 Division Commander. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I'm Lieutenant John Gotti. You will see seven divisions comprise of 507 sailors participating in their graduation ceremony and soon to join the most powerful Navy in the world. Please draw your attention to the unit position that's there is the Review Commander in Staff. The Review Commander is a graduation ceremony. Today's Review Commander is Construction Cody Pelletera from Naples, Florida. Let's give him a hand, folks. The State Flags Unit and the Staff. These units are comprised during their night of arrival, recruits are placed in the divisions of eight. Recruit Division Commanders form the backbone of recruit training and are key individuals in the life of every division. Commanders must serve as counselors, disciplinarians, administrators, and military leaders. Above all, they must show themselves as outstanding examples. 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. 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 flag. As I introduce each recruit chief petty officer, the flag representing their home state will please hold your applause until all introductions have been conceded. I will be starting Chief Petty Officer Seaman William, Chief Petty Officer Fitzgerald, Chief Petty Officer Seaman Tyler Rowland from Hartwell, Georgia. Division two, one Chief Petty Officer Passion Richmond, Petty Officer First Class Austin Martin, Second Class Kevin, Chief Petty Officer Seaman Gary Howard from Sacramento. Division two, Sir Second Class Radley Walker and their recruit Chief Petty Officer Fireman Isaac Mercado from Miami, Florida. Division two, one, seven. Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Antonio Zamudio. Petty Officer First Class Ryan Pontifis. Petty Officer First Class Debt Train. Petty Officer Second Class Tyvon Furman and their recruit Chief Petty Officer Seaman Jonathan Dugan from Rochester, New York. Division two, one, eight. Commanded by Chief Petty Officer David Alvarado. Petty Officer First Class Orlando Lugo. Petty Officer First Class Jesse Walmourn. Petty Officer Second Class Anthony Gibbs and their recruit Chief Petty Officer Airman Apprentice Daniel Navarro from Santa Ana, California. Division nine, two, seven. Commanded by Chief Petty Officer Roosevelt Fazzal. Petty Officer First Class Logan Haggerney. Petty Officer Second Class Dan Benavides and their recruit Chief Petty Officer construction man Cody Pelleterra from Naples, Florida. On behalf of the commanding officer and staff of 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. 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 the colors, the national anthem, and the invocation. As a reminder, military guests shall 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. And remain standing for the arrival of the official party, training command, arriving. Reserve Director of Maritime Operations, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, arriving. Our guests may be seated. Will the guests please rise. Present arms. Chairman Baraki will offer this morning's invocation. I bid myself in this moment of gratitude and prayer. Let us pray. This is the day in the Lord and eternal Father. After ten weeks of arduous training, we gather at this glorious moment to give you thanks and raise our praise of the glory for all the good things to shower upon us during our training. We lift our hearts and souls in praise and gratitude for all the miracles we witnessed in our life and the life our shipmates. Our shipmates were able to find friends and overcome the many obstacles of boot camp. Some faced physical obstacles and you hold them on the bow of your hand to overcome their fears and insecurity. Some had emotional challenges and we helped them win over their separation anxieties and made them strong independent sailors ready to embark on amazing journeys. Some faced mental difficulties and you supported them and enlightened their mind to discern the need to become the best version of themselves. Some struggled spiritually and Lord you were there in their struggle to sustain them and remind them that you are the Emmanuel God with us. Even when things get tough and hard, you remind us that you were the infinite love and you brought us from our comfort zone and our loneliness to join a greater cause, to join the US Navy and serve our nation and to allow citizens. From the initial bays and all experienced warriors to passing the RBC assessment halfway through boot camp, from preparing to face the challenges of barrel stations to victoriously celebrating camping ceremony. Now finally we are living this unforgettable long waited moment of the graduation of these new sailors standing proudly awaiting their well-earned liberty and uniting with their families and beloved ones. We bless the Lord for all the good deeds we did for us and we offer our gratitude for all the RBCs and staff members who have shaped these new sailors and prepare them to go to the sea with head held high and positive pride. Bless them Lord and reward them hundred volts and more. We are thankful also for our families and our beloved ones who supported us and continue to do so. Bless them Lord and be with them especially when duty calls and we have to obey it. Lead us all over to port of salvation in your rosary name that is above all names. We pray. We seek orders and instructions to the Unic commanders that the Unic commanders would face about and relay that information to their divisions. Today's events show how orders are passed through the chain of command. The request to mission is commenced to review. We continue to port and I'm sure your sailors are grateful for your encouragement throughout their training. I would also like to welcome all the veterans in our audience for their service to our country. Would all of our veterans please stand, let's give them a round of applause for today's ceremony. Please join me in giving them and the six other graduating divisions here today a round of applause for their outstanding performances. This is where our Navy soldiers reached the future and where these young men and women entered the profession of arms. The staff of the crew training commander dedicated to providing the United States Navy with basically trained, physically fit and smartly disciplined sailors such as those sitting here this morning. These sailors have successfully completed 10 weeks of demand and recruit training. They have earned the right to wear the uniform recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom. They and others like them serve as a bedrock of our naval forces. They will join other sailors around the world to give our Navy its combat edge and enable us to 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 507 of the newest and sharpest sailors in the United States Navy. Recruit training man's 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 as a five missionaries, academic achievement, military drill, compartment readiness, applications and physical fitness. These flags are carried as a visible symbol of the division success. Each flag indicates that your sailors, individually and as teams met performance standards and won a more missionaries. A division that excels in every phase of training qualifies for the battle efficiency on a division recognition and is awarded the battle the honor flag for this exemplary achievement. Division two, one, two has earned this honor today to present this week's individual awards and he'll be joined on the drill deck by our commanding officer, Captain Brooks. It is our pleasure to recognize the review commander for today's ceremony, construction man Cody Pelletera, division 927 from Naples, Florida. The rapist training construction man Pelletera has exhibited great pride in naval service and has consistently demonstrated his potential as an effective leader. He has maintained a high standard of personal appearance and displayed excellent military bearing and command voice. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. Well done, sailor. For achieving the highest overall academic score during the training, Seaman Justin Folsom, division 927 from each old Texas has earned the academic excellence award which is sponsored by the Lake Defines chapter of the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Seaman Folsom recedes a letter of commendation from the commanding officer. Well done, sailor. Extraordinary qualities, best expressing the American spirit of honor, initiative and loyalty. Seaman apprentice Tyson Hoos, division 212 from Eagle, Nebraska, is awarded the Navy League Award which is sponsored by the Navy League of the United States. Seaman apprentice Hoos is presented with a commemorative plaque and a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. Seaman Robert Kenkins, division 212 from Wilton, California is the winner of the United Service Organization Award for best exemplifying the spirit and intent of the word shipping. Seaman Kenkins is given a commemorative plaque from the United Service Organization. Well done, sailor. Seaman Jacob Thompson, division 211 from Spring, Texas is the recipient of the military order of the World War's Award of Merit. This award is presented for meritorious performance during recruit training. Seaman Thompson is presented with a commemorative plaque from the military order of the World War's. Well done, sailor. The Military Officers Association Leadership Awards presented to Seaman Jared Braun, division 212 from St. Mary's, Pennsylvania for demonstrating exceptional tenacity and professionalism. Seaman Braun is awarded a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, sailor. Seaman John Kempese, division 211 from Thornton, Colorado is the recipient of the Navy Club of the United States of America Military Excellence Award for best exemplifying the quality of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military care, and teamwork. This award places him at the pinnacle of today's U.S. sailors. He is awarded a flag letter of commendation. Seaman Kempese, the staff of a recruit training man slews you as the finest of this group of graduates. Well done, sailor. Good to recognize such outstanding individual accomplishments by these sailors with a ride of three cheers. The adjunct will lead all graduating divisions in three cheers for this morning's award winners. Reserved Director of Maritime Operations, US Fleet Forces Command. A native of Chesterfield, New Jersey, commissioned in 1989. He deployed many times in support of operations in Ernest Will, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Noble Eagle, and Enduring Freedom. Railroad Blackman's most recent deployment was aboard USS America as Chief of Staff of Task Force 49 during her maiden transit around South America. He served as Deputy Commander of U.S. Third Fleet, and most recently, he assumed duties as a Reserve Director of American Operations, US Fleet Forces Command on October 1st, 2021. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a warm recruit training man welcome to rear Admiral Kenneth Blackman. Good morning, and thank you for the kind introduction. What a great day of celebration today. It's really my privilege to join in here today to welcome these 507 sailors into the world's finest Navy. For over a century, Naval Station Great Lakes has transformed over 3 million civilians into highly trained sailors. The program here has always been reckless, demanding more from recruits than they probably thought possible. But each of them has selflessly answered the call to duty to serve a cause greater than them. They have passed battle stations and proven themselves worthy of marrying the uniform that symbolizes freedom throughout the world, the uniform of the United States Navy. The recruit division commanders, instructors, and staff of RTC have taken on the unique and honorable challenge of shaping recruits into the finest American sailors, maintaining the Navy's high standards. We thank them for their dedication. But most importantly, we acknowledge the sailors' families and friends for the integral role you've played. You've helped shape your crew into a person who wanted to stand up for the country, who understands the Navy core values of honor, courage, and commitment. And during the past eight weeks, you've tirelessly supported them. We now welcome you into the Navy family. Sailors, you're about to embark on one of the most challenging adventures of your life. You've chosen to serve your country at a time when it's most needed, when America must show a strong presence throughout the world on the seas and in the skies. You've taken on the responsibility of defending our nation and are now prepared for that tremendous duty. You've earned not only mine, but the respect of a grateful nation. Congratulations, sailors. May God bless you, the United States Navy, and this great nation. I look forward to seeing you in the fleet. Thank you. Please remain seated until your graduates have been placed on liberty. Section leaders, liberty calls.