WEBVTT 00:06.400 --> 00:08.439 Major GJ . 00:20.579 --> 00:21.579 Will it ? 00:33.689 --> 00:37.290 Good morning ladies , on behalf of the 00:37.299 --> 00:39.669 Commanding Officer Marine Corps Air 00:39.709 --> 00:42.810 Station , Colonel Jared Pace . 00:43.750 --> 00:46.959 Well to come out and we 00:47.880 --> 00:51.619 turn on my link , his command , 00:52.750 --> 00:55.069 turn them mad the 00:59.119 --> 01:01.240 by the officers and Marines of 01:01.250 --> 01:03.028 headquarters and headquarters , 01:03.028 --> 01:04.669 squadron Marine Corps Air 01:07.300 --> 01:09.522 where you drive with the imp location , 01:09.589 --> 01:13.239 I command not to 01:14.230 --> 01:14.650 or 01:19.949 --> 01:23.300 let us almighty God 01:24.089 --> 01:26.620 before you . Because it is our Marine 01:26.629 --> 01:29.519 Corps tradition to recognize you as our 01:29.529 --> 01:32.529 God . When we go into harm's way , we 01:32.540 --> 01:34.651 always want to know Lord that you are 01:34.651 --> 01:36.762 with us , to protect us , to guide us 01:37.019 --> 01:39.790 and to cause us to do your will . So 01:39.800 --> 01:41.911 Lord today in our change of command , 01:41.911 --> 01:44.750 we invoke your presence upon us . I 01:44.760 --> 01:46.871 pray that you would keep us safe from 01:46.871 --> 01:49.669 the Yuma summer sun . And then Lord , 01:50.559 --> 01:53.599 you would cause us to see your way and 01:53.610 --> 01:57.010 your will in our lives . We asked that 01:57.019 --> 01:59.470 his commander , Lieutenant Colonel 01:59.480 --> 02:02.569 Hayes parts us that you indeed would 02:02.580 --> 02:04.580 protect him . Lord , that you would 02:04.580 --> 02:06.949 give him the graces ahead of prosperity 02:07.029 --> 02:09.710 and may all of his days honor you . We 02:09.720 --> 02:11.609 asked if you would watch over his 02:11.609 --> 02:13.498 family , give them as well , good 02:13.498 --> 02:16.710 health and prosperity . And then Lord 02:16.720 --> 02:20.039 for lieutenant colonel , didn't or do 02:20.050 --> 02:23.410 you have sent him our way ? We ask Lord 02:23.419 --> 02:25.530 as the scripture commands us . If any 02:25.530 --> 02:28.880 of us lacks wisdom , let him ask of God 02:28.889 --> 02:31.770 who gives liberally to all who asks ? 02:32.520 --> 02:36.190 And Lord for our renew leading officer , 02:37.100 --> 02:40.520 we have I ask that you would show him 02:40.529 --> 02:42.529 not the world's wisdom , Lord , but 02:42.529 --> 02:44.940 your wisdom , an understanding of how 02:44.949 --> 02:47.589 you do business so that he would lead 02:47.600 --> 02:51.410 us wisely . And with we as 02:51.419 --> 02:53.669 well as blessings upon his family . 02:54.479 --> 02:57.289 Lord , you are here with us . We honor 02:57.300 --> 02:59.970 you as is our tradition and we pray all 02:59.979 --> 03:02.789 of this in your holy name . How many 03:06.229 --> 03:10.229 ladies thank 03:10.279 --> 03:14.070 you . So in the Marine Corps 03:16.589 --> 03:20.279 and just the mass formation of truth on 03:20.289 --> 03:23.270 one long at close interval , made 03:23.279 --> 03:26.149 possible the massing of firepower from 03:26.160 --> 03:29.070 the muzzle vote and mustard the 03:29.080 --> 03:32.440 adjective . And in 03:33.789 --> 03:36.389 that line consisted of two or three 03:36.399 --> 03:38.729 ramps much like in the parade . 03:40.470 --> 03:43.419 The address for it's 03:44.410 --> 03:46.660 Mary Catherine Car , 03:57.009 --> 04:00.770 the marshes cause and be a 04:04.039 --> 04:05.949 this call will be begin to 06:12.230 --> 06:15.109 from left to right in order to get them 06:15.119 --> 06:16.675 into their exact position . 06:31.380 --> 06:34.130 What , what , what 06:36.070 --> 06:39.329 the adjutant has four line of truth for 06:39.339 --> 06:42.299 today's the adjutants return 06:43.570 --> 06:45.709 facing the minor troops . 06:57.540 --> 06:59.850 Ladies , right , 09:26.690 --> 09:27.690 ladies . 10:09.679 --> 10:10.679 Ok . 10:25.280 --> 10:25.690 No , 10:32.000 --> 10:33.419 that the ancient times 10:37.159 --> 10:38.159 for battle 10:41.599 --> 10:45.369 and confidence . Mhm It 10:45.650 --> 10:48.840 is also song 10:49.960 --> 10:52.500 vital to I'm just out of here 10:54.070 --> 10:55.799 is for your 11:22.140 --> 11:22.510 what 11:48.200 --> 11:49.729 what what 11:54.070 --> 11:55.292 take it up ? Oh bro , 12:44.099 --> 12:45.099 morning . 13:12.619 --> 13:16.429 Now take is the 13:16.440 --> 13:20.039 commanding officer , squadron , 13:20.059 --> 13:21.359 Marine Corps Air 13:23.450 --> 13:24.659 Michael 14:09.969 --> 14:10.969 and colors 14:15.969 --> 14:16.440 lady . 14:21.130 --> 14:24.400 Um we add mhm . 14:25.190 --> 14:28.190 The battle colors of a Marine . Mhm . 14:29.510 --> 14:32.039 The authority and account 14:34.729 --> 14:36.062 transferring the code , 14:39.179 --> 14:40.901 the relinquishing of command . 14:42.950 --> 14:43.919 Um My name 14:47.280 --> 14:50.359 in the color and um math 14:54.090 --> 14:57.549 and to the marines . 14:58.450 --> 15:01.390 You welcome . C major was 15:02.880 --> 15:04.602 is delivering in colors to the 15:04.602 --> 15:07.609 commanding officer . Ladies and 15:07.619 --> 15:10.869 gentlemen , the passing of the colors 15:18.380 --> 15:22.229 hoots of the Marine Corps know 15:22.239 --> 15:26.119 Michael subject , 15:26.270 --> 15:29.289 relinquishment of command affect 15:31.109 --> 15:34.179 3 July 2024 15:35.669 --> 15:38.070 of your as the commanding officer 15:39.880 --> 15:41.213 headquarters blocking . 15:43.929 --> 15:44.340 So 15:47.469 --> 15:49.159 General United 15:50.429 --> 15:52.380 Commandant of the Marine 15:57.000 --> 16:00.700 from commandant of the Marine Corps to 16:01.809 --> 16:04.450 it hurt them the name 16:05.099 --> 16:07.760 subject assumption of command , 16:08.390 --> 16:11.940 effective 1013 16:11.950 --> 16:15.039 July for you will 16:16.390 --> 16:18.668 as the commanding officer headquarters , 16:19.340 --> 16:21.510 quarter squadron Marine Corps Air 16:21.619 --> 16:23.729 Station sign 16:25.479 --> 16:28.489 Smith General United States 16:30.630 --> 16:31.280 of the , 17:32.939 --> 17:36.849 the one rain . Ok . 17:48.910 --> 17:51.089 Squadron . Are you 17:56.410 --> 17:58.021 please take it out ? Right ? 17:59.810 --> 18:03.579 Welcome fellow commanders , families , 18:03.589 --> 18:07.280 friends . It's a great day today . I'm 18:07.290 --> 18:09.234 super excited to be here . It's an 18:09.234 --> 18:11.290 amazing opportunity to pass off with 18:11.290 --> 18:13.179 the phenomenal squad from a great 18:13.179 --> 18:15.179 commander . The one who I have been 18:15.179 --> 18:16.901 assured by many people in your 18:16.901 --> 18:19.012 community who reached out because you 18:19.012 --> 18:18.800 were the best thing that could have 18:18.810 --> 18:21.032 happened in this place is coming in and 18:21.032 --> 18:23.254 your family . So welcome aboard again . 18:23.254 --> 18:25.310 Um For all of you here , I bring you 18:25.310 --> 18:27.254 probably know some of the families 18:27.254 --> 18:29.366 probably don't . The fashion of these 18:29.366 --> 18:31.032 guys were selected as man and 18:31.032 --> 18:33.032 lieutenant colonels is incredible . 18:33.032 --> 18:35.032 It's a testament to who they are as 18:35.032 --> 18:38.160 well . And pilots , it is the most 18:38.170 --> 18:41.010 selective board in the Marine Corps 18:41.020 --> 18:43.479 slating for a command is the hardest 18:43.489 --> 18:45.319 thing that you can do in this 18:45.329 --> 18:47.551 organization and just at it even well , 18:47.551 --> 18:49.849 really speak to who they are . 18:51.380 --> 18:54.449 So let's talk about pilots film . We 18:54.459 --> 18:56.849 all start out kind of the same . We go 18:56.859 --> 18:58.970 to flight school , we go down kind of 18:58.970 --> 19:01.026 the same path and then eventually it 19:01.026 --> 19:04.380 starts to diverge like we go towards 19:04.390 --> 19:06.557 whatever the tight model city aircraft 19:06.557 --> 19:08.723 is that we're gonna fly , we think for 19:08.723 --> 19:10.834 the rest of our career , we're really 19:10.834 --> 19:13.112 learning and we become experts , right ? 19:13.112 --> 19:14.946 You're either you wanted to play 19:14.946 --> 19:17.540 harriers , your ninja , you go to see a 19:17.650 --> 19:20.189 53 route and you spend a lot of time in 19:20.199 --> 19:22.609 squad . Arguably 19:24.030 --> 19:26.141 you're done with your first tour in a 19:26.141 --> 19:28.141 squadron . You gotta know what that 19:28.141 --> 19:30.141 community does , you know what that 19:30.141 --> 19:32.197 squadron does , you really know what 19:32.197 --> 19:35.089 your squadron co is responsible for , 19:35.099 --> 19:37.430 right ? So here Ira , you get done on a 19:37.439 --> 19:40.680 tour at uh with the Tom de , you go to 19:40.689 --> 19:43.030 be an instructor at the rag and man , I 19:43.040 --> 19:45.262 mean , you kind of got a suitcase , you 19:45.262 --> 19:47.484 know what you're doing . You go back to 19:47.484 --> 19:49.262 the department head in the same 19:49.262 --> 19:51.484 community and boy , by the time you get 19:51.484 --> 19:53.596 ready to slave for command . You know 19:53.596 --> 19:55.596 what you're doing . You're ready to 19:55.596 --> 19:57.762 command the slaughter number . Nothing 19:57.890 --> 20:00.319 that a pilot ever does in their entire 20:00.329 --> 20:02.551 career in the Marine Corps in any way , 20:02.551 --> 20:04.560 shape or form prepares them to take 20:04.569 --> 20:08.260 over in H NHS . But I has done an 20:08.270 --> 20:11.979 amazing job if you don't know . Today 20:11.989 --> 20:14.719 is also his retirement though . We're 20:14.729 --> 20:16.785 not doing his retirement . We're not 20:16.785 --> 20:18.451 doing his in the tour ward in 20:18.451 --> 20:20.689 conjunction with this because Ira 20:20.699 --> 20:23.000 didn't want this to be about him . He 20:23.010 --> 20:25.189 wanted it to be about the swan and 20:25.199 --> 20:27.199 because he didn't want to leave the 20:27.199 --> 20:29.255 marines standing out in the heat any 20:29.255 --> 20:31.421 longer than we have been . All right , 20:31.421 --> 20:34.140 that really speaks to who Ira is as a 20:34.150 --> 20:36.520 commander , as a compassionate marine 20:36.680 --> 20:38.736 and leader . And because of that , I 20:38.736 --> 20:40.791 will make my remarks to the brief as 20:40.791 --> 20:42.958 well . But just so , you know , taking 20:42.958 --> 20:45.239 over an H NHS , there's over 560 20:45.250 --> 20:48.930 marines ands in an H NHS fill over 40 20:48.939 --> 20:51.217 different functions on the air station , 20:51.540 --> 20:55.119 94 different operational specialties . 20:55.959 --> 20:58.599 So for a pilot who's been a harrier guy 20:58.609 --> 21:01.459 for his whole career to dive into that 21:01.469 --> 21:03.219 and to learn what all of those 21:03.229 --> 21:05.173 different jobs do , what all those 21:05.173 --> 21:06.785 marines do and to be able to 21:06.785 --> 21:08.618 successfully lead , I think is a 21:08.618 --> 21:10.507 remarkable accomplishment . And I 21:10.507 --> 21:13.270 already done it incredibly well , man . 21:14.300 --> 21:16.467 Get ready to wrap your lips around the 21:16.467 --> 21:18.633 fire hose because it's coming your way 21:18.633 --> 21:20.856 brother . I think you given you great . 21:20.856 --> 21:23.079 I'm excited to have you here . I 21:23.089 --> 21:25.619 promise the remarks short . We'll talk 21:25.630 --> 21:27.741 more in Ira's retirement a little bit 21:27.741 --> 21:29.797 later . But I'm very excited to have 21:29.797 --> 21:32.019 your family here and I am very grateful 21:32.019 --> 21:34.074 to you guys for , uh , giving up Ira 21:34.074 --> 21:36.297 for the last two years to the squad . I 21:36.297 --> 21:38.408 here and really for 22 years to the , 21:38.408 --> 21:40.352 uh , to the Marine Corps . And I'm 21:40.352 --> 21:42.519 excited for you to get him back in the 21:42.519 --> 21:44.686 house a little bit more and maybe play 21:44.686 --> 21:47.019 a few more basketball games . All right , 21:47.270 --> 21:50.550 Maureen , you look amazing as always . 21:50.560 --> 21:53.319 It's an absolute honor to be here and I 21:53.329 --> 21:55.496 appreciate you guys standing out there 21:55.496 --> 21:57.662 and putting on a phenomenal parade . I 21:57.662 --> 21:59.773 was just talking to your CEO S mother 21:59.773 --> 22:01.885 in law . Every time I see this , it's 22:01.885 --> 22:03.829 an emotional experience . No other 22:03.829 --> 22:05.885 service does this like we do and you 22:05.885 --> 22:07.662 guys are killing it today and I 22:07.662 --> 22:09.718 appreciate it . The band . Thank you 22:09.718 --> 22:11.940 for being here . It's just not the same 22:11.940 --> 22:13.940 without you . I appreciate you guys 22:13.940 --> 22:15.940 making a trip across the hill to do 22:15.940 --> 22:15.310 this with a change of command . It 22:15.319 --> 22:18.869 really does mean a lot . I promise not 22:18.880 --> 22:20.991 be brief . So I will . So with that , 22:20.991 --> 22:23.790 it is my pleasure to introduce the 22:23.800 --> 22:26.829 former commanding officer of H and HS 22:26.839 --> 22:28.839 ya , Lieutenant Colonel Ira HAZ . 22:38.739 --> 22:40.850 All right , good morning , everyone . 22:41.599 --> 22:45.349 If I got my , um , I'm supposed to 22:47.040 --> 22:50.060 highlight uh Colonel Stone Colonel Del 22:50.369 --> 22:53.550 Pio and as I learned , Brock Cosmo , Co 22:53.579 --> 22:56.640 Director of Mexico uh as distinguished 22:56.650 --> 22:59.339 guests . But in my eyes , everyone's 22:59.349 --> 23:01.516 distinguished guests and thank you for 23:01.516 --> 23:05.180 being here . So I'm gonna say my 23:05.189 --> 23:09.109 personal thanks for the retirement so 23:09.119 --> 23:12.359 that I can keep this brief , but I will 23:12.369 --> 23:14.739 offer some thanks uh to those that put 23:14.750 --> 23:17.319 the ceremony together . So the band 23:17.329 --> 23:20.750 does all these excellent job , Sergeant 23:20.760 --> 23:23.290 Major Rhodes , the c 23:24.619 --> 23:26.900 the former dis that were out here 23:26.910 --> 23:30.130 making this ceremony happen . And 23:30.140 --> 23:32.719 certainly last but not least all the 23:32.729 --> 23:34.599 marines of H NHS 23:36.560 --> 23:38.782 and all the marine out here in front of 23:38.782 --> 23:41.004 you and then all the marine sailors and 23:41.004 --> 23:43.900 civilians based in attendance here . 23:45.920 --> 23:47.979 And one more thing to add all the 23:47.989 --> 23:51.099 marine sailors and civilians of H NHS 23:52.119 --> 23:54.329 that are not here right now because 23:54.339 --> 23:56.450 they're doing what this squatter does 23:57.040 --> 23:59.869 running all the time no matter what , 24:00.400 --> 24:03.790 which like Colonel Stone spoke about is 24:04.949 --> 24:07.550 what makes this start it unique and 24:07.560 --> 24:10.770 challenging . So 24:11.800 --> 24:15.689 I would , I would say that because of 24:15.699 --> 24:17.699 that we do this very responsibility 24:17.699 --> 24:19.588 that I know you're gonna crush is 24:19.588 --> 24:21.810 extremely important . The men and women 24:21.810 --> 24:25.209 of this squad man right now 24:26.339 --> 24:28.680 here keeping the installation running . 24:28.689 --> 24:30.633 But in a future conflict , they're 24:30.633 --> 24:32.467 going to be the ones back here , 24:32.467 --> 24:34.949 protecting our families and us and the 24:34.959 --> 24:37.890 installation here or maybe deployed 24:37.900 --> 24:41.290 somewhere , operating a foreign base , 24:41.300 --> 24:45.109 not so friendly territory or attacks 24:45.790 --> 24:49.670 to the poison and having to 24:49.680 --> 24:53.640 prove I throughout our history that 24:53.650 --> 24:56.099 every marine is a rifleman and those 24:56.109 --> 24:58.260 men and women in front of you are 24:58.270 --> 25:00.530 exactly those who do that . 25:03.819 --> 25:07.010 I was fortunate enough two years ago to 25:07.020 --> 25:10.109 take command from a friend of mine , 25:11.000 --> 25:13.056 another former harrier pilot . We've 25:13.056 --> 25:15.222 been in the squatter a couple of times 25:15.222 --> 25:19.209 together and although because of 25:19.219 --> 25:22.099 that , I had a lot more interaction 25:22.109 --> 25:24.800 with him prior to , I can say , in a 25:24.810 --> 25:26.810 short amount of time since you were 25:26.810 --> 25:29.310 selected and we've been talking doing 25:29.319 --> 25:32.489 turnover that extremely confident 25:33.630 --> 25:36.979 that this man is in the great hands of 25:36.989 --> 25:40.380 another friend . So with that 25:43.040 --> 25:46.079 ther commanding officer of H and HS 25:52.030 --> 25:53.974 All right , I don't know how I can 25:53.974 --> 25:55.808 follow that up , so I'll be even 25:55.808 --> 25:58.086 quicker . Um Good morning to everybody . 25:58.086 --> 26:00.308 Uh First off , I just want to thank God 26:00.308 --> 26:02.530 um several seasons in my life that some 26:02.530 --> 26:04.530 may or may not know . That's a very 26:04.530 --> 26:04.069 blessing that I'm here walking around 26:04.079 --> 26:07.979 today . So , um pass that the band , th 26:08.010 --> 26:10.288 they gave a round applause to the band , 26:10.288 --> 26:11.399 did a fantastic job 26:14.560 --> 26:16.782 and distinguished visitors col standard 26:16.782 --> 26:18.339 Mississippi that 26:20.859 --> 26:24.280 53 . Uh I appreciate it . Um 26:25.510 --> 26:27.829 And then ultimately , I have friends , 26:27.839 --> 26:29.783 they travel all the way across the 26:29.783 --> 26:32.079 country . So Dallas Ashley Carson , 26:32.420 --> 26:34.476 thank you so much for flying all the 26:34.476 --> 26:36.642 way out here . N Susannah . It needs a 26:36.642 --> 26:38.809 time that you guys are able to come as 26:38.809 --> 26:41.031 well . Mom and dad . Hands down . Thank 26:41.031 --> 26:43.810 you . So much glad we found you . Um 26:43.819 --> 26:47.280 And then for my family calling Alana 26:47.290 --> 26:49.512 Kaylin . Thank you so much for allowing 26:49.512 --> 26:52.300 me to do what I do and be gone and on 26:52.310 --> 26:54.369 the phone all the time . Um You guys 26:54.380 --> 26:56.324 are amazing kids and I know you're 26:56.324 --> 26:58.436 gonna continue to be more amazing out 26:58.436 --> 27:00.491 here as we're on our second uh round 27:00.491 --> 27:03.180 than you . Uh And Delon , uh my rock , 27:03.189 --> 27:05.660 my best friend , uh the love of my life . 27:06.540 --> 27:08.839 I know it's ups and downs and sideways 27:08.849 --> 27:10.960 and pros and flips . But uh thank you 27:10.960 --> 27:12.960 so much for everything you do . You 27:12.960 --> 27:15.016 wouldn't be able to do anything as a 27:15.016 --> 27:17.238 family without . And then finally , the 27:17.238 --> 27:20.479 Marines would sail of H and H Newmark . 27:21.290 --> 27:23.512 Thank you . You guys look amazing . Can 27:23.512 --> 27:25.568 I get a round of applause for nine , 27:25.568 --> 27:24.810 please ? 27:30.579 --> 27:33.729 I just want to let you know , I'm 27:33.739 --> 27:35.910 excited to a part of team guardians . 27:36.619 --> 27:39.609 You guys , I think performing in 27:39.859 --> 27:42.026 Colonel Hays and on a little bit . But 27:42.189 --> 27:44.522 you , you guys are able to work finance . 27:44.522 --> 27:46.745 You guys are more the war fighters with 27:46.745 --> 27:49.239 one me , the Marine Corps , the joint 27:49.530 --> 27:51.729 joint forces , the coalition forces at 27:51.739 --> 27:53.683 the busiest airfield in the United 27:53.683 --> 27:56.017 States Marine Corps , if not , arguably , 27:56.420 --> 28:00.349 um I am here to work for you . I hope 28:00.359 --> 28:02.192 that I'll be able to enable your 28:02.192 --> 28:04.780 successes , mentor coach and I hope 28:04.790 --> 28:07.012 that I don't let you down . Thank you . 28:07.270 --> 28:11.000 And he finally , I it it , 28:11.369 --> 28:13.425 I have a like I feel I've been for a 28:13.425 --> 28:15.647 real long time and it's been absolutely 28:15.647 --> 28:17.702 awesome . I you said that you're not 28:17.702 --> 28:19.647 leaving to the public and I have a 28:19.647 --> 28:21.869 phone friend uh nearby . So with that , 28:21.869 --> 28:23.147 uh thank you very much 28:34.810 --> 28:36.366 in lieu of the flowers , Mr 28:39.390 --> 28:42.979 hm Rescue 28:43.260 --> 28:45.329 and Mrs Demi has elected to make a 28:49.709 --> 28:52.520 sergeant . Adam C scan 29:07.949 --> 29:10.089 lady . Many 29:12.849 --> 29:13.849 sorry 29:19.109 --> 29:20.109 resources , 29:26.410 --> 29:28.750 many office of headquarters of 29:28.760 --> 29:32.510 headquarters Marine Corps area to 29:32.520 --> 29:33.239 join him 29:36.630 --> 29:39.439 as a reminder , please rise at the 29:41.020 --> 29:43.869 you remains for 29:46.949 --> 29:49.449 it is not a customer . The Marine is 29:50.469 --> 29:52.829 and you have to serve . Thank you . 30:05.119 --> 30:06.119 Right . 30:15.719 --> 30:16.219 Right . 30:55.079 --> 30:56.979 The command her . 30:59.699 --> 31:01.459 Mhm . Some more . 31:25.339 --> 31:29.300 That's what all 31:29.439 --> 31:31.469 right from me , 31:45.310 --> 31:48.369 sergeant for the ceremony and sergeant 31:49.619 --> 31:52.180 in won from Gilbert Arizona 31:59.859 --> 32:02.209 person . His first one 32:03.800 --> 32:04.800 from the 32:12.040 --> 32:13.040 that 32:16.609 --> 32:20.150 of targeting wh from blue . 32:21.050 --> 32:22.050 How are you , 33:51.880 --> 33:54.650 sir ? Parades the staff 33:58.280 --> 33:59.619 is that dismissed , 34:02.229 --> 34:04.390 ladies and gentlemen , information 34:06.349 --> 34:09.709 office and of course , no problem 34:11.169 --> 34:13.570 air station number . Thank you , Leo . 34:16.030 --> 34:16.570 I just 34:20.040 --> 34:23.479 would like to , to join him at the 34:23.489 --> 34:26.958 Sonoran Pueblo at 1430 for reception .