 Here to develop plays an important part in the making of the United States Marine who's in an in-roof Ryan chocolate core United States Navy will deliver the graduation prayer. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. Let us pray. Holy one on this day of great celebration. We give you thanks for these young women and men of Company C who have earned the title Marine. We give you thanks for the gifts and abilities you have given to each one of them which they now bring to strengthen our Marine Corps. We give you thanks for the drill instructors, company officers and battalion leadership who have shaped and molded these young men and women into Marines. We are grateful this day for the families who have supported them every step of their journey. For their mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends, we give you thanks. We ask of a Holy One that you be with these new Marines as they continue in their training. Keep them safe and bless them. Remind them to be always faithful to their country, to their core, to each other and to themselves, just as you a Holy One are always faithful. Bless our nation. Bless these new Marines and God. Bless the United States Marine Corps. Amen. Thank you. Please be seated. Take your clothes off. The 51% and drill instructor is fighting force, the United States Marine Corps. This morning, Company C, first recruit training battalion, from the Crew Training Regiment will form and march in the parade. We stand for final dismissal. After today's parade is comprised of D. Wyckoff, Company Commander, Company C, first recruit training battalion. The parade as it is Captain Patricia F. McNamara, Company Executive Officer, first recruit training battalion, from the Crew Training Regiment. The marching units are now being called to attention and the as it is command sound as it is called will begin today's parade. A common spirit of the bold courage. Integrity restores excellence in its conditions over the most brutal terrain and against the most formidable sub-freak with grit and tenacity. Country and each other that are bound throughout our showing lazy. Marines today remain in combat for the ploy throughout the world. We 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 a military salute. For a guest who have not served in the military, it is proper etiquette during the national anthem to place their right hand over their hearts and for those in the audience wearing headgear to remove it. Will a guest please rise for the presentation of the colors. Colors, the colored art moves into position within a parade. It is signified that the entirety of the parade has been formed and is ready to be presented to the command. Which signals the bands of the parade board of the assembled Marines while playing military marching music as the assembled command to the commander of troops. Thanks, Marine. Many who have helped shape our history join us here today. In keeping with the tradition of what's 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 before and after Sergeant Major Castle joins us here today. Sergeant Major Castle was the first Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major before retiring after 34 years of honorable and faithful service in 2018. We would also like to recognize representatives of the Monter Point Marines Association. These Marines represent the first African Americans that overcame all laws to become Marines and serve our great nation. Ladies and gentlemen, the battalion commander for first recruit training battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Roger A. Hollenbeck. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the Commander-General, Brig. General Ryan, and Regimental Commander Colonel Rummler, welcome to Marine Corps of Poutine Corps of San Diego, and congratulations ceremony for Charlie Company. I'd also like to extend a special welcome to today's parade of viewing official. It was impressive to go here in a moment. Most recently, the Operations Officer at the mighty One Brain Expeditionary Force, and formally the Regimental Commander right here at the recruit training regiment, Colonel Paul. Welcome, sir. Today's ceremony recognizes your new Marines and all they've accomplished in the last 13 months. Gathering here as individuals from all walks of life in all corners of the globe, they stepped onto the legendary Yellow Footprints and into one circuit. They dug deep. They trained hard. They came together and stand before you as a competent team of Marines. The best this nation has to offer. Now, as you might imagine, this transformation definitely didn't happen on its own. So I'd like to thank those that made it possible. The foundation of their character wasn't made here. It was made in your homes, in your schools, and in your communities. So thank you to the parents, teachers, families, friends, and coaches. Your love, your support. And for many, your signature on the contract set conditions vital to their success. So thank you. Give yourselves a round of applause. Our spectacular drone structures expect every moment to teach you, train you, mentor you, and lead you as a Marines. The dedication and commitment has left a tremendous impact on your involvement. You will always remember and appreciate their efforts. Now, the drone structures and officers are able to commit themselves to the business of making Marines because of the support of their families. You've also joined us in the audience today. Please join me in a well-deserved round of applause for the drone structures and families that try to recognize the Marshall Arts, Marshall & Schiff Water Survival and Academic Instructors, our outstanding chapter, corpsman, and the entire medical team who've done a tremendous job keeping us physically, mentally, and spiritually strong. And of course, this dedicated recruiter who's not potentially in the army is joining us today from weapons field training battalion Sergeant Vasquez Hernandez, responsible for training the platoon with the highest weapon qualification score. And joining us in recruiting sub-station Cheyenne, Wyoming with Staff Sergeant Dee, responsible for recruiting today's honor graduate, outstanding work gentleman. Please excuse me while I address the Marines one last time as a battalion commander. Good morning Marines. Press in renovation. You made it to graduation. You earned the Eagle Globe in a third and you earned a look at pride on your loved one's face across this parade deck. It took you 13 weeks to earn this feeling but it doesn't stop here. We promised you a challenge and we will continue to deliver. You must continue to earn the title every day, donning the legacy of those that came before you and to blaze a trail for the next wave of war. The Marine Corps will be what you make to never forget the skills, the spirit, and the values that have been drilled into you and I guarantee your success. You represent the Marine Corps now. In the future of this great institution, stand tall, take charge, and when you get home, introduce your buddies to your local recruits. Congratulations Marines. Thank you for your hard work and for your dedication to serve this great nation. Take care of each other. And cultivate the relationships you've made with your fellow Marine. It will serve you well. Semper Fidelis. Now taking a position in the reviewing area as today's great reviewing official, Colonel Matthew J. Palmer, United States Marine Corps, retired. He is accompanied by Colonel Eater M. Rummler, demanding officer, Rug Group Training Regiment of Marine Corps Recruit Nemo San Diego. Palmer was commissioned through the platoon leader's class after graduating from St. Hanson College of Manchester, New Hampshire in December of 1994. He has served in a variety of challenging villas and numerous commands to include Battalion Commander for Third Battalion, Third Marines, during which he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Second Command of Kilo Company, 42nd Commander of Royal Marines, during which he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Staff Platoon Commander and Commanding Officer for the professional training of Midshipman of Basing School in Guantanamo, Virginia, and Commanding Officer of Rug Group Training Regiment of Marine Corps Recruit Nemo San Diego, California. On December 1st, 2023, Colonel Palmer retired after 29 years of horrible service. His personal decorations in blue that offend Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Gold Star in lieu of Second Award, the Bronze Star Medal with Gold Star in lieu of Second Award, the Meritory Service Medal with Gold Star in lieu of Second Award, the Joint Service Combination Medal, the Navy Marine Corps Combination Medal with two Gold Stars in lieu of Third Award, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal. Colonel Palmer is the proud father of Private First Class Brevin M. Palmer, graduating from Pleasure in 1043. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Colonel Matthew J. Palmer. Pass and review is a tradition within all military units, allowing the unit commander to formally inspect the unit under their charge. Conflicts around the world, including places whose names are immediately associated with Marine courage and dedication. And as a national flag, you only first join, ladies and gentlemen, at this time, we would like to introduce to you the Marines responsible for ensuring the success of the difficult transition required to become a Marine. The comedy commander is Captain Brian D. Wycombe. The comedy first sergeant is First Sergeant Alfie Elshard Jr. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a round of applause for the company staff of Company C. Next portion of this ceremony will be the traditional function of retiring the Guidox. To the drill instructors, a Roger A. Almanbe and a battalion Sergeant Major, Sergeant Major Rashad M. Brown. Ladies and gentlemen, please hold your applause until all of our graduates have been recognized. 3, 2, 1. 3, 2, 1. The honor graduate for Platoon 1041 is Private First Class Roman Z. Wojcak from Merced, California. The honor graduate for Platoon 1042 and the company honor graduate is Private First Class Madison R. Teichman from Saratoga, Wyoming. Private First Class Teichman is also the recipient of the Chester Fuller Award for outstanding meritorious performance while in recruit training. The honor graduate for Platoon 1043 is Private First Class Brendan M. Alman from Oceanside, California. The honor graduate for Platoon 1045 is Private First Class Frankie A. Moreno from Denton, Texas. The honor graduate for Platoon 1046 and the series honor graduate is Private First Class Aiden M. Zolish from Burnett, Texas. And the honor graduate for Platoon 1047 is Private First Class Joel R. Sosa-Harris from San Bernardino, California. Ladies and gentlemen, the honor graduates of Company C will now give the command to the senior drill instructors that dismiss their platoons. Needless to say, this will be the most welcomed command they have received throughout recruit training.