 Spiritual development plays an important part in the making of the United States Marine. Lieutenant Brian J. McRain, chapter 4, United States Navy will deliver the graduation parade. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. Let us pray. Gracious one, we are grateful that you will never leave us or forsake us and for the strength your presence provides to us. For if it was you who told us when you go out against your enemies, do not be afraid, or I am with you. We are thankful today for these new Marines, for their perseverance, fear not new Marines, for your part of the finest fighting force on earth works in fire surrounded by the most capable warriors and accompanied always by a holy presence. We are thankful today for families and friends, for their love and support, fear not families and friends of these new Marines, for your freedoms and your lives are forever protected by these brave men. First to fight, most ready, we are thankful today for the drone structures, for their leadership, discipline and sacrifice. We thank them for instilling in these Marines honor, courage and commitment, values that forever remain woven into the fabric of every Marine. We prepare these men to be guardians of this great nation. Fear not drone structures, for you made the Marines. Fear not great nation of ours, for your protection lies in good hands. We fear not, for we know what great home, that you go with us always. Amen. Thank you, please be seated. The commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting of San Diego, welcomes you to what is an historic event in the life of the Marine. Their graduation from boot camp. Approximately 40 weeks each year for the past 99 years, your Marines have been part of 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 in the west of the Mississippi. The Depot is also home to Recruiter School and Drone Instructor School. All our efforts here are geared towards one end, producing America's finest fighting force, the United States Marines. This morning, company came. Their recruit training battalion, recruit training regiment, will form in part to the parade. Following the passing review, the graduating Marines will return from the 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 recruits his first sergeant, Francisco Velasquez, company first sergeant, company K, third recruit training battalion. The parade action it is, staff sergeant, recruit sergeants, Drone instructor, company K, third recruit training battalion. The marching units are now being called to attention and the adjutant's command, sound adjutant's call will begin today's parade. In today's parade are 337 of the graduating Marines from company K, recruit trains, comprised of subjects required to produce basic Marines who function technically in gyrsten, are trained in preliminary individual field and combat skills, and practice the personal professional traits which distinguish them as Marines. Examples of these traits are discipline, the achievement of a state of discipline which ensures respect for authority, instant and willing obedience supporters, and the self-reliance to maintain or improve those traits which exemplify a Marine, military bearing, consistently demonstrating military presence and personal awareness as well as the proper wearing and maintenance of uniforms, a spear decor, acquiring the common spear of the Marine Corps that inspires enthusiasm, devotion, pride, initiative, teamwork, aggressiveness, determination, moral courage, integrity, camaraderie, and the burning desire to work with and for others towards excellence in common goals. For 244 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 offend the ideals of freedom with great intimacy, how fields change and capabilities evolve, history proves that through victory, constantly individual will breathe with steel resolve, the drive to overcome any obstacle, and the warrior spirit to fight on against all odds. It takes as steadfast faithfulness, separate the belts to core, country, and each other that abounds through our storied legs, Marines today remain in combat or deployed throughout the world confronting every challenge with courage, loyalty, and faithfulness. They are resolved to be 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 families and loved ones who faithfully stand beside us for the Marines of Company K, today marks the end of the 14-week recruit training cycle. They have marched countless miles in Camp Pendleton 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 more than a crew depot, they are Marines qualified to take their places in the ranks of the world's finest fighting organization. Left to right, in order to get them into their exact positions for the parade, the next portion of the ceremony will be the presentation of the colors. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise or remain standing for the playing of our national anthem. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem. Please be seated. Following the command parade rest, the parade adjutant will give the command saldo, which signals the band to parade forward of the assembled Marines while playing military marching music. The adjutant now presents the assembled command to the commander of troops. Officers center march, all unit commanders and guide-on-bearers march to the front and center of the formation. Historically, it was at this point that commanding officers would issue orders and instructions to the unit commanders. Following this, the unit leaders would face a ballot, return to their units and pass the information along to their Marines. Ladies and gentlemen, the battalion commander for the group training battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony P. Perley. And now for the commanding general of the Marine Corps in 2012 San Diego and the Western Recruiting Legion, Brigadier General Heritage. And the commanding officer of the troop training regiment, Colonel Pommel. It's my pleasure to welcome you both physically and virtually to the graduation ceremony for Company K. It's also my pleasure to welcome today's parade reviewing officer, First Sergeant Broadway, who's an impressive, violent individual. First Sergeant, it's an absolute honor to have you here today. Now, excuse me a moment but I just have new Marines just one last time. Good morning Marines. Good morning, sir, good morning! That was pure pride. Priding yourselves and pride in the title that you have earned. And you should be proud because amongst you are some of the finest that this nation has to offer. You see, when you arrived here, you were young and fit. 20 years of old on average and already better shape than most of your peers. And we made you better. 99% of you are high school graduates and 13 already have your college degrees. Further, you demonstrated courage and a commitment that you were your peer almost to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. And you come from every corner of the globe. In this case, from six different countries with some coming from as far as Kenya and Korea while others as close as right here in San Diego. But it was the pursuit of one goal that brought the 337th of you together. And that goal was to earn the title Marine. Three months ago you began our nation's most difficult entry level training. When you arrived on your buses, stepped onto those historic yellow footprints. And over the course of the next 12 moving weeks, your tele instructors brought you into a cohesive team, small and disciplined, fizzling, fit Marines. Holding your minds and your bodies until you proved yourself capable of marching long distances, over mountainous terrain, carrying heavy loads on your back with little food or sleep. To always be where you are needed, when you need to be there to accomplish the mission. The kidding and mindset of being the most brave for our nation is the least brave. Throughout your time here you will undoubtedly test, train and evaluate the attributes that make out Marine Corps unique and deadly. Train your minds and bodies and develop within each of you a physical and mental toughness that will never quit or give up, despite the odds. We about to name you an our core values. Honor, courage and commitment, building Marines of exemplary character in peace or at war. And we train in battlefield tested or fighting techniques so that when America calls our Marine Corps will always win. Thanks to the highest skilled marching ship instructors I went to field training a tiny kid closer. When you arrive at your objective, you are capable of delivering precision lines of fire against pinpoint targets a staggering distance of 500 yards. Finally, we built small unit leaders out of each and develop your ability to decide, act and communicate with a bias or intelligent action because that is what the future operating environment demands. And so now having completed the longest, the toughest, certainly the most demanding entry-level training in the world, you now stand ready. Carry on our legacy as our nation's naval and expeditionary forces get ready. Here to defend this country gets all of these foreign investors. Now, when you first got here, we offered you that challenge of becoming a Marine. I know the last thing on your mind was graduation. We're probably thinking, what in the heck have I got myself into? And how do I get them to stop the opportunity? You have a lot to learn. And many challenges to overcome and many miles to run. And you did. You stand here today as America's newest Marines and we're proud of you. But you should be proud of yourself as you can even attempt when you've accomplished it. And when you eventually get home, people will notice the difference. Your friends will look up to you when they're asking how you did it because they will. Make sure you introduce them to your crew. Your drill instructors cannot wait to meet your friends. But you must always remember that with this new title comes new responsibility. The key strength of our Marine Corps is not found in our weapons or equipment but in the strength, character, and war-firing spirit of the individual Marine. That's what matters most in combat and that's what sets us apart. So remember that and hold on to it. For the legacy of our Corps, about only first to fight but to always win our nation's battles, belongs to you now for safekeeping because the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. And that's why we have you. So always remember that Eagle Globe and anchor we placed in your hands on top of the reaper represents 245 years of Marines that have come before us. You must always endeavor to be worthy of that legacy and protect what you've earned. So on behalf of the officers, the drill instructors and support personnel here Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, it's my privilege to be the first to wish you fair wins and following seas, separate the Dallas Marines and welcome to our Corps. Now taking their position in the reviewing area is today's Parade Reviewing Official, First Sergeant Rick Lee Broadway. He's accompanied by Sergeant Major Eric C. Romirez, Battalion Sergeant Major, Third Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, First Sergeant Broadway enlisted in the Marine Corps on October 17th, 2005 and attended Recruit Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. After graduating Recruit Training, he attended Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton, California and went on to attend his military occupational specialty school at Camp Johnson, North Carolina. There he completed the basic logistics and embarkations course, graduating with a military occupational specialty, 0431, embarkation specialist. First Sergeant Broadway has served in a variety of challenging buildings in numerous commands to include, serving as drill instructor, senior drill instructor and chief drill instructor, firm companies G and F, Second Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. G4 Mobility Chief, 04 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron, Third Marine Aircraft Wing, Miramar, California. Future Operational Chief, 04 Headquarters Regiment, Third Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan. Company, First Sergeant, Furt Engineer Maintenance Company and General Support Maintenance Company, Third Marine, Third Maintenance Battalion, Third Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan. In August 2019, First Sergeant Broadway served as a company, First Sergeant IV, Company M, Third Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. In January 2021, First Sergeant Broadway attended senior illicit professional military education in Quantico, Virginia. Upon his return from the course, he transferred to support training battalion where he currently serves as a special training company, First Sergeant. First Sergeant Broadway's personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Confedation Medal with three gold stars and Louis IV Award and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars and Louis IV Award. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome First Sergeant Ricky Broadway. Million Marines have been trained here in the past 99 years and at the part of San Diego for combat in conflicts around the world, including places whose names are immediately associated with Marine courage and dedication. Names such as Guadalcanal, Toro, Iwo Jiva, Ruzal, Inchal, Chosin Reservoir, K-Saw, Wei City, Lebanon, Brunea, Sumbalia, Fallujah, Operations, Worldwide. This parade there is rich in history and tradition and no Marine trained here ever forgets insights and sounds. Ladies and gentlemen, as a national flag passes directly in front of you, please rise. Once it passes, you may be seated. First Sergeant Francisco Velázquez, Company First Sergeant, and the Presidential Staff, Fuller Sergeant, Drawler Structure, Sergeant Nigel T. Silver, Series Chief Drawl Structure, Staff Sergeant, Darren J. Martinez, Drawl Structure, Sergeant, Julius D. Vivo, Structure Staff Sergeant, Jesse M. Philippi, Degenerate. It is now directed that all Marines present and who has served honorably, St. Louis, in the first program as Marine fans and Eagle performs the Marines here. Will the guests please rise? Sit efforts of the Drawl Structures and Company have been developed, nurtured and ingrained in the crews with their observance and relationship with their Drawl Structures and officers by the Sturmen and Liggett with the basic knowledge and skills to function in a profession characterized by those introduced to you the Marines responsible for ensuring the success of the difficult transition required to become a Marine. Class W. Tolstin, the Company First Sergeant is First Sergeant Francisco Velasquez. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a round of applause for the Company Staff of Company K. Next portion of the ceremony will be the traditional function of retiring the Guides. Crew trained and are being retired to symbolize the disbanding of such Guides which I care about those Marines who displayed outstanding leadership qualities on a basic character. And we're selected as a platoon honored graduate. They are considered the top Marines graduating today. Drawl Structures. The First Sergeant will now give the command to the Senior Drawl Structures to dismiss their platoons. Needless to say, this will be the most welcome command they have received throughout recruit training.