1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:03,640 --> 00:00:05,640 retirement ceremony you're about to 3 00:00:05,640 --> 00:00:07,862 witness is very unique to the name . It 4 00:00:07,862 --> 00:00:09,862 is steeped in tradition . It is our 5 00:00:09,862 --> 00:00:12,029 names , way of expressing appreciation 6 00:00:12,029 --> 00:00:14,307 for the many years of faithful service , 7 00:00:14,307 --> 00:00:16,473 a job well done . It is a day of great 8 00:00:16,473 --> 00:00:18,696 significance marking the culmination of 9 00:00:18,696 --> 00:00:21,700 a highly rewarding way of life serving 10 00:00:21,700 --> 00:00:23,533 the United States government and 11 00:00:23,533 --> 00:00:25,756 Department of the Navy and the greatest 12 00:00:25,756 --> 00:00:27,978 navy in the world . It is a pleasure to 13 00:00:27,978 --> 00:00:30,200 have with us today by several zero call 14 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:32,030 as a guest speaker . A career 15 00:00:32,030 --> 00:00:34,030 submariner is the date of a Winston 16 00:00:34,030 --> 00:00:35,974 Salem North Carolina , Graduate of 17 00:00:35,974 --> 00:00:38,086 North Carolina State University class 18 00:00:38,086 --> 00:00:41,560 of 1985 at sea myself call , served on 19 00:00:41,560 --> 00:00:43,616 month posting missile submarines and 20 00:00:43,616 --> 00:00:45,950 fast attack submarines And commanded 21 00:00:45,960 --> 00:00:48,760 USS Jefferson City SSN 759 . 22 00:00:49,540 --> 00:00:51,830 Sure . He served as life Director for 23 00:00:51,830 --> 00:00:53,774 strategy , plans and policy on the 24 00:00:53,774 --> 00:00:55,886 Joint Staff Commander . So many force 25 00:00:55,886 --> 00:00:58,320 us pacific Fleet Commander . Submarine 26 00:00:58,330 --> 00:01:00,570 group ate today . Will you please help 27 00:01:00,570 --> 00:01:02,800 me ? Welcome to parallel 28 00:01:09,540 --> 00:01:12,500 right wall to appreciate the 29 00:01:12,500 --> 00:01:15,280 introduction . I've been doing some 30 00:01:15,280 --> 00:01:19,060 speaking engagements lately and I 31 00:01:19,070 --> 00:01:21,292 found out the best thing about speaking 32 00:01:21,292 --> 00:01:23,292 is I don't have to wear that mask . 33 00:01:24,540 --> 00:01:26,762 Also found him not to do when you eat . 34 00:01:27,140 --> 00:01:29,400 So sometimes you can't get covid when 35 00:01:29,400 --> 00:01:31,456 you speak or eat . So it's giving me 36 00:01:31,456 --> 00:01:34,010 £20 and a lot more speaking . Okay , 37 00:01:34,020 --> 00:01:37,040 So anyway , today is really , really 38 00:01:37,040 --> 00:01:40,040 special . So don , thanks be part of 39 00:01:40,040 --> 00:01:42,480 this . Uh , you know , I hate to see 40 00:01:42,490 --> 00:01:45,690 don go running out every ounce of time 41 00:01:45,690 --> 00:01:47,880 I can get him . I think I've ascended 42 00:01:47,880 --> 00:01:51,110 you at least another month . Yeah , I 43 00:01:51,120 --> 00:01:53,530 hate the city go because I want to just 44 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:56,020 a great friend and just a special 45 00:01:56,020 --> 00:01:57,960 person , the submarine Force . 46 00:01:58,340 --> 00:02:00,600 Hopefully this ceremony today will give 47 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:03,250 us a chance honor you and your family 48 00:02:03,500 --> 00:02:05,330 and thank you . I want to thank 49 00:02:05,330 --> 00:02:07,340 everyone who reserved their time . 50 00:02:07,350 --> 00:02:11,150 You're in person or covid dictates how 51 00:02:11,150 --> 00:02:13,094 we kind of do these things on this 52 00:02:13,094 --> 00:02:16,870 special day to honor Dog and made such 53 00:02:16,870 --> 00:02:20,340 a profound impact During a 35 year 54 00:02:20,350 --> 00:02:22,461 career . So I think it's very fitting 55 00:02:22,461 --> 00:02:24,683 that would do this . I'm excited to see 56 00:02:24,683 --> 00:02:26,970 your family here today as won't already 57 00:02:26,970 --> 00:02:29,870 mentioned Captain Hoffer and Mrs offer 58 00:02:29,870 --> 00:02:32,630 Donna's parents are coming in virtually 59 00:02:32,630 --> 00:02:34,630 and let me take this opportunity to 60 00:02:34,630 --> 00:02:37,160 thank the following for his service to 61 00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:39,160 our nation is a retired Coast Guard 62 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:42,360 captain . That's not easy going . And I 63 00:02:42,370 --> 00:02:44,481 think I'll have a little something to 64 00:02:44,481 --> 00:02:46,610 say later about that white Karen and 65 00:02:46,610 --> 00:02:49,350 son brad Megan . You're here in person 66 00:02:49,740 --> 00:02:51,990 Dark 80 and brother Douglas , sister 67 00:02:51,990 --> 00:02:54,330 Stephanie and the residents family who 68 00:02:54,330 --> 00:02:56,620 is attending virtually . I can assure 69 00:02:56,620 --> 00:02:59,090 you missed here , but we appreciate you 70 00:02:59,130 --> 00:03:02,140 calling in this afternoon to thank all 71 00:03:02,140 --> 00:03:04,084 of you for coming and sharing this 72 00:03:04,084 --> 00:03:06,650 special moment in God's career . I'd 73 00:03:06,650 --> 00:03:08,872 like to think that that impressive list 74 00:03:08,872 --> 00:03:10,983 of folks stop there , but it does not 75 00:03:11,040 --> 00:03:13,440 also in attendance . Uh , we have a 76 00:03:13,450 --> 00:03:16,200 multitude of senior executive service . 77 00:03:16,380 --> 00:03:18,540 You're well liked . Hopefully you got 78 00:03:18,550 --> 00:03:21,470 to see all the folks her dialed in to 79 00:03:21,470 --> 00:03:23,740 share this afternoon with this white 80 00:03:23,740 --> 00:03:25,740 spectrum and industry and important 81 00:03:25,740 --> 00:03:28,220 defense organization , all of who had 82 00:03:28,220 --> 00:03:30,053 the pleasure of working with Don 83 00:03:30,053 --> 00:03:32,053 throughout his illustrious career . 84 00:03:32,053 --> 00:03:33,776 He's also mentioned attendance 85 00:03:33,776 --> 00:03:36,300 virtually as converse occurrence . 86 00:03:36,300 --> 00:03:38,133 Submarine Force commander in the 87 00:03:38,133 --> 00:03:40,220 pacific and former Submarine Force 88 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:42,650 commanders . Conner , I said , I want 89 00:03:42,650 --> 00:03:45,910 to follow Vice Mcdonald . In addition 90 00:03:45,910 --> 00:03:49,370 to Sullivan Secretary Gertz , I want to 91 00:03:49,370 --> 00:03:51,537 say thank you for being part of this . 92 00:03:51,640 --> 00:03:53,696 These leaders have made an impactful 93 00:03:53,696 --> 00:03:55,473 and lasting contribution to the 94 00:03:55,473 --> 00:03:57,362 submarine force and the fact that 95 00:03:57,362 --> 00:03:59,418 they're here today and gone ceremony 96 00:03:59,418 --> 00:04:01,473 speaks volumes to your own legacy in 97 00:04:01,473 --> 00:04:05,460 our force as well . Dawn has served 98 00:04:05,460 --> 00:04:09,160 as an SCS since October of 2008 . So 99 00:04:09,160 --> 00:04:12,880 11 years as an S . E . a long time That 100 00:04:12,880 --> 00:04:15,610 just was on top of a 35 year career as 101 00:04:15,610 --> 00:04:17,580 a civilian and our navy 102 00:04:19,240 --> 00:04:22,040 Since 2014 , Don has served as the 103 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:24,030 executive director to Commander 104 00:04:24,030 --> 00:04:26,670 Submarine Forces . His tenure spanned 105 00:04:26,670 --> 00:04:29,100 seven years , the longest executive 106 00:04:29,100 --> 00:04:31,870 director in Sunland History , providing 107 00:04:31,870 --> 00:04:34,130 his leadership and professional advice 108 00:04:34,140 --> 00:04:36,360 to four submarine force commanders , 109 00:04:36,840 --> 00:04:38,840 including Animal , harder to follow 110 00:04:38,840 --> 00:04:40,840 Richard and meeting . I'm sure they 111 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:42,951 would all agree on your impact of the 112 00:04:42,951 --> 00:04:45,118 submarine force has been nothing short 113 00:04:45,118 --> 00:04:47,800 of inspiration . Whenever Richard was a 114 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:50,170 submarine force commander and Secretary 115 00:04:50,170 --> 00:04:52,490 of Defense General Mattis challenged 116 00:04:52,500 --> 00:04:54,389 all branches of the Department of 117 00:04:54,389 --> 00:04:56,890 Defense to quote , get stronger , more 118 00:04:56,890 --> 00:05:00,440 lethal and more agile that we were way 119 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:03,180 behind on . Don was leading that charge 120 00:05:03,180 --> 00:05:05,300 even before that challenge was ever 121 00:05:05,300 --> 00:05:07,360 issued . He guided 122 00:05:08,840 --> 00:05:12,070 $22 billion dollar portfolio undersea 123 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:14,302 workfare programmes or requirements for 124 00:05:14,302 --> 00:05:16,413 someone force . That's a big number . 125 00:05:16,740 --> 00:05:19,240 That included the future Columbia Class 126 00:05:19,300 --> 00:05:21,370 six generation attack of ballistic 127 00:05:21,370 --> 00:05:23,930 missile submarine programs , undersea 128 00:05:23,930 --> 00:05:26,130 surveillance and unmanned undersea 129 00:05:26,130 --> 00:05:28,880 systems and supporting programs . He's 130 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:30,824 also served on countless oversight 131 00:05:30,824 --> 00:05:33,230 boards to name a few . The undersea 132 00:05:33,230 --> 00:05:35,341 enterprise commanders executive board 133 00:05:35,341 --> 00:05:37,563 which I only conservative . He actually 134 00:05:37,563 --> 00:05:39,563 created transition advisory board , 135 00:05:39,910 --> 00:05:42,230 undersea warfare performance to plan . 136 00:05:42,230 --> 00:05:44,680 Which basically build me out on 137 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:48,160 countless occasions and ready relevant 138 00:05:48,170 --> 00:05:50,930 warning program spanning across 139 00:05:50,930 --> 00:05:53,097 multiple summary force commanders . He 140 00:05:53,097 --> 00:05:56,040 was there aligning strategic efforts of 141 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:59,150 the summary force to prioritize all 142 00:05:59,160 --> 00:06:01,940 future undersea warfare capabilities 143 00:06:01,950 --> 00:06:04,890 against readiness facilities , the 144 00:06:04,900 --> 00:06:07,067 workforce where he mentored and guided 145 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:09,730 for civilian forces , Sablan and 146 00:06:09,730 --> 00:06:12,550 sometimes technology development and 147 00:06:12,550 --> 00:06:14,383 the implementation of the Navy's 148 00:06:14,383 --> 00:06:17,050 emerging under seeing unmanned systems . 149 00:06:17,540 --> 00:06:19,950 The legacy of his work has already paid 150 00:06:19,960 --> 00:06:22,400 huge dividends . Changing the way to 151 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:24,570 some reinforced conducts its business 152 00:06:24,620 --> 00:06:27,920 allowing unprecedented access and 153 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:29,920 improving commanding control of our 154 00:06:29,920 --> 00:06:32,240 units beyond anything previously 155 00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:34,640 imagined . But perhaps most important 156 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:38,090 to me and God is God's advice is Sage 157 00:06:38,090 --> 00:06:41,150 Counsel is work behind the scenes to 158 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:43,327 get really tough things accomplished . 159 00:06:43,440 --> 00:06:46,300 God's leadership style , his demeanor 160 00:06:46,300 --> 00:06:48,420 and technical competency make him 161 00:06:48,420 --> 00:06:49,476 extremely effect . 162 00:06:52,040 --> 00:06:54,680 Further . This amazing portfolio 163 00:06:54,680 --> 00:06:57,250 adoption isn't limited to his tenure as 164 00:06:57,250 --> 00:06:59,306 the executive director and some like 165 00:06:59,940 --> 00:07:03,330 From 2012 to 2014 , he served as the 166 00:07:03,340 --> 00:07:05,060 director of advanced undersea 167 00:07:05,070 --> 00:07:07,520 integration , Responsible for program 168 00:07:07,520 --> 00:07:09,298 started over $1 billion dollars 169 00:07:09,298 --> 00:07:12,000 annually . He led Colombia research and 170 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:14,470 Development assessments and assisted 171 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:16,750 the National Science Foundation and 172 00:07:16,750 --> 00:07:19,240 returning deep subversive Submersible 173 00:07:19,250 --> 00:07:21,830 Alvin to service . I look up and see 174 00:07:21,830 --> 00:07:25,240 what that was . Uh huh . Between 175 00:07:25,250 --> 00:07:28,300 2008 and 2012 , he served as the Deputy 176 00:07:28,300 --> 00:07:30,690 Director for Advanced Emergency Systems , 177 00:07:30,700 --> 00:07:32,720 leading over $2 billion dollars in 178 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:35,160 research , acquisition and life support 179 00:07:36,240 --> 00:07:38,420 And more than 30 over across more than 180 00:07:38,430 --> 00:07:41,570 30 divers under C programs . He even 181 00:07:41,570 --> 00:07:43,860 delivered the last of our Seawolf class 182 00:07:43,860 --> 00:07:46,040 submarines which continue to serve our 183 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:48,830 nation today with missions vital to 184 00:07:48,830 --> 00:07:52,020 national security . I really could go 185 00:07:52,020 --> 00:07:54,690 on and on about God's incredible list 186 00:07:54,690 --> 00:07:57,130 of accomplishments and accolades . I'm 187 00:07:57,130 --> 00:07:59,408 sure he's got much better things to do . 188 00:07:59,740 --> 00:08:03,410 Why go fishing for puppy term and 189 00:08:03,410 --> 00:08:05,410 season starts getting hot and may I 190 00:08:05,410 --> 00:08:07,810 understand and I'm sure the timing of 191 00:08:07,810 --> 00:08:09,977 this retirement , no way shape or form 192 00:08:09,977 --> 00:08:12,254 has nothing to do with that completely . 193 00:08:12,640 --> 00:08:15,810 My team tells me that on that you like 194 00:08:15,810 --> 00:08:19,670 to fish alone and uh there's word 195 00:08:19,670 --> 00:08:21,892 out on the street that you may be doing 196 00:08:21,892 --> 00:08:25,660 that without a license . So Captain 197 00:08:25,660 --> 00:08:27,882 Hoffer , if you need me to take care of 198 00:08:27,882 --> 00:08:30,104 that from here , I will . I'm sure he's 199 00:08:30,104 --> 00:08:31,827 shaking his head . Significant 200 00:08:31,827 --> 00:08:35,090 disappoint . Mhm . And I want to take a 201 00:08:35,100 --> 00:08:37,156 time to do something that we created 202 00:08:37,156 --> 00:08:38,933 since I've been Submarine force 203 00:08:38,933 --> 00:08:41,100 commander . And and I think this is an 204 00:08:41,100 --> 00:08:42,989 important honor . It's really the 205 00:08:42,989 --> 00:08:45,044 highest honor beyond any metal I can 206 00:08:45,044 --> 00:08:47,500 give is to present dollar with them 207 00:08:47,500 --> 00:08:50,800 honorary silvery . No reward . This is 208 00:08:50,800 --> 00:08:53,210 not an award . I hit lightly . To Where 209 00:08:53,210 --> 00:08:55,700 are dolphins ? A submariner must 210 00:08:55,710 --> 00:08:58,660 demonstrate the grit , ingenuity , 211 00:08:58,670 --> 00:09:02,000 courage , resiliency and show that they 212 00:09:02,010 --> 00:09:04,177 care for their brothers and sisters of 213 00:09:04,177 --> 00:09:06,288 the deep ahead of their own needs and 214 00:09:06,288 --> 00:09:08,590 desires . Don you consistently proven 215 00:09:08,590 --> 00:09:10,812 over the years . If you embody the true 216 00:09:10,812 --> 00:09:12,923 spirit of a submarine and it would be 217 00:09:12,923 --> 00:09:14,868 my honor . If you would accept the 218 00:09:14,868 --> 00:09:17,090 honor of Prairie Submarine . If you can 219 00:09:17,090 --> 00:09:20,830 come up with me , submariners , please 220 00:09:20,830 --> 00:09:24,560 stay resonating 221 00:09:24,570 --> 00:09:27,090 suffering , forced to all those who see 222 00:09:27,090 --> 00:09:29,860 these presents greetings know ye that 223 00:09:29,860 --> 00:09:32,027 in special recognition of the personal 224 00:09:32,027 --> 00:09:34,082 character and ability for Mr Donovan 225 00:09:34,082 --> 00:09:36,193 Hill harper , who has repeatedly been 226 00:09:36,193 --> 00:09:39,600 intruded patriotism , the tenacity and 227 00:09:39,610 --> 00:09:41,721 continuing respect this theme for the 228 00:09:41,721 --> 00:09:43,530 submariners and has frequently 229 00:09:43,530 --> 00:09:45,752 contributed to the row of the submarine 230 00:09:45,752 --> 00:09:47,919 force , cheerful willingness to render 231 00:09:47,919 --> 00:09:49,752 assistance to submarines and the 232 00:09:49,752 --> 00:09:52,350 submarine force when indeed I do here 233 00:09:52,350 --> 00:09:54,330 with the point him by and with the 234 00:09:54,330 --> 00:09:56,441 consent of the alternative sailors of 235 00:09:56,441 --> 00:09:58,330 the Submarine force . An honorary 236 00:09:58,330 --> 00:10:00,790 submarine , no need throughout the 237 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:02,967 United States Navy is a special more . 238 00:10:02,967 --> 00:10:05,133 Our gratitude is entitlement where the 239 00:10:05,133 --> 00:10:07,189 honorary submarine warfare stadium . 240 00:10:07,189 --> 00:10:08,967 Further , he is entitled to all 241 00:10:08,967 --> 00:10:11,078 privileges of submariner and district 242 00:10:11,080 --> 00:10:13,302 charged and required all members of the 243 00:10:13,302 --> 00:10:15,413 summary , forced to read to him every 244 00:10:15,413 --> 00:10:17,580 courtesy and their highest esteem . Do 245 00:10:17,580 --> 00:10:19,636 encourage them to assist him and any 246 00:10:19,636 --> 00:10:21,580 matter within their capabilities . 247 00:10:21,580 --> 00:10:23,747 Whenever the opportunity arises , move 248 00:10:23,747 --> 00:10:26,230 on to this submarines creating a World 249 00:10:26,240 --> 00:10:29,350 War II . Actually download the 23rd day 250 00:10:29,350 --> 00:10:31,560 of april in the year of our Lord 2000 251 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:33,800 and 21 . Son and Career will play 252 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:36,040 converse command or somebody for 253 00:10:36,040 --> 00:10:38,096 specific advice . Animals , parallel 254 00:10:38,096 --> 00:10:39,984 call commander submarine forces . 255 00:10:50,240 --> 00:10:53,310 Alcohol is a gift from the captain's 256 00:10:53,310 --> 00:10:55,310 berg Commander , Submarine forces . 257 00:10:59,040 --> 00:11:01,840 I am extremely jealous of this . Uh huh 258 00:11:02,440 --> 00:11:06,160 has been great regret that I beautiful 259 00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:08,951 because everybody knows that a lot of 260 00:11:08,951 --> 00:11:10,850 prisoners but The God , this is a 261 00:11:10,860 --> 00:11:14,660 cribbage board from the 16 right and 262 00:11:15,040 --> 00:11:19,040 numbers and offense there . Yeah , 263 00:11:25,240 --> 00:11:27,573 you're right , it is . Thank you . Walk . 264 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:32,184 Vice Admiral Karl will now present 265 00:11:32,184 --> 00:11:34,240 mister harper with the Department of 266 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:36,462 the Navy Distinguished civilian service 267 00:11:36,462 --> 00:11:38,573 Award . Well , the guest please drive 268 00:11:39,840 --> 00:11:41,951 the secretary today takes pleasure in 269 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:44,062 presenting the Distinguished civilian 270 00:11:44,062 --> 00:11:45,673 service award to Mr Donald . 271 00:11:46,360 --> 00:11:48,360 Recognition and appreciation of the 272 00:11:48,360 --> 00:11:50,471 Distinguished service is set forth in 273 00:11:50,471 --> 00:11:52,193 the following civilization For 274 00:11:52,193 --> 00:11:53,971 sustained a single service . As 275 00:11:53,971 --> 00:11:56,193 executive director of Commander serving 276 00:11:56,193 --> 00:11:58,750 forces from August 2014 , April 2021 , 277 00:11:59,140 --> 00:12:01,210 Mr Hoskins exceptional dedication 278 00:12:01,210 --> 00:12:03,500 ensured the summary course , probably 279 00:12:03,500 --> 00:12:05,389 resource to provide on that ready 280 00:12:05,389 --> 00:12:07,680 forces to combat commanders that we're 281 00:12:07,690 --> 00:12:09,634 capable of conducting sustained in 282 00:12:09,634 --> 00:12:12,090 combat operations . He supported the 283 00:12:12,090 --> 00:12:13,979 enduring success of the strategic 284 00:12:13,979 --> 00:12:16,146 deterrent mission through his focus on 285 00:12:16,146 --> 00:12:18,257 the mission homeless . Underpinned by 286 00:12:18,257 --> 00:12:20,360 force structure , readiness enhance 287 00:12:20,360 --> 00:12:22,527 capabilities , ensure infrastructure . 288 00:12:23,140 --> 00:12:25,362 His efforts ensures the submarine force 289 00:12:25,362 --> 00:12:27,510 remain more force for Columbia class 290 00:12:27,560 --> 00:12:30,200 submarines on time , delivery and media 291 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:32,840 operation . His innovative approach to 292 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:35,260 strategic messaging resources led to a 293 00:12:35,260 --> 00:12:37,190 resurgence and undersea warfare , 294 00:12:37,390 --> 00:12:40,060 including if the growth for structure , 295 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:42,273 field mission ready , unmade and 296 00:12:42,273 --> 00:12:44,496 autonomous undersea system capabilities 297 00:12:44,496 --> 00:12:46,662 and new acoustic sensors which enhance 298 00:12:46,662 --> 00:12:48,773 asymmetric advantage of us understood 299 00:12:48,773 --> 00:12:51,390 forces in this era . Great power 300 00:12:51,400 --> 00:12:53,610 competition . This superb achievements 301 00:12:53,610 --> 00:12:55,690 culminated a distinguished career of 302 00:12:55,690 --> 00:12:57,860 over 35 years of loyal and faithful 303 00:12:57,860 --> 00:12:59,916 service to his country . Mr Gonzales 304 00:12:59,916 --> 00:13:03,090 offers yourself this is total devotion 305 00:13:03,100 --> 00:13:05,044 to duty reflected credit card here 306 00:13:05,340 --> 00:13:07,062 we're keeping with the highest 307 00:13:07,062 --> 00:13:09,284 traditions of the programs . Navy signs 308 00:13:09,284 --> 00:13:11,510 thomas W . Heart , Acting secretary 309 00:13:11,760 --> 00:13:20,820 A 310 00:13:20,830 --> 00:13:23,830 tell the group that got make sure dr 311 00:13:23,830 --> 00:13:25,997 illness . There is no higher reward in 312 00:13:25,997 --> 00:13:26,997 the Navy 313 00:13:30,440 --> 00:13:34,320 service . Hi san Ricardo will now 314 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:36,098 present MR hub popular with the 315 00:13:36,098 --> 00:13:38,500 retirement certificate . 35 years then 316 00:13:38,710 --> 00:13:40,660 gentlemen , service , retiring 317 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:45,520 This certificate , retirement pen and 318 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:47,520 35 year government service finished 319 00:13:47,520 --> 00:13:49,742 presenters Mr Dunn will offer following 320 00:13:49,742 --> 00:13:51,909 your retirement from the government of 321 00:13:51,909 --> 00:13:53,631 the United States of America . 322 00:13:53,631 --> 00:13:55,853 Following 35 years of loyal service Son 323 00:13:55,853 --> 00:13:58,360 D . Oh paul Commander . Some reason , 324 00:14:14,840 --> 00:14:18,790 that is all right . Thank 325 00:14:18,790 --> 00:14:20,160 you . Please be seated 326 00:14:27,640 --> 00:14:28,150 wow . 327 00:14:33,740 --> 00:14:37,620 Yeah . Thanks your speech , your your 328 00:14:37,630 --> 00:14:41,630 friendship and for all those folks 329 00:14:41,640 --> 00:14:44,500 being here today . Secretary Gertz , 330 00:14:44,510 --> 00:14:46,566 Admiral , Senior executives . Ladies 331 00:14:46,566 --> 00:14:48,710 and gentlemen , thank you for sharing 332 00:14:48,710 --> 00:14:52,250 this milestone with Karen and no cobble 333 00:14:52,310 --> 00:14:54,310 and converse . Thanks to you in the 334 00:14:54,310 --> 00:14:56,421 submarine force for recognizing me as 335 00:14:56,421 --> 00:14:58,310 an honorary submarines . It is 336 00:14:58,310 --> 00:15:00,960 something I will always cherish the 337 00:15:00,960 --> 00:15:03,182 services submarine force provides . The 338 00:15:03,182 --> 00:15:05,740 nation is without equal The sailors of 339 00:15:05,740 --> 00:15:08,420 the forced our at sea . 24 hours a day . 340 00:15:08,430 --> 00:15:12,050 Seven days a week , 365 days a year . 341 00:15:12,540 --> 00:15:14,262 An attack on ballistic missile 342 00:15:14,262 --> 00:15:16,151 submarines defending our nation , 343 00:15:16,280 --> 00:15:19,170 deterring aggression and underwriting 344 00:15:19,170 --> 00:15:22,380 the peace that we all enjoy . They are 345 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:24,910 the tourist professor and hold 346 00:15:24,910 --> 00:15:27,021 themselves in the highest standards . 347 00:15:27,140 --> 00:15:28,973 Words cannot properly express my 348 00:15:28,973 --> 00:15:31,560 gratitude for people . Thanks 349 00:15:33,240 --> 00:15:35,573 also , thank you for the personal award . 350 00:15:35,573 --> 00:15:38,100 The accomplishments cited belonged to 351 00:15:38,100 --> 00:15:39,878 the navy team that I've had the 352 00:15:39,878 --> 00:15:42,310 privilege to lead and serve alongside 353 00:15:42,320 --> 00:15:44,542 commanders suffering force atlantic and 354 00:15:44,542 --> 00:15:48,140 pacific as as we work to 355 00:15:48,140 --> 00:15:51,060 extend into the future . The advantage 356 00:15:51,060 --> 00:15:52,893 of the U . S . Has another son . 357 00:15:54,940 --> 00:15:56,940 Thanks to all that are watching the 358 00:15:56,940 --> 00:15:58,940 ceremony virtually more in person . 359 00:15:58,940 --> 00:16:00,662 It's great to have my family , 360 00:16:00,662 --> 00:16:02,829 including my parents and friends share 361 00:16:02,829 --> 00:16:05,580 this milestone . Thank you to walter 362 00:16:05,580 --> 00:16:07,524 Jackson , my executive assistant , 363 00:16:07,524 --> 00:16:09,524 holly Kerry from our public affairs 364 00:16:09,524 --> 00:16:11,747 department and others who assisted them 365 00:16:11,747 --> 00:16:13,691 in setting up this ceremony in the 366 00:16:13,691 --> 00:16:15,469 current time of gold at night . 367 00:16:21,040 --> 00:16:23,240 Today I feel immense gratitude for the 368 00:16:23,240 --> 00:16:25,462 leaders who mentored me . The teammates 369 00:16:25,462 --> 00:16:28,100 who worked at my side In my family for 370 00:16:28,100 --> 00:16:30,890 the past 35 years shared my journey 371 00:16:30,920 --> 00:16:34,160 working for the Navy and truly blessed 372 00:16:34,160 --> 00:16:36,382 and I've enjoyed every minute of what I 373 00:16:36,382 --> 00:16:39,080 consider a location . Even the 374 00:16:39,080 --> 00:16:42,100 extremely challenging times , the Navy 375 00:16:42,100 --> 00:16:43,989 has provided me with unbelievable 376 00:16:43,989 --> 00:16:47,460 opportunities to work to design , 377 00:16:48,040 --> 00:16:49,990 construct and operate the most 378 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:52,222 technically advanced systems in history 379 00:16:52,840 --> 00:16:54,729 that operate the most challenging 380 00:16:54,729 --> 00:16:57,530 environments . With the limited time we 381 00:16:57,530 --> 00:17:00,130 have today , I will fail to identify 382 00:17:00,130 --> 00:17:02,640 all that should be recognized . It is 383 00:17:02,640 --> 00:17:04,862 an impossible task . There are just too 384 00:17:04,862 --> 00:17:07,990 many shipmates that have had my know 385 00:17:07,990 --> 00:17:10,046 that each chapter my career has been 386 00:17:10,046 --> 00:17:13,230 incredible and the friendships made are 387 00:17:13,240 --> 00:17:15,550 just as gratifying as the work itself . 388 00:17:16,540 --> 00:17:18,484 I will also tell those sea stories 389 00:17:18,484 --> 00:17:21,360 today . Do the time . Yes . And there 390 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:25,360 are many . I'd like 391 00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:27,471 to start by thanking the atlantic and 392 00:17:27,471 --> 00:17:29,471 pacific commanders of the submarine 393 00:17:29,471 --> 00:17:31,527 force that I've served under Admiral 394 00:17:31,527 --> 00:17:33,582 McConnell Richard to follow Converse 395 00:17:33,582 --> 00:17:35,804 Row G and Sawyer . The work for leaders 396 00:17:35,804 --> 00:17:37,749 such as these have been absolutely 397 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:40,762 thank you for providing me the 398 00:17:40,762 --> 00:17:42,651 opportunity to participate in the 399 00:17:42,651 --> 00:17:44,762 manning training and equipment of the 400 00:17:44,762 --> 00:17:46,818 Submarine force and the planning and 401 00:17:46,818 --> 00:17:49,151 develop the embassy force of the future . 402 00:17:49,151 --> 00:17:51,990 Here in the U . S . Fleet forces . I'd 403 00:17:51,990 --> 00:17:54,046 like to thank Admirals Lenin Bircher 404 00:17:54,046 --> 00:17:55,990 and Wall for their partnership and 405 00:17:55,990 --> 00:17:59,550 friendship as they the desert to the 406 00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:01,393 Chiefs of Staff have worked with 407 00:18:01,393 --> 00:18:03,616 including animals . Doug , perry Tony , 408 00:18:03,616 --> 00:18:05,890 Corallo rob , gouger rick , sief steve 409 00:18:05,890 --> 00:18:08,570 man and john ross . Thanks for your 410 00:18:08,570 --> 00:18:11,600 partnership and your friendship . The 411 00:18:11,610 --> 00:18:13,721 work of the chief of staff is amazing 412 00:18:13,721 --> 00:18:15,721 to watch the sheer volume of issues 413 00:18:15,721 --> 00:18:17,060 they superbly handled 414 00:18:19,840 --> 00:18:21,951 to the staff that comes to pack comes 415 00:18:21,951 --> 00:18:24,220 to plant . You're amazing group of 416 00:18:24,230 --> 00:18:27,290 quiet professor . You do a difficult 417 00:18:27,290 --> 00:18:30,440 job flawlessly . Never paused when 418 00:18:30,450 --> 00:18:32,950 faced with adversity but died directly . 419 00:18:33,340 --> 00:18:37,180 All tale of car . I'm particularly 420 00:18:37,180 --> 00:18:39,458 proud of how you responded to COVID-19 . 421 00:18:40,140 --> 00:18:42,196 You let our force in overcoming this 422 00:18:42,196 --> 00:18:44,140 new and unprecedented , kept their 423 00:18:44,140 --> 00:18:46,362 ballistic missile and attack submarines 424 00:18:46,362 --> 00:18:48,850 in their usual high state of readiness . 425 00:18:50,140 --> 00:18:52,362 While all of our end heads are superb . 426 00:18:52,640 --> 00:18:54,529 I'd like to single out the taipan 427 00:18:54,529 --> 00:18:57,100 inmates , john Moss normal or Jeff Moss 428 00:18:57,110 --> 00:18:59,880 who provide me with wise counsel and 429 00:18:59,880 --> 00:19:02,670 partner to sustain the force of today . 430 00:19:03,140 --> 00:19:05,630 Plan the force of the future . Your 431 00:19:05,640 --> 00:19:09,060 world class . I've been fortunate to 432 00:19:09,060 --> 00:19:11,227 have four outstanding captains leading 433 00:19:11,227 --> 00:19:13,227 our embassy capability and unmanned 434 00:19:13,227 --> 00:19:16,730 systems . Carl Hartsfield , Ryan , sit , 435 00:19:16,730 --> 00:19:19,950 low jay , Snyder and Mike Mcginn . 436 00:19:20,740 --> 00:19:23,370 Well done . Thanks for your partnership 437 00:19:23,370 --> 00:19:25,940 in your efforts . I've had four 438 00:19:25,940 --> 00:19:28,051 executive assistants during my tenure 439 00:19:28,540 --> 00:19:30,540 going to commanders , josh , ross , 440 00:19:30,590 --> 00:19:33,130 Mike Wickham , That Phil jones and mr 441 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:35,700 Well , Jackson with me today and the 442 00:19:35,700 --> 00:19:39,180 service . Well , thanks for the 443 00:19:39,180 --> 00:19:41,236 outstanding job done over these past 444 00:19:41,236 --> 00:19:43,900 years . Wanted to get something to one 445 00:19:43,900 --> 00:19:45,900 of gratitude . I was thinking about 446 00:19:45,900 --> 00:19:49,770 fish but instead 447 00:19:50,640 --> 00:19:51,640 one up . 448 00:20:02,740 --> 00:20:06,640 Look at that . I 449 00:20:06,640 --> 00:20:09,780 just so let's read the inscription with 450 00:20:09,780 --> 00:20:11,940 sincere gratitude . Mr walter Jackson 451 00:20:11,950 --> 00:20:14,360 for his outstanding service . Exactly 452 00:20:15,940 --> 00:20:17,560 bravo . Thank you . 453 00:20:31,440 --> 00:20:34,140 And dr marty Urban , my relief is an 454 00:20:34,140 --> 00:20:36,362 outstanding choice . He's going to keep 455 00:20:36,362 --> 00:20:39,910 this suffer enforcement Most of you 456 00:20:39,910 --> 00:20:42,021 know , has been discussed earlier . I 457 00:20:42,021 --> 00:20:44,021 spent 26 years and undersea warfare 458 00:20:44,021 --> 00:20:47,190 programs in FC . Yes , sir . Together 459 00:20:47,190 --> 00:20:50,230 known as teachers up made many great 460 00:20:50,240 --> 00:20:52,129 friends . And I've worked my as I 461 00:20:52,129 --> 00:20:54,129 worked my way through some map Deep 462 00:20:54,129 --> 00:20:56,351 Submergence program . The advanced seal 463 00:20:56,351 --> 00:20:58,407 delivery systems brought Seawolf new 464 00:20:58,407 --> 00:21:00,296 construction in the multi mission 465 00:21:00,296 --> 00:21:02,820 planning , the Advanced Undersea 466 00:21:02,820 --> 00:21:04,930 Systems program that ultimately deep 467 00:21:04,930 --> 00:21:08,600 sub leadership . These efforts were all 468 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:10,711 extremely challenging and it was only 469 00:21:10,711 --> 00:21:12,489 through government academic and 470 00:21:12,489 --> 00:21:14,600 industrial teamwork that we were able 471 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:16,760 to to support the Operation Force . 472 00:21:17,740 --> 00:21:20,780 Each undertaking also forged great 473 00:21:20,790 --> 00:21:23,610 lifetime friendships . I'd like to give 474 00:21:23,610 --> 00:21:26,400 a shout out to Rich Carla who recruited 475 00:21:26,400 --> 00:21:30,100 me to stop Jeff klein work with me in 476 00:21:30,100 --> 00:21:32,960 the Deep Submergence program , paul and 477 00:21:32,960 --> 00:21:34,870 lee who left me around the naval 478 00:21:34,870 --> 00:21:37,360 shipyard to keep uss dolphin operate . 479 00:21:38,040 --> 00:21:40,910 Bye ! Captain joe blow . Who led me 480 00:21:40,910 --> 00:21:43,021 through the design , construction and 481 00:21:43,021 --> 00:21:45,354 testing of the advanced delivery system . 482 00:21:45,440 --> 00:21:47,900 Apple's tom Eccles and Dave johnson who 483 00:21:47,900 --> 00:21:50,510 are my business partners and friends to 484 00:21:50,520 --> 00:21:53,690 deliver uss jimmy carter an animal Pat 485 00:21:53,690 --> 00:21:56,400 brady and Captain Gary double or my 486 00:21:56,400 --> 00:21:58,400 teammates for creating the advanced 487 00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:00,344 undersea system . Yeah . E . M . S 488 00:22:02,140 --> 00:22:04,362 highlighted only a few examples . There 489 00:22:04,362 --> 00:22:06,473 are just too many shipmates to name . 490 00:22:06,740 --> 00:22:09,160 Thanks to all of you . I'd like to 491 00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:11,104 thank the flag officers and senior 492 00:22:11,104 --> 00:22:13,480 executive teams up and if that I've had 493 00:22:13,480 --> 00:22:15,647 the pleasure of working with including 494 00:22:15,647 --> 00:22:17,702 animals , paul . Sullivan Willy Hill 495 00:22:17,702 --> 00:22:19,758 artist , Dave johnson , tom eccles , 496 00:22:19,758 --> 00:22:22,360 Pat brady , my javelin , David Goggins 497 00:22:22,370 --> 00:22:24,670 and Anderson scott and scott . 498 00:22:26,440 --> 00:22:28,440 And the senior executives that have 499 00:22:28,440 --> 00:22:30,384 meant being I've been able to work 500 00:22:30,384 --> 00:22:33,390 alongside McNamara , john James , steve 501 00:22:33,390 --> 00:22:36,360 Shelton , Kristie Egan , Don McCormick . 502 00:22:36,740 --> 00:22:39,880 Jack Evans , Davis Kimmons . Thank you . 503 00:22:39,890 --> 00:22:42,780 Gary mike , mike , flash Mike , breslin . 504 00:22:42,790 --> 00:22:45,000 And that sort . I greatly greatly 505 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:47,360 appreciate your leaderships . Yeah . 506 00:22:50,540 --> 00:22:52,651 Also have to give a shout out to mark 507 00:22:52,651 --> 00:22:55,080 moniker match warts and Todd Shaffer 508 00:22:55,090 --> 00:22:57,201 who has the fleet executive directors 509 00:22:57,201 --> 00:22:59,280 while I was here except for provided 510 00:22:59,310 --> 00:23:02,450 great support . Leadership wise counsel 511 00:23:03,540 --> 00:23:05,820 front . Additionally , I'd like to 512 00:23:05,820 --> 00:23:08,530 recognize the senior executives support 513 00:23:08,530 --> 00:23:10,700 the fleet type commander , staffs , 514 00:23:10,710 --> 00:23:13,480 naval reactors , shipyard leadership 515 00:23:13,490 --> 00:23:16,860 and the obvious with brian 1000 Bradley . 516 00:23:17,840 --> 00:23:21,360 My companions at 97 and jerry 517 00:23:21,360 --> 00:23:24,320 Ferguson who is a living legend Leaving 518 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:26,264 the undersea warfare development . 519 00:23:26,840 --> 00:23:28,673 You've been out setting standing 520 00:23:28,673 --> 00:23:32,280 partners . Thank you all . I turned to 521 00:23:32,280 --> 00:23:35,450 my family that makes and greatly 522 00:23:35,450 --> 00:23:37,339 blessed that my mother and father 523 00:23:37,339 --> 00:23:40,160 Donald fisher offered watching up on 524 00:23:40,170 --> 00:23:43,810 Cape Cod . They gave me my love to see . 525 00:23:43,960 --> 00:23:47,130 And I've always felt growing up small , 526 00:23:47,130 --> 00:23:49,560 tight knit . Those garden gave me full 527 00:23:49,560 --> 00:23:52,490 appreciation for the sacrifices that 528 00:23:52,490 --> 00:23:54,546 service members and their families . 529 00:23:55,540 --> 00:23:58,380 This has always motivated me to support 530 00:23:58,390 --> 00:24:02,350 service members and appreciate Thank 531 00:24:02,350 --> 00:24:05,870 you mom and dad , my brother Doug and 532 00:24:05,870 --> 00:24:09,460 his family Andrea Henson Alison Hot 533 00:24:09,940 --> 00:24:13,930 Police might in Carolina . My 534 00:24:13,930 --> 00:24:16,310 sister Stephanie offer my brother and 535 00:24:16,310 --> 00:24:18,310 sister Jim and Ellen Fitzgerald and 536 00:24:18,310 --> 00:24:20,366 their daughter Sarah . Thank you for 537 00:24:20,366 --> 00:24:21,699 your love and support . 538 00:24:23,940 --> 00:24:27,270 My personal secret weapon is my family . 539 00:24:27,840 --> 00:24:29,850 I'm blessed to have such a terrific 540 00:24:29,860 --> 00:24:33,660 wife . Wonderful Children of red . My 541 00:24:33,660 --> 00:24:36,270 son Brad has a successful career in 19 542 00:24:36,740 --> 00:24:39,450 now the Navy stood land 4% . 543 00:24:40,640 --> 00:24:43,060 His wife Maddie offer is a gifted 544 00:24:43,070 --> 00:24:46,080 pediatrician who works for the Food and 545 00:24:46,080 --> 00:24:48,040 Drug Administration . As you can 546 00:24:48,040 --> 00:24:50,480 imagine too smart , talented people 547 00:24:50,700 --> 00:24:54,550 like that . Two little Children , my 548 00:24:54,550 --> 00:24:57,370 grandchildren , Rice who spree and 549 00:24:57,370 --> 00:24:59,480 lower always played one month here . 550 00:24:59,480 --> 00:25:01,313 The greatest joy and I'm looking 551 00:25:01,313 --> 00:25:04,770 forward to spend more time . And as a 552 00:25:04,770 --> 00:25:07,130 kind of immediate demonstration of that 553 00:25:07,140 --> 00:25:10,920 rice who's three just gave me this 554 00:25:10,930 --> 00:25:14,770 car that he may and 555 00:25:15,140 --> 00:25:17,362 that has some public dictation . But in 556 00:25:17,362 --> 00:25:20,120 the inside he's drawn a submarine 557 00:25:20,130 --> 00:25:23,090 culture . Yeah . By his over in a 558 00:25:23,090 --> 00:25:26,260 submarine . That beast here . So I 559 00:25:29,040 --> 00:25:31,262 working on that any building . The next 560 00:25:31,262 --> 00:25:34,560 work . My daughter Catherine is a nurse 561 00:25:34,560 --> 00:25:38,550 practice the midwife Washington state . 562 00:25:39,240 --> 00:25:41,550 She's a superstar has brought countless 563 00:25:42,140 --> 00:25:45,560 new babies . The youngest daughter is 564 00:25:45,560 --> 00:25:47,950 with us here . Dr Megan . Fox is an 565 00:25:47,950 --> 00:25:50,117 emergency room physician in Washington 566 00:25:50,117 --> 00:25:52,350 D . C . He's very cool under pressure 567 00:25:53,340 --> 00:25:55,620 graveyard and that is probably why the 568 00:25:55,620 --> 00:25:57,676 emergency department asked her to be 569 00:25:57,676 --> 00:25:59,842 one of the few doctors at the hospital 570 00:25:59,940 --> 00:26:02,090 when they went to skeletons recent 571 00:26:02,090 --> 00:26:05,320 presidential You get out of work at six 572 00:26:05,320 --> 00:26:08,760 am and she's here participating with us . 573 00:26:09,540 --> 00:26:10,540 Probably sleep . 574 00:26:13,440 --> 00:26:17,370 It's your no . And finally there's 575 00:26:17,370 --> 00:26:19,900 my best friend Karen Erin joined the 576 00:26:19,900 --> 00:26:23,220 Navy with me 35 years . We've known 577 00:26:23,220 --> 00:26:25,331 each other since we were 15 years old 578 00:26:25,640 --> 00:26:27,973 and graduated from the same high school . 579 00:26:28,140 --> 00:26:30,280 She truly has earned part of all the 580 00:26:30,280 --> 00:26:33,360 awards and accomplishments . 13 . 581 00:26:34,140 --> 00:26:36,740 She raised our Children on his way . It 582 00:26:36,740 --> 00:26:38,870 was often awakened by phone calls in 583 00:26:38,870 --> 00:26:41,037 the middle of the night . From summary 584 00:26:41,037 --> 00:26:44,720 squad . Yes and yes in the old 585 00:26:44,720 --> 00:26:47,340 days there were no cell . Yeah . 586 00:26:49,240 --> 00:26:51,320 Aaron is a nurse by profession is 587 00:26:51,320 --> 00:26:53,450 currently running a very large pdf . 588 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:56,620 Yes if you work with me you definitely 589 00:26:56,620 --> 00:26:58,787 know she's the best baker in the world 590 00:26:59,840 --> 00:27:01,729 and I think she's the best wife , 591 00:27:01,729 --> 00:27:03,729 mother and grandma . The love of my 592 00:27:03,729 --> 00:27:05,896 life , greatly blessed where would you 593 00:27:05,896 --> 00:27:06,896 please come ? 594 00:27:12,940 --> 00:27:13,660 So 595 00:27:27,140 --> 00:27:31,000 Karen a painting by favorite global 596 00:27:31,000 --> 00:27:33,450 art , it's called a little slice 597 00:27:45,390 --> 00:27:49,090 project and I hope our 598 00:27:49,100 --> 00:27:51,060 paths continue to thank you . 599 00:28:07,840 --> 00:28:10,130 Thank you . Mr Mr . Well the government 600 00:28:10,130 --> 00:28:13,150 is taking her name . Standard will 601 00:28:13,150 --> 00:28:14,428 deliver the Benedict . 602 00:28:18,040 --> 00:28:20,207 Just be close today . Let's close with 603 00:28:20,207 --> 00:28:21,207 one final point . 604 00:28:24,540 --> 00:28:27,350 Almighty God we today have had the 605 00:28:27,360 --> 00:28:29,980 distinct honor and the privilege to say 606 00:28:29,980 --> 00:28:33,380 fair winds and following seas to a 607 00:28:33,390 --> 00:28:36,430 leader whose dedication and emotion 10 608 00:28:36,430 --> 00:28:39,230 seconds from now . Today we say to our 609 00:28:39,230 --> 00:28:42,770 very own Mr Don Hall for thank you and 610 00:28:42,770 --> 00:28:44,770 God bless you for the many years of 611 00:28:44,770 --> 00:28:47,220 dedicated service and sacrifice . But 612 00:28:47,220 --> 00:28:49,331 you've given to this nation and those 613 00:28:49,331 --> 00:28:52,420 who and so doing we are once again 614 00:28:52,420 --> 00:28:54,253 reminded that we serve among the 615 00:28:54,253 --> 00:28:56,031 greatest warriors , military or 616 00:28:56,031 --> 00:28:59,360 civilian within the greatest navies the 617 00:28:59,370 --> 00:29:02,030 world has to offer and honoring the 618 00:29:02,040 --> 00:29:04,096 leader who has given the days of his 619 00:29:04,096 --> 00:29:06,262 life and protecting our nation and the 620 00:29:06,262 --> 00:29:08,318 nations of the school from those who 621 00:29:08,318 --> 00:29:10,240 wish us harm . We as his fellow 622 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:12,850 submarines , those who support them at 623 00:29:12,850 --> 00:29:14,906 home or across the globe , collected 624 00:29:14,906 --> 00:29:17,400 the ask your blessing on this great man , 625 00:29:17,410 --> 00:29:19,950 his family and all they do will 626 00:29:19,950 --> 00:29:23,060 continue to from the state as we say , 627 00:29:23,060 --> 00:29:26,090 both very well , godspeed your neighbor 628 00:29:26,090 --> 00:29:29,860 group . This 629 00:29:29,860 --> 00:29:33,170 concludes the job . Yeah , reinforces 630 00:29:33,540 --> 00:29:35,651 Mr . Hoffman . His family . Thank you 631 00:29:35,651 --> 00:29:37,873 for attending today's ceremony . Please 632 00:29:37,873 --> 00:29:39,818 join us and congratulated them all 633 00:29:39,818 --> 00:29:42,190 those gas and stuff . Attending verse . 634 00:29:42,190 --> 00:29:44,350 We are invited to the reception being 635 00:29:44,350 --> 00:29:47,170 held in the commander's report , Right ? 636 00:30:05,640 --> 00:30:05,840 Yeah .