in the audience wearing headgear to remove it. Will the guests please rise for the presentation of the colors? Ladies and gentlemen, our National Anthem, Parade Rest, the Parade Agedin will give the command sound off which signals the band to parade forward of the assembled Marines while playing military marching music. Parade Agedin now presents the assembled command to the commander of troops. Center March all unit commanders and guide-on-bearers march to the front and center of the formation. Historically, it was at this point the commanding officers issue orders and instructions to the unit commanders who would face a battle, return to their units and pass the information along with their Marines. Throughout our nation's history, millions of men and women have earned the title of United States Marine. Many who have helped ship our history join us here today in keeping with the tradition of once a Marine, always a Marine. We would like to recognize them. At this time, those in the audience who have served as Marines, please rise. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for their dedicated service, decor, and culture. Please be seated. Ladies and gentlemen, the battalion commander for Second Recruit Training Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel James R. Smith. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Brigadier General Jason L. Morris, the commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in the western recruiting region, as well as on behalf of Colonel Joseph W. Jones, the commanding officer of the Recruit Training Regiment, welcome to the graduation of Company G. I'd like to begin today by recognizing a few groups vital to our mission accomplishment. First and foremost, to you, the friends and families of these new Marines, thank you for your love and support on their journey to this momentous day. You laid the foundation, which allowed the initial steps towards becoming a Marine. Your love and support sustained them during their training and will continue to be a source of strength in their new vocation. Welcome to the Marine Corps family. To the families of the Company G. staff seated to the right of the reviewing stand, no one knows more than you the time and dedication it takes to transform a civilian into a Marine. Sergeant Major and I are deeply grateful for your sacrifice and support, which enables these drill instructors and officers to perform this critical task. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for the God's Company family. I'd like to recognize today's brave reviewing official chief officer 5, Montero whose impressive bio you will hear shortly and who currently serves with the defense, counterintelligence and security agency. Serves an honor to have you, thank you very much for being here. You know, making Marines is truly a team effort and at the forefront of that effort are Marine recruiters stationed across this great country. These men and women work tirelessly to identify, educate and inspire the next generation of Marines. This legion of recruiters was represented today by Staff Sergeant Warford of Recruiting Station Indianapolis, Indiana who's responsible for guiding the company honor graduate Lance Corporal Franklin Franklin into our core. Our other partner in this endeavor are the instructors at Weapons Field Training Battalion who teach the critical combat skills necessary to fight and win in any climate place. They are represented by Sergeant Jones, the primary marchmanship instructor for the company's high shooter Private Woods. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for our recruiters and our combat instructors. The last group I'd like to recognize certainly needs no introduction. For everyone knows the distinct campaign cover of a legendary Marine Corps drill instructor. From the moment your recruit arrived on the depot there's been a drill instructor with them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week tirelessly instilling the qualities and the spree to core of a United States Marine and leaving an indelible mark on those they lead. Trust me your Marine will never forget the name, the face or the gentle loving voice of their drill instructors. These Marines behind me are on average 18 year old high school graduates, 6 have college degrees. They come to us from every state and territory in the western recruiting region and 25 countries around the world including Japan, Germany and Jamaica. And when they raise their right hand and sworn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States they differentiated themselves from 99% of their peers. Upon arrival here these drill instructors forged them in the fires of Marshall Discipline shaping their minds and bodies in the mold of generations of Marines who have worn our cloth. The Marines proved themselves capable and worthy carrying heavy loads long distances over rugged mountainous terrain with minimal food or sleep to be where they're needed when they're needed to accomplish any mission. You may have noticed some changes in your Marine they stand a little taller look a little leaner and sport an outstanding Marine Corps haircut and moms and dads I guarantee they know how to make their beds. But the truly important change is the one that has taken place within for they have been immersed in our core values of honor courage and commitment and by virtue of standing here today they've embraced those as their own. It's because of this because of the journey they've undergone because the moral mental and physical development they have displayed that I am pleased to present 413 young men and women who can forever proudly claim the title of United States Marine. And if you'd excuse me I'd like to address the nation's newest Marines. Good morning Marines. Sergeant Major and I are incredibly proud of you. We've watched you learn, strive and grow these past months and we are pleased to welcome you to our ranks. When you arrived here on our yellow footprints you affirmed a commitment of selfless service to our core. These drill instructors fanned a flame inside of you and now we expect you will keep it burning bright. You can be justifiably proud of what you've accomplished here. You earned your tan belt in our martial arts program some of you learned to swim for the first time in our water survival training and many overcame a fear of heights in our confidence and obstacle course. You learned weapons employment to deliver precision fires on targets from a staggering distance of 500 yards and in a final test you completed the grueling three-day crucible where you were required to play exemplary character, physical and mental toughness, leadership, the ability to side act and communicate in a warfighter spirit. And every Marine past and present expects you to display those same attributes in your future trials. And so having completed the most grueling recruit training on this globe you're ready to carry on our tradition as America's naval expeditionary force of readiness. As you go forward on the next leg of your journey I implore you to be safe, be smart and make good decisions. Remember that Eagle Globe and Anchor pressed into the palm of your hand atop the Reaper represents 247 years of Marines who have come before you. You must always be worthy of that legacy and protect what you've earned. And so on behalf of the Marines, sailors and civilians here aboard the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego we offer you a traditional naval parting of fair winds in the following seas. Congratulations Marines. Semper Fidelis, welcome to the Corps. Chief Foreign Officer 5 Montero is a counterintelligence professional who retired from the United States Marine Corps Reserve after 31 years of combined active and reserve service. He received his Bachelor of Arts from St. Leo University in Sociology. During his military career he supported combat, counterterrorism, counter-narcotics and counterintelligence operations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Indo-Pacific region as well as the United States. Chief Foreign Officer 5 Montero has been actively involved in his community supporting children and disabled veterans as a member of the Board of Directors for several not-for-profit organizations and various cities, cultural affairs, executive committees. He began his career in the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency in 2002 as a counterintelligence special agent. Chief Foreign Officer 5 Montero currently serves as the regional mission director of Counterintelligence Western Region Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Chief Foreign Officer 5 Montero is the recipient of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and over 40 military awards and medals. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Chief Foreign Officer 5 Thomas Montero whose names are immediately associated with Marine courage and dedication. Names such as Guadalcanal, Incheon, Chosin Bresivore, Operations worldwide. He is rich in histories responsible for ensuring the success of the difficult transition required to become a Marine. The Company Commander is Captain Charles W. Sprott The Company First of Company G. He will be returned to the drill instructors. Lance Corporal Madison D. Franklin from Indianapolis, Indiana. Lance Corporal Franklin is also the recipient of the Chesty Puller Award for her outstanding meritorious performance while in recruit training. 1950 Its Private First Class Ne'shery A Smith from Fresno, California. The Honor Graduate, Pt. 2151 is Private First Class Daniel J. storlucken from Chicago, Illinois. The Honor Graduate, Pt. 2153 is Private First Class Gregory D. Carter from St. Paul, Minnesota. Pt. 2154 And the series Honor Graduate is Private First Class Marko A Fletes Marquez from L. S. California. 2,155 is private first-class Nicholas D. Fisher from Castle Rock, Colorado. Ladies and gentlemen, the honor graduates of Company G, and to the senior drill instructors to dismiss their platoons. Needless to say, this will be the most welcome command they have received throughout recruit training.