 God-grooming legacy that they now wipe really clean as their own. Private First Class Bruno is a one-year-old full-blooded English bulldog born in Baldwin, California on October 22nd, 2022. He is named after Major General Bruno Hogey, who at the time of his death was the first general officer to have been general of the people from November of 1863 to February of 1867. General Hogey was awarded that if he was service fellow, the Legion of Merit would combat B for valor, the Navy combination battle with Gold Star in lieu of Third Award, and the Purple Heart with Gold Star in lieu of Third Award. Private First Class Bruno continues the tradition of a long line of Marine War bulldog mascots dating back to 1921, when Brigadier General Smetley Butler appointed Sergeant Major James as a first bulldog mascot for Marine War parrots once ago. Private First Class Bruno is being escorted by the Office of Communication Strategy and Operations, Max Cole-Carrick-Rocco. Spirits of Development plays an important part in the making of a United States Marine. Lieutenant Brad Dean Guillory, Chaplain Corps, United States Navy, will deliver the graduation prayer. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. Let us pray. Eternal Father, some people wonder all their lives that they have made a difference. These Marines do not have that problem. We are intensely proud of each of them and their noble accomplishment. We are grateful for all those who have sacrificed to bring them to this day. As they go forth for flag and country, the core in glory and for one another, sit down your blessing, O God, upon them all, that they may come through any ordeal with dignity. Semper Fidelis, Amen. Thank you. Please be seated. Ladies and gentlemen, Marine Corps Repruting Post San Diego will come to you to what is a historical event and the life of a Marine. Their graduation from boot camp, approximately 40 weeks each year for the past 100 years, you Marines have departed 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 enlisted West of the Mississippi, which represents approximately 51% of all applicants in the Marine Corps each year. The depot is also home to recruiter school and drill instructor school. All of our efforts here are geared toward one end, producing America's finest fighting force, the United States Marine Corps. This morning, Company E, Second Recruit Training Battalion, Rutgeru Training Regiment will form and march in the parade. Following the passing review, the graduating Marines will return front and 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 troops is Captain Aden J. Lang, Company Commander, Company E, Second Recruit Training Battalion. The great match is Captain Brian Y. King, Company Commander, Company F, Second Recruit Training Battalion, Rutgeru Training Regiment. The marching units are now being called to attention and the adjutant's command, sound, adjutant's call, will begin today's parade. The performance is in two individually created events. Right at first glance, I hear, he has the Algarve C, from Lutu, 2150, with a company-high shooter, scoring 800, from Lutu, 2100, scoring 800, scoring 800, out of 300, all the physical fitness that is there, and it's that. He will receive awards of the Marine Corps Association and Foundation. As of today, the company honored by Rutgeru's recruiter, Staff Sergeant, Iquista Chowsky, took the shuttle with a left-foot-high shooting average of 211 out of 250, will platoon 2,111, but while Isaac J. has to be as tremendous, Rutgeru Training has comprised of subjects required to produce basic Marines who function effectively in garrison, are trained in rudimentary individual field and combat skills, and practice the personal and professional traits which distinguishes them as Marines. Example, these traits are, discipline, the achievement of self-control and self-awareness which assures respect for authority, instant and willing obedience to orders, and a 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 street accord, a quiet, a common spirit of the Marine Corps that inspires enthusiasm, devotion, pride, initiative, aggressiveness, determination, moral courage, integrity, burning desire to work with and for others towards excellence in common goals. For 248 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 defend the ideals of freedom with grit and tenacity. Although battlefields change and capabilities evolved, history proves that true victory comes from the individual Marine which will resolve, the drive to overcome any obstacle, and the warrior spirit of fight-on against a lot that stand fast faithfulness, semper fight-onness, country and each other that have bound throughout our story to legacy. When the nation is least ready to defend freedom, to stand ready to aid those devastated by natural disasters, to aid tribute to those who have forged our proud legacy. Basically stand beside us, 13-week recruit training cycle, they have marks countless miles at Camp Pendleton, as well as on this parade deck and have been trained as our all Marines as face of reckoning, are now being aligned 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 appropriate honors with the military salute. For guests who have not served in the military, it is proper etiquette during the National Anthem to place their right hands over their hearts and for those in the audience wearing headgear to remove it. Will the guests please rise with a presentation of the colors. Ladies and gentlemen, our National Anthem, please be seated at the command. Post the colors, the color guard moves into position within the parade. This signifies that the entirety of the parade has been formed and is ready to be presented to the command. Parking the command. Parade rest, the parade agitent will give the command sound off, which signals the bands a parade forward of the assembled Marines while playing military marching music. That's the assembled command to the commander of troops. Officer center march, all unit commanders and guide arm bearers march to the front and center of the formation. Historically it was at this point that the officers would issue orders and instructions for the unit commanders to their units and pass the information along to their Marines. But our nation's history, millions of men and women have earned the title United States Marine. Many who have helped shape our history join us here today. In keeping with the tradition of once a Marine, always a Marine, we would like to recognize them. At this time, those in the audience who have served as Marines, please rise. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for the dedicated service to clear the country. We would also like to give special recognition to the Gold Star family members present in the audience today. During World War I, families would hang a blue star in their windows to symbolize that their loved one was serving in the military. Should the service member not be able to return home, the blue star was replaced with the gold star. Today, the gold star symbolized the family members of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Ladies and gentlemen, please give a very special round of applause to the family members of the service men and women who proudly defended our great country. Ladies and gentlemen, the battalion commander for second recruit training battalion, Lieutenant Colonel James R. Smith. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Brigadier General James A. Ryan, the commanding general of the Marine Corps of DECO San Diego and the West Group of the region, as well as on behalf of Colonel Peter M. Rumler, the commanding officer of the recruit training regiment, welcome to the graduation of Company E. To start, I'd like to recognize today's brigade reviewing official Captain Aaron Carlton, United States Navy, whose impressive biography you will hear shortly and who today detaches from the recruit training regiment after 18 months as our regimental chaplain. Sir, it's an honor to have you and Lily here today. Thank you for your dedicated service to the Marines and the sailors of this unit. Your leadership and your spirit will be missed. Good luck with your next command, sir. I'd also like to acknowledge some of my special guests of the commanding general and members of the Marine Corps Community Services team that is here. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for all that you do for Marines here in Southern California and around the world. Thank you very much for all of your service before. It's my state pleasure to speak to you this morning for just a few moments to express both the pride and the gratitude which I feel for this formation behind me. And that begins with you, the friends and families of these new Marines. Thank you for trusting us with your loved one. Thank you for your love and support on their journey to this day and thank you for your continued support in their new vocation. From all of us, welcome to the Marine Corps family and speaking of families seated to the right of the reviewing stand are the families of the company E staff and no one knows more than you at the time and dedication that it takes to transform a civilian into the United States Marine. Sergeant Major and I are incredibly grateful for your sacrifice and your support which enables these drill instructors and officers to perform in this critical task. We're joining in a round of applause for the families of the Empire who is truly a team effort at the forefront of that effort are Marine recruiters stationed across this great country. These men and women work tirelessly to identify, educate and inspire the next generation of Marines. This Legion of Recruiters represented today by Staff Sergeant Stakowski from Recruiting Station Phoenix, Arizona, who's responsible for guiding the company honor graduate Lance McCulloch horny into our court. And for any of you 17 to 28 year olds out here inspired by what you see my honor recruiter has assured me he'll speak to you immediately following graduation. Our other partner in the endeavor to make Marines are the instructors of weapons field training battalion who teach the critical combat skills necessary to fight and win in any climbing place. They're represented today by Corporal Acidas the top performing instructor for the rifle range. Ladies and gentlemen a round of applause for our recruiters and our combat instructors for that Marine. The last group I'd like to recognize certainly needs no introduction for everyone knows the distinct campaign cover of a legendary Marine Corps drill instructor and from the moment a recruiter arrives on the depot there is a drill instructor with them 24 hours a day seven days a week tirelessly installing qualities and a speedy core of the United States Marine and leaving an indelible mark on those they leave. Trust me your Marine will never forget the name the face or the sweet tender gentle loving voice of their drill instructor which is going to be a round of applause for the Marines who make the Marines the drill instructors. Three-year-old high school graduates four at college degrees they come to us from every state and territory in the western recruiting region in 13 countries around the world having immigrated from places like perma the democratic republic of kongo and the Philippines and when they raise their right hand to sworn up support defend the constitution of the United States they differentiated themselves from 99 percent of their peers upon arrival here these drill instructors forged them fires martial discipline shaking their minds and bodies in the mold generations of Marines who have won our class these new Marines proven self-worthy capable carrying heavy loads long distances over rugged mountainous terrain to be where they're needed when they're needed to accomplish any mission you may notice the change in the Marine they'll stand a little taller look a little leaner sporting outstanding Marine Corps hairstyle and moms and dads i guarantee they know how to make their best but the truly important change is the one which has taken place today where they have been immersed in our core values and honor courage and commitment and by virtue of standing here today they have embraced them as their own and it is because of this because of the journey they have undergone and because of the moral mental and physical development they explained that i am pleased to present 341 young men and women who can forever proudly claim the title of the United States Marine to give you excuse me just a moment i'd like to address the newest members of our corps good morning Marines Sergeant Major and I are incredibly proud of you we watch you learn strive and grow these past months and we are pleased to welcome you to our ranks you can be justifiably proud of what you've accomplished here you're in japan belt in a martial arts program some of you learn to swim and water survival training and many overcame a fear of heightening in our confidence and obstacle course you learn weapons appointed to deliver precision fires on targets from a staggering distance of 500 yards and in a final test you completed the grueling crucible where you were required to demonstrate exemplary character physical and mental toughness the ability to decide act and communicate leadership and a war fighter spirit and every marine past and present expects you to display those same attributes in your future trials and so having completed the most rigorous recruit training on this below you are ready to carry out our tradition as america's naval expeditionary force in readiness as you go forward on the next leg of your journey i implore you be safe be smart and make good decisions remember that eagle globe and anchor pressed into the palm of your hand atop the reaper represents 248 years of marines who have come before you you must always be worthy of that legacy and protect what you've earned so on behalf of the marines sailors and civilians here more than the crew chief are learning off of your traditional naval parting of fair winds and following seas congratulations marines general fidelis welcome to the core taking their position in the reviewing area as today's great reviewing official captain erin c carlton chaplain ruck roof training regiment along marine corps group depot san diego he is accompanying our colonel peter m rumbler commanding officer ruck roof training regiment along marine corps group depot san diego captain carlton was commissioned as a navy chaplain in 2004 and attended naval chaplaincy school and center in newport road island he has served in a variety of challenging assignments to include naval forces central command and fifth glee 12th marine corps district makin island a r g and 11th marine expeditionary unit marine corps base camp butler office of chief and navy chaplains first marine expeditionary force headquarters group and marine aircraft group 16 he has deployed in support of operation iraqi freedom operation inherent resolve and operation allies refuge today captain carlton completes his assignment as the regimental chaplain ruck roof training regiment marine corps group depot san diego and will be assigned as the force chaplain for united states marine corps forces reserve and united states marine corps forces south in new orleans louisiana his personal awards include the maritory service medal with one gold star the navy and marine corps accommodation medal with two gold stars and the navy and marine corps achievement medal with two stars ladies and gentlemen please welcome captain erin c carlton as in review is a tradition within all military units allowing the unit commanders to formally inspect the unit under their charge as the national flag passing directly in front of you please rise once it passes you may concede it tradition for marines the movement is heard it is now directed at the group training for much to be prepared for the final this is a buckwheat game very much would like to introduce to you the marines responsible for ensuring the success of the different transition required to become a marine the company commander is captain a and j land the company first sergeant is gunnery sergeant kyle r wilton ladies and gentlemen please join me in a round of applause for the company staff our company next portion of the ceremony will be the traditional function of retiring the guidance carry such guidance i'll be returned to the drill instructors graduates will not be presented a plaque by the battalion commander lucenna colonel james r smith and the battalion sergeant major first sergeant joy cruise ladies and gentlemen please hold your applause until all honor graduates have been recognized the honor graduate for platoon two thousand one hundred and nine is private first class jacob madison from spookand valley washington the honor graduate for platoon two thousand one hundred and ten and the city's honor graduate is private first class madison armorsi from indianapolis indiana the honor graduate for platoon two thousand one hundred and nine is private first class graded b trial from iron river wisconsin also one hundred and thirteen is private first class larson c thomas from baltimore maryland the honor graduate for platoon two thousand one hundred and fourteen and the company on a graduate is landfall volmica d horny from venice arizona landfall for horny is also the recipient of the chesty pool award for his outstanding marriotorious performance while in recruit training and the honor graduate for platoon two thousand one hundred and fifteen is private first last carlos a orzo from hamstead texas ladies and gentlemen the honor graduates of company e the first sergeant will now give the command to the senior drill instructors that is mr platoons needless to say this will be the most welcomed command they have received throughout recruit training