 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Brigadier General Jason Elmors, the commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot here at San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, I'd like to welcome you virtually to San Diego and today's family message for Company G. My name is Lieutenant Colonel Daniel R. Myers and I'm the commanding officer of Second Recruit Training Battalion. I'm assisted in my duties by my senior enlisted leader, Sergeant Major Christy Valdez. Together, we've had the distinct pleasure of observing your new Marines throughout their training and we couldn't be more proud of what they've accomplished in a relatively short amount of time. That said, we know our jobs would have been much more difficult had it not been for the solid foundation that you made for them back home. Moreover, the love and support that you provided has been absolutely critical to their success and to that, we want to thank you. There's a couple of other groups we'd like to recognize out there in virtual land today. First, if you've served in any branch of the Armed Forces, whether under the watchful eye of peace or during the time of war, we want to thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It has been an example for all of us and especially the Marines within Second Recruit Training Battalion. Thank you, veterans. The next group we'd like to recognize are the Marines that proudly wear these yellow t-shirts. They are the officers and drill instructors of Second Battalion. Had it not been for their hard work and dedication, the transformation from civilian to recruit and recruit to Marine would not be possible. Do you know that there's been a drill instructor with your new Marine every moment of every day and night since they stepped on our legendary yellow footprints? That sort of dedication doesn't come without great sacrifice. These Marines have endured long periods of time away from their family for the benefit of your new Marine. We'd also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the officers, drill instructors, and families of Second Battalion for a job well done. Now, speaking of families, we know that great Marines come from great families and your Marines are no different. We can appreciate how difficult it has been during this global pandemic. We are proud of the families and of our Marines that are now able to attend the family day ceremonies and graduation tomorrow. For those of you that have the good fortune of coming here to San Diego and can be here for both events, we look forward to seeing you at tomorrow's graduation. For those of you that can't be here, don't worry. Your Marine will earn some well-deserved time off and when they do, I'm sure you'll have plenty of C stories to share with them about their time here at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and their legendary drill instructors. But until you do get to see them, we encourage you to continue to love and support them just as you have done throughout their time here at Recruit Training. Tomorrow, following graduation, they will leave us and head north to Camp Pendleton where they will continue their training at the School of Infantry West. From there on to their follow-on schools and eventually to the Fleet Marine Forces where their NCOs, staff NCOs and officers are eagerly awaiting their arrival. We as Marines always prize ourselves on being the most ready when our nation is the least ready and your young Marine is no different. We just completed the motivational run for Second Recruit Training Battalion and are excited to complete this milestone and are looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. We'd like to thank you for your continued love and support. We also want you to know and remember that your Marine Corps will always remain Semper Fidelis.