Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, August 13, 2021.

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But 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 asked this as a courtesy to our reviewing officer. Photography has certainly encouraged, but we asked him to remain seated and off the drill back the photographers you will see on death throughout the review. Are the official photographers of recruit training coming? Yeah. Yeah. Mm hmm. Mhm. Um Yeah. Mhm. Mhm, mm. Yeah. Yes. Mhm, mm hmm. Right, okay. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Division commanders, wow. Or right face hungry rest ladies is on Good morning. I’m lieutenant Justin. Lasarte recruit training commands, drill division officer. I would like to welcome you to today’s pass and review Today. You’ll see 12 divisions comprised of 774 sailors participated in that graduation ceremony and soon join the most powerful Navy in the world. Please draw your attention to the unit positioned at center day. There is a view Commander and staff. The review commander is responsible for conducting the graduation ceremony. Today’s review Commander is Simon luis Rodriguez from Orange city florida. Let’s give him a hand folks Performing today is a triple threat unit on their six week of training, the state flag unit on their seven people training and the staff unit on the 8th and final week of training. These units are comprised entirely of recruits During the night arrival recruits are places, divisions of 18 personnel and assigned Division Commanders, recruit division commanders form the backbone of the crew training and our 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 crew chief petty officer. This senior supervising the divisional staff positions and leaves the division in the absence of their division commanders. Now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce the graduated divisions, their division commanders and recruit chief petty officers. As they introduce each division, they will raise the competitive flags that they’ve earned throughout the 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’ll be starting from there, right Division three 45 commanded by petty officer, first class Jose santos petty officer, first class scotty Truitt Petty officer, first class Tyler calls and the recruit. Chief petty officer. Semen Anthony roman from wellington colorado Division three 46, commanded by Chief Petty officer, christian Magee Petty Officer. 2nd Class A Real Thomas. Perry also surpassed by no como. And they recruit Chief petty officer. Semen, gracie coons from coca cola Oklahoma. Division 347, commanded by Senior Chief petty officer, robert Hayes, Petty Officer, 1st Class Nathan Thomas petty officer, first class Christopher, nickel and the recruit. Chief petty officer. Simon joseph regular from las Vegas Nevada Division three 48, commanded by chief petty officer, William Doyle petty officer. First class was shot. Hope Petty officer, first class Lakisha Conway. And they recruit Chief petty officer, Semen Ryan Garner from Virginia beach Virginia Division 35 zero, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Roosevelt, Roosevelt Petty Officer. First class john Whitaker Petty Officer. 2nd class is Diana Rita about this piazza san Salvador America and the recruit Chief Petty officer, Simon commie Eldridge from Tudela Utah Division three five one, commanded by Chief Petty Officer, George corona Petty Officer, first class William, Clodfelter Petty Officer, first class Jeffrey Wisniewski. And they recruit Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Tyrone Street from Kansas city Missouri Division 352, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Antonio Almost Petty Officer, 1st class of Sergio idea Petty Officer, 2nd class various fields. And they recruit Chief Petty Officer Simon Benjamin over to smith from College station texas Division 35 three, commanded by Chief Petty Officer. Duane Thompson Petty Officer, first class jOHn PEG. And they recruit Chief Petty Officer Simon john santos from upland California Division 354, commanded by Chief Petty Officer, Reginald Swift Petty Officer, 1st Class Caesar Orlando Petty Officer, 2nd Class Joseph Smith. And they recruit Chief petty officers. Seamen Derek Holland camp from Louisville Kentucky Division 35 five, commanded by petty officer, first class carl struggle Bauer Petty Officer, 1st Class Brian, Keenan Petty Officer, 2nd Class Terry Williams and they recruit Chief Petty Officer Simon Jose Blanco from Bakersfield, California Division 35 six, commanded by Petty Officer, first class, Sean, porter, Petty Officer, 1st Class Spencer. Mattson Petty officer, first class Natasha Gonzalez. And there was group Chief Petty officers. Seamen Brandon Alvarez from Lake City Minnesota Division nine 01, commanded by Chief Petty Officer Nolan Mason Petty Officer, 1st Class of Benjamin Smith Petty Officer, 2nd Class Dan Benavidez. And they recruit Chief Petty Officer Simon luis Rodriguez from Orange city florida. On behalf of commanding officer and staff recruit training command, we congratulate these commanders and recruit chief petty officers on a job well done. Yeah, yeah. In a moment you’ll see the ceremony side boys boston and honor guard to take their places for rival honors. This time honored tradition is our formal greetings to this morning’s reviewing officer. When requested by the announcer, please stand for the rival honors, marching out of the colors, the national anthem and the indication as a reminder. Military guests shall remain covered throughout the entire graduation ceremony. And ladies and gentlemen, one final note as befitting the importance this occasion. Our ceremonies are conducted in a formal manner. However, we do encourage you to participate in today’s graduation ceremony by letting applause show these sailors just how proud of them you are. Once again welcome aboard. Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Right for right visit it. Uh huh wow. Uh huh. Uh huh. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Will the guests please rise and remain standing for the arrival of the official party? Yeah recruit training command arriving. Yeah. Order off. Mhm. Naval service Training Command. All right, mm. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm Order uh The guests may be seated. Yeah. Yeah. Mhm. Good morning Admiral. Are you going to stand by for especially metal? Thank you. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Thank special colour as well. Mhm. Hey. Mhm mm hmm. No. Right. Right move. No, no mm. Yeah. Corridor Harang the cars. Will the guests please rise? Mhm Prison Arms. Oh say can you see my early life? So this one. Mhm Last leaving booth my size and my star for the Yeah me my were some guy as we streaming. Uh huh. Okay those were singing. Mhm Okay through the night there. Oh for the free. Oh yeah. Order off retire the color prison are order arms, Chaplin slaughter will offer. This morning’s in vacation. Let us pray. Good morning Lord. We thank you for this time of celebration. We thank you for letting the families of these niece of these new sailors come and join them in their time of triumph. Visit day of triumph over self as they have learned to put others before themselves. There is a time of triumph as they have persevered and learn to endure hardships to grow. It is a time of triumph as they have earned the title of United States sailor and the pride that goes along with that Lord. Thank you for these families. Thank you for the life that they poured into these young men and women before they came to us. It is blessed us with a diverse force that will be prepared for any mission. Thank you for their already sees who sacrificed time away from their family and friends to pour forth their very being into these young men and women to mentor shape and inspire them. Father bless them as they go forward from this day. As I asked you at battle stations, use the successes of today to inspire them in the future. When doubt comes, let them look back and know that we believe them ready capable and train to face the challenges at hand. They have forged. They have been forged by the adversity of their training here and now and now they were ready for the city lets them with the heart to grow. Let them be hungry to grow personally and professionally every day, inspire them to lead, inspire them to take up challenges that will come. Let them not only be leaders in this institution but in life as well. Use them in their homes and their communities and wherever they go. But everyone knows that the sailor has been among them. We pray these things in your great and precious name and uh Mhm. Father Strong to say who’s our man. Don’t arrest this way. Oh man! I oh hear us when we to be for those in every oh our guests maybe see it. Yeah. At this point the commanding officer would issue orders and instructions to the unit commanders. Then the unit commanders would face about and relate the information to their divisions. Today’s events. Show how orders are passed through the chain of command. No visions. Three boys. Yeah, but well, bird. Yeah, sure. Burl, but what’s up both or burl? Mhm. Oh, burl barrel girl. All the visions president work on a four sir. The sailors cree ah, mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Morning Captain I present the graduating division’s request permission to commence the review arsenal. All right. Mhm. So. Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah, Yeah. Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mm hmm. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Mhm, mm hmm. Four days forever. Way for mountain. Oh, bruise. Him playing. Oh man. Oh gosh. His race on the ground. Good with from instead. Got it. Yeah, we are. You’re Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Oh, yeah, baby. She’s a very, Yeah. Right. Yeah. Yes. Yeah. Yeah. What? Maybe, Yeah. Mm hmm. Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Well, all right. The point. Very well. Good morning. I’m Captain Jeff Sand in the commanding officer of recruit training Command with us today. Are reviewing officer is are reviewing officer. Rear Admiral jennifer couture commander. Naval service Training Command. I am pleased to welcome the return of the families and friends to our graduation ceremony. And look forward to sharing this momentous occasion with everyone while you’re restricted on occupancy. It is important that you are here to celebrate your sailors significant milestone, your support during this unprecedented time has helped us to complete the mission of transforming civilians into sailors while operating in a safe environment To help ensure fleet readiness. I cannot thank you enough for your continued support and I assure you, I am sure your sailors are grateful for your encouragement throughout their training. I would also like to welcome all the veterans in the audience for their service to our country. Would our veterans please stand? It’s going to run a fall. Yeah. This is where our Navy heritage meets the future and where these young men and women enter the profession of arms. Division nine. No one graduates. Today they are staff unit providing a live of honor staff, honor guard, recruit review commander, adjective and support for the ceremony. Please join me in giving them a round of applause for their outstanding performances. The staff for recruit training command are dedicated to providing the United States Navy would basically trained physically fit and smartly disciplined sailors, such as those standing before you this morning. These sailors have successfully completed eight weeks of demanding recruit training. They have recently demonstrated their knowledge and their courage during battle stations. 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 it’s combated and enable us to help keep this nation secure this training group is ready to graduate and serving the world’s most powerful Navy. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you 774 of the newest and sharpest sailors in the United States Navy. Can ladies and gentlemen please be seated, recruit training commands, 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 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 success. Each flag indicates that your sailors individually and his 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 the honor flag for this. Exemplary achievement. Division 356 has earned this honor today and we congratulate you on a job exceptionally well. Mhm Forward bruh Admiral culture will now present this week’s individual wars and she will be joined on the drill deck bar, commanding officer Captain Sanden. Yeah, even radical before It is our pleasure to recognize the review commander for today’s ceremony. Semen Louise Rodriguez, Division 901 from warn city florida throughout his training. Semen Rodriguez 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 ex military bearing and command voice, Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. Well done sailor. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Morning most reporting For achieving the highest overall academic score during recruit training. Fireman Clayton Wilson Division 901 from Greencastle Indiana 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 Wilson receives a letter accommodation from the commanding officer. Well done sailor. Mhm. What according for having displayed extraordinary qualities, best expressing the american spirit of honor, initiative and loyalty. Airman Jacob Lozano Division 352 from Lemoore California is awarded the Navy League Award, which is sponsored by the Navy League of the United States Airmen Lozano is presented with a commemorative plaque and a letter of combination from the commanding officer. Well done sailor. Yeah. Yeah. Morning steve according Semen Zachary Gregory Division 353 from corvallis Oregon is the winner of the United Service Organization award for best exemplifying the spirit and intent of the word shipmate. Semen Gregory is given a commemorative plaque from the United Service Organization. Well done Sailor. Thank you. Great 40 Semen Jonathan Cisneros Division 348 from Vinita Oklahoma is the recipient of the Military Order of the World Wars Award of merit. This award is presented for meritorious performance during recruit training. Semen Cisneros is presented with a commitment plaque from the Military Order of the World Wars. Well done sailor. Yeah. Yeah. Morning Captain steven janitors reported. The Military Officers Association Leadership Award is presented to Semen Matthew jovanovic Division 901 from west alexander pennsylvania for demonstrating exceptional tenacity and professionalism. Semen jovanovic is awarded letter accommodation from our commanding officer. Well done sailor. Yeah. Morning North smith. For more Simon Benjamin Overton smith division 352 from College station texas 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 him at the pinnacle of today’s newest sailors. He is awarded a flag letter of commendation Semen Overton smith. The staff of recruit training command salutes you as the finest of this group of graduates. Well done sailor. Yeah, the vision, It is appropriate to recognize such outstanding individual accomplishments by these sailors. With a round of three cheers. The assistant will lead all graduated divisions in three cheers for this morning’s award winners. Uh huh. Uh Yeah, I have the distinct pleasure this morning of introducing a reviewing officer. We’re Admiral jennifer, Culture Commander, Naval Service Training Command. A native of violent new jersey. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in international relationships from George Washington University where she was commissioned in 1995. She also holds a Master’s degree in international studies from Old Dominion University. Among her ceased duties. Rebel culture served on board USS Elrod FFG 55 USS Lady Doll CG 55 And USS Porter DDG 78. Additionally, she commanded the USS Kaufman FFG 59 and Destroyer Squadron 28 and has deployed in support of operations. Joint endeavor. Active endeavor, Iraqi, freedom, enduring freedom and inherent resolve ashore culture served as surface operations officer for Commander U. S. Atlantic Fleet Flag Secretary Commander, Naval Surface Force atlantic contingency plans Officer U. S. Joint Forces command and assistant to Chief of Staff or manning. Manpower and personnel and one for Commander, Naval Surface Force atlantic. Prior to her current duties, she served as director for the Commander’s action Group for Commander, Naval Service course atlantic. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a warm recruit training command. Welcome to Rear Admiral Jennifer culture because the people. Mhm. Good morning. Thank you so much and welcome sailors, marines, families and distinguished guests. Captain thomas Elson. Dr robert buckley Jeffrey, A vers colleagues, Clarice Vernet, e Tricia Bonet, Leslie, kolinsky Christopher contact and Michael Magnotta. Thank you for being with us here today. It is a great privilege for me to be here today as we welcome 774 new sailors into the world’s finest Navy First. I’d like to recognize all the families and friends here and those watching today’s graduation ceremonies online. None of us who have served or currently served could have done so without your love encouragement and support. You’ve played a very important role shaping your sailor into a person who chose to dedicate their life to serving their country. During the past eight weeks, you entrusted us with their safety and tirelessly supported them from afar. They could not have made it through to graduation without you To the families here. It’s been 15 months since we’ve been able to host you in person and I’m so thrilled to have you back to share this celebration Recruit training command or RTC has worked tirelessly over the past few months to make today possible despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic on any given day here at RTC. The recruit division commanders, instructors and staff take on the unique and honorable challenge of transforming recruits into the finest american sailors maintaining the Navy’s highest standards of elite performance. However, more than 15 months ago, your important mission became even more critical to our nation’s defense. When you were entrusted with maintaining a safe training bubble amid the COVID-19 spread. You rose to the mission and performed phenomenally through many long days and nights you put service and the safety of others above self. Put simply, today’s ceremony would not have been possible without you please join me in a special round of applause for all the RDX instructors and staff here at recruit training command. Mhm To the Navy’s newest sailors standing before us. You are now part of an impressive profession of arms boot camp has demanded more from you than you probably thought possible. You have passed Crucible events such as battle stations and have repeatedly proven yourself worthy of wearing the uniform that symbolizes freedom and democracy across the globe. You answered the call to serve our country a cause much greater than yourself. Today. We celebrate your accomplishments at boot camp and you’re bright, exciting futures As you embark on some of the most challenging and memorable adventures of your life. Do not forget about your families. They will thrive on your experiences through your text calls and social media photos and stories. So make sure you’re sharing your adventure with them. You’ve chosen to serve our country at the time when it is most needed. When America must have a strong global presence on the seas under the sea and in the skies by graduating today you are taking on the responsibility of defending our nation as part of the U. S. Navy, be proud to call yourself a sailor. You have earned not only my respect but the respect and thanks of all americans. Congratulations Or as we say in the Navy bravo zulu lyn. Well done. Let me be the first to say welcome aboard shipmates. Yeah. What? Mhm. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. What? Okay. Mhm. Admiral culture will now receive the salute of the graduating divisions and she will be joined on the drill deck. Park, commanding officer, Captain sanding please remain seated until the conclusion of our ceremony. Mhm. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Uh huh. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Attention flags, Post section leaders fall out and retrieve outer garments. Okay. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Yeah. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Staff member by in the north. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Okay. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm mm. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Okay. Mhm. Yeah. Ladies and gentlemen thank you once again to each and every one of you for joining us on this most memorable of Navy days.