WEBVTT 00:00.009 --> 00:01.529 Or but 00:11.100 --> 00:13.100 ladies and gentlemen , our ceremony 00:13.100 --> 00:14.933 will begin momentarily . Today's 00:14.933 --> 00:16.822 ceremony is considered an outdoor 00:16.822 --> 00:18.989 ceremony and all head gears to be worn 00:18.989 --> 00:21.211 by all military personnel . We also ask 00:21.211 --> 00:23.433 that you please silence all cell phones 00:23.433 --> 00:25.489 and other electronic devices at this 00:25.489 --> 00:25.370 time . Thank you . 00:48.720 --> 00:50.909 Good afternoon and welcome to historic 00:50.919 --> 00:53.169 Joint Base . Myer Henderson Hall 00:53.180 --> 00:55.347 originally established as Fort Whipple 00:55.347 --> 00:58.099 in 1863 and changed the joint base Myer 00:58.110 --> 01:01.740 Henderson Hall in 2009 . Its main 01:01.750 --> 01:03.583 purpose was fortification in the 01:03.583 --> 01:05.449 defense of Washington since its 01:05.459 --> 01:07.570 inception , Joint base Myer Henderson 01:07.570 --> 01:09.903 Hall has been the home of horse cavalry , 01:09.903 --> 01:13.470 artillery , and infantry . Today , it 01:13.480 --> 01:15.591 is home to the old guard , the United 01:15.591 --> 01:17.758 States army band and the United States 01:17.758 --> 01:20.599 army garrison . Before today's review 01:20.610 --> 01:22.666 begins , the United States army band 01:22.666 --> 01:24.888 Pershing Zone presents a pre ceremonial 01:24.888 --> 01:27.110 concert featuring the following musical 01:27.110 --> 01:28.999 selections , nobles of the Mystic 01:28.999 --> 01:30.888 shrine and the American soldier . 01:37.589 --> 01:37.930 Mhm 05:04.459 --> 05:05.459 Sir . 05:41.089 --> 05:42.089 Car , 05:48.140 --> 05:51.920 right ? Who can ? 05:53.869 --> 05:55.429 What that is 05:58.660 --> 06:01.700 merging so but 06:06.850 --> 06:07.850 kids . 07:32.100 --> 07:33.100 Ok . 07:47.690 --> 07:48.690 I 08:56.950 --> 08:59.150 public sanitation stop . 09:17.979 --> 09:18.979 Uh 09:32.679 --> 09:33.679 Oh , 09:46.320 --> 09:47.876 of course , we thought that 10:00.460 --> 10:01.739 for $10 . 11:13.929 --> 11:14.929 But 11:46.179 --> 11:49.950 why once again ? Good afternoon 11:49.960 --> 11:52.380 and welcome today , the United States 11:52.390 --> 11:54.460 Army military District of Washington 11:54.469 --> 11:56.413 represented by the soldiers of the 11:56.413 --> 11:58.636 third United States infantry regiment , 11:58.636 --> 12:00.636 the old Guard and the United States 12:00.636 --> 12:02.469 army band . Pershing's own pay , 12:02.469 --> 12:04.691 special tribute to several soldiers who 12:04.691 --> 12:06.525 are retiring after many years of 12:06.525 --> 12:08.525 distinguished service to the United 12:08.525 --> 12:08.419 States Army and our nation 12:12.479 --> 12:14.646 participating in today's review . From 12:14.646 --> 12:16.868 left to right is the United States army 12:16.868 --> 12:20.150 band Pershing's own formed in 12:20.159 --> 12:22.650 1922 by then army chief of staff 12:22.659 --> 12:25.179 General John J Pershing . The United 12:25.190 --> 12:27.412 States army band is the premier band of 12:27.412 --> 12:29.412 our senior service . Pershing's own 12:29.412 --> 12:31.634 provides musical support for ceremonies 12:31.634 --> 12:33.579 and special events in our nation's 12:33.579 --> 12:35.468 capital and throughout the United 12:35.468 --> 12:38.409 States , the United States army band is 12:38.419 --> 12:40.363 under the direction of Major Aaron 12:40.363 --> 12:43.059 Morris and led by drum major Rob Moore . 12:45.030 --> 12:47.000 Right ? Elements of the old guard 12:47.010 --> 12:49.121 include honor guard company commanded 12:49.121 --> 12:51.440 by First Lieutenant Sean Paul Stolarski 12:51.450 --> 12:53.339 and led by sergeant , first class 12:53.339 --> 12:56.030 Alfonso Roman . Mhm . 12:58.140 --> 13:00.150 Next online is doghouse company 13:00.159 --> 13:02.460 commanded by Captain Ruben Watkins and 13:02.469 --> 13:04.802 led by first sergeant Mitchell Martinez . 13:08.109 --> 13:10.280 Next online is Battle Heart Company 13:10.289 --> 13:12.456 commanded by first Lieutenant Nicholas 13:12.456 --> 13:14.590 Christensen and led by staff sergeant 13:14.599 --> 13:15.599 Randall Hoover , 13:19.419 --> 13:21.419 following is the commander in chief 13:21.419 --> 13:23.475 guard pattern at the unit created by 13:23.475 --> 13:25.929 General George Washington in 1776 to be 13:25.940 --> 13:28.051 his personal guard . The commander in 13:28.051 --> 13:29.940 chief guard is commanded by First 13:29.940 --> 13:32.051 Lieutenant Nathaniel Mapes and led by 13:32.051 --> 13:33.940 staff Sergeant Dylan Fitzgerald . 13:37.750 --> 13:39.806 The last element line dressed in the 13:39.806 --> 13:41.861 continental musicians uniform is the 13:41.861 --> 13:43.972 United States Army old guard Fife and 13:43.972 --> 13:46.700 drum corps . During the American 13:46.710 --> 13:48.932 Revolution , musicians wore the reverse 13:48.932 --> 13:51.043 color of their parent infantry unit . 13:51.043 --> 13:53.210 The men and women of the United States 13:53.210 --> 13:55.154 Army old Guard Fife and drum corps 13:55.154 --> 13:57.210 maintained this tradition by wearing 13:57.210 --> 13:57.130 red coats rather than the infantry blue . 13:58.500 --> 14:00.556 The chords lit today by drum major , 14:00.556 --> 14:01.556 Aaron Morgan . 14:10.070 --> 14:12.780 Perfect example then . But 14:16.359 --> 14:17.359 right , 15:00.770 --> 15:02.714 ladies and gentlemen , moving into 15:02.714 --> 15:04.937 position is the commander of troops for 15:04.937 --> 15:07.048 today's ceremony , Lieutenant Colonel 15:07.048 --> 15:09.214 Peter Vel commander , fourth battalion 15:09.214 --> 15:11.437 third United States Infantry Regiment , 15:11.437 --> 15:12.437 the old guard 15:18.619 --> 15:20.341 since the days of the American 15:20.341 --> 15:22.452 revolution . The colors have been one 15:22.452 --> 15:24.452 of the most important elements of a 15:24.452 --> 15:26.619 military unit . Therefore , taking the 15:26.619 --> 15:26.299 center of our formation in just a 15:26.309 --> 15:28.476 moment and bring the national color is 15:28.476 --> 15:30.642 the nation's foremost color team . The 15:30.642 --> 15:32.587 Third Infantry's Continental color 15:32.587 --> 15:34.642 guard led by staff sergeant , Trevor 15:34.642 --> 15:36.698 Kemp . Ladies and gentlemen , please 15:36.698 --> 15:36.500 stand for the advancing of the colors . 15:43.380 --> 15:45.080 Advance the colors 16:36.539 --> 16:39.979 to all four . One . 16:43.229 --> 16:43.570 Great 16:47.700 --> 16:51.669 breathe that . Oh , special point . 16:57.080 --> 16:59.969 Step free set all 17:03.130 --> 17:04.619 ST order . 17:10.140 --> 17:10.680 Oh no , 17:13.920 --> 17:14.300 yes . 17:19.598 --> 17:21.058 And what to do 17:26.810 --> 17:29.839 post the college staff like ? 17:30.859 --> 17:32.689 Thanks . Oh , 17:39.060 --> 17:42.500 cook food . What ? 18:24.369 --> 18:28.329 Oh God . Oh , please 18:28.339 --> 18:29.170 be seated . 18:32.170 --> 18:32.489 Hey 18:43.630 --> 18:46.910 come , Frank , come dress and her dress 18:48.150 --> 18:50.569 of press center . 18:55.989 --> 18:59.939 Cause right from great 19:00.199 --> 19:03.939 brother , I 19:04.349 --> 19:07.030 as well . The history of the Third 19:07.040 --> 19:08.818 United States Infantry Regiment 19:08.818 --> 19:10.984 reflects the growth and development of 19:10.984 --> 19:12.929 our nation . 55 well earned battle 19:12.929 --> 19:15.096 streamers , two Valorous unit awards , 19:15.096 --> 19:17.207 three meritorious unit accommodations 19:17.207 --> 19:19.429 and five superior unit awards attest to 19:19.429 --> 19:21.484 the old guard's record of bravery in 19:21.484 --> 19:23.540 action and achievements during peace 19:23.540 --> 19:25.579 time . In 1922 the war department 19:25.589 --> 19:27.811 granted permission for the old guard to 19:27.811 --> 19:29.922 pass and review with bayonets fixed , 19:29.922 --> 19:32.145 the old guard went off , fixed bayonets 19:32.145 --> 19:34.145 to the traditional beat of the drum 19:37.530 --> 19:39.040 sound . Big . They 20:43.339 --> 20:44.849 from , well , 20:47.900 --> 20:48.130 one 20:52.449 --> 20:55.550 right shorter and 20:56.540 --> 20:57.540 mhm . 21:00.959 --> 21:03.390 Keep . Mhm . 21:11.630 --> 21:12.630 Oh , free tr 21:16.849 --> 21:18.738 ladies and gentlemen , taking the 21:18.738 --> 21:20.627 reviewing stand are the reviewing 21:20.627 --> 21:22.460 officials for today's ceremony . 21:22.460 --> 21:24.405 Colonel John C Lins . Nick , Chief 21:24.405 --> 21:26.405 warrant officer , Five Peter Castro 21:26.405 --> 21:28.627 Junior and command sergeant Major Kelly 21:28.627 --> 21:30.682 E Butler , accompanied by the host , 21:30.682 --> 21:32.849 Colonel Thomas J Kilbride , regimental 21:32.849 --> 21:34.627 commander , third United States 21:34.627 --> 21:36.920 Infantry Regiment , the old guard and 21:36.930 --> 21:38.729 sergeant major , Joshua R Carri 21:38.839 --> 21:40.950 regimental operation sergeant major , 21:40.950 --> 21:43.172 third United States infantry regiment , 21:43.172 --> 21:44.172 the old guard . 21:48.660 --> 21:52.479 Three . Oh , what ? 21:54.000 --> 21:55.000 Thanks . 21:57.550 --> 22:00.459 Step free on . 22:05.640 --> 22:06.790 Is that or ? 22:11.709 --> 22:14.400 Oh , no . Oh , 22:17.349 --> 22:19.140 order 22:22.020 --> 22:23.020 one 22:26.800 --> 22:30.430 talk or ? Oh . 22:35.459 --> 22:36.020 Mhm . 22:40.869 --> 22:41.319 Mhm . 22:46.520 --> 22:50.479 Color is very tough . F great . 22:52.819 --> 22:53.310 Was 22:59.000 --> 23:02.540 sound of that upgrade R 23:04.000 --> 23:05.000 oh , baby , 26:22.209 --> 26:23.265 obtain the truth . 26:28.760 --> 26:31.790 All perfect but they 26:36.130 --> 26:38.829 hello so yeah . 26:49.729 --> 26:50.729 Mhm . 26:56.000 --> 26:56.829 1220 12 29:36.300 --> 29:39.719 Trump . The staff . Thanks . 29:42.979 --> 29:45.201 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 29:45.201 --> 29:47.368 the advancing of the colors and remain 29:47.368 --> 29:49.590 standing for the United States national 29:49.590 --> 29:52.050 anthem . Co 29:54.599 --> 29:55.130 No 30:32.900 --> 30:35.011 sir . The person is to be honored and 30:35.011 --> 30:37.989 the colors are present , present to me . 30:38.579 --> 30:41.560 Shoulder far 30:42.750 --> 30:44.359 and one and two . 30:51.189 --> 30:55.069 Free that free . Oh , this 30:55.239 --> 30:55.930 one , this 31:01.630 --> 31:05.540 the free sent . Oh 32:26.920 --> 32:28.439 the Tasman . Oh , 32:31.170 --> 32:32.479 please be seated . 32:36.599 --> 32:39.060 Ok . Oh , 32:42.089 --> 32:43.089 to 32:47.079 --> 32:48.500 get on 32:55.030 --> 32:56.030 eight , 33:01.510 --> 33:04.660 getting our own money . That is 33:08.760 --> 33:10.760 Colonel Kilbride and Sergeant Major 33:10.760 --> 33:12.982 Kerrick are now moving into position to 33:12.982 --> 33:15.093 honor the retirees . Please feel free 33:15.093 --> 33:17.093 to applaud your soldier as they are 33:17.093 --> 33:15.569 called 33:33.250 --> 33:36.750 Colonel John C military intelligence 33:55.180 --> 33:57.124 chief , one officer , five , Peter 33:57.124 --> 33:58.791 Castro Junior quartermaster , 34:10.570 --> 34:13.070 command sergeant Major , Kelly E butler 34:13.520 --> 34:14.350 acquisition . 34:25.629 --> 34:27.959 Colonel Christy H Nyland military 34:27.969 --> 34:28.820 intelligence . 34:41.520 --> 34:44.139 Colonel William M Shaw infantry , 34:57.000 --> 35:00.989 lieutenant Colonel David A AMMU judge 35:01.000 --> 35:02.000 advocate . 35:11.590 --> 35:13.739 Lieutenant Colonel William A Figueroa 35:13.750 --> 35:14.929 civil affairs . 35:25.479 --> 35:28.239 Lieutenant Colonel Ronald D Madison , 35:28.250 --> 35:29.139 logistics . 35:40.330 --> 35:42.580 Lieutenant Colonel Eric J Wright 35:42.649 --> 35:43.510 Aviation 35:55.969 --> 35:58.989 major Glenn S Canti medical services 36:11.689 --> 36:14.810 major , Isa Kamara Signal Corps , 36:25.570 --> 36:27.649 Major , Timothy mcgee , Adjutant 36:27.659 --> 36:28.229 General , 36:41.020 --> 36:43.899 Major Marty G Rocher Veterinary Corps 36:55.570 --> 36:57.848 chief , one officer for Justin D Barth , 36:57.848 --> 36:59.139 military Intelligence 37:10.669 --> 37:13.070 chief , one of three Donna C Howard 37:13.080 --> 37:14.010 Quartermaster , 37:24.659 --> 37:26.770 chief warrant officer , three Royce K 37:26.770 --> 37:28.229 Smith , military police 37:38.780 --> 37:40.891 chief , Foreign Office of two David S 37:40.891 --> 37:42.000 Dewey , engineer 37:52.919 --> 37:55.020 sergeant major , Elena D , James , 37:55.030 --> 37:56.100 Adjutant General , 38:07.330 --> 38:09.780 Sergeant major Adrian L Jenkins Signal 38:09.790 --> 38:10.169 Corps 38:23.000 --> 38:25.050 master sergeant , John A Aguilera 38:25.060 --> 38:26.030 quartermaster 38:38.000 --> 38:41.489 master sergeant , Alaska G Amundson , 38:41.530 --> 38:42.300 medical 38:52.000 --> 38:54.500 master sergeant and JL Hamilton public 38:54.510 --> 38:55.139 Affairs 39:04.610 --> 39:06.666 master sergeant , David Harris , the 39:06.666 --> 39:07.721 third finance Corp 39:21.239 --> 39:23.379 master sergeant , Jonathan T Ruiz 39:23.389 --> 39:24.139 medical 39:36.330 --> 39:38.274 sergeant . First class is Mel Colo 39:38.274 --> 39:39.310 quartermaster 39:50.229 --> 39:52.507 sergeant , first class Anthony O Perez , 39:52.507 --> 39:53.810 military police 40:03.929 --> 40:06.310 sergeant , first class anothe S James , 40:06.320 --> 40:07.149 engineer 40:17.250 --> 40:19.250 staff sergeant , Malcolm D Calloway 40:19.250 --> 40:20.199 Quartermaster . 40:29.100 --> 40:30.878 We are proud to recognize these 40:30.878 --> 40:33.100 soldiers devotion to our country and we 40:33.100 --> 40:35.211 wish them happiness and prosperity in 40:35.211 --> 40:36.822 their well earned retirement 40:51.389 --> 40:53.909 and my step . 40:55.770 --> 40:56.770 Ok . 41:01.389 --> 41:02.919 Oh God . 41:05.120 --> 41:05.719 But then 41:12.840 --> 41:15.062 ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 41:15.062 --> 41:16.507 the posting of the colors 41:21.100 --> 41:24.929 post about that my face . 42:38.040 --> 42:39.040 Hey , 42:41.949 --> 42:43.260 please be seated 42:57.300 --> 42:59.909 called Fred C . Yeah , 43:05.209 --> 43:08.330 or put that in 43:12.590 --> 43:15.699 steps at 43:17.649 --> 43:19.982 ladies and gentlemen , Colonel Kilbride . 43:32.419 --> 43:34.641 Good afternoon , distinguished guests , 43:34.641 --> 43:36.752 senior leaders , command , sergeant , 43:36.752 --> 43:38.752 majors and fam , family and friends 43:38.752 --> 43:40.641 above all soldiers , uh above all 43:40.641 --> 43:42.641 soldiers and families to be honored 43:42.641 --> 43:44.752 today . Thank you for making the time 43:44.752 --> 43:46.975 to attend today's retirement ceremony . 43:46.975 --> 43:49.030 And a welcome to historic Joint Base 43:49.030 --> 43:51.197 Myer Henderson Hall . On behalf of the 43:51.197 --> 43:53.308 Secretary of the Army , the honorable 43:53.308 --> 43:55.419 Christine E warmuth chief of staff of 43:55.419 --> 43:57.909 the army General Randy A George and the 43:57.919 --> 44:00.250 sergeant major of the army . Michael R 44:00.260 --> 44:03.129 Weimer . Welcome another beautiful day 44:03.139 --> 44:05.361 here in the national capital region and 44:05.361 --> 44:07.699 a great day to be a soldier before I 44:07.709 --> 44:10.149 address our distinguished retirees and 44:10.159 --> 44:12.048 families . I would like to take a 44:12.048 --> 44:14.215 moment and thank those who have worked 44:14.215 --> 44:16.381 so hard today to make such an occasion 44:16.479 --> 44:19.429 possible . On the floor in front of you 44:19.479 --> 44:21.459 are the soldiers of the Third US 44:21.649 --> 44:23.879 infantry regiment , the old guard 44:24.370 --> 44:26.648 army's oldest active infantry regiment . 44:28.159 --> 44:29.770 You look tremendous and your 44:29.770 --> 44:31.881 professionalism and precision . Honor 44:31.881 --> 44:34.048 those retiring here today . Thanks for 44:34.048 --> 44:36.270 your hard work and dedication and thank 44:36.270 --> 44:39.959 you for serving in the army . If you 44:39.969 --> 44:41.747 would please give us a round of 44:41.747 --> 44:43.525 applause for the folks that are 44:43.525 --> 44:43.100 standing before us . 44:53.199 --> 44:55.366 In addition , thanks to the members of 44:55.366 --> 44:57.421 the United States army band Pershing 44:57.421 --> 44:59.421 zone . As always you look and sound 44:59.421 --> 45:01.532 amazing and make these ceremonies all 45:01.532 --> 45:03.600 the more special . Thank you . 45:11.250 --> 45:13.472 The soldiers retiring here today joined 45:13.472 --> 45:16.040 the army to be all they could be . Some 45:16.050 --> 45:18.272 joined the army following Desert Shield 45:18.272 --> 45:20.989 and Desert Storm . Others after America 45:21.000 --> 45:23.820 was attacked during 911 , all have 45:23.830 --> 45:26.030 stood ready to meet the challenges and 45:26.040 --> 45:28.030 uncertainties of the global war on 45:28.040 --> 45:31.070 terror that brought almost two decades 45:31.080 --> 45:33.750 of continuous combat operations . They 45:33.760 --> 45:36.750 stand here today representing the best 45:36.760 --> 45:40.729 of America . Today we honor 28 soldiers 45:40.739 --> 45:42.850 and their families for their faithful 45:42.850 --> 45:45.330 and dedicated service to our nation and 45:45.340 --> 45:47.550 for being all they could be 45:48.750 --> 45:50.972 collectively , these soldiers represent 45:50.972 --> 45:53.449 over 600 years of military service 45:53.459 --> 45:57.179 across our army . We with service aro 45:57.340 --> 45:59.507 around the globe and in various combat 45:59.507 --> 46:01.979 arms , combat support and combat 46:01.989 --> 46:04.580 service support specialties . These 46:04.590 --> 46:07.260 soldiers leaders and their families 46:07.270 --> 46:11.020 answered the nation's call . When asked , 46:11.389 --> 46:13.611 not only did they serve during a period 46:13.611 --> 46:15.778 of persistent conflict , but they also 46:15.778 --> 46:17.722 trained our young men and women to 46:17.722 --> 46:19.556 deploy into harm's way to do our 46:19.556 --> 46:22.300 nation's bidding , our , our army and 46:22.310 --> 46:24.366 our nation owes you a great debt and 46:24.366 --> 46:26.088 gratitude for your service and 46:26.088 --> 46:28.254 sacrifice that you will never be fully 46:28.254 --> 46:31.320 repaid . The medal of the medal and the 46:31.330 --> 46:33.979 United States flag are but a small 46:33.989 --> 46:36.800 token of appreciation for your service . 46:37.409 --> 46:39.520 I would like to take just a moment to 46:39.520 --> 46:42.610 talk about our flag old glory that you 46:42.620 --> 46:44.787 receive a flag on the occasion of your 46:44.787 --> 46:46.898 retirement is significant in itself . 46:46.898 --> 46:48.842 It is a symbol of our nation and a 46:48.842 --> 46:51.009 recognition around the world . We have 46:51.009 --> 46:53.176 fought to protect the freedoms and our 46:53.176 --> 46:55.176 way of life . We wear the stars and 46:55.176 --> 46:57.342 stripes proudly on our uniform both at 46:57.342 --> 46:58.787 home and while deployed , 47:02.239 --> 47:04.419 the red color on the flag symbolizes 47:04.429 --> 47:06.860 the hardiness and valor which each of 47:06.870 --> 47:09.840 you have personal per pers personified 47:09.850 --> 47:11.961 as a soldier and a leader in our army 47:12.010 --> 47:14.260 operating in austere conditions with 47:14.270 --> 47:16.048 limited resources to accomplish 47:16.048 --> 47:18.326 difficult missions and difficult tasks . 47:18.326 --> 47:20.790 The white color refers to the purity 47:20.800 --> 47:23.050 and the in innocence . It's which you 47:23.060 --> 47:25.139 have sought to protect both here at 47:25.149 --> 47:28.300 home and abroad . And the blue color 47:28.310 --> 47:32.100 represents vigilance , perseverance and 47:32.110 --> 47:35.189 justice with each of the , with each of 47:35.199 --> 47:37.739 you has demonstrated in your conduct of 47:37.750 --> 47:39.361 duty as an officer and a non 47:39.361 --> 47:41.417 commissioned officer throughout your 47:41.417 --> 47:43.840 career . I am sure the flag holds 47:43.850 --> 47:46.100 special meaning to each of you as it 47:46.110 --> 47:49.010 does to me , but as it should given 47:49.020 --> 47:51.570 your service to our nation , as you 47:51.580 --> 47:54.340 walk out on a comedy hall today , take 47:54.350 --> 47:56.572 solace in knowing that you leave behind 47:56.572 --> 47:58.683 an enduring legacy that lives on in , 47:58.683 --> 48:00.683 in countless soldiers that you have 48:00.683 --> 48:04.020 trained , mentored and inspired the 48:04.030 --> 48:05.863 armory is better because of your 48:05.863 --> 48:08.086 service . Ladies and gentlemen , please 48:08.086 --> 48:10.030 join me in a round of applause for 48:10.030 --> 48:13.060 these 28 fine outstanding soldiers . 48:28.520 --> 48:30.659 However , I would be remiss if I did 48:30.669 --> 48:32.725 not take the time to thank the , the 48:32.725 --> 48:34.391 folks that stood behind those 48:34.391 --> 48:36.391 individuals , the family members of 48:36.391 --> 48:38.558 each of these retiring soldiers , your 48:38.558 --> 48:40.725 sacrifice and support over the past 20 48:40.725 --> 48:43.002 plus years of service has been a fendi , 48:43.002 --> 48:45.560 a foundational element to their success . 48:46.500 --> 48:49.159 Excuse me , allowing them to not only 48:49.169 --> 48:51.280 accomplish their mission but serve in 48:51.280 --> 48:53.350 the army that they love . You have 48:53.360 --> 48:55.304 remained steadfast in your support 48:55.304 --> 48:56.971 during a time of war that has 48:56.971 --> 48:59.830 necessitated family separations for 48:59.840 --> 49:01.729 that you will never be adequately 49:01.729 --> 49:04.469 compensated . Please accept our , our 49:04.479 --> 49:06.646 eternal thanks on behalf of a grateful 49:06.646 --> 49:08.868 nation for all that you have endured as 49:08.868 --> 49:11.300 a family , a military family . We could 49:11.310 --> 49:13.477 not have fulfilled our obligation to , 49:13.477 --> 49:15.421 to our soldiers , the army and the 49:15.421 --> 49:17.588 nation without the love and support of 49:17.588 --> 49:19.532 our families . Please join me in a 49:19.532 --> 49:21.643 round of applause for the families of 49:21.643 --> 49:22.810 these great retirees 49:33.909 --> 49:36.590 to our retiring soldiers . Thank you 49:36.600 --> 49:39.270 for your service . You are warriors , 49:39.280 --> 49:42.030 you soldiers truly for life . So I 49:42.040 --> 49:44.500 humbly ask that you take one last task . 49:45.060 --> 49:48.389 Tell the army story , help to maintain 49:48.399 --> 49:50.179 the all volunteer army that we 49:50.189 --> 49:52.379 currently serve in by sharing your 49:52.389 --> 49:55.260 experiences with other American sons 49:55.270 --> 49:57.280 and daughters so that they might be 49:57.290 --> 49:59.659 inspired to follow in your footsteps 50:00.189 --> 50:02.411 and volunteer to support and defend the 50:02.411 --> 50:04.522 constitution . When asked against all 50:04.522 --> 50:06.659 enemies , foreign and domestic , we 50:06.669 --> 50:08.502 continue to serve in a a shining 50:08.502 --> 50:10.558 example around the world because men 50:10.558 --> 50:12.725 and women like you have volunteered to 50:12.725 --> 50:14.550 serve . So again , on behalf of 50:14.560 --> 50:17.550 Secretary War General George , Sergeant 50:17.560 --> 50:19.727 Major of the army Weimer and the joint 50:19.727 --> 50:21.893 task force , national capital region , 50:21.893 --> 50:24.004 military district of Washington , the 50:24.004 --> 50:26.227 United States Army and a proud grateful 50:26.227 --> 50:28.800 nation . Thank you . Good luck and 50:28.810 --> 50:31.760 godspeed . This will defend be all you 50:31.770 --> 50:32.320 can be . 50:50.709 --> 50:53.260 Yeah . F 32 50:58.100 --> 51:01.889 oh no , but 51:01.969 --> 51:04.280 they , that was 51:06.459 --> 51:10.310 cook . So . Oh , 51:26.800 --> 51:28.340 cold freight cut 51:33.919 --> 51:35.409 past interview 51:39.209 --> 51:42.370 post grads in review . 51:44.870 --> 51:45.870 that work 51:52.459 --> 51:54.000 cold well , 52:03.409 --> 52:06.469 well was and 52:07.919 --> 52:08.919 right . 52:09.840 --> 52:14.699 3471123440 52:19.639 --> 52:20.639 oh wow . 56:48.679 --> 56:50.901 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 56:50.901 --> 56:50.790 the army song 58:34.620 --> 58:38.340 of sir . 58:38.350 --> 58:41.500 This includes the ceremony well done . 58:41.510 --> 58:43.060 O God . And first up 58:45.439 --> 58:47.179 that over book , 58:50.580 --> 58:52.636 the United States Army is honored to 58:52.636 --> 58:54.969 have presented today's special ceremony . 58:54.969 --> 58:57.080 Thank you for attending and enjoy the 58:57.080 --> 58:56.350 rest of your day . 59:39.360 --> 59:39.469 First .