 Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Island, US Virgin Islands, states, flags, order, arms. And now we invite you to join the staff of Recruit Training Command in welcoming the graduating divisions with your applause as they enter midway ceremony of drill hall and are announced in the following order. Today's ceremony, ladies and gentlemen, you may be seated. Take divisions, right, face, section leaders, fall out and review stand. And we ask this as a courtesy to our reviewing officer. Photography is certainly encouraged, but we ask you to remain seated and off the drill deck. The photographers you will see on deck throughout the review are the official photographers of Recruit Training Command, division commanders, left or right, face, whole brain. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I'm Lieutenant John Gaffer, Recruit Training Command's drill division officer. I'd like to welcome you to today's past review. Today, you will see 11 divisions comprised of 832 sailors participating in their graduation ceremony and soon to join the most powerful Navy in the world. Please draw your attention to the unit positioned at center deck. There is the review commander and staff. The review commander is responsible for conducting the graduation ceremony. Today's review commander is Seaman Apprentice Alexander Kinney from Drake in Massachusetts. Let's give him a hand, folks. Performing today is the triple threat unit on their eighth week of training, the state flags unit on their ninth week of training, and the staff unit on their tenth and final week of training. These units are comprised entirely of recruits. During their night of arrival, recruits are placed in the divisions of 88 personnel and assigned division commanders. Recruit division commanders form the backbone of Recruit Training and are key individuals in the life of every recruit. Division commanders must serve as counselors, disciplinarians, administrators, and military leaders. Above all, they must show themselves as outstanding examples of military bearing, appearance, attitude, and behavior. Each division also has a recruit chief petty officer. This senior recruit supervises the divisional staff positions and leads the division in the absence of their division commanders. Now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce the graduating divisions, their division commanders, and recruit chief petty officers. As I introduce each division, they will raise the competitive flags they have earned throughout their training. As I introduce each recruit chief petty officer, the flag representing their home state will also be raised. Please hold your applause until all introductions have been completed. I will be starting from their right. Division 301, commanded by petty officer, first class, Eric Serrano, third first class, Agrin Garcia Quintana, third first class, Matthew Studi, recruit chief petty officer, semen apprentice, Brendan Mandibon from Mesquite, Texas. Division 303, commanded by chief petty officer, Alex Diaz, petty officer, first class, Luke Funk, petty officer, first class, Matthew Coleman, petty officer, second class, Jocelyn Downey, and their recruit chief petty officer, Airman Anastasia Charles from San Antonio, Texas. Division 305, commanded by senior chief petty officer, Jacob Cofuto, petty officer, first class, John Wong Liu, petty officer, second class, Timothy Adams, and their recruit chief petty officer, Airman Adrian Amadeez from Brooklyn, New York. Division 306, commanded by chief petty officer, Eric Portney, Gandy, petty officer, first class, Rassan Graham, the officer, second class, Tony Brown, and their recruit chief petty officer, Siemens Anu Fullerton from Davey, Florida. Division 307, commanded by senior chief petty officer, John Parkin, petty officer, first class, Raquel Lara, petty officer, first class, Kyle McDonough, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Jamie Giuliano from Chainsville, Minnesota. Division 308, commanded by chief petty officer, Connor Moyer, petty officer, first class, Laura Ninho. Petty officer, second class, Lawrence Price. Their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Alexander Brady from Gary, Nebraska. Division 309, commanded by chief petty officer, Travis Lades. Petty officer, second class, Alyssa Aguada. Petty officer, second class, Ethan Fleming. And their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Devin Jackson from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Division 310, commanded by petty officer, first class, Harley Suttles. Petty officer, first class, Zachary Klein. Petty officer, second class, James Van Hook. Their recruit chief petty officer, Airman apprentice, Cade Goffery from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Division 311, commanded by chief petty officer, Corey Roberts. Petty officer, first class, Kenneth Hatfield. Petty officer, first class, Byron Sears. And their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Allen Stern from Miami, Florida. Division 312, commanded by petty officer, first class, Michael Lagerweig. Petty officer, second class, Mauricio Munroy. Petty officer, second class, Anthony Mullin. Crew chief petty officer, Seaman Apprentice, Nathan Santon Silva from Lake Ellesnore, California. Division 939, commanded by chief petty officer, Chase Bork. Petty officer, first class, Colton Hawn. Petty officer, second class, Jack Cotter. And their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman apprentice, Alexander Kinney from Drakeit, Massachusetts. On behalf of the commanding officer and staff, our recruit training command, we congratulate these division commanders and recruit chief petty officers on a job well done. You will see the ceremonial side boys boats in an honor guard take their places for arrival honors. This time on our tradition is our formal greeting to this morning's reviewing officer. When requested by the announcer, please stand for the arrival honors, marching on of the colors, the national anthem, and the invocation. As a reminder, military gas shell remain covered throughout the entire graduation ceremony. And ladies and gentlemen, one final note. As befitting the importance of this occasion, our ceremony is conducted in a formal manner. However, we do encourage you to participate in today's graduation ceremony by letting your applause show these sailors just how proud of them you are. Once again, welcome aboard. Will the guests please rise and remain standing for the arrival of the official party. Recruit training command arriving. Surface combat systems training command break links arriving. May be seated. Please rise, present, arms. Chapman Cho will offer this morning's invocation. Praise Almighty and sovereign on this day of celebration and thank you for your faithfulness and your provision and ask for your abiding presence with us today and always. As these newest sailors reflect on their accomplishment, help them to always remember the challenges they've met, the adversity they've overcome, and the growth they've experienced, God made that reflection serve to make firm their resolve and their commitment, not simply to oneself and one's goals, but now to nation, to ship, and to shipmate. God, as we now send out these newest sailors of our fleet to meet the challenges that lie ahead, we do so with trust and confidence, knowing that they have been well trained, knowing that they take with them the love and support of these newest Navy families. So God, I ask, grant them both humble hearts and unwavering dedication as they go forth, bestow upon them your favor and grace, strength and courage, and your holy hand and protection. Grant them fair winds and following seas. In your most holy name I pray, amen. The commanding officer would issue orders and instructions to the unit commanders. Then the unit commanders would face a ballot and relay the information to their divisions. Today's events show how orders are passed through the chain of command. The V-4, sir, very well. Hearing this momentous occasion with you, I cannot thank all of our visitors enough for your continued support, and I am sure your sailors are grateful for your encouragement throughout their training. With us today is our reviewing officer, Captain Roy Hinkle, commanding officer, surface combat systems training command, Great Lakes. I would also like to welcome all of the veterans in our audience today, and thank them for their service to our country. Would all of our veterans please stand and let's give them a round of applause for graduates today. They are the staff unit providing arrival honors, honor guard, recruit review commander, adjutant and support for the ceremony. Please join me in giving them and the 10 other graduating divisions here today a round of applause for their outstanding performances. This right here today is where our heritage meets the future and where these young men and women enter the profession of arms. The staff of recruit training command is dedicated to providing the United States Navy with basically trained, physically fit and smartly disciplined sailors such as those standing here this morning. These sailors have successfully completed 10 weeks of demanding recruit training. They have earned the rights where the uniform is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom. They and others like them serve as the bedrock of our naval forces. They will join other sailors around the world to give our Navy its combat edge and enable us to help keep this nation secure. This training group is ready to graduate and serve in the world's most powerful Navy. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you 832 of the, 832 of the newest and sharpest sailors in the United States Navy. May be seated. Recruit training commands competitive system among individual recruits and divisions promotes teamwork, attention to detail and pride and accomplishment. Divisions performing above standards throughout their training are awarded recognition flags and five missionaries, academic achievement, military drill, compartment readiness, applications and physical fitness. These flags are carried as a visible symbol of the division's success. Each flag indicates in your sailors, individually and as teams met performance standards in one or more missionaries. A division that excels in every phase of training qualifies for the battle efficiency honor division recognition and is awarded the battle E honor flag for this exemplary achievement. Division three, one, two, has earned this honor today and we congratulate them on a job exceptionally well. I'll present this week's individual awards and he will be joined on the drill deck by our executive officer, Commander Jarco. It is our pleasure to recognize the review commander for today's ceremony, Seaman apprentice Alexander Kinney, Division 939 from Drake, Massachusetts. Throughout his training, Seaman apprentice Kinney has exhibited great pride and naval service and has consistently demonstrated his potential as an effective leader. He has maintained a high standard of personal appearance, displayed excellent military bearing and command voice. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. Well done, sailor. For achieving the highest overall academic score during recruit training, constructionment Blue Bridget Assets Division 303 from El Paso, Texas has earned the academic excellence award which is sponsored by the Lake Defiance Chapter of the Illinois Society of the Sons of American Revolution. Constructionment Assets receives a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. For having displayed extraordinary qualities best expressing the American spirit of honor, initiative and loyalty. Seaman apprentice Madeline Guida, Division 308 from Westminster to Maryland is the award, the Navy League Award which is sponsored by the Navy League of the United States. Seaman apprentice Gadel is represented with a commemorative plaque and a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. Seaman Alexander Brady, Division 308 from Erie, Nebraska is the winner of the United Service Organization Award for best exhibifying the spirit of the intent of the word shipmate. Seaman Brady is given a commemorative plaque from the United Service Organization. Well done, sailor. Seaman Jamie Giuliano, Division 307 from Jamesville, Minnesota is the recipient of the Military Order of the World Wars Award of Merit. This award is presented for meritorious performance during food training. Seaman Giuliano is present with a commemorative plaque from our Military Order of the World Wars. Well done, sailor. The Military Officers Association Leadership Award is presented to Seaman Emily Kristalve, Division 307 from Raleigh, North Carolina for demonstrating exceptional tenacity and professionalism. Seaman Kristalve is awarded a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. Seaman Casey Reynolds, Division 303 from Reno, Nevada is the recipient of the Navy Club of the United States of America Military Excellence Award for best exhibifying the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military bearing, and teamwork. This award places her at the pinnacle of today's newest sailors. She's awarded a flag letter of commendation. Seaman Reynolds, the staff of Recruit Trading Command salutes you as the finest of this group of graduates. Well done, sailor. It is appropriate to recognize such outstanding individual accomplishments by these sailors with a round of three cheers. The adjutant will lead all graduating divisions in three cheers for this morning's award winners. The distinct pleasure this morning of introducing our renewing officer, Captain Roy Henkel, commanding officer, Surface Combat Systems Training Command, great ladies. A native of Waterloo, Iowa, he elicited in the 80 in 1985 and served as an operation specialist. In 2000, he was commissioned under the limited duty officer program. Among Captain Henkel's operational tours, he served in various positions aboard the USS Bunker Hill, USS Green Bay, USS Nimitz, USS Exit, and USS Theodore Roosevelt. His short commands include Naval Station Ingleside, Texas, Joint Maritime Facility, Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Surface Combat Systems Training Command, Commander US-6 Fleet, and Naval Information Forces Suffolk, Virginia. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a warm recruit training command welcome to Captain Henkel. Good morning and welcome to all our distinguished guests, and most importantly, the families and friends of these sailors and the Branks today is a great privilege to join you today to welcome these young men and women as the newest sailors into the world's finest Navy. I thank each and every one of you for the integral role you played in their success. You helped shape your recruit into a person who wanted to stand out for his country, who understands the Navy core values of honor, courage, and commitment, and had to drive to make it happen. You now also, we also would like to welcome all of you into the Navy family. To all the young sailors standing now before me, congratulations on your accomplishments. You look magnificent. In June of 1935, 37 years ago, I first put on the Navy uniform. Like you, I made the choice to enter the profession of arms and of service to our great nation. Each of you has selfishly answered the call to duty to serve a cause greater than yourselves. You have passed every test, triumphed over every challenge, and proven yourselves worthy of wearing the uniform that symbolizes freedom throughout the world, the uniform of the United States Navy. Whether you stayed for five or you stayed for 30 years, you have joined an exclusive fraternity of those who have chosen the path of service. Sailors, I can tell you from experience that you are about to embark on one of the most challenging adventures of your life, but I also can tell you that if you serve with honor, keep the faith with your fellow shipmates and strive for excellence in everything you do, it will also be one of the most rewarding. You're choosing to serve your country at the time when it is most needed, when America must show a strong presence throughout the world, on the seas and in the skies. You've taken on the task of defending our nation and the instructors and staff here at RTC have done a masterful job preparing you for that tremendous duty and responsibility. You have earned not only mine but respect of a grateful nation. In closing, not as a Navy captain, but as a fellow American, I'd like to be the first to say to all of you, thank you for your service. Congratulations, sailors. Officer Commander Jargo, please remain seated until your graduates have been placed on the appreciation for our wonderful musicians of Navy band, post-section leaders, fall out and retrieve outer garments.