Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, September 27, 2019.
Transcript
Good morning and welcome to Recruit Training Command and today’s graduation. We are very excited to have all the family and friends of our sailors, both here and online, because you are about to watch the formal transition from recruits to full-fledged sailors in the world’s greatest and most powerful navy. As we honor the accomplishments of America’s best and brightest, we must also honor the family and friends of these new sailors. Without you and your steadfast support and devotion, this day would not be possible. Throughout our nation’s history, the secret to our military success has always been the military families that stand the watch at home and support their sailors. The Department of the Navy has made the determination that the men and women graduating today have what it takes, and that is thanks to you. So on behalf of the United States Navy, thank you for the support and care you provide. This celebration is not just for the graduates, but for you as well. Take special pride in what your sailor has accomplished and the tremendous journey they are about to embark on. They are our future. Thank you again for your support and all you do to keep America safe and strong. Enjoy this ceremony. It gives me distinct pleasure to welcome you to our Navy family. (dramatic music) (stately percussion music) (audience applauding) (rhythmic percussion music)
[Performers] Hooyah, go Navy! (audience applauding)
State flags, carry arms. (rhythmic percussion music) (audience applauding) (stately music)
[Presenter] As the parade of graduates approaches, we salute the states and territories whose sons and daughters will graduate today.
[Presenter] Delaware. (audience applauding)
[Presenter] Pennsylvania. New Jersey. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Georgia. (audience cheering) Connecticut. Massachusetts.
[Presenter] Maryland. (audience applauding)
[Presenter] South Carolina. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] New Hampshire.
[Presenter] Virginia. (audience cheering) New York. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] North Carolina. (audience cheering) Rhode Island. Vermont.
[Presenter] Kentucky. (audience cheering) Tennessee. (audience cheering) Ohio. (audience cheering) Louisiana. (audience cheering) Indiana. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Mississippi.
[Presenter] Illinois. (audience cheering) Alabama. (audience cheering) Maine. (audience cheering) Missouri. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Arkansas. (audience cheering) Michigan. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Florida. (audience cheering) Texas. (audience cheering) Iowa. Wisconsin. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] California. (audience cheering) Minnesota.
[Presenter] Oregon. (audience cheering) Kansas. (audience cheering) West Virginia. Nevada. (audience cheering) Nebraska.
[Presenter] Colorado. (audience cheering) North Dakota.
[Presenter] South Dakota. Montana. (audience cheering) Washington. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Idaho. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Wyoming. Utah.
[Presenter] Oklahoma. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] New Mexico. (audience cheering) Arizona. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Alaska.
[Presenter] Hawaii. (audience cheering) District of Columbia. Puerto Rico. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] Guam. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] American Samoa. Northern Mariana Islands. Virgin Islands. (audience cheering)
[Presenter] State 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 Ceremonial Hall and are announced in the following order. (rhythmic percussion music) (audience cheering) (audience cheering) (audience cheering)
[Announcer] Please welcome Division 355. (audience applauding) Division 356. (audience cheering) Division 357. (audience cheering) Division 358. (audience cheering) Division 359. (audience cheering) Division 360. (audience cheering) Division 361. (audience cheering) Division 362. (audience cheering) Division 822. (audience cheering) Division 823. (audience cheering) Division 824. (audience cheering) Division 825. (audience cheering) (audience cheering) (audience cheering) Today’s graduating performing unit is Division 947. (audience cheering) Division 947 provides the state flag, color guard, and drumline units for today’s ceremony. Ladies and gentlemen, you may be seated. Thank you. Divisions, right face. Section leaders, fall out and collect outer garments.
[Adjutant] State flags, carry arms. Forward platoon, formation march. (rhythmic percussion music) State flags, order arms. Parade, right.
[Announcer] Divisions, countermarch. (rhythmic percussion music) (audience cheering) Divisions, halt.
Prepare for review at a normal interval. Dress left, dress. Ready, front. Left, face. At close interval, dress right, dress. Ready, front. Right, face. Parade, rest.
[Announcer] May I have your attention please. For the remainder of the review, no one will be permitted to pass in front of the review stand, and we ask this as a courtesy to our reviewing officer. Photography is certainly encouraged, but we ask that you 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. (dignified music) Division commanders, left or right face. Parade, rest.
[Rob] Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I’m Lieutenant Rob Gryffindunkin, Recruit Training Command’s drill division officer. I would like to welcome you to today’s Pass in Review. Today, you will see 13 divisions comprised of 959 sailors participate in their graduation ceremony and soon 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 Recruit Isaiah Diaz from Sanger, California. Let’s give him a hand, folks. (audience applauding) Performing today is the Staff Unit on their sixth week of training, Triple Threat Unit on their seventh week of training, and State Flags Unit on their eighth and final week of training. These units are comprised entirely of recruits. During their night of arrival, all recruits are placed into divisions of 88 personnel and assigned their division commanders. Recruit division commanders form the backbone of recruit training and are the 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 is the senior recruit who 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 that 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 355, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Theresa Jacobson, Petty Officer First Class Anthony McGinley, Petty Officer First Class Christian Loving, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Mark Clifford from Kansas City, Missouri. Division 356, commanded by Petty Officer First Class Donald Flores, Petty Officer Second Class Hazan Holness, Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Rodriguez, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Jane Serizo from Killeen, Texas. Division 357, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Ryan Lester, Chief Petty Officer Shamika Wilson, Petty Officer First Class Christopher Hippolito, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Jordan Alexander from South Bend, Indiana. Division 358, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Antonio Zimudio, Petty Officer First Class Christopher Gamble, Petty Officer First Class Ronald Ricinio and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Jacob Ondecker from Orlando, Florida. Division 359, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Shawn Wilkinson, Petty Officer First Class Delynn Scott, Petty Officer Second Class Paris Leonard, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Carly Jacobs from Troy, Ohio. Division 360, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Kensin Jott, Petty Officer First Class Ashley Anderson, Petty Officer First Class Kevin Lopez, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Noah Marquez from Kyle, Texas. Division 361, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Rick Lacoste, Petty Officer First Class Torrance Roll, Petty Officer Second Class Carlos Dates, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Tyrell Louis from Conroe, Texas. Division 362, commanded by Senior Chief Petty Officer Andre Sutherland, Petty Officer First Class Paul Wright, Petty Officer Second Class David Cooper, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Devin Gossett from San Diego, California. Division 822, commanded by Petty Officer First Class Gregory Nelson, Petty Officer First Class Ittoria Anderson, Petty Officer First Class Joshua Jenkins, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Scott Olvera from Hawthorne, California. Division 823, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Michael Cooper, Petty Officer First Class John Deleon, Petty Officer Second Class Tanisha Jones, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Richard Russell from Douglasville, Georgia. 824, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Menzos, Petty Officer Second Class Ryan Heaton, Petty Officer Second Class Dominica Vance, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Joshua Dobbs from Wentzville, Missouri. Division 825, commanded by Petty Officer First Class Zachary Shaw, Petty Officer First Class Malik Leslie, Petty Officer Second Class Jenisse Collier, and their recruit chief, from New Holstein, Wisconsin. Division 947, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Ryan Graymond, Petty Officer First Class Erin Irvine, Petty Officer First Class Michael Yonke, and their recruit chief petty officer, Seaman Karina Lira from San Antonio, Texas. 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. (audience applauding) In a moment, you will see the ceremonial sideboys, bosun, and honor guard take their places for arrival honors. This time-honored 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 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 your sailors just how proud of them you are. Once again, welcome aboard. (audience applauding) (dignified music) (leader shouting commands)
Dress. Ready, front. Parade, rest.
[Adjutant] Divisions, attention.
[Announcer] Will the guests please rise and remain standing for the arrival of the official party?
[Officer] Side Orderly, strike two bells. (bell ringing)
[Announcer] Special Warfare Operator, Master Chief Petty Officer Britt Slabinski, Medal of Honor recipient, arriving. (whistle blaring)
[Adjutant] Order, arms.
Good morning, Master Chief. Honor Guard standing by for inspection, Master Chief. Inspection, arms. (stately music) Thank you for your inspection comments, Master Chief.
[Officer] Side Orderly, strike four bells. (bell ringing)
[Announcer] Recruit Training Command arriving. (whistle blaring)
[Adjutant] Order, arms.
[Officer] Side Orderly, strike six bells. (bell ringing)
[Announcer] Naval Service Training Command arriving. (whistle blaring) (stately music)
[Adjutant] Order, arms.
[Announcer] The guests may be seated.
[Leader] March order, arms. Forward, march. Right, face. Forward, march. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left. Left.
[Adjutant] Color Guard, parade the colors.
[Announcer] Will the guests please rise? Present, arms. (ceremonial drum roll) (stately music) O say can you see By the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed At the twilight’s last gleaming Whose broad stripes and bright stars Through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched Were so gallantly streaming And the rockets’ red glare The bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night That our flag was still there O say does that star-spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free And the home of the brave (audience cheering)
[Adjutant] Order, arms. Retire the colors.
[Announcer] Present, arms. (ceremonial drum roll) Order, arms. Chaplain Marselli will offer this morning’s invocation.
Let us pray. Almighty God who even the wind and sea obey, we come before you united in a spirit of thanksgiving and patriotic zeal. We give you thanks for all that you have accomplished in us, for our instructors and the outstanding example of leadership, for the bonds that were forged within our divisions, for the support of family, friends, and loved ones, and for the health you have sustained in our mind, body, and soul. As we make this, ask you to bless our country, our leaders, those who are on deployment, in combat missions, and separated from family and homeland. In a changing world, keep us ever mindful of the three things in life that are certain. It will be a combination of the good and the bad. It will be whatever we make of it. And you, O God, will be with us. Bless the good you have begun in us, and bring it to completion, Amen.
[Audience] Amen. Eternal Father Strong to save Whose arm hath bound the restless wave Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep Oh, hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea Amen, Amen
[Announcer] Our guests may be seated. At this point, the commanding officer would issue orders and instructions to the unit commanders. Then the unit commanders would face about and relay the information to their divisions. Today’s events show how orders are passed.
[Adjutant] Divisions, report.
Division 355 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 356 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 357 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 358 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 359 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 360 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 361 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 362 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 822 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
823 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 824 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 825 all present or accounted for, sir.
[Adjutant] Very well.
Division 947 all present or accounted for, sir.
Very well. All divisions present or accounted for, sir.
[Review Commander] Very well. The Sailor’s Creed.
[Sailors] I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with honor, courage, and commitment. I am committed to excellence and fair treatment of all. (audience applauding)
[Review Commander] Good morning, Captain. I present the graduating divisions. Request permission to commence the review.
[Erik] Very well, commence the review.
Aye aye, sir.
Seats please.
[Adjutant] Parade, rest.
Sound off. (dignified music) (rhythmic percussion music) (stately music) (audience applauding) (elegant music) I am America I am the wheat fields of the plains I am the warm Pacific rains I am they I am the city by the bay I am the southwest burning sand Burning sand I am New England’s forest land Fording the stream I am the light of liberty I am as far as you can see O beautiful for spacious skies For amber waves of grain For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain America America God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea We stand our colors grace and hue But stand we all in Navy blue In Navy blue We stand the red, the white, the blue America We are you America (audience applauding)
[Leader] Drill Team, attention.
[Drill Team] Hooyah Navy! (audience applauding) (whistle blaring) (stately music) Anchors aweigh, my boys Anchors aweigh Farewell to foreign shores We sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay Through our last night ashore Drink to the foam Until we meet once more Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home (audience applauding)
[Leader] Drum Corps, ready, one, two, three, four. (rhythmic percussion music)
Award winners, left or right face. Award winners reporting, sir.
Very well. Good morning, I’m Captain Erik Thors, commanding officer of Recruit Training Command. Now I don’t know about you, but I’m fired up today. So we’re gonna go off-script, take a break. Don’t beat me to the punch, but I’m gonna give you a chance to let some energy out. So on the count of three, I want you to clap, stomp, scream, do whatever the heck you gotta do. Get it out of your system, but let these sailors know how much we love them. All right, here we go, one, two, three, let it go. (audience cheering) Well done. All right, that’s the way we do it, well done. All right. You guys are fired up too, I like it. I welcome you to this morning’s recruit graduation ceremony. Ladies and gentlemen, this is where our Navy heritage meets the future and where these young men and women enter the profession of arms. Division 947 graduates today. They are the State Flags Unit, providing the 50 state flags, District of Columbia and US territory flags, drum corps, and color guard. Please join me and give them a hand for their outstanding performances. (audience applauding) Welcome to our reviewing officer, Retired Master Chief, Special Warfare Operator, and Medal of Honor recipient Britt Slabinski, Rear Admiral Jamie Sands, Commander, Naval Service Training Command, and our guest of honor, Mr. Thomas Jacobsen, Navy Exchange Hawaii District Vice President. I would also like to welcome all the veterans in our audience today for their service to our country. Would our veterans please stand? (audience applauding) I’m pleased to welcome the families and friends of these graduates who have come here today to share in this significant milestone with our newest sailors. The men and women of Recruit Training Command are dedicated to providing the United States Navy basically trained, physically fit, like those who you see before you. They and others like them serve as the bedrock of our naval forces, and they give our Navy its combat edge. They enable us to help keep this nation secure. These sailors have successfully completed eight weeks of demanding recruit training. They’ve recently demonstrated their knowledge and courage during battle stations. They have earned the right to wear the uniform recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom. This training group is ready to graduate and serve in the world’s most powerful navy. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you 959 of the newest and sharpest sailors in the United States Navy. (audience cheering)
[Announcer] Recruit Training Command’s competitive system among individual recruits and divisions promotes teamwork, attention to detail, and pride in accomplishment. Divisions performing above standards throughout their training are awarded recognition flags in five mission areas, 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 that your sailors, individually and as teams, met performance standards in one or more mission areas. 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 822 has earned this honor today, and we congratulate them on a job exceptionally well done. (audience cheering)
[Adjutant] Parade, rest.
[Announcer] Master Chief Slabinski will now present this week’s individual awards, and he will be joined on the drill deck by our commanding officer, Captain Thors, Commander, Naval Service Training Command, Rear Admiral Sands, and our guest of honor, Mr. Jacobsen.
Good morning, Captain, Fireman Gossett reporting.
[Erik] Very well.
[Announcer] For achieving the highest overall academic score during recruit training, Fireman Devin Gossett, Division 362, from San Diego, California has earned the Academic Excellence Award, which is sponsored by the Lake Defiance chapter of the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Fireman Gossett receives a letter of commendation from the commanding officer. Well done, Sailor. (audience applauding)
Thank you, Master Chief. Good morning, Admiral. Thank you, Admiral. Good morning, sir. Thank you, sir.
Good morning, Captain, Seaman Fitzpatrick reporting.
[Erik] Very well.
[Announcer] For having displayed extraordinary qualities best expressing the American spirit of honor, initiative, and loyalty, Seaman Connor Fitzpatrick, Division 823, from Morristown, New Jersey is awarded the Navy League Award, which is sponsored by the Navy League of the United States. Seaman Fitzpatrick is presented with a commemorative plaque and a letter of commendation from the commanding officer. Well done, Sailor. (audience applauding)
Good morning, Admiral. Good morning, sir.
Good morning, Captain, Seaman Olvera reporting.
[Erik] Very well.
[Announcer] Seaman Scott Olvera, Division 822, from Hawthorne, California is the winner of the United Service Organization Award for best exemplifying the spirit and intent of the word shipmate. Seaman Olvera is given a commemorative plaque from the United Service Organization. Well done, Sailor. (audience applauding)
Thank you, Master Chief. Good morning, sir. Thank you, sir. Good morning, sir.
Good morning, Captain, Seaman Olszewski reporting.
[Erik] Very well.
[Announcer] Seaman Michael Olszewski, Division 362, from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania is the recipient of the Military Order of the World Wars Award of Merit. This award is presented for meritorious performance during recruit training. Seaman Olszewski is presented with a commemorative plaque from the Military Order of the World Wars. Well done, Sailor. (audience applauding)
Good morning, Admiral. Thank you, Admiral. Good morning, sir. Thank you, sir.
Good morning, Captain, Seaman Quillin reporting.
[Erik] Very well.
[Announcer] The Military Officers Association Leadership Award is presented to Seaman Eugene Quillin, Division 823, from Arlington, Virginia for demonstrating exceptional tenacity and professionalism. Seaman Quillin is awarded a letter of commendation from our commanding officer. Well done, Sailor. (audience applauding)
Good morning, Admiral. Thank you, Admiral.
Good morning, Captain, Seaman Thompson reporting.
[Erik] Very well.
Seaman Julianne Thompson, Division 356, from Cisne, Illinois is the recipient of the Navy Club of the United States of America Military Excellence Award for best exemplifying the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military bearing, and teamwork. This award places her at the pinnacle of today’s newest sailors. She is awarded a flag letter of commendation. Seaman Thompson, the staff of Recruit Training Command salutes you as the finest of this group of graduates. Well done, Sailor. (audience applauding)
Thank you, Master Chief. Good morning, Admiral. Thank you, Admiral. Good morning, sir. Thank you, sir.
[Adjutant] Divisions, attention.
[Announcer] 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.
Hip hip.
[Sailors] Hooray!
Hip hip.
[Sailors] Hooray!
Hip hip.
[Sailors] Hooray!
I have the distinct pleasure this morning of introducing our reviewing officer, Retired Master Chief, Special Warfare Operation, Britt Slabinski. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1988 and trained on the basics of naval communications. Fulfilling a lifelong dream to be a US Navy SEAL, he qualified and was accepted into basic underwater demolitions SEAL training at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California and graduated in 1990. Among Master Chief Slabinski’s operational assignments are SEAL Team Four, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Command Master Chief of Naval Special Warfare Tactical Development and Evaluation Squadron Two, Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Joint Special Operations Command, Washington, DC, Command Master Chief, Naval Special Warfare Group Two. He retired after serving as director of Naval Special Warfare Safety Assurance and Analysis Program. He has completed nine overseas deployment and 15 combat operation deployments in support of the global war on terrorism, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Master Chief Slabinski was awarded the Medal of Honor May 24th 2018 for his actions during combat operations on March 4th 2002 while deployed to Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a warm Recruit Training Command welcome to an outstanding sailor and warrior, Master Chief Britt Slabinski. (audience applauding)
Well, the day is finally here. Did any of you think it would ever arrive? I offer you my congratulations and officially welcome you to the family, to the Navy family. Today, there’s no important gathering of talent and the display of citizenship, patriotism, and a commitment to our ideals going on anywhere in our nation. Individually and collectively, you have faced and conquered many crucial moments in your journey here, but nothing of consequence is accomplished alone. For once you were strangers, individuals. Today, you are one. You are a team. You are shipmates. You have earned a rare level of trust from people who trust is not easily won. You’ve worked hard, carried a heavy burden, and held the line. Well done. Today, you are United States Navy Sailors, that long-sought after and hard-fought for recognition. Here, you learned many things about the Navy and about yourselves, teamwork, discipline, dedication, and passed many battle station drills. Most importantly, here, you learned that your mind is your primary weapon. It is your most lethal asset. So I challenge you to never lose what you’ve found within yourself here. But everything prior to today was a game. For today you enter the combat arms profession. This is the definitive professionals’ profession. You are now war fighters. Your primary purpose is to protect the homeland, protect her ideals, protect her citizens. The threats are real. So train hard and be ready. My congratulations to your loved ones, for they too are graduating today. You are the secret, the ultimate force multiplier to your sailor’s success. Love was your secret weapon, and love is at the core of your new family. For it is the definition of the term shipmate. I also offer you my condolences. You’re entering a new season of life today, and this new family will be demanding. It will take the full commitment of your mind, your body, and your soul. Indeed, this job will be the most challenging of your life, but you will love every minute of it, as I have. You are now part of the essential fabric of our nation. You, each of you, are the very thread that will hold all that we hold dear together. Our nation, our flag would simply be rags without you. To my new shipmates, you have new duties ahead of you, and I am envious. Perform them with honor. And be great. Thank you. (audience applauding)
[Adjutant] State flags, carry arms. Forward platoon, formation march. (rhythmic percussion music)
[Announcer] Master Chief Slabinski will now receive the salute of the graduating divisions, and he will be joined on the drill deck by our commanding officer, Captain Thors. Please remain seated until your graduates have been placed on liberty. (stately music) (audience applauding) Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in one more round of appreciation for our wonderful musicians of Navy Band Great Lakes. (audience applauding) Flags, post. Section leaders, fall out and retrieve outer garments. (rhythmic percussion music) Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall will be closing at the conclusion of today’s graduation. Please check the area around you to ensure you have all of your possessions. For those families with strollers, please retrieve them as you exit the drill hall. For all the graduating sailors, you are reminded prior to exiting Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall, you will be in uniform of the day. It is raining outside. Thanks again to each and every one of you for joining us on this most memorable of Navy days. And without further delay, now hear this, now hear this. Liberty call, liberty call, fall out. (audience cheering) (audience chattering) For the parents of graduating Division 947, please meet your graduating sailor center deck. They will need some time to change out of their performing gear.