WEBVTT 00:06.579 --> 00:07.579 You right 00:21.260 --> 00:22.260 to celebrate 00:27.520 --> 00:29.639 the spirit of any climb and place 00:29.649 --> 00:32.099 defines a marine expeditionary unit's 00:32.110 --> 00:35.169 way of life . We adapt and overcome in 00:35.180 --> 00:38.000 all environments , embodying resilience , 00:38.009 --> 00:41.770 adaptability and excellence . This year , 00:41.799 --> 00:43.799 the marines and sailors of the 24th 00:43.799 --> 00:45.799 marine expeditionary unit , special 00:45.799 --> 00:48.349 operations capable celebrate the legacy 00:48.360 --> 00:50.959 of nearly 2.5 centuries of honor , 00:50.970 --> 00:53.580 courage and commitment . While deployed 00:53.590 --> 00:55.757 with the Wasp amphibious ready group . 01:01.020 --> 01:02.798 This partnership with our naval 01:02.798 --> 01:04.576 brothers and sisters is crucial 01:04.576 --> 01:06.599 together . We form a seamless 01:06.610 --> 01:08.800 amphibious force capable of projecting 01:08.809 --> 01:11.089 power and providing rapid response 01:11.099 --> 01:14.500 anywhere in the world . The 24 th M so 01:14.690 --> 01:16.912 deployment has taken us to the heart of 01:16.912 --> 01:18.801 the US European Command's area of 01:18.801 --> 01:21.059 operations . We trained alongside our 01:21.069 --> 01:23.029 NATO allies and regional partners 01:23.040 --> 01:25.207 during international exercise , Baltic 01:25.207 --> 01:28.690 operations . 2024 we deployed our 01:28.699 --> 01:30.940 aviation combat element to Sweden a 01:30.959 --> 01:33.070 historic first with our long standing 01:33.070 --> 01:36.250 partner and newest NATO ally . We 01:36.260 --> 01:38.427 rotated forces through the Republic of 01:38.427 --> 01:39.927 Cyprus , strengthening our 01:39.927 --> 01:41.871 relationships with partners in the 01:41.871 --> 01:45.370 Eastern Mediterranean Sea . We honored 01:45.379 --> 01:47.449 the 80th anniversary of D day . A 01:47.459 --> 01:49.819 reminder of the sacrifices made by 01:49.830 --> 01:53.610 those who came before us and the 01:53.620 --> 01:55.760 legacy we are entrusted to uphold . 01:57.819 --> 01:59.650 Now as we sail through the 01:59.660 --> 02:02.480 Mediterranean Sea , we remain vigilant 02:02.489 --> 02:04.600 and ready to answer our nation's call 02:04.809 --> 02:07.540 for 249 years . Marines have answered 02:07.550 --> 02:09.550 the nation's call to serve in every 02:09.550 --> 02:11.580 climate place we've done so with 02:11.589 --> 02:13.520 unwavering honor , courage , and 02:13.529 --> 02:15.751 commitment . During the past year , the 02:15.751 --> 02:18.580 24th has stood to watch throughout 02:18.589 --> 02:21.250 Europe and the Mediterranean Sea as 02:21.259 --> 02:23.839 America's premier crisis response force , 02:24.279 --> 02:26.190 our new team has never been more 02:26.199 --> 02:29.130 relevant or in higher demand to assure 02:29.139 --> 02:31.679 our allies and deter our adversaries 02:31.690 --> 02:34.300 aggression , the major and I are proud 02:34.309 --> 02:36.476 to stand shoulder to shoulder with you 02:36.476 --> 02:38.710 as we carry on our Corps legacy and 02:38.720 --> 02:40.942 tradition to the marines and sailors of 02:40.942 --> 02:42.887 the lost for 24 th Muso team , the 02:42.887 --> 02:45.053 colonel and I would like to thank each 02:45.053 --> 02:46.998 of you for what you do every day , 02:46.998 --> 02:49.220 staying combat ready and focused on the 02:49.220 --> 02:51.109 mission just as important are the 02:51.109 --> 02:53.276 families and loved ones back home . We 02:53.276 --> 02:55.331 want to say thank you . We could not 02:55.331 --> 02:57.276 succeed in our challenging mission 02:57.276 --> 02:59.498 without your incredible support . There 02:59.498 --> 03:01.609 is no greater honor than to celebrate 03:01.609 --> 03:03.776 the birthday of our Bolivar Corps with 03:03.776 --> 03:03.589 each and every one of you while we're 03:03.600 --> 03:05.433 standing the watch four deployed 03:05.433 --> 03:07.544 together . Happy birthday , Marines , 03:07.544 --> 03:11.259 Sempra fide . This 03:11.270 --> 03:13.048 year , our celebration may look 03:13.048 --> 03:15.300 different , but the spirit of the 03:15.309 --> 03:18.470 Marine Corps remains unwavering . We 03:18.479 --> 03:20.312 honor our traditions with a kick 03:20.312 --> 03:22.423 cutting and a moment to recognize the 03:22.423 --> 03:24.312 hard work and dedication of every 03:24.312 --> 03:27.919 marine and sailor . As we 03:27.929 --> 03:31.000 celebrate our co 249th birthday , we 03:31.009 --> 03:33.639 honor past sacrifices and renew our 03:33.649 --> 03:35.490 dedication to our values . 03:37.509 --> 03:40.179 The Wasp amphibious ready Group 24th 03:40.190 --> 03:42.190 marine expeditionary unit , special 03:42.190 --> 03:44.639 operations capable remains always ready . 03:45.860 --> 03:49.139 Happy 249th birthday . Marines simplify 03:49.210 --> 03:49.250 jas .