 Development School Class 24030 consisting of 140 officers led by the class team Lieutenant Brian Fick, Senior Chief Hospital Foreman Jeanine Sips Cologne, Chief Order Master Miguel Alarzo and myself. Military guests in uniform this will be a cover ceremony. The order of events for this morning ceremony are as follows. Captain Everett Palforn, Manning Officer, Officer Training Commanding Board and Rear Admiral Stuart Sadoway, Commander of the Miami Career Center will arrive shortly. The guests and class will rise for the arrival of the official party and will remain standing for the playing of the national anthem and invocation. Captain Almorn and Rear Admiral Sadoway will then address the graduating class. Calling their alarms Captain Almorn will distribute the class awards and graduates will symbolize the completion of their training by returning their respective company guide on to their class Chief Petty Officers. The class will then reaffirm the oath of office and will remain standing for the playing of the service songs and the final dismissal. Class 24030, attention! Please rise for the arrival of the official party and remain standing for the national anthem and invocation. Officer Training Commanding Board arriving. Rear Center, arriving. So they can stand proud this day for the development of the service of our fleet. As they prepare for the next evolution in their community to serve for the purpose. But then embodying humility and selflessness by every sailor and subduing on them the initiative and its need to do the right thing especially when it's difficult. And both of them have ownership of what they are called to do even when they are called in the arms away. So as these officers look to the horizon prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead giving them the physical, mental and spiritual readiness to meet each one with confidence. As we continue to celebrate this moment we ask for your spirit to reside with us and all of us who stand to watch this day. In your name we pray. Please be seated. Two four three seven eight. Three two three. Ladies and gentlemen Captain Edward Talbotport, Manning Officer, Officer Training Commanding Board. Admiral Satterwhite, Captain Taylor, Captain Lisco, Captain Charmin, Captain Rupert. Distinguished visitors, veterans, service members, Officer Training Command staff, family and friends joining us today and the shipmates of Officer and Mothers School of Class 4-030. Good morning. Good morning sir. It is absolutely honor for me to have this opportunity to open this class into one of the most prestigious, challenging, and rewarding careers of our nation, that Naval Officer. Today we will bear witness as 140 officers renew a solemn promise to our nation, reaffirming their both to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. For the family joining us, I want to both thank you and commend you for the performances of your sons and daughters, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, friends. Your love, support and encouragement have produced a quality individual seated here, the ones who chose a path of service. I can think of no finer room to go forth in the fleet than the officers seated here today. They could not have gotten to this point without the careful guidance and support of family and friends. On behalf of the Navy, in great formation, please accept my most sincere thank you. To the class, I'm proud that each and every one of you and all that you have accomplished while you were here. As you depart for your schools and duty stations, know that you're about to be placed in the position to lead and mentor what are truly one of our most valuable national products, the enlisted men and women of our US Navy. Know that you're going to be doing significant and meaningful work for our country. The mission of the Navy is a tremendous importance to our nation and the world. America is counting on you to deter aggression, to defend our national interests, and to preserve our way of life. The foundations we have laid here at Officer Development School are solid. It is now up to you to build on this as you enter the naval service. I've been impressed with your efforts. You've expended over the last several weeks. All that you have done and all that you will do in the service of this creation of ours, and I look forward to witnessing your future successes. It's my pleasure and distinct honor to welcome you to the boardroom as professional naval officers of the world's finest Navy. It's now my privilege this morning to introduce you to our guest in honor, we're out on Short Satterwhite, commander of my Navy career center. I'm from Satterwhite in the state of the Sterling, Virginia, a graduate of the Georgia Tech, a graduate school, the Naval War College, and joint forces staff college. He was commissioned in Edson in 1991 and attended the Essex Air Force Warfare Officer School here in Newport. His first assignment was on board with replenishment oiler USS Milwaukee as navigator. He also served as damage control assistant at the missile brigade USS Robert Bradley. Additionally, he served on the New River Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington as a training officer. He served as the enlisted program officer leading the recruiting district of Michigan. He worked as a chief commanding personnel where he served as deputy coach of the North's Assessments Branch. In August 2006 he reported to the New All-MT, the Office of National Reconciliation in Iraq, where he served as operations officer developing disarmament immobilization or reintegration strategy for the government of Iraq. He returned from Iraq in August 2007 and transferred to the current manpower allocation branch as head of manpower analysis in the accounting section. In May 2008 he was assigned a deputy enlisted in the policy of hot-knife M-13. He was assigned a head of strength and planning analysis section and became head of strategic resource branch. In August 2013 to August 2015 he served as director of total force manpower vision that enabled education and training command. In October 2015 he assumed command as the western sector of commander US military entrance processing command. And from November 2015 through April 2016 he served as commander US military entrance processing command. He served as the director of business operations in the M-1 office of transformation, deputy director, enterprise support and director of transportation. From March 2021 to July 2021 he served as the chief of native personnel chief of the commander's action branch. He assumed command by the career center in 2021 and is the flag leader of the Navy human resources operation. His leadership is essential to the management execution of native personnel on pay services and access to the continued success of the world's greatest Navy. We're privileged to have him here with us today to share his thoughts. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me and welcome our guest of honor today. We're happy to introduce Adelaide. Good morning for that introduction. I don't know if I was going to take a nap there or what. It seemed like a minute here for a long time. So we had an opportunity yesterday before we were two years above ago. And I know the entrance here in front of us had the opportunity there, but it was a damage control chair and the chief told me it was built in 1992. Well, I went here in 1991, so I don't know what happened there. So it's just got an interesting thing there, but it was great to get back here. So it's an honor and privilege to be here with you this morning. It's great to see so many family members and friends here in Newport. Sitting here and looking at this beautiful March weather. This is the second-weddest March in history. So you guys have done well. So yesterday we were out to a commanding event. It's very dry, NWU's, and you guys are tight-trees out there that look like brand new. Just straight out of the uniform shop. So it could work there for that reason. Over the past few weeks, you guys have worked really large as a crew together. Showed up here as individuals, and now leading here as a team. For the babies of the team, it's how we accomplish the mission. And that's exactly what you'd be charged you as Naval officers. Family members, I join you in my insight today as you feel for your graduates. As my owner, Alexis, is also a member of this graduating class. And I've heard your class is greatly improved. It brings a lot of people together in this movement. And it does really good push-ups. So, do you want to be able to try some of those? All right, maybe we'll pass right now. You guys are all in the rest of the class. We'll skip on that there. So as any of you guys' colleagues, future Native leaders, family, and friends, I also welcome you to this special occasion. It's a true red of passage. Officially ushering in 140 of our nation's best partners in our Navy. Our Navy's heritage and traditions will also recognize in celebrating that today's graduates, each one of you, is our Navy's future. I make no mistake, I'll pass it to you too. The road leading to this moment was seldom straightened down. It was all from muddy to running, from challenges, maybe like trying to pass it on to sandbags by rain yesterday. As many guys say better than others. There are so many challenges to probably get here. The kind you really want, you really only find in the military session training. I'm sure a lot of people told you these short weeks are just one tiny waypoint as you begin your career in the Navy. As going to the station to travel during yesterday's only event impresses today with not just weeks, but years of hard work, dedication, and self-discipline. As you develop into the officers, we want to make sure. This class is a prize of restricted line staff warring officers. Your role may look different from the sales driving ship or flying airplane, but don't be mistaken. You wear the cloth of our nation, the university has specifically chosen to lead as naval officers. I don't know why Burt wants to charge naval officers with the duty to use your position to sustain and burn up liberty and justice. Saying the insurance and modern work are not simply a vision war. Or, more importantly, their means for control of states. Now, as you make your way to the fleet, you'll be faced with decisions every day affecting sailors and their families. Whether you're going to a facility tomorrow, tomorrow's need for families to use, providing services or attending care to a member, or leading division of sailors into a larger way on in life, no matter what your destiny is, you now see the responsibility for our nation's most precious resource, sons and daughters, who have committed themselves to a success. In today's world, there's a lot going on and your presence here is kind of the important. I've had the opportunity to talk to leaders out there about what's happening in the Red Sea, the time it takes for decisions to be made, and the trust we have in our sailors out there to execute. And you will be able to be charged for that. So I've talked to you some about the coalition, but I don't need to miss your time finding the parts of practical advice to you. As you prepare to lead around the world. You've probably heard this once before but it's a good reason. Listen to your chief. Be willing to listen and learn as a mentor and developer. A division also willing to learn on the strong chief by the side is a dangerous combination that will make you proud to be able to act upon any demand. As I travel around the world, providing you with your center Mike Manvesh, who's here in the back with us he goes with me because it's that team, that partnership that we have that takes us and allows us to cross all the bridges and reach down and talk to most of your staff, most of your staff and find out what exactly is going on. So that relationship continues regardless of your paper, always in your career. So take charge and lean on that chief and they're going to take you to the top. Now here's another piece of wisdom that you may have discussed here at ODS. Maybe somebody talked about teamwork. Maybe. Maybe you guys saw this once or twice here. Focus on working together as a team. You learn here at Newport. It's one of the most important lessons you can take away. Because being an officer is a team sport. Every day, years in the Navy, there's not a quality team around you. I would not be here right today. It was not going to be all around me. The family is supporting me. This is how we go forward to support our members, how we're going to go forward and do better things. Relying on the knowledge of peers, your leadership and your support is crucial to success. And here's the key. Teamwork doesn't have to progress. As you progress in your careers, continue to be a team player. To consider how you're going to win a war fighting team. Lastly, I'll talk to you about humility. These past few weeks you've learned some of your weaknesses. Come to understand some of your limits. Maybe even push the odds with your strengths. And realize you can do more. You've learned how to follow. You might say as ODS, you're probably way less on humility. Humility is the willingness to look to yourself and understand you need others to succeed. You all got to this point, use your smart skill and highly competent. Even though you know a lot, you must continue to learn from those around you. The day you stop learning is the day you stop learning. I gave you some advice, but the best leadership teachers won't necessarily solve like me or cap it out. Someone who's been there 20 or 30 years, the best teachers will be those you lead. Perhaps some of those junior sailors, as they reflect right on you, you'll undoubtedly learn some hard lessons each day in striving to be a better leader. You'll look back and see all those coaches helped you get there. Your mentors, your peers, your families, your chiefs, your junior sailors, and even their families. Now I'm thrilled to be giving out to you to see you in action yesterday working together as a team. And I'm confident that as you head out here today, our name will be stronger and better because of the honor and courage and commitment you have displayed by joining the United States Navy Officer. And I would say welcome to the board. Thank you. Thank you, Captain Alboard and Rear Admiral Satterwhite. At the conclusion of each ODS class, several students are recognized by their fellow classmates, as well as the Officer Training Command Newport staff for outstanding achievement during the five-week course of instruction. It's in Carly Broadley, the Honor Student Award is presented to the Officer who best demonstrates overall excellence in the areas of academics, physical fitness, and military bearing. Insistently setting the example, Berger peers throughout the many challenges faced at Officer Training Command, the Honor Student Award goes to Vincent Carly Broadley. The Alfred Award is given to the Officer who achieves the highest military grade, derived from personal inspections, room inspections, and general military bearing. This award is named after the Continental Super Bowl War, the USS Alfred. Commissioned in 1775, Alfred surfaced the flagship of native Rhode Islander Commodore Easton Hopkins, and is regarded as the birthplace of Navy medicine as it was the first ship to appoint a dedicated ship surgeon. Serving as a role model of Navy pride and professionalism, maintaining the highest military standards and providing information to all, the Alfred Award goes to Vincent Anna Plainham. The Pickett's Wills Peer Leadership Award is presented to the Officer who personifies the highest standards of personal example, good leadership practices, and moral responsibility. Officers were nominated by their peers, and the winner was selected by the Officer Training Command staff. The winner of this award embodies the leadership traits in a spreat of core of Harriet Pickett's and Francis Wills, the first two African American women to commission his work to the United States Navy. Their courage and collaborative leadership paved the way for today's Officer Navy. The Pickett's Wills Peer Leadership Award goes to Vincent William Matty. The EDEA Award, named for Lieutenant Thomas E.D. of the United States Navy recognizes the highest achievement in academic and military performance. Lieutenant Thomas E.D., who emigrated from Scotland and settled in Rhode Island was awarded the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor for his courageous efforts as he died during the salvage of submarines SS-4 and SS-51 off the coast of Massachusetts. He was a member of the Southeastern New England Chapter of the Retired Officers Association at the time of his death in 1974. In recognition of this accomplishment, in addition to a certificate of achievement, the Military Officers Association of America has also provided a three-year membership to the EDEA Award winner and to Brian and Cheryl. Five weeks ago, the company guide-on has been a symbol of spirit, dedication, teamwork, and unit identity. To symbolize the fact these officers seated before you have completed their training, they will return their guide-ons to their class Chief Petty Officers, see your Chief Hospital Corpsman, Janine Sims Cologne, and Chief Quartermaster, Miguel Alarzo. A re-affirmation of the oath of office with all military personnel in uniform, please come to the position of attention. State your full name. Do solemnly reaffirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States without supporting the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic that will bear true faith and allegiance to the same that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I'm about to enter so help me God ready to so help me God Ready to reaffirm your duties and responsibilities this concludes our ceremony on behalf of the commanding officer of officer training committee important thank you for attending today's graduation.