Donald J. Trump

The remarkable success is a testament to the bold vision of President Trump, whose leadership has ignited a renewed sense of patriotism, inserting more Americans to serve.

I'm happy to say the Navy broke its recruiting record four months early, so help is on the way for the high operating tempo you've been living through.

To our Marines standing in the line with us, your grit and discipline give us a fighting force no adversary can match.

Warfighters, you are the backbone of this maritime strength, keeping our nation safe and secure and prosperous.

You prove every day freedom isn't free.

President Trump thanks you.

Secretary Hegseth thanks you.

I thank you, and your country thanks you.

We appreciate the sacrifice you and your families make, and we value your unwavering commitment to the mission.

Sea power is a family business.

Your sacrifices are not unnoticed and they are deeply appreciated.

They may wear the uniform, but you share the honor and we share the pride.

God bless you, God bless our Navy and Marine Corps, and God bless the United States of America.

Thank you.

Secretary of the Navy.

With appropriate remarks, as we say.

Navy band playing.

I don't know if that's a Navy band.

That may be piped in, because I think that might be the, I think that actually might be the Naval Academy Glee Club, which does such a magnificent job on these songs of the Navy.

Okay, I think we're prepared, waiting for the Commander-in-Chief and the First Lady.