 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Brigadier General Heritage, the commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Western Recruiting Region, I'd like to virtually welcome you to sunny San Diego and today's Family Day message for a hotel company. My name is Colonel Matt Palma and I am the commanding officer of the Recruit Training Regiment. I am assisted in my duties by my senior enlisted 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. Now 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 throughout their training was absolutely critical to their success and we want to thank you for that. As they continue on in their training and leave the depot tomorrow following graduation on their way north to the School of Infantry West, we'd encourage you to continue the same level of love and support that you have provided over the past three months. They will surely need it, but don't worry, they look fit, happy and healthy as we just completed the motivational run. Now, there's a couple other groups I'd like to thank out there today. First, if you've served in any branch of the armed forces, whether they're under the watchful eye of peace or during the time of war, we want to recognize you for that service and thank you for your many many sacrifices. For the veterans have served as an example to all of us Marines and especially the new Marines of Hotel Company. Thank you, veterans. The next group I'd like to recognize are the officers and drill instructors that proudly wear these yellow t-shirts or they are the officers and drill instructors of Hotel Company. Had it not been for their hard work and determination, the transformation from civilian to recruit and recruit to Marine wouldn't 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 comes at great sacrifice. Their young families have endured long periods of time away from their Marine for the benefit of your Marine, which has only been exasperated by the global pandemic. So I'd like to publicly thank the officers, drill instructors and dedicated families of Hotel Company for a job well done. Thank you, Hotel and thank you to your families. Now speaking of families, we know great Marines come from great families and your Marines are no different. Our Marines and all Marines pride themselves on being the most ready when the nation is least ready and it is absolutely essential that they continue on in their training so that they can join their Fleet Marine Force units as soon as possible. We know how difficult it must be for you not to be here today to celebrate in the traditional family day events or tomorrow's graduation, which is a milestone event in the life of every Marine. We recognize the sacrifice that you are making as their family and we appreciate your patience, patriotism and continued love and support. But don't worry when your young Marine does get some well deserved time off. I'm sure they will have plenty of sea stories to share with you about their time here on the depot and their legendary drill instructors. In closing, we want to wish you the best of health. Good luck during our global pandemic and the crisis that our nation is currently facing. Your Marines like all Marines are ready for the challenges that lie ahead them. They are proud and they are proud to serve. We look forward to their accomplishments as I'm sure you do too. We wish them good luck and you as well. God speed and may you find comfort in the fact that your Marine Corps and its Marines remain Semper Fidelis. Morning, ladies and gentlemen, my name is Staff Sergeant Rivera and I am the senior drill instructor for between 2,169. Here are your new Marines. Morning, ladies and gentlemen, my name is Staff Sergeant Ho and the senior drill instructor for platoon 2,170 and these are your new Marines. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Sgt. Thomas and I'm the senior drill instructor for platoon 2171 and these are your new Marines. Good morning, my name is Staff Sergeant, Lu Чер, and I'm the Senior Drone Instructor from platoon 2,173 and these are your newest warfighters. Good morning ladies, good morning gentlemen. My name is Sergeant Roddageiro, the Senior drill instructor for platoon 2,174. These are your nation's newest Marines. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. My name is such a Martin. I am the senior drill instructor for platoon 2175, and these are your nation's newest Marines.