 is an important part in the making of the United States Marine. Lieutenant Jr. Gray, Annie Group Prime, Chevrolet Corps, United States Navy will deliver the graduation prayer. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. Plus three, on this day of great celebration, we give you thanks for these young men of Charlie Company 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 Italian leadership who have shaped and molded these young men into Marines. We are grateful to stay 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, oh, holy one, that you be 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, oh, holy one, are always faithful. Bless our nation. Bless these new Marines. And God, bless the United States Marine Corps. Amen. Amen. Thank you. Please be seated. The landing general, for a way forward through Deepo San Diego, welcomes you to one of today's historic event in the life of the Marine. Their graduation from boot camp. Approximately 40 weeks each year, for the past 100 years, new Marines have been part of San Diego for service with units of the Marine Corps around the globe. The primary mission of a recruit Deepo is to provide basic training to recruits in the West of the Mississippi, which represents approximately 51% of all applicants in the Marine Corps each year. The Deepo is also home to a recruiter school and a drill at the start of the school. All our efforts here are geared toward one end, producing America's finest fighting force, the United States Marines. This morning, Company C versus recruit trained battalion, recruit trained regiment, will form in March to the Marine. Following the passing review, the graduating Marines will return from and center of the reviewing stand for final dismissals. The staff for today's parade is comprised of Marines from the recruit trained regiment. The commander of troops is Captain Roberto G. Cruz, Company Commander, Company C versus recruit trained battalion. The parade ascent is Captain Manuel Aguilaris, a second officer, Company C versus recruit trained battalion for recruit training regiments. The units are now being called to attention and the ascent is commanded, the sound ascent is called, will begin today's parade. Four Marines are two Marines displayed up-stand performances in two individually operated events. Private Christopher Electra Aguilaris from La Tune, 1,055, is the company high student, scoring a 343 out of 315. Private Kors Guns, ascent, are acting. From La Tune, 1,053, is the most missed victory, scoring a 298 out of 300 for the physical fitness test, and a 300 out of keeping aboard from the Marine Corps Association and Foundation. It's the company honored veterans for training. Staff Sergeant Hayden T. Blackmore and the primary marksman instructor with the La Tune High Hacker Club, 227 for La Tune, 1,055, for Matthew Masurado, recruit training, this provides a subject required to produce basic parades who function effectively in Garrison and are trained in rudimentary individual and field combat skills, and practice the personal and professional traits which distinguish them as parades. Examples of these traits are discipline, the achievement of a state of discipline, which asserts respect for authority, incident, and will go against the orders, and the self-reliance to maintain or improve those traits, which is exemplified by the Marine. Military bearing, consistently demonstrating military presence and personal awareness, as well as the proper wearing and maintenance of uniformity, a spirit of war, acquiring the common spirit of a Marine Corps that inspires enthusiasm, devotion, drive, initiative, teamwork, addressiveness, determination, moral courage, integrity, camaraderie, and a burning desire to work with and for others toward excellence in common goals, parades at five and one, whenever and where the nation calls in the harshest conditions, of the most brutal terrain, and against the most formidable enemies. Parades that met the ideals of freedom, with grit and the national fields changed, and capabilities evolved. History proves that true patriot comes from the individual Marine, the steel resolve, the drive to overcome any obstacle, and the warrior spirit to fight on against all odds. It takes that steadfast faithfulness, several miles to core, country, and each other that abounds throughout our story legacy. Marines today remain in combat for deploying around the world, confronting every challenge with courage, loyalty, and faithfulness. Their resolve to be the most ready, when the nation is least ready, to defend freedom anytime and anywhere, to stand ready to aid those devastated by natural disasters, to pay tribute to those who have forged our proud legacy, and to honor the veterans and loved ones who faithfully stand beside Company C. Today, marks the end of the 13th week for their training cycle. They have marched countless miles at Camp Petals and on this parade day, and have been trained as our all Marines, as basic riflemen. In addition, due to an intensive physical training program, their strength and endurance have doubled since their arrival of order and diva. Their Marines qualified to take their place in the ranks of a world's finest of mind organization. It's our now being alive 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 a parade on for the military solution. For against what not served in the military, it is proper etiquette turn the national anthem to place the right hand over the remarks, and for those in the audience wearing make here, to remove it. Will the guests please rise for the presentation of the colors. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem, please be seated. Parade crest, the parade ashton, will give the commandant sound off, which signals the band of parade forward at the assembled Marines, walk like military marching music, not in state's parade. Many who have helped shape our history will join us here today in keeping with the tradition of once a Marine, always a Marine. We would like to recognize that at this time, those in the audience who have served as Marines, please rise. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause. Welcome to Marine Corps of Crew Depot, San Diego, and a congratulations ceremony for Charlie Company. We're doing official for your general friends who joined us from the first Marine Logistics Group located about 30 miles north of here aboard Camp Mountain. Welcome, sir. Ladies and gentlemen, the purpose of today's ceremony is to recognize these new Marines and everything they've accomplished. Their journey began 13 long weeks ago when they stepped on the yellow footprints and committed to becoming Marines. They arrived as individuals, perhaps a little unsure of their decision, but stand before you as a confident team of smartly disciplined Marines. During the past three months, we developed a physical mental toughness so they're able to thrive in complex, and pay out in environments. They learned to set some war fighting skills. Like Atlas Miles, learned how to operate the field and completed intensive martial arts training. They were taught how to decide, act, and communicate with initiative, clarity, and exceptional judgment. They proved themselves to be leaders of character who inspire and train others with dignity and respect. Their training culminated with a variety of assets from the crew school, a grueling 54-hour test of teamwork and endurance. Throughout, they came to understand and embrace our core values of honor, courage, and commitment, with a very clear understanding that being a Marine carries a special trust and confidence in the high expectations of the American people. Now, as you might imagine, this awesome transformation didn't happen by itself. And I'd like to thank those who were involved. First, we recognize each Marine's training started long before they got here. The foundation of their character started with you, in your homes, in your schools, in your communities. I want to thank all the parents, families, friends, as well as teachers and coaches in the crowd for everything you've done. I assure you that your love and support was vital to their success. So thank you for all your attention to the Marines wearing the distinctive canned bank covers, our drill instructors. It's impossible for me to put the words they're passion, work ethic, and commitment. From the moment we're recruited live, there is a drill instructor with them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They've spent every waking hour teaching, training, mentoring, and leading these young men. Ladies and gentlemen, these drill instructors have made a tremendous and lasting impact on your loved one. Trust me, these Marines will never forget the name, the face, or the voice of their drill instructors. So please join me in a well-deserved round of applause for the drill instructors in Charlie County. The families of the drill instructors are seated just to the left of their viewing stand. No group knows better than that. Time, dedication, it takes to make Marines. While their drill instructors were on duty, these houses and dams showed all the cooking, cleaning, shopping, homework, appointments, dog walks. I can go on. My wife and I have four-watt animals, two of them are children. We completely get it. Simply put, we couldn't have accomplished our mission without their support. So please join me in a big round of applause for the families. Finally, I'd like to recognize our highly skilled marksmanship, martial arts, water survival, and academics instructors. Our exceptional chaplain, corpsman, and entire medical team have been doing an amazing job at ensuring our physical, mental, and spiritual readiness. And of course, the dedicated recruiter who saw potential in the Marine. The faculty of two Marines who with us today, I'd like to recognize. First, Corporal Masurada is joining us from one big steel train in the town. We're going to coach the train with the two who achieved the highest right for a sport. Staff Sergeant Blackmore, seated to his left, is joining us from Phoenix, Arizona, where he recruited today's sergeant. Job well done, gentlemen. Keep up the great work. And ladies and gentlemen, if you'll excuse me, while I address the new Marines, one last time is their battalion commander. Good morning Marines. Good morning. Ladies and gentlemen, Charlie Company. Company, I know it seems like a lifetime ago when you were offered the challenge of becoming a Marine. When you arrived on your buses and stepped on the yellow footprints, graduation was probably the last thing on your mind. You're probably thinking, what have I got myself into? And how do I get these guys to stop you on enemy? We had a lot to learn, so very steep hills to climb, but you get it. You have right here in the title, Marine. Be proud of your accomplishment in the uniform you now wear. And I'll leave you with this. Whether you've served for four years or 24 years, remember, it's not about you. It's about all the Marines who have gone before you who's like you see you are now a part of. It's about that Marine standing to your left and to your right. It's about all these people in the stands in this great nation which you swore to defend. So serve a fighter, serve with courage, and serve with commitment, and you'll do well. Congratulations again, Marines, on your tremendous achievement. Please take care of one another and remain Semper Fidelis. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you America's newest United States Marines. Brigadier General Phillip N. Cricks, commanding general, First Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton. He is a Company 5 Brigadier General, Jason L. Morris, commanding general, for Marine Corps Group Depot San Diego and the Western Retreat Region. Phillip N. Cricks, commanding general, First Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton, California. Brigadier General Cricks is a native of the Cruces, New Mexico, and was commissioned in 1991. After graduating the basic school, Brigadier General Fitz attended Marine Corps Engineer Officer's Force and obtained the Military Occupational Specialty of 1302, Combat Engineer Officer. Brigadier General Fitz has served in a variety of challenging buildings and numerous commanders to include, serving as a construction platoon commander at Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, commanding officer at Headquarters Company, Marine Wing Support Group 37, commanding officer at Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, commanding officer at Headquarters Regiment, First Marine Logistics Group, commander at US Marine Forces South, branch head at Engineering and Explosive Ordinance disposal, Deputy Commandant and Logistics, and the Deputy Director at Capabilities Development Directorate, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration. Brigadier General Cricks currently serves as the commanding general for First Marine Logistics Group, Cap Townsend, California. His awards include the Legion of Merit with two gold stars in lieu of Third Award, the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with one gold star in lieu of Second Award, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commodation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commodation Medal with two gold stars in lieu of Third Award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Combat Action Regiment. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Brigadier General Phillip M. Fritz in conflicts around the world, including places whose names are immediately sustained with hurrying courage and dedication, Terror Bomb, Evo Chima, Busan, Incheon, Shudson Reservoir, California, The Honor Graduate, Brooklyn II, Brennan J. Edward, Brooklyn II, 1051 and the Lance Corporal, David K. Hoffman from Stanton Valley, Arizona. Lance Corporal Hoffman is also the recipient of the Chessi Polar Board towards outstanding Meritorious Performance while in recruit training. The Honor Graduate, Brooklyn II, 1053 and the Series Honor Graduate is Private First Bloods Juan A. Morellis, Paris, Brooklyn, Brooklyn II, 1054 is Private First Bloods Nicholas G. Mendoza, Brooklyn, Kenosha, Wisconsin and The Honor Graduate, Brooklyn II, 1055 is Private First Bloods Joshua C. San Jose, Brooklyn, Kirtland, Washington, Jason Jumman, The Honor Graduate of Company C.