JD Vance Honored with Moving Tribute by Secretary of the Navy at USNA Graduation

Name: JD Vance Honored with Moving Tribute by Secretary of the Navy at USNA Graduation
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00:00Our nation is to be prepared and to make sure that you and those that you lead are ready

00:05to both preserve peace and decisively win when called upon.

00:11Vice President Vance, Secretary Phelan, Commandant Smith, Acting C&O Kilby,

00:18and to all my shipmates out in the fleet, I want you to know the class of 2025 is strong.

00:25They are prepared and they are ready.

00:302025, your Naval Academy family is incredibly proud of you.

00:43I'm incredibly proud of you, and I can't wait to see what you will accomplish in the years ahead.

00:48It is now my pleasure to introduce our 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John C. Phelan.

00:56Well, I've been to many events, but this may be the coolest visual I've seen, so congratulations.

01:13It's really awesome.

01:13Mr. Vice President, Commandant, Acting Chief of Naval Operations, Superintendent,

01:25Distinguished Guests, Faculty, Staff, Families, and most importantly, the class of 2025, good morning.

01:33Admiral Davids, thank you for the kind introduction.

01:41Serving as the 79th Secretary of the Navy is a privilege of my lifetime,

01:46and I thank President Trump for his trust and confidence in appointing me to this role.

01:51And it's a particular honor to welcome and thank Vice President J.D. Vance for his presence today.

01:57As a Marine and combat veteran, Vice President Vance represents what makes this nation great.

02:05Courage forged through hardship, service defined by humility,

02:10and deep, unshakable belief that this country is worth fighting for.

02:14From the hills of Ohio to the battlefields of Iraq, and now to the halls of leadership in the White House,

02:20Vice President Vance's journey reminds us that honor is not given, it is earned.

02:25Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for your example, your service, and your continued leadership.

02:38I'm truly honored and humbled to address the newest class of officers who will soon carry the weight of command

02:45and the hopes of our nation on their shoulders.

02:47You have earned the right to wear the uniform, not merely through the rigor of academics or the trials of Bancroft Hall,

02:54but through your daily commitment to something larger than yourselves.

02:58Today is a celebration, but it is also a moment of transition.

03:03In a matter of days, you will be entrusted with lives, with missions vital to our national security,

03:09and with the legacy of those who came before you.

03:12From today forward, you are more than midshipmen.

03:15You are leaders in the Navy and Marine Corps,

03:17officers in a force that stands guard over freedom on every ocean, in every time zone, every hour of every day.

03:27That's no small thing.

03:29But let me be honest with you.

03:31What you're about to step into is not easy.

03:34The pace of change is accelerating.

03:36The threats are growing more sophisticated.

03:39The burden of leadership is heavier than ever, but so is the opportunity.

03:43The opportunity to shape the future of naval warfare.

03:47The opportunity to lead diverse, talented teams in ways that will define missions and even save lives.

03:54The opportunity to be exactly the kind of leader the world needs now.

04:00Smart, grounded, resilient, humble, and courageous.

04:05What will define you from this moment on is not your commission or your class rank or even your service selection.

04:13What will define you is how you lead when the pressure is on, when the plan falls apart, when lives are at stake,

04:21and when everyone around you looks to you for calm and courage.

04:25Leadership is never about you.

04:27It's about those you serve.

04:28General John Lejeune had it right when he said the relationship between officers and enlisted must be like teacher and scholar,

04:37not superior and inferior.

04:39Your people will teach you more than you expect.

04:42Respect that.

04:44Learn from them.

04:46Lead them well.

04:48You are not simply to give orders.

04:49You are to grow those under your command into something better.

04:53Instill in them the core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

04:57Not just with words, but through example.

05:01Now a quick word about values, honor, courage, commitment.

05:06These aren't just words etched on academy walls or printed in manuals.

05:11They are your compass.

05:13And in a future filled with new technologies, cyber threats, and global instability,

05:18character will matter more than ever.

05:21You are inheriting a fleet that sails in a world full of complexity and consequence.

05:26We face adversaries who test the rule-based order at sea.

05:31We operate in an environment where innovation moves at the speed of relevance.

05:36And we must be agile, accountable, and adaptive.

05:39Because lethality is just not about firepower.

05:43It is about clarity of purpose, efficiency of action, and unity of command.

05:47Admiral Rickover, the father of the nuclear Navy, once said,

05:52Responsibility is a unique concept.

05:54You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished.

05:59You cannot delegate accountability.

06:02When the mission falters, your name is on the line.

06:05When it succeeds, share the credit.

06:08That is leadership.

06:09There will be days when you will feel the weight or burden of leadership.

06:14That's natural.

06:16But on those days, remember this.

06:18You are not alone.

06:19You stand on the shoulders of those who came before you,

06:23and besides shipmates who will have your back in ways that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

06:28You are stepping into a future that will test you.

06:32But I believe, we believe, the American people believe you are ready.

06:37Ready to innovate.

06:38Ready to inspire.

06:40Ready to lead in a Navy and Marine Corps that is evolving, modernizing,

06:45and building a more lethal, adaptable, and resilient force.

06:49You are the future of that force.

06:52So take pride in what you've achieved.

06:54Take responsibility for what comes next.

06:56And take care of those you are privileged to lead.

07:00Your commission is more than a contract.

07:02It is a covenant with the American people.

07:05They trust you to defend this nation with honor,

07:08to wield power with restraint,

07:10and to lead with integrity even when no one is watching.

07:14So class of 2025, step forward with confidence,

07:17but carry within you the humility of those who came before.

07:21From the decks of destroyers to the cockpits of strike aircraft,

07:25from forward operating bases to submarines beneath the sea,

07:29you'll be the tip of the spear and the steady hand behind it.

07:33In closing, know this, your country is proud of you.

07:37Not just for what you've done, but for who you've chosen to become.

07:42You are not just graduates, you are defenders of the Constitution,

07:46ambassadors of liberty, and the next generation of American leaders.

07:51May God bless you, your families, and the United States of America.

07:55Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

07:58Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce the 50th Vice President

08:12of the United States, the Honorable J.D. Vance.

08:23Well, it is great to be with you here on this incredible day,

08:33and I've got to say, it's a pretty cool trick where when people say good morning,

08:38you guys say it back in unison.

08:39So let me say good morning to the class of 2025.

08:43Good morning, sir.

08:44I want to say, first of all, thank you all for having me,

08:50and thank you especially to Vice Admiral Davids and Captain Allman for your hospitality.

08:56Thank you as well, of course, to Secretary Phelan for that great speech,

09:00Admiral Kilby, and General Smith for all that you do for our country.

09:04First off, I want to say, both from me and from President Trump,

09:10congratulations to the class of 2025.

09:14I want to say congratulations, not just to you all,

09:25because you all certainly earned a great honor, but congratulations to the families,

09:30the friends, the faculty, plus the other midshipmen and service members who join us

09:35on this beautiful morning and share in this incredible day.

09:39Now, it's always dangerous to give a politician a microphone,

09:51but I know that I am one of the very last things standing between you and your commission

09:57and your diploma.

09:58And so, out of respect, I...

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