The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduate at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, January 28, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

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mm hmm. Mhm. Officially formed in 1921. Marine Ben San Diego has thrilled countless millions throughout the world with this inspiring renditions of traditional and contemporary music. Each member of the band has completed recruit training, maintains combat skills and many have been on combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, giving true meaning to the title Marine Musicians. Marine Band San Diego is under the leadership of Chief warrant officer, two Alex Panos band officer and master Sergeant. Gary Robinson Bandmaster. Today the band is led on the march by staff sergeant Craig h. Palmer, drum major and is under the direction of the enlisted conductor Sergeant Michael Hong. Yeah, thank you. Yeah. Mm hmm. Hunter what? Mm hmm. The pre parade serenade was provided by Marine Band San Diego. Marine Corps recruit depot san Diego California. Mm hmm. The Marine Corps has played an active role in San Diego history ever since. Marines. From the slope of or cyan seized old town during the Mexican American War in 1846, Marines have been stationed at the recruit depot since 1921. When most of the buildings to your front were constructed, these buildings known as the arcade were designed by world famous architect Bertram Goodhue. The arcade is among 25 buildings that have qualified for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and are outstanding examples of Spanish colonial revival architecture. Since 1923 more than a million marines have completed their recruit training here at the Marine Corps recruit depot san Diego and since 1915, at the Marine Corps, East Coast recruit training depot, at parris island south Carolina. Regardless of where a marine attended boot camp, you can rest assured that they received the toughest and most physically and mentally demanding murderer training offered anywhere in the world. Some individual techniques and methods may have evolved over the years, but the focus and adherence to our core values of honor, courage and commitment are as strong today as any time in our history today. The marines of Company K accept the responsibilities to safeguard this proud tradition as they stepped forward to join this rich heritage ahead of them. Like bright futures that will no doubt add to the proud marine legacy that they now rightfully claim as their own. Mm hmm. Lance Corporal many is a three year old, full blooded English bulldog. Born in Fallbrook California on July 9th 2000 and 18, he is named in honor of Sargent, john er Manolito sr one of the original 29 Navajo code talkers who trained in the first all Navajo platoon here aboard the depot. In 1942 Sergeant Manolito helped create the code that the Navajo has developed at Camp Elliot now Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, he became an instructor teaching other Navajo marines. The Navajo code later Sergeant Manolito participated in the battle of Iwo Jima where a marine signals officer stated. Had it not been for the code talkers we would have never taken Iwo Jima, Lance corporal, many continues the tradition of a long line of Marine Corps bulldog mascots Dating back to 1921. When Brigadier General Smedley Butler appointed Sergeant Major Jake’s as the first bulldog mascot for Marine Corps barracks Quantico. He’s being escorted by the Office of Communication. Lance corporal max J. Noel. Mhm. Yes. Mother Paul. Yeah, Right. Spiritual development plays an important part in the making of United States Marines, Lieutenant junior Grade Alicia Morales, chaplain corps, United States Navy will deliver the graduation prayer. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. Yes. Mhm. Let us pray Might be one. We thank you for your presence here today. We thank you for these young men of my company, A kilo company. They came in as recruits and are leaving as marines through their hard work and perseverance. They now join the family and ranks of the finest fighting force within each and every one of them runs a war fighting spirit of a marine that never gives up. No matter the odds, we give you thanks for their friends and family who provided support through thoughts, prayers and letters of encouragement. May they rejoice in this great celebration. We give you thanks for these two instructors for they have made marines through the leadership, discipline and sacrifice. They have instilled within each and every one of them, the honor, courage and commitment that is woven into the very fabric of this core. It is because of these drill instructors that these new marines cannot live out the great honor traditions to always be faithful first to fight and most ready when the nation is least ready. May they rejoice in the great accomplishment. Mighty one. We give you thanks for your continued presence once again and we ask that you continue to bless his scoring country now and always. Amen. Thank you. Please be seated. The Commanding General, Marine Corps recruit depot san Diego welcomes you to what is a historic event in the life of a marine. Their graduation from boot camp Approximately 40 weeks each year. For the past 100 years, New Marines have departed San Diego for service with units of the Marine Corps around the globe. The primary mission of the recruit depot is to provide basic training to recruits enlisted west of the Mississippi, which represents approximately 51% of all applicants in the Marine Corps. Each year, the depot is also home to recruiter school and drill instructor school. All our efforts here are geared toward one end producing America’s finest fighting force, the United States Marines this morning. Company K third recruit training battalion recruit training regiment will form and march in the parade following the passing review. Their graduating marines will return front and center of the reviewing stand for final dismissal. The staff for today’s parade is comprised of marines from the recruit training regimen. The commander of troops is first Sergeant Carlos, a Canadian Company, first Sergeant, Company K third or crew training battalion. The parade Adjutant is Staff Sergeant DeAndre El Washington drill instructor. Company K third recruit training battalion, recruit training regiment. Okay, mm hmm. The marching units are now being called to attention and the Adjutants command sound adjutants call will begin. Today’s parade marching in. Today’s parade are 251 of the graduating marines from Company K. Among the 251 marines is a marine who displayed outstanding performance in two individually graded events. Private first class Ethan L. Burton from platoon 3226 is the company high shooter, scoring a 339 out of 350 as well as the most physically fit marine scoring a 300 out of 300 on both the physical fitness test and the combat fitness test. He will be receiving awards from the Marine Corps Association and Foundation President. Today is the company honored graduates recruiter. Sergeant Brandon I. Drennan, also present today is the primary marksmanship instructor with the platoon high shooting average of 224 platoon 3226 corporal Fernando Lomeli Recruit training is comprised of subjects required to produce basic marines who function effectively in garrison. Are trained in rudimentary individual field and combat skills and practice the personal and professional traits which distinguish them as marines. Examples of these traits are discipline, the achievement of a state of discipline which assures respect for authority, instant and willing obedience to orders and the self reliance to maintain or improve those traits which exemplify a marine military bearing consistently demonstrating military presence and personal awareness as well as the proper wearing and maintenance of uniforms, esprit decor, acquiring the common spirit of the Marine corps that inspires enthusiasm, devotion, pride, initiative, teamwork, aggressiveness, determination, moral courage, integrity, camaraderie and the burning desire to work with and for others towards excellence and common goals. For 246 years, Marines have fought and won whenever and wherever in the harshest conditions over the most brutal terrain and against the most formidable enemies, Marines defend the ideals of freedom with grit and tenacity though, battlefields change and capabilities evolve. History proves that true victory comes from the individual marine with steeled resolved the drive to overcome any obstacle and the warrior spirit to fight on against all odds. It takes that steadfast faithfulness, semper Fidelis to core country and each other that abounds throughout our storied legacy. Marines today remain in combat forward deployed throughout the world, confronting every challenge with courage, loyalty, and faithfulness. They’re resolved to be most ready when the nation is least ready to defend freedom anytime and anywhere, to stand ready to aid those devastated by natural disasters, to pay tribute to those who have forged our proud legacy and to honor the families and loved ones who faithfully stand beside us for the marines of Company K today marks the end of the 13 week recruit training cycle. They have marched countless miles at Camp Pendleton and on this parade deck and had been trained as our memories as basic rifleman. In addition due to an intensive physical training program, their strength and endurance have doubled since their arrival aboard the depot. They’re marines qualified to take their place in the ranks of the world’s finest fighting organization. Mm hmm. Yeah. The platoons are now being aligned from left to right in order to get them into their exact positions for the parade. Daddy blood. Right, God. The next portion of the ceremony will be our national anthem. We welcome veterans and members of the armed forces to join us in rendering appropriate honors with the military salute For guests who have not served in the military, it is proper etiquette during the national anthem to place their right hand over their hearts. And for those in the audience wearing headgear to remove it. Will the guests please rise for the presentation of the colors? Mm hmm, mm hmm. Mhm. Right, ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem. Mm hmm, mm hmm, mm hmm. Mhm. Thank you. Please be seated following the command parade, rest the parade. Adjutant will give the command sound off which signals the band a parade forward of the assembled marines while playing military marching music baby. Mm hmm. Yeah. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Cut mm hmm, mm hmm, mm hmm. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Thank you and thank you. Right. Yeah, mm hmm, mm hmm. Yeah. The parade Ashton now presents the assembled command to the commander of troops power. Mhm, mm hmm. Great. Hang up. Forget about three, Oh, good. Series three. Not for 2025. Wasn’t stay away at the command officer center, March. All unit commanders and guide on bearers march to the front and center of the formation. Historically it was at this point that commanding officers would issue orders and instructions to the unit commanders. Following this, the unit leaders would face about return to their units and pass the information along to their marines. Oh, don’t officer. Mhm mm hmm, mm hmm, mm hmm. Okay. Right, right. Hey, yeah, right. Throughout our nation’s history, millions of men and women have earned the title United States Marine men who have helped shape our history, join us here today in keeping with the tradition of once a marine, always a marine. We would like to recognize them at this time. Those in the audience who have served as marines, please rise. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for their dedicated service to tour and country. Thank you. Please be seated. Ladies and gentlemen, the battalion commander for third recruit training. Battalion. Lieutenant Colonel, Christopher a action hurst. Good morning. Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, Distinguished guests on behalf of the commanding general of the marine corps recruit depot san Diego and the western recruiting region breeder general Morris as well as the commanding officer of the recruit training regiment. Colonel jones. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the graduation ceremony for Company K. It is also my distinct pleasure to introduce our parade, reviewing officially. Sergeant Major White, whose impressive biography you will hear shortly. Sergeant Major. It is an honor to have you with us today. Bye. Okay, bye. I would also like to take this time to welcome Rear Admiral Todd, United States Navy chaplain corps who currently serves as the chaplain of the Marine Corps. Sir. It is an honor to have you with us Now. I’d like to take a few moments to talk about why I am so proud of the young men. You’ve come to see graduating. But first let me draw your attention to these impressive marines wearing those distinctive green campaign covers. They certainly do not need an introduction from me, for we all know them as the legendary Marine corps drill instructor. From the moment a recruit arrives aboard the depot, there is a drill instructor with them 24 hours a day, seven days a week everywhere they go. Or does the drill instructor, that is the heartbeat of what it takes to transform a civilian into a United States marine of the thousands of people we will meet throughout our lives. Let’s be honest, most of them, we will forget but no marine anywhere will ever forget the name, the face for the gentle, loving voice of their drill instructors. Also seated by the reviewing stands are the families of the officers and drill instructors of kilo company. These families know firsthand the time, dedication and sacrifice it takes to make marines and we could not do it without their love and support. So if you would all please join me in a round of applause for the families of the local, we also know that making marines is a team effort and it all begins with the hardworking Marine corps recruiters who are spread throughout this great country of ours. Today, Marine Corps recruiting command is represented by Sargent Brennan of recruiting. Substation. Farmington new Mexico sergeant. Drennan was the recruiter for our company undergraduate. Lance corporal Romero. It was Sergeant Drennan who first gave Lance corporal Romero the opportunity to earn the title Marine Outstanding Job Sergeant. Yes, right, mm. Now let me turn my attention back to the remarkable young men standing in this formation behind, they are truly some of the best this country has to offer When they arrived here. They were young and fit, 19 years old, on average, and already in better shape than most people their age, 99% of them are high school graduates. Seven of them have already earned a college degree, but furthermore, they displayed a courage and a commitment that most of their peers could never muster when they raised their right hand and they swore that solemn oath to support and defend the constitution of the United States. They come from every expanse of the globe. In this case six different countries, some from as far away as Thailand and the Philippines, others from just across the street here in san Diego. But it was a single goal that brought the 251 of them together. And that goal was to earn the title marine. Three months ago they embarked on the world’s most demanding entry level training. When they got off those busses and they stepped foot into our historic yellow footprints and trust me throughout their time here, they have undoubtedly been tested. They have been trained in the attributes that make the core both unique and deadly. We have developed in each of them a physical and mental toughness that will never quit or give up despite the odds. They’ve been indoctrinated in our core values of honor, courage and commitment so that we create marines of exemplary character, both at peace and at war. They’ve been trained in battlefield tested warfighting skills so that when this nation calls its marines always win. And thanks to the marksmanship marksmanship instructors up the weapons field training battalion at camp Pendleton. When these marines arrive on their objective, they are capable of delivering precision rifle fire at a pinpoint target at staggering distances out to 500 yards today. Weapons field training battalion is represented by Sergeant Dewitt, the marksmanship instructor for our company high shooter, private first class Burton Outstanding job started to it. And finally we created small unit leaders out of each of them and evaluated their ability to decide, act and communicate with a bias for intelligent action. For that is what the future operating environment will demand. Now in addition to all of that, I hope yesterday you noticed a few other upgrades we’ve installed. They should have stood a little taller. They certainly looked a little leaner. They should have looked in the eyes and said these strange phrases like yes sir, yes ma’am, moms and dads. It should be a long time before you have to tell one of these marines to get a job or a haircut. And I assure you they know how to clean up after themselves and make their beds. But is the change within that we are the most proud of for having been indoctrinated in our core values And then by virtue of the fact that they stand here today means they’ve embraced those values as their own. So it is because of this journey they have made Because of the physical mental and moral development they’ve displayed which was built upon the foundation that you all laid that I am proud to present 251 young men who through their own blood, sweat and tears can now and forever claim the title United States Marine. I didn’t. Yeah. And now if you’ll excuse me for just a moment while I address our new marines one last time. Good morning marines. Did you all hear that? That is pure pride. That is pride in themselves. Pride and the title that they have earned. Now kilo company. I know when you arrived here so many weeks ago, the last thing on your mind was graduation, you were probably thinking what in the world have I gotten myself into? And how do I get them to stop yelling at me? But you stand here today as America’s newest marines having accomplished something that most would never dare attempt and when you get home this weekend, people are going to look up to you. They’re gonna be proud of you as they should. And your friends are going to ask you how you did it. And when they ask you that, I want you to take him for a walk down to your recruiting station and introduce them to your recruiter. Because I can promise you your drill instructors well, they would love to meet your friends. But remember that with this new title comes, a great responsibility for the strength of the marine corps is not found in a weapons system or a piece of equipment. It is found in the war fighting spirit of the individual marine. That is what matters most in combat and that is what makes us different. This world is a dangerous and chaotic place, but that is why we have you and the legacy of our core of not only being the first to fight, but to always win, belongs to you now for safekeeping And that Eagle Globe and anchor that we handed you on top of the reaper represents 246 years of all of the marines that have gone before you. So be proud of yourself. Be proud of what you have accomplished, but remember who you now are and who you now represent and always remember to protect what you’ve earned. So on behalf of the officers, the drill instructors and all of the support personnel here aboard Marine Corps, recruit depot san Diego. Let me be the first to wish you fair winds and following seas separate Fidelis. Marines. Welcome to our core. Yeah, yeah. Now taking the position in the reviewing area is today’s parade, reviewing official. Sergeant Major David M. White. Sergeant Major for first Marine expeditionary Force information group. He is accompanied by Sergeant Major Paul F. Hagan. Sergeant Major for recruit training, regiment, Marine Corps, recruit depot san Diego California. Really? Sergeant Major. David M. White. Sergeant Major, First Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group. Sergeant Major White is a native of Nashville Tennessee and enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 1994. After graduating he attended school of Infantry East for Marine Combat training in Camp Lejeune north Carolina. After completion of marine combat training, he attended basic motor vehicle operators course and obtained the military occupational specialty of 35 31 motor transportation operator. Check Sergeant Major White has served in a variety of challenging billets in numerous commands to include serving as An aircraft Refueler at Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 Assistant Motor Transportation Chief at 3rd Battalion 6th Marines, Motor Transportation Logistics Coordinator at headquarters, Command element to Marine expeditionary Force drill instructor and senior drill instructors at kilo Company, third recruit training Battalion, Marine Corps recruit depot parris Island Motor transportation Operations Chief at First Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Senior Enlisted advisor at Military transition Team Operation enduring Freedom Company, 1st Sergeant at Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry East and As the squadron’s sergeant major at Marine Air Support Squadron three. Sergeant Major White currently serves as the Sergeant Major for first Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group Sergeant Major White’s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with one gold star in lieu of second award, the Navy and Marine Corps Accommodation Medal with two gold stars in lieu of third award, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars in lieu of third award and the Combat action ribbon. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Sergeant Major David M White, your grace. The Commander review. Mhm. Mhm. More than a million marines have been trained here in the past 100 years and have departed San Diego for combat and conflicts around the world, including places whose names are immediately associated with marine courage and dedication. Places such as water canal terra Juan evo Jima, who’s on chosen reservoir, cason waste city, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Kuwait Somalia pollution, Iraq Marjah, Afghanistan and our most current operations worldwide. This parade deck is rich in history and tradition and no marine trained here ever forgets its sights and sounds. Ladies and gentlemen, the commander of troops first Sergeant Carlos, a Cannon’s company, first sergeant and the regimental staff Marine van san Diego Marine Corps. Cortijo san Diego California. Ladies and gentlemen, as the national flag passes directly in front of you, please rise. Once it passes, you may be seated. Series 3221 series. Chief drill instructor, Staff sergeant Vincent M. Shaw 3221 Senior Drill Instructor, Staff Sergeant Jonathan M. Fans. 2 3222 Senior drill instructor, Staff sergeant Rudy jay Rodriquez, Platoon 3223 Senior Drill Instructor, Staff Sergeant Jacob A. Belmont. The regimental color guard is led by the regimental color sergeant, drill instructors. Sergeant Jesus are Aguilera mm hmm. Series 3225 series, Cheap Drill Instructor, Staff Sergeant Jesse M. Phillipe. Honor Platoon 3225 Senior Drill Instructor, staff Sergeant Daniel Rodriquez, Platoon 3226 senior drill instructor, staff sergeant Christopher. A movie studios Platoon 3227 Senior Drill Instructor, Staff Sgt. Yes, He’d. M. Beltran Rodriguez. Mhm. The Marines hit has a history dating back to 1859, it is a longstanding tradition for marines to face the direction of the music and stand at attention when it is heard. It is now directed that all marines present and to have served honorably sing the words to the first verse as marine. Ben san Diego performs the marines. Him will the guests please rise. Mhm. Thank you. Thank you mm hmm. The Marine force uniqueness and strength as an elite fighting force is directly attributable to the magnificent efforts of the drill instructors and company officers who train and supervise the recruits. The distinct qualities of spirit and discipline. The heart and soul of every marine have been developed, nurtured, had new grain and recruits through their observance and relationship with their drill instructors and officers. Recruit training is the very foundation of the core. Each year, recruit training provides thousands of America’s finest young men and women with the basic knowledge and skills to function in the profession, characterized by its own set of high values and tough standards. The most important thing we do in the Marine Corps is made marines. The individual marine is the core. That is what we do here For the Marines graduated today. The long arduous journey of the last 13 weeks has but a small step into the future of the Marine Corps as they prepare to fill the ranks of our core. They do so with unquestionable support for the high ideals and standards of the United States of America and the United States Marine Corps. Although Company K prepares for their final dismissal from boot camp today. Their initial training is non over. Soon after graduation, they will report to the school of infantry and pedals in California where they will continue to be trained to serve as an effective member of a marine rifle squad. The intense initial training that every marine undergoes is designed to instill the fundamental premise that every marine is a right. Yeah. Mm hmm. Mhm. Yeah. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, we would like to introduce to you the marines responsible for ensuring the success of the difficult transition required to become a marine. The company commander is Captain Stewart jade fallen. The company 1st Sergeant is 1st Sergeant Carlos. A cons. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a round of applause for the company Staff of Company K. Okay. The next portion of the ceremony will be the traditional function of retiring the guidance. The guidance had been carried by the platoon’s throughout withdrew training and are being retired. To symbolize the disbanding of platoons. All similar units in the Marine Corps carry. Such guidance which identify the unit and are a source of pride to each individual member. Note that the honor of carrying these guidance is bestowed upon those marines who display outstanding leadership qualities, motivation and character and were selected as the platoon honor graduates. The platoon honor graduates competed for the titles of series and company undergraduate. They’re considered the top marines graduating today and have demonstrated the highest potential for future leadership and responsibility in the marine corps. Hey oh gun the guidance will now be returned to the drill instructors. No. Hey. Mhm. Mhm. Yeah. Ladies and gentlemen, please hold your applause until all honor graduates have been recognized. The honor graduates will be presented a plaque donated by the luring for association and foundation. The honor graduate for platoon 3221 and the company on a graduate is lance corporal Rudy I Romero from Gallup new Mexico. Lance corporal Romero is also the recipient of the chesty puller award for his outstanding meritorious performance while in recruit training. The honor graduate for platoon 3222 is private first class Luke Beckwith from Lodi Wisconsin. The honor graduate for platoon 3223 is private first class Paul Che Muñoz from rancho Cucamonga California. The honor graduate for platoon 3225 and the series honor graduate is private first class cave are for occurred from Clovis California. The honor graduate for platoon 3226 is Private first class Diego J. Torres from ponce Puerto Ricco. And the honor graduate for platoon 3227 is private first class DeAngelo are Ramirez from el paso Texas. Ladies and gentlemen, the honor graduates of company K. Hey okay. Mhm. First Company First reported order. Hi, sir. The company first sergeant will now give the command to the senior drill instructors to dismiss their platoons, needless to say this will be the most welcome command they have received throughout recruit training. Give me your address. I. I what, ladies and gentlemen, this concludes today, sir. Oh, okay.