U.S. Naval Academy’s 2021 Graduation in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Official party. Vice Admiral Sean? S book, United States Navy. The Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy is escorting the guest of honor. For today’s ceremony. The Vice President of the United States. The honorable Kamala Harris. Also accompanying the vice president in the official party are the honorable thomas Harker, Acting Secretary of the Navy General, David Berger, United States Marine Corps, commandant of the Marine Corps and Admiral Michael guild a United States Navy Chief of Naval Operations. Ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing as we extend honors to the official party. Yeah, mm mm. Ladies and gentlemen, the Blue Angels, The Navy’s precision flight demonstration squadron will be approaching momentarily Behind me at the south end of the stadium in a salute to the class of 2021. Yeah, yeah. Ladies and gentlemen, we invite all of our guests to remain standing for our national anthem, sung by midshipman first class hans nice traffic and the invocation by Captain Richard Burnett chaplain Corps, United States Navy. Oh, we’re staying in er gave roll through the And a brave ladies and gentlemen, there is one whose absence we feel most profoundly today. This year, midshipman john Monroe johnson was taken from us too Soon. I invite you to join me in a moment of reflection. Mhm. As we honor his courage, treasure his memory and entrust him and all those dear to him to the comfort of the Almighty ladies and gentlemen, according to your custom, as you wish, I invite you to join me for prayer. Eternal father! As we gather to graduate and to commission our class of 2021, we realized that only four years ago these midshipman arrived at the Naval Academy and marched through the doors of Bancroft Hall to begin a life of study and of service. It was there that they were taught the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty and prepared for the arduous task of military leadership, made their memories of the Naval Academy always bring happiness and peace to their hearts. May the friendships they formed here, sustained them throughout their lives and may their service to America make our country stronger on this day, as they receive their commissions, as they take their rightful place as leaders in the service to which they have been assigned. Bless and protect them ever from all harm, bless also, all those that love them and are looking on even now with deep pride and affection, give them the rich satisfaction of knowing that without their crucial contributions this day would not have come for the midshipmen they call their own. Finally, gracious Lord bless our country, grant that it may ever serve as a beacon of light in a world of encroaching darkness. We pray this in your holy name. Oh, man! Please be seated. Ladies and Gentlemen, the 63rd Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. Vice Admiral Sean S buck. Okay, welcome Vice President Harris Secretary Harker, General burger, Admiral Gil day, family friends. But most importantly Welcome class of 2021. Yeah. Cool. Let me be the first to congratulate you today is your day. Mhm. Okay. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be here, looking at it all of you and your loved ones here in Navy and Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Today so much work has been done behind the scenes to make commissioning work week run smoothly and safely and to set up this beautiful ceremony under unprecedented circumstances. This year, I’d like to take a brief moment to thank our dedicated faculty and staff, the Naval Academy Athletic Association, the Blue Angels, The Class of 1971. This year’s link in the chain class and our very own Naval Academy ban for putting on a fabulous ceremony this year for our graduates. How about a round of applause for all those folks? Mhm. Mhm. What? Yeah. Yeah. To the moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, cousins, grandparents sponsor moms and dads. All friends here today. Thank you. Thank you sincerely for your unwavering and your everlasting support of the men and women that are assembled here on the field today as an academy and a military service that relies heavily on tradition and heritage to guide what we do. There are a few naval academy classes that can claim to have born witness to such sudden and profound change during their time in Annapolis. As the class of 2021 has this past year, there was no relying on the way things have always been done. 21 had to step up and lead the brigade through uncharted territory with limited information at times, often limited resources and no precedent to accomplishing the mission. Under any of those conditions, I could not be more proud of the way they managed to thrive this past year despite those circumstances and lead the brigade through a very successful year Class of 21 within the hour. Each of you will raise your right hand and take an oath to defend the constitution. That action and that promise will bind you to every Naval Academy graduate that has come before you and every graduate that will follow 100 years ago. As the class of 1921, prepared to take the same oath. Admiral William Sims. Class of 18 80 and former Commander of US Naval Forces, europe during the First World War, Submitted some words of advice for inclusion in the class of 1921’s yearbook. The lucky bag Sims wrote, and I quote, a position in the Navy is not an occupation. It’s a trust. Your obligation is to prepare yourself for responsible duties upon the successful discharge of which may someday depend on the welfare of our community and our country. A lifetime is not too long for this preparation. If deferred until you reach a position of responsible command, it will be too late unquote a century later. These words still ring true because the solemn obligation we take on as Naval Academy graduates has not changed a bit over the last four years, you all have worked tirelessly to prepare your mind, body and spirit for the challenges that lie ahead. But this is just the beginning. Naval Academy graduates have distinguished themselves throughout history in peacetime and in war because they have not shied away from the diligent and constant preparation that’s necessary to perform instinctively honorably and successfully when the stakes are at their highest, take your oath today with knowledge that you have a strong foundation which to continue your journey as Navy and Marine Corps officers. Your nation is counting on you. Class of 21. Your Naval Academy family is proud of you. We look forward to seeing what you accomplish in the days, months and years ahead. It’s now my pleasure to introduce the acting Secretary of the Navy. The honorable thomas W. Harker. Okay, Vice President Harris, General Bergere. Admiral Guild Superintendent buck, Friends, family. Thank you for honoring us with your presence And Bravo Zulu. Navy Academy class of 2021. Congratulations on all that you’ve accomplished so far and all that you will do for our country. Earning a commission from this institution is never easy. But your academy experience has come with a unique set of trials. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged your leadership and determination at every turn. You found a way forward, sharpening the edge of the brigade in the face of adversity. That’s adaptation and innovation. That’s the nature of our business and that’s what this institution is all about. You’ve been trained to question assumptions, to think with agility, to solve the problems in front of you and lead others to be the same along the way, you’ll make mistakes as well. Those you command. When I was young Coast Guard Officer, my Ceo gave me the opportunity to bring our cutter alongside the pier. And since this is a c story, I could go into a lot of detail about the strength of the winds off the dock, the current that was pushing the stern away and the fact that the Coast Guard ties up our ships without the assistance of tugs. But suffice it to say that at one point we were rubber banding online too. And I put the bow of the ship right into the appearance and concrete flying everywhere, needless to say. The base commander who is on the pier waiting for us had some choice expletives for us. But my CEO didn’t relieve me. He could have easily given the con to a department head or the X. O. Or someone else who could have finished the evolution. But he let me kept struggling and let me persevere through it until we had all four lines across and secured the engines. That was the first time I’ve had a Ceo do that in my year on board the ship to let me make those mistakes. It was the Ceo’s first time time the ship up at our home port. And he allowed that to happen. That was leadership. I never forget the lessons I learned that day. And I’ve always tried to give others the same opportunity to learn that my Ceo gave me. There is no better teacher than failure. Learn from your mistakes and give those, you lead the opportunity to make their own mistakes. When the stakes are low, that’s how you build the experience and confidence to handle tomorrow’s challenges and we know that you’ll be ready today. You’re going to receive two documents, a degree in a commission. Your degree is a personal achievement. It signifies the academic skill. You’ve shown that one of our nation’s top research and education institutions, it declares you have the drive creativity and intellect to solve problems drawn that spirit throughout your career, reimagine and reinvent our Navy and Marine Corps to protect our future. It’s your fleet, enjoy it every day. Because the second document you’ll get today is your commission. That’s a reflection of the special trust and confidence placed in you directly by the President of the United States. The most important judge of whether you’re worthy of that trust will be you. Your internal voice is a barometer calibrated here on the yard, carry that voice on deck and ashore, fine tuning it throughout your career, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of that trust. Even when no one is looking from the moment, you said on foot on board your command, your first command. You’ll be responsible for others, sailors, marines, and their families, decisions you make. Will it impact the lives of those entrusted to lead? You have much to teach, But you also have much to learn, particularly from your chiefs and non commissioned officers. Listen to your people, Give them the power to speak up and fix the problems in front of them. Make sure they have care for their mental health, as much as our physical health. I know from experience how important counseling and care can be. In February of 1993, the Haitian ferry vessel Neptune sank with 2000 people on board. Ship was on went to do recovery about 36 – 48 hours after the vessel sank. Unfortunately, we were not there to save any people. However, we had the task of recovering the bodies. It was a horrific experience. And after an experience like that, no one wanted to have counseling or relive what we did. We just wanted to go home. But I’ll always be grateful for the fact that leadership sent us into Guantanamo Bay and flew down, psychologists, psychiatrists, members of the clergy and others to talk to us about the experience, to work through our emotions and enable us to move forward. We didn’t go home. We went back on patrol and we finished out our tour. It was the most important port call I ever had and I’m convinced that it continues to help me to this day. In the course of your service, you and your peers and your subordinates will see and experience things. Most americans won’t even dream of. That’s what you volunteered to do. But don’t sell those experiences away, reach out, talk to somebody and encourage your people. Do the same thing. Your leadership can break the stigma and get the sailor and marine or military family the help they need lead by example, at all times when it comes to the critical issues facing our people. Take action to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault. Those two things are a scourge on our service. Take the time to mentor, reach out and foster inclusion and opportunity. We are counting on you to lead because you are the finest leaders that our nation has ever created To every incident. 2nd lieutenant here and all of the families at your side. Thank you for your service and welcome to the fleet. Thank you very much. Ladies and gentlemen, The 49th vice president of the United States. The honorable Kamala Harris. Mhm. Yeah, yeah. Good morning. Good morning. Acting Secretary, thomas Harker, General David Berger. Admiral Mike Gilding. Looking out at these midshipman. I know we are all filled with pride. Vice Admiral Sean buck, Captain Tr Buchanan Faculty and Staff. Thank you for educating such a fine crew alumni. Thank you for the support you have shown over these years to this great institution and to my military Aid. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Mac Niac who graduated in 2004. I’m very proud to have you with me here today. Family and friends of these graduates. Thank you for the sacrifices you have already made and will make. And I also want to acknowledge kim and john johnson, your son was taken far too soon and I promise you that he will not be forgotten. And finally To the class of 2021. Congratulations. Congratulations. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. And look how far you’ve come. So you endured 05:30 p. t. and pronounced exams. You excelled on athletic fields and in academic exercises. You enjoyed the fair at billows. Yeah. Uh huh. I know karaoke at harvest. You guys rolled up your sleeves and you got vaccinated and you made it to this day. You made it to this day. True. Yeah. Okay. Mhm. Yeah. And this day, this day that is not only a commencement this day, that is a commissioning and in a few minutes you will take an oath and it’s actually the same oath I took as vice president. An oath to support our constitution and defend it against all enemies. An oath that has its roots in the founding of our nation. And no matter what changes in our world, the charge in this oath is constant. Remember that as you walk out into the world because the world you all are walking into is rapidly changing. In fact we are at a significant turning point. Just look at the last several months and you know what I’m talking about and look at several moments in our nation’s history for perspective. Think about it. There was the world before The stock market crashed in 1929. And the world after the world before the attack on Pearl Harbor 1941. And the world after the world before The Civil Rights Act in 1964. And the world after the world before the Berlin Wall fell 1989. And the world after at some of these critical moments, our nation was compelled to take a hard look at both our priorities and our preparedness. And another turning point was September 11, 20 years ago this year when airplanes hit the twin towers and our pentagon When Flight 93 crashed in pennsylvania that day shaped your entire life and it shaped our entire nation. It tested, our systems are structures are very standing in the world. Well, midshipman, we are now entering the next era, a new age, a new epoch with its own tests, with its own challenges and with its own opportunities. The global pandemic you see of course has accelerated what was happening before and it has accelerated our world into a new era. It has forever impacted our world, It has forever influenced our perspective and if we weren’t clear before, we know now our world is interconnected, Our world is interdependent and our world it’s fragile. Just think a deadly pandemic can spread throughout the globe. In just a matter of months, a gang of hackers can disrupt the fuel supply of a whole seaboard. One country’s carbon emissions can threaten the sustainability of the whole earth. This midshipman is the era we are in and it is unlike any era that came before. So the challenge. Now, the challenge before us now is how to mount a modern defense to these modern threats. So let me share with you, for example, of personal experience. A few years ago when I was in the United States Senate, I visited the USs Scranton. It was outside of san Diego California. And at the time I was also a member of the Senate intelligence Committee. So when I was aboard the vessel I asked the officers, hey, tell me what does it take to protect such a valuable asset against cyber attacks? And they told me, you know, it’s pretty simple equipment and experts. Well, the way I see it, midshipman, you you you are those experts on the issue of cyber security, foreign adviser adversaries have their sights set on our military technology, our intellectual property, our elections are critical infrastructure, the ransomware attack by criminal hackers earlier this month. Well, that was a warning shot. In fact, there have been many warning shots. So we must defend our nation against these threats. And at the same time we must make advances in things that you’ve been learning things like quantum computing and artificial intelligence and robotics and things that will put our nation at a strategic advantage. And you will be the ones to do it. You will be the ones to do it because the United States military is the best, the bravest and the most brilliant. Yeah. And just think from walkie talkies to the internet to satellite navigation. The United States military has been on the forefront of research, development and technological advancement. That is a point of american pride. And as I look out at all of you I know you will build on that leadership And then of course there is climate change which is a very real threat to our national security. And I look at you and I know you are among the experts who will navigate and mitigate this threat. You are ocean engineers who will help navigate ships through thinning ice. You are mechanical engineers who will help reinforce sinking bases. You are electrical engineers who will soon help convert solar and wind energy into power, convert solar and wind energy into combat power. And just ask any marine today Would she rather carry 20 lb of batteries or rolled up somewhere panel And I am positive. She will tell you a solar panel and so would he? Mhm. Okay. The american people are depending on you the best. The bravest. The most brilliant. We saw this during COVID-19 when Americans watched how members of our military helped vaccinate our nation. Because, you know, biological threats like pandemics and infectious diseases or yet another threat in this era. And you are confronting this threat. Our military helped develop the technology that made the vaccine possible. Naval researchers Also figured out how to use three D. knitting machines to make masks. Naval labs monitored the spread of the disease and the Marine Corps and the Navy are leading on making the connection between the pandemic and medical readiness of our fighting forces for the future. Class of 2021. You are prepared for all of this. You are prepared for any threat and you are prepared for this new era. And it is not only because of the knowledge and the skills you gained here or those you will continue to learn, but it’s because it’s something more, it’s because of who each of you is. It is because of who collectively you are. So as I conclude today, that’s what I want to talk about. I want to talk about you as vice president. I’ve come to know the United States Navy quite well every day. In fact, I’m surrounded by sailors and marines and your tradition in your history and I mean that literally, so I often travel on marine to in fact, that’s how I arrived today. My residence is on the grounds of the United States Naval Observatory. My west wing office features a desk built by cbs from timbers of the USs constitution. My ceremonial office. My ceremonial office was once occupied by the Secretary of the Navy and displayed there. I have placed the shoulder boards of your brigade commander. Midshipman Sydney Barbara. Okay, yeah, and so here’s what I know Midshipman, you are tireless, you are ambitious, you are a fierce fighting force. You are idealists in the truest sense. You are the embodiment of american aspiration. So hold on to that because in your career you may witness some of the worst of humanity, but promise that you will never forget the best of who we are, that you will never forget the ideals. You stand for duty, honor, loyalty, fight for those ideals and fight for our democracy. And remember our constitution is not only something to defend, it is a guide, it is a guide for your service. It begins with three simple words. We the people not I we our nation was designed to be a team sport and we are in this together. So you know, finally I’ll just share with you on my way to the stadium this morning, I stop by the cemetery to pay my respects to my dear former colleague, a great and courageous american senator john McCain and yes. Yeah. Mhm. Okay. Okay. So most people don’t know he wanted to be buried next to his best friend who he met on the yard. Admiral chuck Larson. That is the ultimate example of what I mean in it together. So midshipmen throughout our history officers in the United States, Navy officers in the United States Marine have risked everything to defend our freedoms. Today, you will swear to do the same. You are the next links in the chain. And so midshipman when you stand to take the oath, I want you to know that as we embark on this new era, President joe biden and I, our entire nation have great faith in you and we are proud of you. So very, very proud. Congratulations again, May God bless you and May God bless the United States of America. Thank the academic dean and provost of the United States Naval Academy dr Andrew t phillips. Successfully completing the requirements and demands of a Naval Academy. Education is no small task. From my day to today. It’s a steady dose of challenges ranging from academic two Athletic to Leadership and Character Development. I have no doubt that each of you has been challenged perhaps in ways that you never thought you would or to levels that you never thought you could achieve. But you did. And we congratulate each of you for doing so to the families and friends of these soon to be Naval Academy graduates and officers. He’s soon to be ensign’s and second Lieutenants and the faculty and staff here today as well. I would like to thank you and congratulate you as well. The rare graduate is the one who never needed the support of family and friends and faculty mentors. These graduates, like the tens of thousands before them have depended on your support and encouragement and you were there for them when they needed it the most. I know you are proud of their success and we are most grateful to you for your role in that success graduates, please rise. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Admiral Buck, on behalf of the United States Naval Academy, I present these candidates for the baccalaureate degree and recommend that this degree be conferred upon them as you have successfully completed your course of study at the United States Naval Academy and have been recommended by the Academic board as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Congress of the United States, I confer upon each of you the baccalaureate degree with all rights and privileges there unto pertaining. Congratulations. Yeah, please be seated. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David H. Berger. United States Marine Corps will administer the oath of office to those being commissioned in the United States Marine Corps. General burger. I present 275 midshipmen of the graduating class to be commissioned in the United States Marine Corps. Yeah, Yeah. Look, Captain Makin, thank you. And Admiral bucket is a great personal honor to be here this afternoon or this morning. So I thank you for inviting me and allowing us to be the Cno and I to be a part of the ceremony and I just got to tell you before I start the, you could watch the blue angels like 100 times but when they come over like they did this morning makes you feel pretty good to be an american. So thank you very much. Yeah, today is a great day to be a marine. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. If you listen to Acting Secretary Harker, he’s talked about last year and how it challenged your leadership and your determination. But you answered the call. If you heard his words, we all recognize. It has not been easy. But you answered the call. All of us are extremely proud of you. I am extremely proud of you and the voluntary choice that you make. Because you had other choices. I do not know of a higher calling than wearing the cloth of this nation. It is not good enough to get there fast. It’s not good enough to show up 1st. It’s not good enough just to be ready to fight. You must win every time without exception. And the reason for that is that combat is unforgiving. There are no alibis. There are no second chances. Marines are unique. We are different. We are not like everyone else. We are warriors. We are serious military professionals and every marine is imbued with an appreciation for and an understanding of those marines who have gone before us. General Grey, a former common not reminded us. Each marine is a living memorial to each pass Marine, and that is the legacy that you carry on your shoulders. Personal conviction, courage, integrity, an ingrained sense of service to country core and your fellow marines. These are the traits that distinguish you from all others. Much is expected of you and you must demand more from yourself. Then others will demand of you. I am very confident that the four years here in Annapolis have adequately prepared. You welcome to the team. Yeah, yeah, graduates to be commissioned in the United States Marine Corps. Rise. Yeah. Mhm. Please raise your right hand. Having been appointed a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps to rank from 28 May 2021. Do you hereby accept such appointment? And do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic? That you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that you take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which you are about to enter so help you. God, yeah. Okay. Okay. Mhm. Mhm. Second Lieutenants sheets. Mhm. The 32nd Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael Guild. A United States Navy will administer the oath of office to those being commissioned in the United States Navy. Admiral Gilding, I present 786 midshipman of the graduating class to be commissioned in the United States Navy. Mhm. Thank you. Captain Buchanan Madam. Vice President Mr. Secretary General Bergere, Admiral Buck. It’s an honor to join you on the diet this morning. I congratulate our newest second Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps. Welcome to the Fleet. Shipmates. Cook. Yeah. Mhm. Class of 2021. Over the past four years, you’ve been tested mentally physically and spiritually. You’ve been instilled with wisdom and courage and stamina and you’ve demonstrated incredible resilience and leadership during a global pandemic. Without a doubt, you’re ready to join the most dominant naval force the world has ever known. You’re joining the fleet at the time of immense competition across the globe, in the western pacific, in the arctic basin and in the Middle East, the strategic landscape continues to change. But America’s need for a strong Navy holds fast, just like it has since our nation’s founding. For 245 years, our Navy has sailed over the horizon to deter conflict, to safeguard opportunity and to keep any fight forward far away from our shores. Today as we sit here, nearly 100 ships are forward deployed. Thousands of sailors are staying in the watch on under and above the seas, protecting America and our allies and keeping the world safe and stable and secure. Our sailors are adapting every single day to remain ready and they’re able to adapt so quickly because of strong principled leadership. Our sailors now look to you class of 21 for that leadership. They expect you to treat them with dignity and respect, to lead them with integrity, to be professionally competent and to protect their health and safety. To cultivate a culture of trust and clear communication. Draw on everything you learned here on the banks of the seven. In a few moments you’ll take the oath to support and defend our constitution. Sailors and their families have endured tremendous sacrifices. Living up to this oath. Many have paid the ultimate price. Don’t forget it’s words as you prepare to lead our sailors, I am proud of each and every one of you And I look forward to seeing the impressive things that you’ll do in our fleet graduates to be commissioned. As instance in the United States Navy rise raise your right hands. Having been important, an incident in the United States Navy to rank from 28 May 2021, do you solemnly swear? You will support and defend the constitution of these United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That you will bear to faith and allegiance to the same. And then you take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which you are about to enter. So help you. God. Mhm. Yeah. Yeah. Ensign’s welcome to this plate seats. Yeah. Yeah. Ladies and gentlemen Today we will graduate 1,085 men and women who have met them many challenges of four years at the Naval Academy. In addition to those you just saw commissioned into the Navy and Marine Corps, one midshipmen will be commissioned into the United States Air Force And one midshipmen will be commissioned into the United States Space Force. Mhm. The class of 2021 also includes 13 graduates from 13 nations around the world. At this time we invite these international graduating midshipmen to stand when their name is called, along with members of their national delegation who are in attendance today. These graduates whose national flags are flying above the memorial arches at the north end of the stadium will return to their countries and served with distinction in their armed forces or enter other government service from the arab Republic of Egypt Hassan abu Lenin from the Federation of Malaysia. Ahmad yussef, Ahmad Dasani. Yeah. Uh huh. From Georgia, Gennady Shamu Kia from the kingdom of Thailand. Not deron karuizawa from the Republic of Honduras, Jose Quiros. From the Republic of Madagascar. Richie ramone image. Yeah. Some of the public of Mauritius Carolinian. Ah ling okay. From the Republic of palau Rondell Marcel I think from the Republic of Panama mateo’s giovanni Rudy. Mhm. From the Republic of Peru Sezer Andres Villa Lobos, Mendoza. Mhm. From the Republic of the Philippines, Doreen rosa lejos loom a cod from Taiwan, ping yuan huang mhm mm And from the United Mexican States, Jose de jesus, mendoza bravo. Mhm. Okay. Okay, thank you. Seats. Today’s graduates joined the more than 84,000 men and women who have graduated from the Naval Academy since its founding in 1845 As part of our graduation ceremony. Today, members of the Naval Academy class that preceded this year’s graduates by 50 years will honor this continuing chain of naval academy graduates by presenting engraved ensign or second lieutenant uniform devices to the class of 2021. Several members of the class of 1971 are listed in your program and are here today to participate in this special recognition of naval academy graduates contributions across the decades. Please join me in recognizing and applauding these distinguished graduates. Finally, before we begin introductions of individual graduates, I should remind you of an important naval Academy tradition. The parents and friends of each graduate are invited to stand when that graduates name is called. In that way, we can recognize your contribution to the achievement of these young men and women As we prepare to present diplomas individually to the members of the class of 2021. There is one of our Naval Academy family who is most deserving of his diploma, but who cannot be here with us to accept it In December of 2020, a fear mere five months ago. Midshipman First Class John Monroe Johnson passed away during the winter break. Midshipman johnson was a trident scholar and honors mathematics major and had been selected to pursue Naval Special Warfare as his future career path. Today we honor his memory by posthumously awarding him his Bachelor of Science degree from the Naval Academy, as he would most certainly have earned along with his classmates. The Chipman johnson’s parents are in attendance today and they will now be presented with his diploma by the Naval Academy Command chaplain. Would you please join me in recognizing John Monroe Johnson, United States Naval Academy graduates of the class of 2021. Okay. Okay. Yeah. Okay. Mhm. Mhm mm mm mm. Thank you. Please be seated. The vice president will now present diplomas to those individuals graduating with distinction, distinction. I understand you with this one. Those members of the class of 2021 graduating with distinction please rise. Yeah. Tr Yeah. Henson Thomas Michael Johnstone stands 1st in the class William Quinn Frederick alone. Matthew Casey gilchrist. Yeah. Michelle gael silver, mhm Logan Riley Williams, Nicholas Hunter, Walden joseph Bradley, Wiedemann Yeah. Sean Francis, Rowe doc Letting Alston Davis IV four Natalie and shire. Matthew James, Mcmillan, laura kelly, Spratling Caleb, Anthony Vargo Bradley, Randolph stevens, yeah, alec Jeffrey, Engel. Yeah, marco Collins. Mackovic mm thomas. Matthew molly, yeah, Daniel john bush, co Jonathan alexander Sewell, Lillian, grace baker, Ryan john chapman. Sophia gracia de Antonio. Okay. Mhm Philip hunter ross, yes, James Edward, Anthony, Alana pauline Kozak, Samuel John Papa Row III 3rd avery salman rot’s jr yes, Nicholas eric Wiley robert. Edward schrader the fourth. Mm corwin Wesley states. Right, alexander Tate Leland Andrew. Benjamin, Walsh. Madeline Isabella prince yeah, christian Owen daniel, Jacqueline, Noel McCullough, no Zachary dale, Nygaard, abigail, louise, McCormick, mhm. Harrison, Davis, foley, ricardo, Vincent carrasco Lillian. No, you Saudi joseph, Matthew tractor. Preston, William Rhodes, patrick, James, Bishop, micah, yahoun oh, Elizabeth kate, gurgle, Caitlyn Chong, un coup paul, Xavier kelly, Dallas allen, Ellison, yeah, yeah, Margaret, bray Zimmerman, Evelyn blair, barrettes, michael, thomas, Brinton daniel patrick, midget, michael, joseph schnabel, Logan robert McClure McGuire alexander carol, Richmond from here. That’s Nathan, Durant. Her some okay alexander scott Douglas the third, jeremy alexander, Gerstein, Declan Charles, Harrison, yeah, Nicholas, paul Goebel Becker, yeah, Hayley, Elizabeth McEwen watching Anthony sue family and then cooper are Guzzi, Jarod, joseph cox Isabella faith penguins. What’s that? Jack Patrick. Sr thank you. Mhm. Matthew gray beau champ, Donald, micro warrior, Matthew, Christopher, Peschke Joshua, michael die eric scott, wilson paul martin Malatesta mm hmm. Harry, potter Fulton the fourth. Yeah Jonathan tailor, lackey, Anthony Eugene calve. Ellie, Melinda, Elizabeth Liel. Yeah. William Webb Donahoe the fourth. Okay. Matthew Anthony kid Elson. Anna Katherine Duvall. Spencer day in court, chris spell, Anthony Michael Perry four, Christina, Marie, junge opinion. Matthew. Edward Elise. Yeah Lucas. Mark johnson. Yeah Katherine. Grace long. Listen, Michael Tyler Zimmerman. Nothing. Matthew, Nosaka, Gruninger Andrew Quach Joy 10. Yeah. Mhm. Crawford, Michael augustus smith. Nicole Catherine victory. Yeah. Mhm. Matthew blake jones Evan joseph Morris mhm. Samantha Elizabeth Orry information. Benjamin Matthias Lehmann the building, Christopher, Graham, decker. Mhm. Yeah, Jared Nolan lines. It’s liam shaughnessy, O’connell, Nicholas, Theodore, Natali Scalise. Mhm. Jordan Giancana. Okay, okay. Jacob chang dewey. Yeah. David James phoner, Sammy. Edison bang okay, Joshua tenor McCarthy molly. Susanna swagger. Okay, marcos moistness, Valdez paul thomas. Xavier sharp tongue. This is one thing mary Margaret, poltrack. Oscar Edward. Part mentor and Corey Russ Scheidler. You’re right but. Mhm. Right.