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ladies and gentlemen on behalf of the 

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United States Secretary of Defense , 

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the Honorable Mark T . Esper and the 

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chief of defence staff , Canadian Armed 

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Forces General Jonathan H . Fans . 

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Welcome to the NORAD and US North com 

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Change of Command where General 

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Terrence J . O . Shaughnessy will 

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relinquish command to General Glenn De 

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Van Herck and mark his retirement from 

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active duty were also honored to have 

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members of the official party . The 

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Minister of National Defence Canada the 

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honorable hard it sergeant who will 

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make virtual remarks The chairman of 

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the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark 

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A . Millie The presiding official for 

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General O Shaughnessy's retirement is 

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General John W . Raymond , Chief of 

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Space Operations , United States Space 

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Force and Commander United States Space 

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Command . This morning's music is 

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provided by the United States Air Force 

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Academy Band . Ladies and gentlemen , 

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please rise for the arrival of the 

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official party The march on of the 

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colors playing of the military honors 

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singing of the national anthems and the 

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invocation honors air being rendered to 

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the United States Secretary of Defense 

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in his honor There will be a 19 gun 

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salute Please hold your salute to till 

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the final volley . 

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Mr Secretary , please take center stage 

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for honors , 

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Mr Secretary . Thank you , sir . 

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March on the colors . 

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Oh , Canada 

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true patriot love 

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in all of us Come 

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on With glowing hearts 

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we see thee rise the natural 

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north strong and free 

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from far and wide o 

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Canada We stand on 

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God for the 

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go keep 

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s and free 

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Oh , Canada We 

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stand on guard for 

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thee Oh 

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can re stand on 

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see ? I 

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who waas 

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way 

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at night last 

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gleaming Whose broad 

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stripes and bright 

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That's spangle . 

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post the colors . 

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The NORAD and US North Com Command 

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Chaplain United States Air Force 

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Chaplain David Carr will now deliver 

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the invocation . 

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May I invite you to join me in prayer ? 

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Almighty God , Thank you . That we can 

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virtually connect with you at any time . 

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We pause here in Hangar 1 40 to honor 

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you and to invite your divine presence 

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here long ago when you laid 

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the foundations of this world and 

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placed humanity here to care for and to 

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Stewart , it leadership was on your 

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mind part of your master plan , 

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and we today gather to celebrate 

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leadership for organizations 

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rise and fall based on the faithful 

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commitment , decisional wisdom and 

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courage of well prepared , selfless , 

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diligent and vigilant leaders . 

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perfect but highly capable leaders 

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willing to show up and step up , 

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willing to lean in and lead with vision 

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daily accepting and shouldering massive 

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toward leading teams to conquer some of 

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the greatest challenges of our time in 

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defense of our nation's . So 

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today our prayer rises to you on behalf 

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of NORAD and United States Northern 

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Command and United States Space Command . 

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the O Shaughnessy's The Raymond's The 

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Van Hurts and the Dickinson's all in 

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transition now to new roles and 

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responsibilities of leadership for our 

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great nations and in continued pursuit 

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of justice and freedom for our world . 

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Bless each God with continued king 

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insight , the divine wisdom , good 

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health and , of course , stamina and 

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gentleness and self control . Thank 

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you , God , for leaders like these and 

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now , bless them for all that is ahead . 

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I humbly pray . Hey , man . 

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Thank you , Chaplain Car and thank you . 

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Senior Airman Danielle de of from the 

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Air Force Academy Band and Miss Clara 

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Pride from the Space and Missile 

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Defense Command . Ladies and gentlemen , 

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distinguished guests with us today . 

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have been recognized . Who says Don O 

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spouse of General Van Herk . Mrs Molly 

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Her and their grandson , Theodore . 

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spouse Molly General James Dickinson , 

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representing representing Senator Cory 

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ceremonies . We welcome all of you 

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family and friends . Thank you for 

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Ladies and gentlemen , it is my honor 

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to introduce the United States 

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Secretary of Defense , the Honorable 

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Well , good morning , everyone . What a 

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wonderful day out here in Colorado . 

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It's great to be back in Colorado 

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Springs with all of you once again as 

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well . I want to thank you for joining 

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us today on this important occasion as 

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we celebrate the distinguished career 

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General Terrence O Shaughnessy and 

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welcome General Glenn Van Herck as the 

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next commander of United States 

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Aerospace Defense Command we're 

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thrilled to have with us . Members of 

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General Shaughnessy's family , 

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including his wife , Donna , and son 

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family of General Van Herck , including 

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his wife , Maryland . His daughter 

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Molly . And his grandson , Theo . 

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and support of North Com and NORAD , 

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our warfighting and homeland defense 

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commands . Let me begin by expressing 

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my deepest gratitude to General 

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Shaughnessy for a lifetime of 

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exceptional service and leadership and 

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by extending my personal welcome to 

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General Van Herck as he steps up to 

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lead three critical missions guarding 

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the air and maritime approaches to 

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North America , defending the homeland 

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from threats posed by adversaries and 

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supporting civil authorities . For more 

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than 60 years , the men and women of 

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NORAD have remained vigilant as the 

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sentinels for the United States and 

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a shared by national command . Through 

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working side by side each and every day 

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to secure our skies and seas to defend 

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the Arctic and to deepen our security 

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relationship . Likewise , for nearly 

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never late to need with timely and 

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disasters this year that has included 

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virus pandemic . Under General 

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has faithfully answered the nation's 

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call from repatriating and housing 2000 

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country in support of civilian medical 

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systems . Since the earliest days of 

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the pandemic are uniformed , medical 

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countless communities through their 

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professionals in hot spots around the 

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country . In fact , I was told that the 

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CEO of one the hospitals you supported 

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journal , Shaughnessy said You were the 

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night miracle we needed when we need it 

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most . What a powerful recognition of 

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your impact . North calms Extraordinary 

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broader homeland defense mission in 

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this era of great power competition , 

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marked by the growing threats and 

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capabilities of revisionist powers and 

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the malign activities of rogue regimes 

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national defense strategy has made our 

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nation safer at a time when our 

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homeland is at risk in ways never 

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the critical technologies changing the 

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security environment and identified 

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gaps in our readiness . He highlighted 

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the importance of protecting our 

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military advantages over our 

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or shield concept . He accelerated our 

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joint all domain Commanding Control , 

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or Jad , see to efforts for homeland 

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defense , and led to demonstrations of 

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this ability to share sensor and 

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shooter data across the joint force . 

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And he led the planning and execution 

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of more than $175 million and 

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engagements , training equipment and 

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exercises with Mexico and the Bahamas , 

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strengthening our military 

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relationships with close partners in 

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advancing a vital line of effort under 

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the National Defense Strategy Moreover , 

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General Shaughnessy's leadership 

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posture door at for the effective 

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intercept of more than 20 Russian 

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aircraft in our Arctic approaches and 

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ready both commands to confront any 

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escalation the North Korean strategic 

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missile launch activity . In short , 

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journalist Shaughnessy is expertly Ned 

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North common NORAD and executing a no 

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fail mission despite countless other 

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challenges demanding his attention . 

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And in doing so , he has prepared the 

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men and women of these commands to 

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deter and defeat the threats of 

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tomorrow . Thank you , General 

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Shaughnessy shags for more than 34 

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years of exceptional service to our 

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great nation and thanks to your wife 

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and family for standing with you every 

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step of the way . 

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Today , we're also honored to pass the 

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torch to another highly qualified 

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leader , General Glenn Van Herck . 

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General Van Herck proved his prowess 

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early on . Is a young aviator , an Air 

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Force weapons officer logging thousands 

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of hours and fighter aircraft such as 

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the F 15 in the F 35 and bomber 

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aircraft such as the B one and B two . 

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Even more impressive , however , is his 

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demonstrated acumen as a warrior leader , 

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having commanded a weapon squadron , a 

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training operations group two bomber 

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wings and notably the United States Air 

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Force Warfare Center , a premier 

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institution that prepares our nation's 

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warfighters and advances our 

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capabilities for a high end , multi 

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domain fight . In 2017 General Van 

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Herck came to the Pentagon to serve on 

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the joint staff and spent the last year 

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as its director . In this role , he , 

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too , has been responsible supporting 

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the implementation of the national 

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defense strategy and protecting our 

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military strategic advantages . 

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Moreover , he has a keen understanding 

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of the nature of today's threats and 

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the importance of greater investment to 

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advance our capabilities and make 

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tangible strides toward decision 

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superiority , which puts us ahead of 

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our adversaries at every single turn . 

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He is committed to ensuring North 

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common NORAD lead the way and preparing 

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our military across every domain . I'm 

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confident that General Van Herck will 

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build upon General O Shaughnessy's 

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successes to advance the homeland 

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defense mission while inspiring and 

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leading the men and women of these two 

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great commands . Given his well known 

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reputation for taking care of his 

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people in developing the next 

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generation of leaders , I know General 

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Van Herck will continue to do so . Law 

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fostering a culture of ethical behavior 

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and upholding the core values that 

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define and drive the United States 

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armed forces . Glenn Lee and I are 

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excited to watch you and Maryland lead 

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North common NORAD to even greater 

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success in the years ahead . 

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I like to close by thanking the 

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community of Colorado Springs for its 

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many contributions to the department 

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defense mission , both by hosting these 

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commands and other installations and by 

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supporting all the personnel who works 

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so hard here to ensure the United 

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States military remains second to none . 

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Our homeland remains a bastion of 

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freedom and prosperity because of their 

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steadfast commitment to supporting and 

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defending the Constitution and making 

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sure our military remains America's 

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most trusted institution . When it 

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comes to our safety and security in 

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times of crisis , the American people 

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turn to the men and women of NORAD and 

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North com who stand ready at Freedom's 

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frontier . It is because of your 

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selfless service and unyielding 

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vigilance that our fellow Americans 

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concisely peacefully at night . General 

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Shaughnessy , thank you once again in 

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the General Van Herck . I look forward 

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to continue working closely with you in 

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this new role and to all of our NORAD 

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and North Com personnel our defenders 

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against those who would do us harm . 

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Know that the Department defense is 

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grateful for the skill and dedication 

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and professionalism with which you 

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answer every single call . America is 

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safer because you have the watch . 

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Thank you , 

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Ladies and gentlemen , the our noble 

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hearted faction . Minister of National 

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Defense . Thank 

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you , Secretary s . But General Milley , 

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General bands , you know Shaughnessy , 

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Caroline her Raymond , members of the U . 

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S . And Canada on forces . Ladies and 

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gentlemen , today is a special day for 

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both our countries and our financial 

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command . I wish I could have enjoyed 

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the beautiful scenery of called Rock 

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Springs with you , but the current cool 

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that environment has prevented me from 

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being there to acknowledge this 

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important moment and participate in 

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that France for command , from one 

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talented leader to another can . The US 

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partnership is unparalleled in its long 

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activity , and it's impressive levels 

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of integration and cooperation . 

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Canadians have stood shoulder to 

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shoulder with our American friends and 

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our allies throughout the 20th and 21st 

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centuries . Yes , good as allies , 

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which is a Normandy , and you count 

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meals during the Second World War on 

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the Korean Peninsula and the mountains 

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of Afghanistan , and we continue our 

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cooperation together working as 

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partners in NATO and in our fight 

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against my ass in Iraq . But nowhere is 

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our cooperation more evident than in 

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the decades that we have kept a 

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watchful eye across North America , 

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projecting both Americans and Canadians 

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against threats . NORAD's unique joint 

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command between Canada , United States 

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truly show the deep and special defense 

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relationship that our two nations enjoy . 

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As you yourself said Gentlemen , her 

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NORAD has served at Foundation for the 

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Defense of North America and is a clear 

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symbol of the unbreakable bond between 

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the United States in Canada . And I 

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couldn't agree more . It takes special 

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skill stamina . It's reaching vision to 

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be able and entrusted to command both 

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North com and are unique financial 

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organization . Norac . So I'm grateful 

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to you , General O Shaughnessy and the 

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thousands of skilled black members 

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across the continent , thank you for 

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your role in cementing the bonds were 

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hoping to advance our shared priorities . 

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And we have many from our commitment to 

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modernizing NORAD , toe our 

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collaboration on finding innovative 

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solutions to challenges like Arctic 

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surveillance , and that America have 

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worked together to build and maintain 

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the rules based international order and 

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just last month said prepared . And I 

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discussed some of the priorities when 

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we spoke about the Department of the 

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Air Force salute Arctic strategy in 

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Canada , US Arctic cooperation more 

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broadly , and Secretary Esper and I 

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mean in regular communication to ensure 

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that we continue to build on the unique 

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relationship candidate United States 

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have as allies , partners . But more 

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importantly , as friends , I look 

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forward to working together and 

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building on the excellent work that 

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General Shaughnessy has overseen or the 

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last two years . All of us know that we 

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have to do our part , and that is why 

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our government created can this first , 

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fully costed and fully funded defence 

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policy strong security , engaged and 

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through what we committed to building a 

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Canadian armed forces that is strong at 

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home , helps secure North America and 

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that is engaged in the world . That 

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level of commitment is why we are 

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making significant investments to 

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protect both our countries , whether 

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through our building over 15 new 

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Canadian surface combatants to protect 

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native waters , idiot , you fight 

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against to meet the NORAD and NATO 

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commitment simultaneously , or six 

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Arctic offshore patrol vessels continue 

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and extend Candace reach into our 

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shared Arctic waters . We're building a 

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modern , diverse , well equipped in 

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your own forces that will serve 

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alongside our friends and allies 

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against all threats . We know that 

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there will be more challenges in future . 

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For example , we know that we will have 

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to look to operating in challenging 

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locations such as the Arctic . And 

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that's why canvass all the mean 

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situational awareness signs that 

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technology program is supporting 

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Cutting edge research and development 

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will enhance domain awareness of Air 

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America on surface and subsurface 

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approaches to our countries , 

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particularly in the North . Article 

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Innovation and investment . But van 

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solutions for all domain surveillance , 

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and we'll have a significant impact 

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well into the future . DSC will help 

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us overcome challenges like using over 

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the horizon radar in extreme Northern 

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Alstyne . It will help me and forth 

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North North America's Arctic 

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sovereignty and a four greener overall 

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awareness and safety and security 

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issues in northern remote locations , 

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all while contributing writer 

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modernization . And we recognize that 

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the red environment means that 

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geography no longer provides protection 

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it once did , and more robust approach 

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will be needed to defend Canada and 

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North Americans , insure our continued 

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resilience in the face of future 

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challenges and threats . But we know 

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that by working together that we can 

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and we will succeed . Have you seen 

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this through generalised honesty's 

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extraordinary work here at Nora and 

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General ? Then Hurt will no doubt be 

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driven by the same enthusiasm and 

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collaborative mindset as he takes up 

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the torch . Joe Shaughnessy . Thank you 

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once again for all your gun to champion 

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our collective causes and protect our 

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citizens . And congratulations on your 

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well earned retirement . No , but her 

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Congratulations on your promotion . It 

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is a testament to your proven abilities 

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and recognition of everyone's 

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confidence in you . And by the way , my 

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nine year old son , when he found out 

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your , uh , that you flew the B two 

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stealth bomber , he was so excited . So 

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you are his hero under your 

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leadership , nor and will continue to 

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evolve into the organization that needs 

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to be to meet the challenges of the 

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modern security environment for the 

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next 30 years and beyond , and in 

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closing funny Generation Z as a parting 

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token of my thanks for your service . 

562
00:28:26,701 --> 00:28:28,868
I've asked general plans to present to 

563
00:28:28,868 --> 00:28:31,760
you a hockey stick from not only my 

564
00:28:31,870 --> 00:28:33,981
favorite team but the best and XLT in 

565
00:28:33,981 --> 00:28:35,870
the bank of reconnects , and it's 

566
00:28:35,870 --> 00:28:38,110
signed by all of the bank of reconnects 

567
00:28:38,110 --> 00:28:40,166
players . And as you would know that 

568
00:28:40,166 --> 00:28:42,277
there's no way I'm gonna give you any 

569
00:28:42,277 --> 00:28:44,332
token from Boston Bruins or from Las 

570
00:28:44,332 --> 00:28:47,280
Vegas . Okay , so once again , thank 

571
00:28:47,280 --> 00:28:48,900
you very much . It is a 

572
00:28:50,880 --> 00:28:52,991
tremendous bond that you have created 

573
00:28:52,991 --> 00:28:55,310
with Canada and have General Vance 

574
00:28:55,310 --> 00:28:57,950
present that stick to thank you , 

575
00:29:09,190 --> 00:29:11,357
ladies and gentlemen , the chairman of 

576
00:29:11,357 --> 00:29:13,357
the Joint Chiefs of Staff , General 

577
00:29:13,357 --> 00:29:14,357
Mark A Millie . 

578
00:29:21,050 --> 00:29:24,130
That's pretty cool . Toe . Get a goalie 

579
00:29:24,130 --> 00:29:27,820
stick from Minister of Canada . I 

580
00:29:27,940 --> 00:29:30,680
gotta tell you , she exits . That's 

581
00:29:30,680 --> 00:29:32,791
government property , by the way . So 

582
00:29:32,791 --> 00:29:34,513
we may have to confiscate that 

583
00:29:34,513 --> 00:29:36,736
Secretary will invoke the powers of the 

584
00:29:36,736 --> 00:29:38,902
secretary defense that would be in the 

585
00:29:38,902 --> 00:29:38,750
Pentagon here shortly . So just take a 

586
00:29:38,750 --> 00:29:40,917
good look at it . Take a quick instant 

587
00:29:40,917 --> 00:29:43,139
photo . But , hey , thanks to everybody 

588
00:29:43,139 --> 00:29:45,361
for being here . It's a great day , and 

589
00:29:45,361 --> 00:29:47,306
I wanna especially thank Secretary 

590
00:29:47,306 --> 00:29:49,550
Aspirin Minister Sir John for those 

591
00:29:49,550 --> 00:29:52,950
remarks . Appreciate that , and also to 

592
00:29:52,950 --> 00:29:55,172
General Vance has been a good friend of 

593
00:29:55,172 --> 00:29:57,283
mine for a long time and has been the 

594
00:29:57,283 --> 00:29:59,450
shot up in Canada for going on I think 

595
00:29:59,450 --> 00:30:01,728
it's five plus six years . I guess now , 

596
00:30:01,728 --> 00:30:03,894
right ? Eso thanks to you , John , for 

597
00:30:03,894 --> 00:30:05,617
doing what you're doing also , 

598
00:30:09,140 --> 00:30:11,950
but more than the distinguished 

599
00:30:11,960 --> 00:30:14,590
ministers and secretaries , we have a 

600
00:30:14,590 --> 00:30:16,701
lot of generals and sergeant majors . 

601
00:30:16,701 --> 00:30:19,034
Thank you all as well , but most of all , 

602
00:30:19,034 --> 00:30:21,090
thank you to the families led by Lee 

603
00:30:21,090 --> 00:30:22,757
Esper , right over here , who 

604
00:30:22,757 --> 00:30:25,350
represents the families of 2.3 million 

605
00:30:25,630 --> 00:30:27,741
soldiers , sailors , airmen , Marines 

606
00:30:27,741 --> 00:30:29,908
in the United States military and also 

607
00:30:29,908 --> 00:30:32,650
represented by the great family of the 

608
00:30:32,660 --> 00:30:34,920
Shaughnessy's . On Also the van hurt . 

609
00:30:34,920 --> 00:30:36,976
So thank you . And thanks to all the 

610
00:30:36,976 --> 00:30:39,198
families that are out there serving and 

611
00:30:39,198 --> 00:30:41,364
sacrificing for our nation and for the 

612
00:30:41,364 --> 00:30:42,698
Canadian nation as well 

613
00:30:47,620 --> 00:30:50,380
for minutes of Sir John and John John 

614
00:30:50,380 --> 00:30:53,730
Vance in advance , you've both led 

615
00:30:54,430 --> 00:30:56,650
Canada's armed forces for quite some 

616
00:30:56,650 --> 00:31:00,050
time now , and your nation and our 

617
00:31:00,050 --> 00:31:02,272
nation has fought side by side . As the 

618
00:31:02,272 --> 00:31:04,460
minister said , since World War One , 

619
00:31:05,040 --> 00:31:07,200
through World War Two in Normandy and 

620
00:31:07,560 --> 00:31:10,660
and on up until the present day on , we 

621
00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:12,670
have had the honor of fighting 

622
00:31:12,670 --> 00:31:15,420
alongside your airman and your special 

623
00:31:15,420 --> 00:31:17,640
operations forces in your infantry in 

624
00:31:17,640 --> 00:31:19,820
Afghanistan . On you , one of the very 

625
00:31:19,820 --> 00:31:21,876
first nations to go in there with us 

626
00:31:21,876 --> 00:31:25,410
following 911 Those days are never for 

627
00:31:25,410 --> 00:31:28,120
gotten in . The purpose of why we went 

628
00:31:28,130 --> 00:31:31,850
into Afghanistan and 911 shortly after 

629
00:31:31,850 --> 00:31:35,250
911 has everything to do with North . 

630
00:31:35,250 --> 00:31:37,920
Com NORAD It has everything to do with 

631
00:31:37,920 --> 00:31:40,660
the shared responsibility of defending 

632
00:31:40,670 --> 00:31:44,040
our homeland . And I want to especially 

633
00:31:44,040 --> 00:31:47,620
thank Shags O'Shaughnessy for leading 

634
00:31:47,620 --> 00:31:49,740
the most important command in the 

635
00:31:49,740 --> 00:31:51,930
United States military that does the 

636
00:31:51,930 --> 00:31:53,960
most important mission , which is 

637
00:31:53,960 --> 00:31:56,127
defend the homeland of North America . 

638
00:31:56,127 --> 00:31:59,160
So , shags , thank you thanks to your 

639
00:31:59,160 --> 00:32:01,870
family for your years of service . 

640
00:32:02,190 --> 00:32:04,246
You've been remarkable at it , and I 

641
00:32:04,246 --> 00:32:06,523
want to thank you and all the soldiers , 

642
00:32:06,523 --> 00:32:08,746
sailors , airmen , Marines within North 

643
00:32:08,746 --> 00:32:11,160
Com nor Ed for doing your duty and 

644
00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:13,360
never failing on a single time . Have 

645
00:32:13,360 --> 00:32:15,360
you failed ? Whether it's homeland 

646
00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:17,638
defense , whether it's Russian bombers , 

647
00:32:17,800 --> 00:32:21,120
Russian subs , whether it's hurricanes , 

648
00:32:21,300 --> 00:32:23,480
floods , snowstorms , you name it . 

649
00:32:23,480 --> 00:32:25,840
Civil unrest Jags , you on the team 

650
00:32:25,930 --> 00:32:27,990
have been there repeatedly , and I 

651
00:32:27,990 --> 00:32:30,157
can't tell you how important that is . 

652
00:32:30,490 --> 00:32:34,260
It is also true that Shags comes 

653
00:32:34,270 --> 00:32:36,530
from the Holy Land of Boston , 

654
00:32:36,530 --> 00:32:40,530
Massachusetts , born in Canada but 

655
00:32:40,540 --> 00:32:42,860
got to Boston as soon as he could , and 

656
00:32:42,860 --> 00:32:46,450
he played hockey , as you all heard 

657
00:32:47,000 --> 00:32:49,350
at a small school . Now Staggs was a 

658
00:32:49,350 --> 00:32:52,570
goalie in hockey . Um , and I know he 

659
00:32:52,570 --> 00:32:54,792
just got a goalie stick , but there's a 

660
00:32:54,792 --> 00:32:58,750
reason he's not in the NHL . He went 

661
00:32:58,750 --> 00:33:01,080
to the Air Force Academy and he was the 

662
00:33:01,080 --> 00:33:04,940
star goalie at Air Force and he went , 

663
00:33:04,950 --> 00:33:08,640
Oh , and eight against Army . I'm sorry . 

664
00:33:08,650 --> 00:33:11,680
Eight . No , and I say OK , now Sands 

665
00:33:11,680 --> 00:33:13,847
is a great goalie , but more than me , 

666
00:33:13,847 --> 00:33:17,140
Nicolay shags , confidence and command 

667
00:33:17,370 --> 00:33:20,190
has been tremendous . The secretary of 

668
00:33:20,190 --> 00:33:22,290
defense rattled off some of the 

669
00:33:22,290 --> 00:33:25,560
accomplishments that Shags did while in 

670
00:33:25,560 --> 00:33:28,260
command , and and I won't repeat those . 

671
00:33:28,540 --> 00:33:30,707
But in addition to those hard and fast 

672
00:33:30,707 --> 00:33:32,873
accomplishments that North com nor did 

673
00:33:32,873 --> 00:33:34,762
while under commander shags Shags 

674
00:33:34,762 --> 00:33:36,873
demonstrated tremendous character the 

675
00:33:36,873 --> 00:33:38,960
entire time . He always in meeting 

676
00:33:38,960 --> 00:33:41,020
after meeting hey , spoke truth to 

677
00:33:41,020 --> 00:33:43,270
power , being myself for the secretary 

678
00:33:43,270 --> 00:33:45,492
of fans of the president of states , he 

679
00:33:45,492 --> 00:33:47,714
never pulled any punches , who's always 

680
00:33:47,714 --> 00:33:49,492
honest and candid and some very 

681
00:33:49,492 --> 00:33:51,760
difficult and complex situations for so 

682
00:33:51,910 --> 00:33:54,690
shags , for your competence and for 

683
00:33:54,690 --> 00:33:57,150
your character . I want to thank you 

684
00:33:57,370 --> 00:33:59,390
once more and one final time before 

685
00:33:59,390 --> 00:34:01,970
retirement on just doing unbelievably 

686
00:34:01,970 --> 00:34:04,180
great job here in a very , very tough 

687
00:34:04,180 --> 00:34:06,402
command and probably the most important 

688
00:34:06,402 --> 00:34:08,736
command this country has . So thank you . 

689
00:34:08,736 --> 00:34:10,180
Shake for all you've done 

690
00:34:15,790 --> 00:34:19,270
and and I wanna also welcome 

691
00:34:19,500 --> 00:34:23,040
the van hurts . I got to know Len Van 

692
00:34:23,040 --> 00:34:25,040
Hurt General Van Herk , who we just 

693
00:34:25,040 --> 00:34:27,096
promoted to four stars a few minutes 

694
00:34:27,096 --> 00:34:29,207
ago . I got to know him when I became 

695
00:34:29,300 --> 00:34:31,820
the chairman . And this , like Shags , 

696
00:34:31,820 --> 00:34:35,180
is a man of tremendous competence , an 

697
00:34:35,180 --> 00:34:37,870
incredible character . And we saw that 

698
00:34:37,880 --> 00:34:40,720
the secretary and I saw that up close 

699
00:34:40,720 --> 00:34:43,690
and personal for the entire year that 

700
00:34:43,690 --> 00:34:45,579
we've just on through , which has 

701
00:34:45,579 --> 00:34:48,290
clearly been one of high adventure eso . 

702
00:34:48,290 --> 00:34:50,568
He was the director of the joint staff . 

703
00:34:50,568 --> 00:34:52,401
In an addition of that , he's an 

704
00:34:52,401 --> 00:34:54,290
incredibly accomplished Air Force 

705
00:34:54,290 --> 00:34:56,290
officers flown in all the different 

706
00:34:56,290 --> 00:34:58,190
types of graphite . Excuse me , 

707
00:34:58,390 --> 00:35:01,350
fighters and bombers all over the world 

708
00:35:02,150 --> 00:35:05,070
in peace and combat on . And I can tell 

709
00:35:05,070 --> 00:35:07,770
you that Glenn Van Herck is one 

710
00:35:07,770 --> 00:35:10,770
singular , competent individual to take 

711
00:35:10,770 --> 00:35:13,090
command of north com , Nor it . So 

712
00:35:13,100 --> 00:35:16,030
thank you for your levels of competence 

713
00:35:16,030 --> 00:35:18,197
and character that have brought you to 

714
00:35:18,197 --> 00:35:20,500
this level . This Command is really not 

715
00:35:20,500 --> 00:35:23,390
about shags O'Shaughnessy . It's really 

716
00:35:23,390 --> 00:35:26,330
not about Len Van Hurt . It's really 

717
00:35:26,330 --> 00:35:28,386
not about a secretary defense of the 

718
00:35:28,386 --> 00:35:30,330
chairman . It's really not about a 

719
00:35:30,330 --> 00:35:32,441
minister defense or the charge . John 

720
00:35:32,441 --> 00:35:34,663
Vance . It's really about the people of 

721
00:35:34,663 --> 00:35:36,608
the United States of America , the 

722
00:35:36,608 --> 00:35:38,663
people of Canada . It's really about 

723
00:35:38,663 --> 00:35:40,663
defending our countries against all 

724
00:35:40,663 --> 00:35:42,774
enemies , that foreign and domestic . 

725
00:35:42,774 --> 00:35:44,941
And I can tell you this command , it's 

726
00:35:44,941 --> 00:35:46,997
a no fail mission at any time . This 

727
00:35:46,997 --> 00:35:48,997
command can never fail , and I have 

728
00:35:48,997 --> 00:35:51,820
never been more proud than I am now and 

729
00:35:51,820 --> 00:35:53,542
more humbled to be in front of 

730
00:35:53,542 --> 00:35:55,598
everybody here and those that aren't 

731
00:35:55,598 --> 00:35:58,780
here that are watching on TV to take on 

732
00:35:58,780 --> 00:36:00,836
opportunity to say Congratulations , 

733
00:36:00,836 --> 00:36:02,950
shags on a job well done and 

734
00:36:02,950 --> 00:36:05,006
congratulations blend to you for the 

735
00:36:05,006 --> 00:36:07,172
job you're about to do in an extremely 

736
00:36:07,172 --> 00:36:09,339
challenging and complex command . Well 

737
00:36:09,339 --> 00:36:11,394
done to both of you . Thank you very 

738
00:36:11,394 --> 00:36:13,117
much . And God bless America . 

739
00:36:23,430 --> 00:36:25,430
Ladies and gentlemen , the chief of 

740
00:36:25,430 --> 00:36:27,541
defence staff , Canadian Armed Forces 

741
00:36:27,541 --> 00:36:29,370
General Jonathan H . Vance . 

742
00:36:37,330 --> 00:36:39,497
Well , it's hard to follow Mark Milley 

743
00:36:39,497 --> 00:36:41,719
and the Secretary , but I'm gonna do my 

744
00:36:41,719 --> 00:36:44,610
very best to all of you to my minister 

745
00:36:44,610 --> 00:36:47,780
minister said Jan , uh , Mr Secretary . 

746
00:36:47,780 --> 00:36:51,100
And your wife , uh , Mark to you . 

747
00:36:51,100 --> 00:36:54,180
Thank you . We are friends . Ah , a 

748
00:36:54,190 --> 00:36:56,412
little known fact . He draws all of his 

749
00:36:56,490 --> 00:36:58,434
martial strength from his roots in 

750
00:36:58,434 --> 00:37:00,490
Newfoundland , Canada . Just another 

751
00:37:00,490 --> 00:37:02,712
example of how integrated our countries 

752
00:37:02,712 --> 00:37:05,700
actually are in the military site . Uh , 

753
00:37:05,710 --> 00:37:07,932
Teoh , you shags journalist Shaughnessy 

754
00:37:07,932 --> 00:37:10,099
and Donna , your family . Great . It's 

755
00:37:10,099 --> 00:37:12,099
always great to see you coming down 

756
00:37:12,099 --> 00:37:13,988
here . This is my third change of 

757
00:37:13,988 --> 00:37:16,070
command down here , And , uh , I've 

758
00:37:16,070 --> 00:37:18,237
always been treated very well . I know 

759
00:37:18,237 --> 00:37:20,292
the command is in good hands and has 

760
00:37:20,292 --> 00:37:22,459
been in good hands , and it's gonna be 

761
00:37:22,459 --> 00:37:24,403
a good hands going forward . We're 

762
00:37:24,403 --> 00:37:26,459
going rather close , actually done a 

763
00:37:26,459 --> 00:37:28,737
lot of great work together , Shags and , 

764
00:37:28,737 --> 00:37:28,130
uh , use a few nice things about you 

765
00:37:28,130 --> 00:37:30,130
here . But I just want , you know , 

766
00:37:30,130 --> 00:37:32,130
everything that Mark said is true . 

767
00:37:32,130 --> 00:37:34,019
You're a hell of an officer . The 

768
00:37:34,019 --> 00:37:36,130
Journal . Van Herck . Tomorrow in the 

769
00:37:36,130 --> 00:37:38,352
Glen . Welcome aboard . It's gonna be a 

770
00:37:38,580 --> 00:37:40,524
great scene . You get to know this 

771
00:37:40,524 --> 00:37:42,880
command and seeing an acting upon the 

772
00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:44,936
very necessary and important stuff . 

773
00:37:44,936 --> 00:37:47,047
The German . We just talked about the 

774
00:37:47,047 --> 00:37:49,102
no failed mission . This is it . Bar 

775
00:37:49,102 --> 00:37:52,820
none . T J good to see you will be 

776
00:37:52,820 --> 00:37:55,430
there for your your ceremony . But it's 

777
00:37:55,430 --> 00:37:57,750
great to see you . And thanks for being 

778
00:37:57,750 --> 00:37:59,694
here . The Journal , Pell J and my 

779
00:37:59,694 --> 00:38:01,806
journal Officers . I see Scott Clancy 

780
00:38:01,806 --> 00:38:04,028
in the crowd . There's somewhere new to 

781
00:38:04,028 --> 00:38:06,361
the team here . Uh , sure , you , Glenn , 

782
00:38:06,361 --> 00:38:08,583
that we've put quality people down here 

783
00:38:08,583 --> 00:38:11,920
in your headquarters to all nor out of 

784
00:38:11,920 --> 00:38:14,142
north com members here today to command 

785
00:38:14,142 --> 00:38:16,550
stars Major and all of you , You do 

786
00:38:16,550 --> 00:38:18,661
great work . And I'm happy to see you 

787
00:38:18,661 --> 00:38:20,717
here and to our family and friends . 

788
00:38:20,717 --> 00:38:22,772
And I say family I mean it . I spoke 

789
00:38:22,772 --> 00:38:24,890
with the 60th anniversary NORAD a 

790
00:38:24,890 --> 00:38:27,350
couple years ago , and I'm gonna tell 

791
00:38:27,350 --> 00:38:29,350
you it's all about family where you 

792
00:38:29,350 --> 00:38:31,628
come from , a common history right now . 

793
00:38:32,060 --> 00:38:34,282
Aviators from our two nations , they're 

794
00:38:34,282 --> 00:38:36,449
exercising their response to potential 

795
00:38:36,449 --> 00:38:38,560
airborne threats in the Arctic during 

796
00:38:38,560 --> 00:38:40,910
exercise amalgam dark . Meanwhile , 

797
00:38:40,910 --> 00:38:43,350
Operation Nanook is wrapping up in 

798
00:38:43,350 --> 00:38:45,730
eastern Arctic ships from Canada , the 

799
00:38:45,740 --> 00:38:47,684
United States , France and Denmark 

800
00:38:47,684 --> 00:38:50,190
sailed together to increase maritime 

801
00:38:50,190 --> 00:38:52,301
domain awareness and test our ability 

802
00:38:52,301 --> 00:38:54,634
to operate and challenging environments . 

803
00:38:54,890 --> 00:38:57,540
Our strength and these exercises and in 

804
00:38:57,540 --> 00:38:59,651
our operations around the world stems 

805
00:38:59,651 --> 00:39:01,707
from the incredible closeness of our 

806
00:39:01,707 --> 00:39:03,429
partnership and our ability to 

807
00:39:03,429 --> 00:39:06,390
seamlessly operate to deliver missions 

808
00:39:06,390 --> 00:39:08,840
together successfully . And that comes 

809
00:39:08,840 --> 00:39:10,890
from , or than just technical 

810
00:39:10,890 --> 00:39:12,946
interoperability that comes from the 

811
00:39:12,946 --> 00:39:15,112
relationship between our two countries 

812
00:39:15,112 --> 00:39:17,279
and the people who fight and stand for 

813
00:39:17,279 --> 00:39:19,501
Those two countries were neighbors were 

814
00:39:19,501 --> 00:39:22,640
allies . We're friends and we're family . 

815
00:39:23,620 --> 00:39:26,750
Thankfully , those 

816
00:39:26,750 --> 00:39:30,070
families were tied together as families , 

817
00:39:30,080 --> 00:39:32,220
inextricably and thankfully tied 

818
00:39:32,220 --> 00:39:35,530
together as families in a common cause . 

819
00:39:36,210 --> 00:39:37,932
The defense of North America . 

820
00:39:40,720 --> 00:39:42,990
This incredible . So we're deeply 

821
00:39:42,990 --> 00:39:45,157
committed to the share defense of this 

822
00:39:45,157 --> 00:39:47,850
continent and for the common cause and 

823
00:39:47,850 --> 00:39:50,630
protecting our way of life . NORAD 

824
00:39:50,630 --> 00:39:53,510
success for more than 60 years has been 

825
00:39:53,510 --> 00:39:56,400
built on a foundation of mutual trust , 

826
00:39:56,580 --> 00:39:58,850
mutual benefit , a mutual respect for 

827
00:39:58,850 --> 00:40:02,470
the sovereignty of our nation's General 

828
00:40:02,470 --> 00:40:04,637
Shaughnessy . I offer you my heartfelt 

829
00:40:04,637 --> 00:40:06,692
congratulations on all that you have 

830
00:40:06,692 --> 00:40:09,050
accomplished , Commander nor Commander 

831
00:40:09,050 --> 00:40:12,090
NORAD in us north . You have been a 

832
00:40:12,090 --> 00:40:14,070
tireless advocate for a strong , 

833
00:40:14,080 --> 00:40:16,580
resilient , well equipped and modern 

834
00:40:16,580 --> 00:40:18,930
NORAD . You've been a champion for that , 

835
00:40:19,390 --> 00:40:21,557
and a fire team partner for me is I've 

836
00:40:21,557 --> 00:40:23,612
done the same accountable . You have 

837
00:40:23,612 --> 00:40:25,834
strengthened our public's understanding 

838
00:40:25,834 --> 00:40:27,946
of the strategic threats that we face 

839
00:40:27,946 --> 00:40:30,168
and the vital role that no ride plays . 

840
00:40:30,168 --> 00:40:32,223
In doing so , you set the conditions 

841
00:40:32,223 --> 00:40:34,057
for success in the future . Your 

842
00:40:34,057 --> 00:40:36,168
steadfast leadership has been all the 

843
00:40:36,168 --> 00:40:38,223
more notable given the circumstances 

844
00:40:38,223 --> 00:40:40,057
under which all of the strategic 

845
00:40:40,057 --> 00:40:42,223
planning played out . Numerous factors 

846
00:40:42,223 --> 00:40:44,446
have converged and rendered the defence 

847
00:40:44,446 --> 00:40:46,334
and security of North America and 

848
00:40:46,334 --> 00:40:48,557
increasingly complex in critical task . 

849
00:40:48,557 --> 00:40:50,501
Natural disasters . The pandemic . 

850
00:40:50,501 --> 00:40:52,900
Increasing frequency of intrusions into 

851
00:40:52,900 --> 00:40:55,011
the defense identification zones with 

852
00:40:55,011 --> 00:40:58,050
six intercepts in June alone , more 

853
00:40:58,050 --> 00:41:00,272
advanced conventional missile threats , 

854
00:41:00,360 --> 00:41:02,138
Arctic ambitions from strategic 

855
00:41:02,138 --> 00:41:04,027
competitors . And add to that the 

856
00:41:04,027 --> 00:41:07,440
reality that the space , cyber and 

857
00:41:07,440 --> 00:41:09,350
information domains are further 

858
00:41:09,740 --> 00:41:11,890
neutralizing the security that our 

859
00:41:11,890 --> 00:41:15,310
geography once provided . Under your 

860
00:41:15,310 --> 00:41:17,610
leadership , the dedicated members of 

861
00:41:17,610 --> 00:41:20,020
NORAD north comma stood ready to detect , 

862
00:41:20,610 --> 00:41:22,610
deter and , if necessary , defeat . 

863
00:41:22,610 --> 00:41:24,940
Those Pando main threats . The defense 

864
00:41:24,940 --> 00:41:27,110
and security of North America is our 

865
00:41:27,110 --> 00:41:29,520
primordial role . As the chairman and 

866
00:41:29,520 --> 00:41:32,230
secretary said . Every day , every day , 

867
00:41:32,610 --> 00:41:34,610
NORAD members take on this profound 

868
00:41:34,610 --> 00:41:36,770
responsibility with duty , honor , 

869
00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:40,070
integrity and courage from the command 

870
00:41:40,070 --> 00:41:42,237
center staff to monitor and respond to 

871
00:41:42,237 --> 00:41:44,403
incidences , incidents day and night . 

872
00:41:44,403 --> 00:41:46,640
The pilots who watch over us the 

873
00:41:46,640 --> 00:41:48,696
skilled technicians and maintain the 

874
00:41:48,696 --> 00:41:50,918
vital equipment and everyone in between 

875
00:41:50,918 --> 00:41:53,084
NORAD members keep our fellow citizens 

876
00:41:53,084 --> 00:41:55,730
safe , do you ? And to them , 

877
00:41:56,880 --> 00:41:59,270
Jags , our nations owe a great debt of 

878
00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:01,550
gratitude and demonstrate that 

879
00:42:01,550 --> 00:42:03,606
gratitude . I wish to announce today 

880
00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,722
that you have been awarded the 

881
00:42:05,722 --> 00:42:07,833
meritorious service cross by Canada , 

882
00:42:07,833 --> 00:42:10,167
and you will be invested into the order . 

883
00:42:10,167 --> 00:42:13,570
Ah , invested and invited to 

884
00:42:13,570 --> 00:42:15,890
Ottawa to receive a decoration and of 

885
00:42:15,890 --> 00:42:18,680
the governor General in the future . Uh , 

886
00:42:18,690 --> 00:42:21,260
future moment . Congratulations . 

887
00:42:28,390 --> 00:42:31,160
I wish you shags Donna . Your family . 

888
00:42:31,160 --> 00:42:33,260
Good health happiness . Plenty of 

889
00:42:33,260 --> 00:42:36,140
hockey in your retirement on . I hope 

890
00:42:36,140 --> 00:42:38,362
that you enjoy quality time in all that 

891
00:42:38,362 --> 00:42:40,480
you do The Journal . Van Herck , 

892
00:42:40,480 --> 00:42:42,960
Maryland . Glenn , Congratulations on 

893
00:42:42,960 --> 00:42:45,400
your promotion . It's a big day . And 

894
00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:47,622
on your appointment to this prestigious 

895
00:42:47,622 --> 00:42:49,844
and important post a secretary Esper so 

896
00:42:49,844 --> 00:42:51,733
well articulated your operational 

897
00:42:51,733 --> 00:42:53,456
strategic experiences make you 

898
00:42:53,456 --> 00:42:55,567
exceptionally well suited to meet the 

899
00:42:55,567 --> 00:42:57,567
challenges of this role and anybody 

900
00:42:57,567 --> 00:42:57,490
that can do . The director , The joint 

901
00:42:57,490 --> 00:42:59,434
staff for three years , you know , 

902
00:42:59,434 --> 00:43:02,160
deserves this sort of like a long time 

903
00:43:02,160 --> 00:43:04,382
to be the director . And he did a great 

904
00:43:04,382 --> 00:43:07,050
job at a tough time . Great power 

905
00:43:07,050 --> 00:43:09,510
competition . It's global in nature and 

906
00:43:09,510 --> 00:43:12,100
will continue to persist . Adversaries 

907
00:43:12,100 --> 00:43:14,211
will try to disrupt our unity and our 

908
00:43:14,211 --> 00:43:16,370
will to fight . But together , our 

909
00:43:16,370 --> 00:43:18,630
nations stand resolved to modernize 

910
00:43:18,630 --> 00:43:21,040
NORAD so that it remains highly capable 

911
00:43:21,350 --> 00:43:23,570
of deterring and defeating threats to 

912
00:43:23,570 --> 00:43:25,570
North America . Our nations will be 

913
00:43:25,570 --> 00:43:27,626
guarded by NORAD that is technically 

914
00:43:27,626 --> 00:43:30,240
advanced , resilient , agile and 

915
00:43:30,240 --> 00:43:32,462
completely improbable . And that's your 

916
00:43:32,462 --> 00:43:34,700
job . You will carry on with a 

917
00:43:34,700 --> 00:43:36,311
tremendous momentum for your 

918
00:43:36,311 --> 00:43:38,478
predecessor and look forward to seeing 

919
00:43:38,478 --> 00:43:40,533
all that you and your dedicated team 

920
00:43:40,533 --> 00:43:42,533
accomplished to all of you . Here . 

921
00:43:42,533 --> 00:43:44,589
Thank you very much for attending Mr 

922
00:43:44,589 --> 00:43:47,610
Secretary . Chairman Jag's Best of luck , 

923
00:43:48,300 --> 00:43:51,620
Glenn to you . You have the watch feel . 

924
00:43:51,620 --> 00:43:52,620
Windhoek , 

925
00:44:02,230 --> 00:44:04,008
Ladies and gentlemen , it is my 

926
00:44:04,008 --> 00:44:06,008
distinct honor to introduce General 

927
00:44:06,008 --> 00:44:08,150
Terrence J of Shaughnessy , Commander 

928
00:44:08,150 --> 00:44:09,983
North American Aerospace Defense 

929
00:44:09,983 --> 00:44:11,928
Command and United States Northern 

930
00:44:11,928 --> 00:44:12,928
Command . 

931
00:44:21,400 --> 00:44:25,130
Well , good morning , everybody . As I 

932
00:44:25,130 --> 00:44:27,463
keep talking , I get to stay in command . 

933
00:44:27,990 --> 00:44:30,212
So you guys might be here for a while . 

934
00:44:31,150 --> 00:44:33,317
Ways and gentlemen , Distinguished Gas 

935
00:44:33,317 --> 00:44:35,317
and leaders from United States from 

936
00:44:35,317 --> 00:44:37,317
Canada , the men and women of U S . 

937
00:44:37,317 --> 00:44:39,317
Northern Command and North American 

938
00:44:39,317 --> 00:44:41,428
Aerospace Defense Command . Thank you 

939
00:44:41,428 --> 00:44:41,310
for your presence here today , whether 

940
00:44:41,310 --> 00:44:43,850
it's virtual actual and special , 

941
00:44:43,850 --> 00:44:46,017
thanks to all those who made this time 

942
00:44:46,017 --> 00:44:48,183
honored tradition possible despite the 

943
00:44:48,183 --> 00:44:50,350
challenges of the covert environment , 

944
00:44:50,350 --> 00:44:52,517
and I sort of like to thank Start by , 

945
00:44:52,517 --> 00:44:54,628
thank you , President Trump and Prime 

946
00:44:54,628 --> 00:44:54,340
Minister Trudeau for entrusting me with 

947
00:44:54,340 --> 00:44:56,229
the command of the two remarkable 

948
00:44:56,229 --> 00:44:58,007
organizations that are directly 

949
00:44:58,007 --> 00:44:59,951
responsible for the defense of our 

950
00:44:59,951 --> 00:45:01,896
great nations and Secretary Esther 

951
00:45:02,720 --> 00:45:04,831
Minister , said Gen . Chairman Millie 

952
00:45:04,960 --> 00:45:06,904
General Vance , Thank you for your 

953
00:45:06,904 --> 00:45:08,682
inspiring words and exceptional 

954
00:45:08,682 --> 00:45:10,904
leadership . And most importantly , for 

955
00:45:10,904 --> 00:45:12,793
my time and command , I sincerely 

956
00:45:12,793 --> 00:45:14,904
appreciate the clear guidance coupled 

957
00:45:14,904 --> 00:45:17,127
with the freedom of maneuver Xscape the 

958
00:45:17,127 --> 00:45:20,160
nation . So thank you and then TJ and 

959
00:45:20,160 --> 00:45:22,327
Molly Raymond . Thanks for being great 

960
00:45:22,327 --> 00:45:24,549
neighbors and even better friends . And 

961
00:45:24,549 --> 00:45:26,493
it means so much to having part of 

962
00:45:26,493 --> 00:45:28,382
ceremony today , both as a shared 

963
00:45:28,382 --> 00:45:30,604
ceremony , possibly unprecedented . I'm 

964
00:45:30,604 --> 00:45:32,800
not sure between North com , NORAD and 

965
00:45:32,800 --> 00:45:34,967
Space Command truly honored that we're 

966
00:45:34,967 --> 00:45:36,967
doing these together today and then 

967
00:45:36,967 --> 00:45:38,800
thank you for presiding over the 

968
00:45:38,800 --> 00:45:41,022
retirement . And J . Your leadership is 

969
00:45:41,022 --> 00:45:43,244
both the space com commander and now is 

970
00:45:43,244 --> 00:45:45,133
the US Space Force chief of space 

971
00:45:45,133 --> 00:45:45,090
operation . That's really cool . I just 

972
00:45:45,090 --> 00:45:46,868
like saying that Chief of space 

973
00:45:46,868 --> 00:45:48,923
operations has been nothing short of 

974
00:45:48,923 --> 00:45:51,034
magnificent as you eat the department 

975
00:45:51,034 --> 00:45:53,201
defense space efforts at an absolutely 

976
00:45:53,201 --> 00:45:55,500
critical time to our nation , and it's 

977
00:45:55,640 --> 00:45:58,100
literally historic . And also congrats . 

978
00:45:58,100 --> 00:46:00,560
The Jim Dickinson who very shortly will 

979
00:46:00,560 --> 00:46:03,180
build on the strong foundation that J . 

980
00:46:03,190 --> 00:46:05,079
Raymond has left you . And I know 

981
00:46:05,079 --> 00:46:07,301
you're gonna go bring that team to even 

982
00:46:07,301 --> 00:46:09,357
greater heights . And I also like to 

983
00:46:09,357 --> 00:46:11,523
thank my leadership team right here in 

984
00:46:11,523 --> 00:46:13,634
North common NORAD for their constant 

985
00:46:13,634 --> 00:46:15,634
support and council . Starting with 

986
00:46:15,634 --> 00:46:15,450
Sergeant Major , Paul McKenna has been 

987
00:46:15,450 --> 00:46:17,506
a strong partner from the very first 

988
00:46:17,506 --> 00:46:19,839
day I took command by Saddle Mike Demon , 

989
00:46:19,839 --> 00:46:22,061
who arrived as we started the Southwest 

990
00:46:22,061 --> 00:46:23,839
border mission has been amazing 

991
00:46:23,839 --> 00:46:25,950
partners , absolutely instrumental to 

992
00:46:25,950 --> 00:46:28,830
the success of us North com and , of 

993
00:46:28,830 --> 00:46:30,997
course , for data Pelkey a who's taken 

994
00:46:30,997 --> 00:46:32,774
over for Christopher Coates and 

995
00:46:32,774 --> 00:46:34,997
continues that strong leadership on the 

996
00:46:34,997 --> 00:46:36,997
NORAD side . When I arrived here in 

997
00:46:36,997 --> 00:46:39,163
2018 the National Defense Strategy and 

998
00:46:39,163 --> 00:46:41,497
Canada's defence policy strong , secure , 

999
00:46:41,497 --> 00:46:43,890
engaged just recently been released and 

1000
00:46:43,890 --> 00:46:45,946
it was clear that we need to rethink 

1001
00:46:45,946 --> 00:46:48,057
how we thought about homeland defense 

1002
00:46:48,057 --> 00:46:50,168
and continental defense . So from day 

1003
00:46:50,168 --> 00:46:52,446
one , I charged the force to transform , 

1004
00:46:52,446 --> 00:46:54,223
and us North com and Nora teams 

1005
00:46:54,223 --> 00:46:56,370
responded . Over the past 2.5 years , 

1006
00:46:56,370 --> 00:46:58,350
these commands fundamentally and 

1007
00:46:58,360 --> 00:47:00,890
irreversibly transformed in accordance 

1008
00:47:00,890 --> 00:47:03,490
with the NDS and strong shear engaged 

1009
00:47:03,500 --> 00:47:05,556
guidance . And we've influenced both 

1010
00:47:05,556 --> 00:47:07,722
the department offense in the ministry 

1011
00:47:07,722 --> 00:47:09,833
defense and how they think about home 

1012
00:47:09,833 --> 00:47:12,000
in defence and continental fence . And 

1013
00:47:12,000 --> 00:47:14,167
this team demonstrated a clear ability 

1014
00:47:14,167 --> 00:47:13,950
to protect our sovereign territory , 

1015
00:47:14,260 --> 00:47:16,038
responded catastrophic events , 

1016
00:47:16,038 --> 00:47:18,204
maintained global power projection and 

1017
00:47:18,204 --> 00:47:20,260
guarantee to persistent readiness to 

1018
00:47:20,260 --> 00:47:23,470
defeat an attack on the homelands as 

1019
00:47:23,470 --> 00:47:25,526
his throughout our 62 year history , 

1020
00:47:25,526 --> 00:47:27,637
with our binational NORAD command and 

1021
00:47:27,637 --> 00:47:29,748
the partnership between United States 

1022
00:47:29,748 --> 00:47:31,970
and Canada that continues to grow in of 

1023
00:47:31,970 --> 00:47:34,081
all to address 21st century threats , 

1024
00:47:34,081 --> 00:47:36,026
our alliance was Ford's and tested 

1025
00:47:36,026 --> 00:47:37,914
through adversity is continuously 

1026
00:47:37,914 --> 00:47:39,692
succeeded because of our mutual 

1027
00:47:39,692 --> 00:47:41,950
collaboration . And as a Canadian born 

1028
00:47:42,190 --> 00:47:44,357
but US officer with family residing in 

1029
00:47:44,357 --> 00:47:46,579
both nations , it's been quite an honor 

1030
00:47:46,579 --> 00:47:48,690
leading the NORAD by national team in 

1031
00:47:48,690 --> 00:47:50,801
defending both our nations and all of 

1032
00:47:50,801 --> 00:47:52,857
our families and the threats arrayed 

1033
00:47:52,857 --> 00:47:54,968
against our nation's greater now than 

1034
00:47:54,968 --> 00:47:54,570
they've been since the end of the Cold 

1035
00:47:54,570 --> 00:47:57,130
War . We've seen the emergence of a new 

1036
00:47:57,130 --> 00:47:59,297
great power competition with China and 

1037
00:47:59,297 --> 00:48:01,630
Russia and increasingly aggressive Iran , 

1038
00:48:01,630 --> 00:48:03,463
an unpredictable North Korea and 

1039
00:48:03,463 --> 00:48:05,519
violent extremist organizations that 

1040
00:48:05,519 --> 00:48:07,686
seek to disrupt our very way of life , 

1041
00:48:07,686 --> 00:48:09,408
and our whole man is no longer 

1042
00:48:09,408 --> 00:48:11,574
sanctuary . And we've taken aggressive 

1043
00:48:11,574 --> 00:48:13,686
steps both with North common or an to 

1044
00:48:13,686 --> 00:48:15,741
ensure ability to defend ourselves . 

1045
00:48:15,741 --> 00:48:17,852
And this makes our Syrian motto if we 

1046
00:48:17,852 --> 00:48:20,074
have the watch more important than ever 

1047
00:48:20,340 --> 00:48:22,396
and we have the watch when resurgent 

1048
00:48:22,396 --> 00:48:24,507
Russia tests our commitment with long 

1049
00:48:24,507 --> 00:48:26,729
range aviation and Kirsten's indoor air 

1050
00:48:26,729 --> 00:48:28,896
defense identification zones , or when 

1051
00:48:28,896 --> 00:48:28,620
submarines , ships and Intel collection 

1052
00:48:28,620 --> 00:48:30,880
vessels sail off our coast when two 

1053
00:48:30,880 --> 00:48:32,602
terms demands that we actively 

1054
00:48:32,602 --> 00:48:34,980
demonstrate the ability to detect and 

1055
00:48:34,980 --> 00:48:37,410
ultimate defeat these threats . And we 

1056
00:48:37,410 --> 00:48:39,021
have the watch when advanced 

1057
00:48:39,170 --> 00:48:41,281
advancements and ballistic missiles , 

1058
00:48:41,281 --> 00:48:43,281
hypersonic weapons adversary , long 

1059
00:48:43,281 --> 00:48:45,281
range conventional missions and the 

1060
00:48:45,281 --> 00:48:47,281
platforms that carry them demand we 

1061
00:48:47,281 --> 00:48:49,059
develop new digital age defense 

1062
00:48:49,059 --> 00:48:50,837
capabilities and build upon our 

1063
00:48:50,837 --> 00:48:52,837
continental defense layer defense . 

1064
00:48:52,837 --> 00:48:55,003
United States and Canada are investing 

1065
00:48:55,003 --> 00:48:57,003
in Holman defense are validated . A 

1066
00:48:57,003 --> 00:48:58,781
whole man and defense design is 

1067
00:48:58,781 --> 00:49:00,837
increasing our competitive advantage 

1068
00:49:00,837 --> 00:49:02,837
and ability to defend against these 

1069
00:49:02,837 --> 00:49:04,448
advancing threats from NORAD 

1070
00:49:04,448 --> 00:49:06,614
modernization toe understanding how we 

1071
00:49:06,614 --> 00:49:06,180
can better integrate homeland defense 

1072
00:49:06,180 --> 00:49:08,010
and global campaign plans were 

1073
00:49:08,010 --> 00:49:10,066
increasing domain awareness and join 

1074
00:49:10,066 --> 00:49:11,732
all domain commanding control 

1075
00:49:11,732 --> 00:49:13,954
capability from the depths of the ocean 

1076
00:49:13,954 --> 00:49:15,788
all the way to space . Repairing 

1077
00:49:15,788 --> 00:49:17,899
sensors to defeat mechanisms with the 

1078
00:49:17,899 --> 00:49:19,732
shield , our strategic home , an 

1079
00:49:19,732 --> 00:49:22,010
integrated ecosystem for layer defense . 

1080
00:49:22,320 --> 00:49:24,542
And we're reinforcing the importance of 

1081
00:49:24,542 --> 00:49:26,653
the Arctic , routinely exercising our 

1082
00:49:26,653 --> 00:49:28,876
capabilities through events like Arctic 

1083
00:49:28,876 --> 00:49:30,709
age and moving aircraft north to 

1084
00:49:30,709 --> 00:49:32,876
practice routine operations from Goose 

1085
00:49:32,876 --> 00:49:34,542
Bay and Tooley before its new 

1086
00:49:34,542 --> 00:49:36,598
relationships with critical civilian 

1087
00:49:36,598 --> 00:49:36,450
partners . This is Julie Kicker in the 

1088
00:49:36,450 --> 00:49:38,570
Alaskan Federation of Natives , and 

1089
00:49:38,570 --> 00:49:40,459
we're working with the connective 

1090
00:49:40,459 --> 00:49:42,459
tissue within and outside our ER by 

1091
00:49:42,459 --> 00:49:44,681
dynamically employing our forces , such 

1092
00:49:44,681 --> 00:49:46,626
as when the Harry S . Truman Carry 

1093
00:49:46,626 --> 00:49:48,681
strike group sailed off the coast of 

1094
00:49:48,681 --> 00:49:48,320
Know this ghost on the North . Com 

1095
00:49:48,320 --> 00:49:50,153
Commanding Control and practiced 

1096
00:49:50,153 --> 00:49:52,264
combined operations with the Canadian 

1097
00:49:52,264 --> 00:49:54,431
Navy with the U . S and Canadian NORAD 

1098
00:49:54,431 --> 00:49:56,680
forces and with space com Transcom and 

1099
00:49:56,680 --> 00:50:00,020
Stratcom all simultaneously . But more 

1100
00:50:00,020 --> 00:50:02,242
must be done and all . We've made great 

1101
00:50:02,242 --> 00:50:04,242
progress in great strides improving 

1102
00:50:04,242 --> 00:50:06,464
homeland defense these past 2.5 years . 

1103
00:50:06,464 --> 00:50:08,631
We have more to be done , and the team 

1104
00:50:08,631 --> 00:50:10,409
is postured for that . And with 

1105
00:50:10,409 --> 00:50:12,464
industries help , we're accelerating 

1106
00:50:12,464 --> 00:50:11,620
the development of innovative 

1107
00:50:11,620 --> 00:50:14,090
technologies to improve home in defense . 

1108
00:50:14,470 --> 00:50:16,359
Instead of mandating the specific 

1109
00:50:16,359 --> 00:50:18,526
requirements were bringing industry in 

1110
00:50:18,526 --> 00:50:20,414
to understand what our challenges 

1111
00:50:20,414 --> 00:50:22,248
actually are and giving them the 

1112
00:50:22,248 --> 00:50:24,470
flexibility determine how can they best 

1113
00:50:24,470 --> 00:50:26,303
contribute to solving these very 

1114
00:50:26,303 --> 00:50:28,192
complex problems ? And almost six 

1115
00:50:28,192 --> 00:50:30,081
months ago , on a plane back from 

1116
00:50:30,081 --> 00:50:32,137
Colorado , Chairman Millie gave me a 

1117
00:50:32,137 --> 00:50:34,137
call and said , The US North com is 

1118
00:50:34,137 --> 00:50:36,303
gonna be the lead for the department's 

1119
00:50:36,303 --> 00:50:38,380
operational Kobe to response in the 

1120
00:50:38,380 --> 00:50:40,380
duty covert respond campaign . Save 

1121
00:50:40,380 --> 00:50:42,102
literally Hundreds of lives of 

1122
00:50:42,102 --> 00:50:44,158
Americans were there when our nation 

1123
00:50:44,158 --> 00:50:46,158
needed us , just like will be there 

1124
00:50:46,158 --> 00:50:48,102
during any crisis for our nation , 

1125
00:50:48,102 --> 00:50:50,213
including an attack on the homeland . 

1126
00:50:50,213 --> 00:50:52,158
And the robust response from these 

1127
00:50:52,158 --> 00:50:52,120
commands is one that I could not have 

1128
00:50:52,120 --> 00:50:54,342
been more proud of , especially because 

1129
00:50:54,342 --> 00:50:56,398
of our ability to keep the watch and 

1130
00:50:56,398 --> 00:50:58,620
maintain constant mission assurance for 

1131
00:50:58,620 --> 00:51:00,176
a home and defense missions 

1132
00:51:00,176 --> 00:51:02,176
simultaneously and in our cove . In 

1133
00:51:02,176 --> 00:51:04,342
response , we also saw a need to adapt 

1134
00:51:04,342 --> 00:51:06,509
how we conducted our daily business in 

1135
00:51:06,509 --> 00:51:08,509
order to command a deployed force , 

1136
00:51:08,509 --> 00:51:10,453
ensure capabilities were available 

1137
00:51:10,453 --> 00:51:12,564
ahead of me . We brought our jazzy to 

1138
00:51:12,564 --> 00:51:14,731
efforts in collaboration with industry 

1139
00:51:14,731 --> 00:51:16,731
into our covert response . This now 

1140
00:51:16,731 --> 00:51:16,630
presents an opportunity to take these 

1141
00:51:16,630 --> 00:51:18,797
lessons learnt and fold them back into 

1142
00:51:18,797 --> 00:51:21,019
a broader homeland . Defense efforts in 

1143
00:51:21,019 --> 00:51:23,074
order , better defend our nation's . 

1144
00:51:23,074 --> 00:51:25,019
And while my own watching actively 

1145
00:51:25,019 --> 00:51:25,000
service will come to an end a few 

1146
00:51:25,000 --> 00:51:27,111
moments , I'm leaving us North Common 

1147
00:51:27,111 --> 00:51:29,167
or Red General Van Hurts and Glenn's 

1148
00:51:29,167 --> 00:51:30,944
very capable hands gland You in 

1149
00:51:30,944 --> 00:51:32,944
Maryland are backed by a phenomenal 

1150
00:51:32,944 --> 00:51:35,167
team , and I'm certainly excited to see 

1151
00:51:35,167 --> 00:51:34,990
the continued focus of homeland defense 

1152
00:51:35,090 --> 00:51:37,620
under your leadership . And I began my 

1153
00:51:37,620 --> 00:51:39,731
military air just right right here in 

1154
00:51:39,731 --> 00:51:42,009
car spins in 1982 right at the Academy . 

1155
00:51:42,009 --> 00:51:44,120
Where is a 17 year old kid ? I raised 

1156
00:51:44,120 --> 00:51:46,287
my hand . It's war . Defend my country 

1157
00:51:46,287 --> 00:51:48,564
against all enemies . Foreign domestic , 

1158
00:51:48,564 --> 00:51:50,731
the opportunity to lead us North Karma 

1159
00:51:50,731 --> 00:51:52,842
Command explicit , explicitly charged 

1160
00:51:52,842 --> 00:51:54,953
command with that defense in the same 

1161
00:51:54,953 --> 00:51:57,120
incredibly supportive city of Colorado 

1162
00:51:57,120 --> 00:51:59,176
Springs , where it all began and pay 

1163
00:51:59,176 --> 00:51:58,810
homage to my Canadian heritage is 

1164
00:51:58,810 --> 00:52:01,860
through . NORAD is truly special as a 

1165
00:52:01,860 --> 00:52:03,804
born uniform now , for almost four 

1166
00:52:03,804 --> 00:52:05,860
decades since arrived at the cabin e 

1167
00:52:05,860 --> 00:52:08,082
quite literally been over the global on 

1168
00:52:08,082 --> 00:52:10,249
every continent but no Mrs more sacred 

1169
00:52:10,249 --> 00:52:10,140
than what we have here at the home and 

1170
00:52:10,140 --> 00:52:12,362
defense commands . And what a perfect , 

1171
00:52:12,362 --> 00:52:14,529
absolutely perfect way to culminate my 

1172
00:52:14,529 --> 00:52:16,640
career . And what an honor . True has 

1173
00:52:16,640 --> 00:52:18,418
been to command here , but that 

1174
00:52:18,418 --> 00:52:20,529
endeavor would not have been possible 

1175
00:52:20,529 --> 00:52:22,807
without my family . So for Don and Sam , 

1176
00:52:22,807 --> 00:52:22,770
thank you very much for enabling us and 

1177
00:52:22,770 --> 00:52:24,826
I look forward to spending more time 

1178
00:52:24,826 --> 00:52:27,190
with . And while the list is too long 

1179
00:52:27,190 --> 00:52:29,301
to thank everyone who has impacted me 

1180
00:52:29,301 --> 00:52:31,134
over the years , I am grateful , 

1181
00:52:31,134 --> 00:52:33,134
indebted to all of you . We're also 

1182
00:52:33,134 --> 00:52:35,357
grateful for the amazing friendships we 

1183
00:52:35,357 --> 00:52:35,320
developed over the years with so many 

1184
00:52:35,320 --> 00:52:37,376
amazing families that will certainly 

1185
00:52:37,376 --> 00:52:39,709
continue as we transition to retirement . 

1186
00:52:39,709 --> 00:52:41,931
They're represented by the Fantine Ease 

1187
00:52:41,931 --> 00:52:43,876
famine and who I see here . If you 

1188
00:52:43,876 --> 00:52:46,340
would stand up , what's that ? They 

1189
00:52:46,340 --> 00:52:48,690
just retired couple Let's go , unable 

1190
00:52:48,690 --> 00:52:50,746
to have a ceremony after decades and 

1191
00:52:50,746 --> 00:52:52,746
decades of service and and was even 

1192
00:52:52,746 --> 00:52:54,857
able to join our team here during the 

1193
00:52:54,857 --> 00:52:57,134
cove in and brought her skill set here , 

1194
00:52:57,134 --> 00:52:59,468
and they were unable to have a ceremony . 

1195
00:52:59,468 --> 00:52:58,440
But congratulations . 

1196
00:53:06,050 --> 00:53:08,161
So I'm truly thankful for their quite 

1197
00:53:08,161 --> 00:53:10,106
literally thousands of American to 

1198
00:53:10,106 --> 00:53:12,050
Canadian soldiers , sales airman's 

1199
00:53:12,050 --> 00:53:13,939
rings and guardians even of Coast 

1200
00:53:13,939 --> 00:53:15,939
Guardsman service civilians and the 

1201
00:53:15,939 --> 00:53:17,994
families who have shared the watch , 

1202
00:53:17,994 --> 00:53:20,050
not just here but around the globe . 

1203
00:53:20,050 --> 00:53:19,620
And it's been an absolute honor defend 

1204
00:53:19,620 --> 00:53:21,731
our nation's alongside all of you the 

1205
00:53:21,731 --> 00:53:23,842
past three plus decades . And I leave 

1206
00:53:23,842 --> 00:53:26,064
here with confidence in those that will 

1207
00:53:26,064 --> 00:53:28,287
continue to watch . I'm looking forward 

1208
00:53:28,287 --> 00:53:30,509
to sleeping well at night . Something I 

1209
00:53:30,509 --> 00:53:32,620
haven't done about 2.5 years with the 

1210
00:53:32,620 --> 00:53:34,731
stupid phone ringing . But I know I'm 

1211
00:53:34,731 --> 00:53:36,731
gonna sleep well now because I know 

1212
00:53:36,731 --> 00:53:38,898
North Com in NORAD has a watch . Thank 

1213
00:53:38,898 --> 00:53:38,560
you . 

1214
00:54:06,140 --> 00:54:08,473
Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 

1215
00:54:10,040 --> 00:54:12,262
Will now commence the change of command 

1216
00:54:12,262 --> 00:54:14,151
ceremonies . General Vance is the 

1217
00:54:14,151 --> 00:54:15,984
presiding official for the North 

1218
00:54:15,984 --> 00:54:18,040
American Aerospace Defense Command . 

1219
00:54:18,040 --> 00:54:19,762
Change of Command and will now 

1220
00:54:19,762 --> 00:54:21,984
symbolically execute the passing of the 

1221
00:54:21,984 --> 00:54:24,207
nor red flag from General O Shaughnessy 

1222
00:54:24,207 --> 00:54:26,429
to General Van Herck . Leading with the 

1223
00:54:26,429 --> 00:54:28,373
colors will be Sergeant Major Paul 

1224
00:54:28,373 --> 00:54:30,370
McKenna , NORAD and US North Com 

1225
00:54:30,540 --> 00:54:32,373
Command Senior Enlisted Leader , 

1226
00:54:32,440 --> 00:54:34,551
General Vance , General O Shaughnessy 

1227
00:54:34,551 --> 00:54:36,496
and General Van Hurt . Gentlemen , 

1228
00:54:36,496 --> 00:54:37,884
please take center stage 

1229
00:54:48,240 --> 00:54:50,296
by direction of the President of the 

1230
00:54:50,296 --> 00:54:52,518
United States and the Prime Minister of 

1231
00:54:52,518 --> 00:54:54,296
Canada , General Terrence J . O 

1232
00:54:54,296 --> 00:54:56,518
Shaughnessy relinquishes command of the 

1233
00:54:56,518 --> 00:54:58,351
North American Aerospace Defense 

1234
00:54:58,351 --> 00:55:00,990
Command . Effective 20 August 2020 . 

1235
00:55:13,050 --> 00:55:15,560
General Glenn de Van Herck is directed 

1236
00:55:15,560 --> 00:55:17,782
to assume command of the North American 

1237
00:55:17,782 --> 00:55:19,893
Aerospace Defense Command . Effective 

1238
00:55:20,030 --> 00:55:21,950
20 August 2020 . 

1239
00:55:45,640 --> 00:55:47,862
General Vance , sir , you may return to 

1240
00:55:47,862 --> 00:55:47,800
your seat . 

1241
00:55:52,040 --> 00:55:54,151
The presiding official for the United 

1242
00:55:54,151 --> 00:55:56,207
States Northern Change of Command is 

1243
00:55:56,207 --> 00:55:58,429
the honorable Mark T . Esper , who will 

1244
00:55:58,429 --> 00:56:00,651
now symbolically execute the passing of 

1245
00:56:00,651 --> 00:56:02,762
the US North com flank from General O 

1246
00:56:02,762 --> 00:56:04,984
Shaughnessy to General Van Herck . Mr . 

1247
00:56:04,984 --> 00:56:07,600
Secretary , you're already up there 

1248
00:56:09,530 --> 00:56:11,586
by direction of the President of the 

1249
00:56:11,586 --> 00:56:13,752
United States . General Terrence J . O 

1250
00:56:13,752 --> 00:56:15,974
Shaughnessy relinquishes command of the 

1251
00:56:15,974 --> 00:56:17,808
United States Northern Command , 

1252
00:56:17,808 --> 00:56:20,040
Effective 20 August 2020 . 

1253
00:56:28,820 --> 00:56:31,540
General Glenn de Van Herck is directed 

1254
00:56:31,550 --> 00:56:33,717
to assume command of the United States 

1255
00:56:33,717 --> 00:56:36,200
Northern Command , Effective 20 August 

1256
00:56:36,210 --> 00:56:37,040
2020 

1257
00:56:56,540 --> 00:56:58,390
Mr Secretary and Jenny General O 

1258
00:56:58,390 --> 00:57:00,446
Shaughnessy , You may return to your 

1259
00:57:00,446 --> 00:57:04,400
seats . Ladies and gentlemen , 

1260
00:57:04,400 --> 00:57:06,122
it is my distinct privilege to 

1261
00:57:06,122 --> 00:57:08,430
introduce General Glenn De Van Herck , 

1262
00:57:08,590 --> 00:57:10,850
Commander North American Aerospace 

1263
00:57:10,850 --> 00:57:13,150
Defense Command and the United States 

1264
00:57:13,160 --> 00:57:14,216
Northern Command . 

1265
00:57:22,730 --> 00:57:24,563
Well , good morning , ladies and 

1266
00:57:24,563 --> 00:57:26,674
gentlemen . I can't tell you how much 

1267
00:57:26,674 --> 00:57:28,841
of a tremendous honor it is to be here 

1268
00:57:28,841 --> 00:57:30,952
with you today . Standing here is the 

1269
00:57:30,952 --> 00:57:33,174
commander of the United States Northern 

1270
00:57:33,174 --> 00:57:35,230
Command and North American Aerospace 

1271
00:57:35,230 --> 00:57:37,230
Defense Command . You know , when I 

1272
00:57:37,230 --> 00:57:39,452
take command and I've had the privilege 

1273
00:57:39,452 --> 00:57:41,508
to do it now . Six times . I like to 

1274
00:57:41,508 --> 00:57:43,397
just pause and reflect for just a 

1275
00:57:43,397 --> 00:57:45,452
moment because you never know if you 

1276
00:57:45,452 --> 00:57:47,508
get the opportunity . Tohave this to 

1277
00:57:47,508 --> 00:57:49,730
you again . Command is so special in to 

1278
00:57:49,730 --> 00:57:51,897
be entrusted with command at any level 

1279
00:57:52,300 --> 00:57:56,090
is a privilege to our members 

1280
00:57:56,090 --> 00:57:58,350
of Congress . State local officials are 

1281
00:57:58,350 --> 00:58:01,060
local civic leaders , former commanders 

1282
00:58:02,660 --> 00:58:05,430
to our North , Com and NORAD teams and 

1283
00:58:05,430 --> 00:58:07,430
family and friends . Whether you're 

1284
00:58:07,430 --> 00:58:09,597
here with us in person today , are you 

1285
00:58:09,597 --> 00:58:11,763
watching on the live feed ? Maryland . 

1286
00:58:11,763 --> 00:58:13,819
I thank you for sharing this special 

1287
00:58:13,819 --> 00:58:16,810
moment with us , Mr Secretary . 

1288
00:58:17,020 --> 00:58:20,180
Chairman . Thank you both for the trust 

1289
00:58:20,260 --> 00:58:23,030
to confidence that you've shown 

1290
00:58:24,320 --> 00:58:26,376
I look forward to continuing to work 

1291
00:58:26,376 --> 00:58:28,209
with each of you as a department 

1292
00:58:28,209 --> 00:58:30,209
continues to implement the national 

1293
00:58:30,209 --> 00:58:32,042
defense strategy and ensures the 

1294
00:58:32,042 --> 00:58:34,640
homeland is defended . I also want to 

1295
00:58:34,640 --> 00:58:36,696
thank , say thanks to Prime Minister 

1296
00:58:36,696 --> 00:58:40,060
Trudeau , Minister of Defense Sajjan 

1297
00:58:40,720 --> 00:58:42,887
and the chief of the Defence Staff for 

1298
00:58:42,887 --> 00:58:44,998
Canada , General Jonathan Vance , for 

1299
00:58:44,998 --> 00:58:47,164
their support , confidence and trust . 

1300
00:58:47,164 --> 00:58:49,220
I look forward to working with you , 

1301
00:58:49,220 --> 00:58:51,370
your staffs as no ride continues to 

1302
00:58:51,370 --> 00:58:54,800
defend America North America , just as 

1303
00:58:54,800 --> 00:58:58,300
we have for more than 62 years I must 

1304
00:58:58,300 --> 00:59:00,830
also thank Air Force Secretary Barrett , 

1305
00:59:00,980 --> 00:59:03,147
Chief of staff of the Air Force number 

1306
00:59:03,147 --> 00:59:05,202
21 Dave Goldfein , Chief of staff of 

1307
00:59:05,202 --> 00:59:07,800
the Air Force number 22 CQ brown for 

1308
00:59:07,800 --> 00:59:10,070
their support over many , many years . 

1309
00:59:11,320 --> 00:59:13,270
And , of course , I must thank the 

1310
00:59:13,270 --> 00:59:15,159
President United States , for his 

1311
00:59:15,159 --> 00:59:17,326
special trust and confidence as well . 

1312
00:59:17,420 --> 00:59:19,610
General O Shaughnessy , I know this 

1313
00:59:19,610 --> 00:59:21,610
Command and the Joint Forces strong 

1314
00:59:21,720 --> 00:59:24,730
because of your leadership and your 

1315
00:59:24,730 --> 00:59:26,740
relentless pursuit of excellence . 

1316
00:59:27,460 --> 00:59:29,516
Heartfelt . Thank you to you , Donna 

1317
00:59:29,516 --> 00:59:31,720
and Sam . For your support , the warm 

1318
00:59:31,720 --> 00:59:33,990
welcome here and for easing the 

1319
00:59:33,990 --> 00:59:36,290
transition for Maryland . I we wish you 

1320
00:59:36,290 --> 00:59:38,860
all the best in retirement . Godspeed 

1321
00:59:38,860 --> 00:59:41,027
to you and your family . And thank you 

1322
00:59:41,027 --> 00:59:43,670
for more than 34 years of service . I 

1323
00:59:43,670 --> 00:59:45,892
want to say a special thanks to the men 

1324
00:59:45,892 --> 00:59:48,500
and women that plan organized and that 

1325
00:59:48,500 --> 00:59:52,240
are executing the ceremony . The honor 

1326
00:59:52,240 --> 00:59:54,240
guard . So we special to watch them 

1327
00:59:54,240 --> 00:59:56,500
come in beautiful renditions of both 

1328
00:59:56,500 --> 00:59:58,389
the Canadian anthem in the United 

1329
00:59:58,389 --> 01:00:00,389
States of America . National anthem 

1330
01:00:00,910 --> 01:00:03,320
Chaplain Thank you so much as well . 

1331
01:00:04,550 --> 01:00:06,880
Also , Colonel Ed Garland , who planned 

1332
01:00:06,880 --> 01:00:09,102
this and Miss Vicki Smith from Protocol 

1333
01:00:09,102 --> 01:00:11,213
PLC's for putting this event together 

1334
01:00:11,213 --> 01:00:13,269
they just don't happen . Thank you , 

1335
01:00:13,269 --> 01:00:15,491
Maryland . I are extremely grateful for 

1336
01:00:15,491 --> 01:00:17,602
all that you've done to make this day 

1337
01:00:17,602 --> 01:00:19,547
special . Finally , congrats to my 

1338
01:00:19,547 --> 01:00:21,713
confirmation hearing . Teammate , good 

1339
01:00:21,713 --> 01:00:23,769
friend General Jim Dickinson and his 

1340
01:00:23,769 --> 01:00:25,850
bride Angie and the space Come Team 

1341
01:00:25,990 --> 01:00:28,380
Maryland . I absolutely look forward to 

1342
01:00:28,380 --> 01:00:30,800
our partnership with you and friendship 

1343
01:00:30,950 --> 01:00:33,006
in the coming years . You know , the 

1344
01:00:33,006 --> 01:00:35,550
past three years on the joint staff 

1345
01:00:35,620 --> 01:00:38,850
have been a leadership laboratory , the 

1346
01:00:38,850 --> 01:00:40,850
privilege to serve with some of our 

1347
01:00:40,850 --> 01:00:42,961
nation's finest during that time , as 

1348
01:00:42,961 --> 01:00:45,410
we've navigated what is undoubtedly the 

1349
01:00:45,410 --> 01:00:47,354
most challenging national security 

1350
01:00:47,354 --> 01:00:49,440
environment in my nearly 33 years of 

1351
01:00:49,440 --> 01:00:52,230
service . Besides Chairman Millie , 

1352
01:00:53,110 --> 01:00:55,277
I've had the privilege and pleasure of 

1353
01:00:55,277 --> 01:00:57,388
working for some incredible leaders , 

1354
01:00:57,388 --> 01:00:59,221
including Chairman 19 Gerald Joe 

1355
01:00:59,221 --> 01:01:01,300
Dunford . Every might Gil Day now to 

1356
01:01:01,300 --> 01:01:03,411
see , you know General Frank McKinsey 

1357
01:01:03,790 --> 01:01:06,090
and General Rich Clark all directly . 

1358
01:01:06,410 --> 01:01:08,521
It's been an honor and a privilege to 

1359
01:01:08,521 --> 01:01:10,577
serve with each of those . There are 

1360
01:01:10,577 --> 01:01:12,799
many , many others , some here and some 

1361
01:01:12,799 --> 01:01:14,688
watching that have contributed to 

1362
01:01:14,688 --> 01:01:16,854
making this day possible , but there's 

1363
01:01:16,854 --> 01:01:18,910
not enough time to thank each one of 

1364
01:01:18,910 --> 01:01:21,188
them today . Please know that Maryland , 

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I sincerely appreciate your mentoring 

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01:01:23,299 --> 01:01:25,521
over more than three decades . And your 

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01:01:25,521 --> 01:01:27,550
support ? No . My parents set the 

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01:01:27,550 --> 01:01:29,717
foundation that has carried me for the 

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01:01:29,717 --> 01:01:32,260
past 33 years that I've been honored 

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01:01:32,260 --> 01:01:34,371
and privileged to serve in the United 

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01:01:34,371 --> 01:01:36,204
States Air Force . The basics of 

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01:01:36,204 --> 01:01:38,371
leadership , our core values , dignity 

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01:01:38,371 --> 01:01:40,720
and respect . And that the institution 

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01:01:40,720 --> 01:01:43,080
that we serve and the Constitution that 

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01:01:43,080 --> 01:01:45,740
we swear to defend is what matters most . 

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01:01:46,580 --> 01:01:48,469
I know they're looking down today 

1377
01:01:48,540 --> 01:01:51,790
incredibly proud . Maryland . Our 

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01:01:51,790 --> 01:01:55,170
journey continues . Thank you for your 

1379
01:01:55,170 --> 01:01:57,337
love and support . I've known Maryland 

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01:01:57,337 --> 01:01:59,337
since she was in the second grade . 

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01:01:59,337 --> 01:02:01,503
We've been married for 32 years . This 

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01:02:01,503 --> 01:02:03,503
is moved number 20 . You're my best 

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01:02:03,503 --> 01:02:05,900
friend . Wonderful wife , mother , 

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01:02:06,300 --> 01:02:08,920
grandmother and the best teammate that 

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01:02:08,920 --> 01:02:11,370
anybody could have together . We've 

1386
01:02:11,370 --> 01:02:13,481
raised a beautiful daughter , Molly , 

1387
01:02:13,850 --> 01:02:15,794
and we welcomed her husband . Navy 

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01:02:15,794 --> 01:02:18,320
Lieutenant Taylor Scott . Ah , he 

1389
01:02:18,320 --> 01:02:20,376
couldn't be with us here today . And 

1390
01:02:20,376 --> 01:02:22,420
our grandson Theodore , back in the 

1391
01:02:22,420 --> 01:02:24,587
corner , occupying time for folks back 

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01:02:24,587 --> 01:02:26,809
there . And we have another grandson on 

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01:02:26,809 --> 01:02:28,864
the way in Mali . I couldn't be more 

1394
01:02:28,864 --> 01:02:30,920
proud of you and your family . Thank 

1395
01:02:30,920 --> 01:02:32,976
you for your continued service . You 

1396
01:02:32,976 --> 01:02:35,198
knew what you were getting into while I 

1397
01:02:35,198 --> 01:02:37,309
stand here today with this incredible 

1398
01:02:37,309 --> 01:02:39,420
opportunity to lead the men and women 

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01:02:39,420 --> 01:02:41,642
of North Common Nor Ed . I know that is 

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01:02:41,642 --> 01:02:43,476
even greater responsibility . Be 

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01:02:43,476 --> 01:02:45,698
entrusted with our nation's most sacred 

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01:02:45,698 --> 01:02:47,809
mission . Defense of the homeland and 

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01:02:47,809 --> 01:02:49,642
entrusted with his most precious 

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01:02:49,642 --> 01:02:51,642
resource . The soldiers , sailors , 

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01:02:51,760 --> 01:02:54,080
Airman , Marines , Coast Guard , 

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01:02:54,080 --> 01:02:56,560
Zeman's space professionals . I guess 

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01:02:56,560 --> 01:02:59,170
guardians now Not yet . Okay , I got 

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01:02:59,170 --> 01:03:02,180
that . Civilians and their families . 

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01:03:02,990 --> 01:03:05,157
Maryland . I are incredibly humbled to 

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01:03:05,157 --> 01:03:07,268
serve alongside you and proud to join 

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01:03:07,290 --> 01:03:09,346
this incredible team . Thank you for 

1412
01:03:09,346 --> 01:03:11,568
the warm welcome with afford to getting 

1413
01:03:11,568 --> 01:03:13,679
to know each of you . Today . We face 

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01:03:13,679 --> 01:03:15,790
ever growing threats to North America 

1415
01:03:15,790 --> 01:03:18,040
and our homelands , threats from actors 

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01:03:18,040 --> 01:03:20,600
across all domains . The threat is very 

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01:03:20,600 --> 01:03:22,920
real , and it's here right now . The 

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01:03:22,920 --> 01:03:25,142
national defense strategy will guide us 

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01:03:25,142 --> 01:03:27,309
as we execute our nation's most sacred 

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01:03:27,309 --> 01:03:29,450
mission defending the homeland while 

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01:03:29,450 --> 01:03:31,840
also providing defense support of civil 

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01:03:31,840 --> 01:03:33,673
authorities . We will accomplish 

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01:03:33,673 --> 01:03:35,340
today's mission efficiently , 

1424
01:03:35,340 --> 01:03:37,550
effectively , safely with an eye 

1425
01:03:37,550 --> 01:03:39,494
towards tomorrow's mission and the 

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01:03:39,494 --> 01:03:41,717
requirements and capabilities necessary 

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01:03:41,717 --> 01:03:43,883
for the future . We will do that while 

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01:03:43,883 --> 01:03:46,400
taking care of our people and families , 

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01:03:46,530 --> 01:03:48,752
creating an environment that is healthy 

1430
01:03:48,752 --> 01:03:51,120
and fun , where each of us can grow to 

1431
01:03:51,120 --> 01:03:53,450
our fullest potential will accomplish 

1432
01:03:53,450 --> 01:03:55,617
all of this while we developed leaders 

1433
01:03:55,900 --> 01:03:58,122
and continue to grow those to follow in 

1434
01:03:58,122 --> 01:04:00,320
our footsteps again . I am deeply 

1435
01:04:00,320 --> 01:04:02,487
honored and humbled by the opportunity 

1436
01:04:02,487 --> 01:04:04,709
to continue to serve our joint force in 

1437
01:04:04,709 --> 01:04:06,990
our nation . Maryland . I thank you for 

1438
01:04:06,990 --> 01:04:08,910
your presence today and your warm 

1439
01:04:08,910 --> 01:04:11,021
welcome and support . We look forward 

1440
01:04:11,021 --> 01:04:13,570
to serving with each of you . May God 

1441
01:04:13,570 --> 01:04:15,681
bless each of you , the United States 

1442
01:04:15,681 --> 01:04:17,848
of America and Canada . Thank you very 

1443
01:04:17,848 --> 01:04:17,770
much . 

1444
01:04:28,960 --> 01:04:31,127
In lieu of flowers , the men and women 

1445
01:04:31,127 --> 01:04:33,349
of NORAD and US North Com would like to 

1446
01:04:33,349 --> 01:04:35,516
welcome this Maryland Van Herck with a 

1447
01:04:35,516 --> 01:04:37,571
donation to the Air Force Assistance 

1448
01:04:37,571 --> 01:04:39,880
Fund in her name , General Milling . 

1449
01:04:39,880 --> 01:04:41,880
And General Shaughnessy , would you 

1450
01:04:41,880 --> 01:04:44,102
please take center stage for the awards 

1451
01:04:44,102 --> 01:04:46,930
presentation ? Ladies and gentlemen , 

1452
01:04:47,080 --> 01:04:49,247
please rise as General Milley presents 

1453
01:04:49,247 --> 01:04:51,469
the Defense Distinguished Service Medal 

1454
01:04:51,469 --> 01:04:52,969
to General O'Shaughnessy . 

1455
01:04:56,750 --> 01:04:59,110
Attention to orders . General Terrence 

1456
01:04:59,120 --> 01:05:01,480
J . O Shaughnessy , United States Air 

1457
01:05:01,480 --> 01:05:03,260
Force distinguished himself by 

1458
01:05:03,260 --> 01:05:05,316
exceptionally meritorious service as 

1459
01:05:05,316 --> 01:05:07,260
Commander North American Aerospace 

1460
01:05:07,260 --> 01:05:09,149
Defense Command and United States 

1461
01:05:09,149 --> 01:05:11,490
Northern Command from May 2018 to 

1462
01:05:11,490 --> 01:05:14,300
September 2020 . During this period 

1463
01:05:14,390 --> 01:05:16,557
General of Shauna , she challenged the 

1464
01:05:16,557 --> 01:05:18,557
commands to look beyond traditional 

1465
01:05:18,557 --> 01:05:20,668
approaches and customary missions and 

1466
01:05:20,668 --> 01:05:22,723
address evolving adversary actions , 

1467
01:05:22,723 --> 01:05:24,834
capabilities and intense . Throughout 

1468
01:05:24,834 --> 01:05:26,668
his tenure , General Shaughnessy 

1469
01:05:26,668 --> 01:05:28,723
established clear strategic vision , 

1470
01:05:28,723 --> 01:05:30,600
focus and priorities , inspired 

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01:05:30,600 --> 01:05:32,350
consistent operational and 

1472
01:05:32,360 --> 01:05:34,200
organizational excellence , and 

1473
01:05:34,200 --> 01:05:35,867
provided exceptional hands on 

1474
01:05:35,867 --> 01:05:37,650
leadership not only for his to 

1475
01:05:37,650 --> 01:05:39,872
headquarters and subordinate commands , 

1476
01:05:39,872 --> 01:05:42,039
but also in support of the men's . The 

1477
01:05:42,039 --> 01:05:43,928
commands many international inter 

1478
01:05:43,928 --> 01:05:46,206
agency , non governmental organization , 

1479
01:05:46,250 --> 01:05:48,420
state , local and private sector 

1480
01:05:48,420 --> 01:05:50,320
partners . His leadership was 

1481
01:05:50,320 --> 01:05:52,020
instrumental in advancing the 

1482
01:05:52,020 --> 01:05:54,140
capabilities of Canada and the United 

1483
01:05:54,140 --> 01:05:55,973
States defend the homelands from 

1484
01:05:55,973 --> 01:05:58,251
emerging threats from peer competitors , 

1485
01:05:58,251 --> 01:06:00,307
rogue nations and non state actors . 

1486
01:06:00,390 --> 01:06:02,334
General O Shaughnessy's vision and 

1487
01:06:02,334 --> 01:06:04,501
efforts resulted in the advancement of 

1488
01:06:04,501 --> 01:06:06,834
the joint all demand commanding control , 

1489
01:06:06,834 --> 01:06:08,890
an advanced battle management system 

1490
01:06:08,890 --> 01:06:10,668
initiatives , thes technologies 

1491
01:06:10,668 --> 01:06:12,557
provided real time information to 

1492
01:06:12,557 --> 01:06:14,668
decision makers during the Department 

1493
01:06:14,668 --> 01:06:16,723
of Defense campaign . In response to 

1494
01:06:16,723 --> 01:06:18,834
the Corona 19 pandemic , his advocate 

1495
01:06:18,834 --> 01:06:20,510
advocacy for homeland defense 

1496
01:06:20,510 --> 01:06:22,621
requirements achieved the redirection 

1497
01:06:22,621 --> 01:06:25,850
of $1.4 billion improving the security 

1498
01:06:25,850 --> 01:06:27,961
of the nation for years to come . The 

1499
01:06:27,961 --> 01:06:30,128
distinctive accomplishments of General 

1500
01:06:30,128 --> 01:06:32,128
O'Shaughnessy culminated a long and 

1501
01:06:32,128 --> 01:06:34,294
distinguished career in the service of 

1502
01:06:34,294 --> 01:06:36,294
his country on reflect great credit 

1503
01:06:36,294 --> 01:06:38,350
upon himself , the United States Air 

1504
01:06:38,350 --> 01:06:40,461
Force and the Department of Defense . 

1505
01:07:02,950 --> 01:07:05,117
Mrs . O Shaughnessy , would you please 

1506
01:07:05,117 --> 01:07:07,061
join General Milley and General of 

1507
01:07:07,061 --> 01:07:08,339
Shaughnessy on stage ? 

1508
01:07:17,060 --> 01:07:19,116
Ladies and gentlemen , please remain 

1509
01:07:19,116 --> 01:07:21,338
standing as General Milley presents the 

1510
01:07:21,338 --> 01:07:23,116
Department of Defense Medal for 

1511
01:07:23,116 --> 01:07:25,338
Distinguished Public Surgery Service to 

1512
01:07:25,338 --> 01:07:26,782
Mrs Donna O'Shaughnessy . 

1513
01:07:28,980 --> 01:07:31,280
Attention to orders . Mrs . Donna O . 

1514
01:07:31,280 --> 01:07:32,947
Shaughnessy is recognized for 

1515
01:07:32,947 --> 01:07:34,947
distinguished public service to the 

1516
01:07:34,947 --> 01:07:37,058
Department of Defense in a succession 

1517
01:07:37,058 --> 01:07:39,058
of voluntary initiatives to service 

1518
01:07:39,058 --> 01:07:41,002
members and families of the United 

1519
01:07:41,002 --> 01:07:43,720
States Armed Forces from 1 July 2016 to 

1520
01:07:43,720 --> 01:07:46,630
4 August 2020 . During this period , 

1521
01:07:46,630 --> 01:07:48,870
Mrs O Shaughnessy's patriotism and 

1522
01:07:48,870 --> 01:07:50,870
sincere personal involvement in the 

1523
01:07:50,870 --> 01:07:52,759
welfare service members and their 

1524
01:07:52,759 --> 01:07:54,814
families earned her profound respect 

1525
01:07:54,814 --> 01:07:56,648
from the military community . An 

1526
01:07:56,648 --> 01:07:58,759
ambassador of goodwill and an example 

1527
01:07:58,759 --> 01:08:00,481
for military spouses , she had 

1528
01:08:00,481 --> 01:08:02,426
significant , lasting and positive 

1529
01:08:02,426 --> 01:08:04,314
impact on the quality of life for 

1530
01:08:04,314 --> 01:08:06,500
military families . Her presence and 

1531
01:08:06,500 --> 01:08:08,611
support throughout countless domestic 

1532
01:08:08,611 --> 01:08:10,333
and international cedar leader 

1533
01:08:10,333 --> 01:08:12,520
engagements exhibited total devotion 

1534
01:08:12,520 --> 01:08:14,687
and commitment to our nation , service 

1535
01:08:14,687 --> 01:08:16,930
members , civilians and families . An 

1536
01:08:16,930 --> 01:08:18,930
effective advocate for the military 

1537
01:08:18,930 --> 01:08:21,097
community , she exemplified the values 

1538
01:08:21,097 --> 01:08:23,590
of patriotism , citizenship , selfless 

1539
01:08:23,590 --> 01:08:25,770
service and personal self sacrifice . 

1540
01:08:26,070 --> 01:08:28,237
The distinctive accomplishments of Mrs 

1541
01:08:28,237 --> 01:08:30,348
O Shaughnessy are in keeping with the 

1542
01:08:30,348 --> 01:08:32,570
finest traditions of public service and 

1543
01:08:32,570 --> 01:08:34,681
reflect great credit upon herself and 

1544
01:08:34,681 --> 01:08:36,237
the Department of Defense . 

1545
01:09:02,970 --> 01:09:04,803
General Milley General and Mrs O 

1546
01:09:04,803 --> 01:09:06,803
Shaughnessy . You may now take your 

1547
01:09:06,803 --> 01:09:08,914
seats . Ladies and gentlemen , please 

1548
01:09:08,914 --> 01:09:07,980
be seated . 

1549
01:09:15,670 --> 01:09:17,670
Now we transition to the retirement 

1550
01:09:17,670 --> 01:09:19,670
portion of the ceremony in honor of 

1551
01:09:19,670 --> 01:09:21,614
General O'Shaughnessy . Ladies and 

1552
01:09:21,614 --> 01:09:23,781
gentlemen , General John W . Raymond , 

1553
01:09:23,840 --> 01:09:26,020
Chief of Space Operations , United 

1554
01:09:26,020 --> 01:09:28,810
States Spaceports and Commander United 

1555
01:09:28,810 --> 01:09:30,088
States Space Command . 

1556
01:09:37,660 --> 01:09:40,530
Well , good morning , Secretary 

1557
01:09:40,810 --> 01:09:44,730
Chairman Joe Vance . Shags Glen , What 

1558
01:09:44,730 --> 01:09:46,897
a what a great day . I tell you , it's 

1559
01:09:46,897 --> 01:09:48,841
always good to be back in Colorado 

1560
01:09:48,841 --> 01:09:50,850
Springs The spectacular day . And I 

1561
01:09:50,850 --> 01:09:53,072
don't think we could cram more into one 

1562
01:09:53,072 --> 01:09:55,183
morning than we've done today . We've 

1563
01:09:55,183 --> 01:09:57,300
had 24 star promotions , change of 

1564
01:09:57,300 --> 01:09:59,522
command , one more change of command to 

1565
01:09:59,522 --> 01:10:02,950
go , and now retirement . And so 

1566
01:10:03,320 --> 01:10:05,990
what I want to make sure is that this 

1567
01:10:05,990 --> 01:10:08,340
ceremony isn't lost . The significance 

1568
01:10:08,340 --> 01:10:11,250
of this ceremony isn't lost in the 

1569
01:10:11,250 --> 01:10:13,250
midst of all the other ceremonies . 

1570
01:10:13,250 --> 01:10:15,390
This is really important . Today . 

1571
01:10:15,400 --> 01:10:17,720
We're going to retire General Terrence 

1572
01:10:17,820 --> 01:10:20,970
J . O Shaughnessy , TJ or Shags . 

1573
01:10:22,320 --> 01:10:24,542
After 34 years of distinguished service 

1574
01:10:24,542 --> 01:10:26,264
to our nation , we're going to 

1575
01:10:26,264 --> 01:10:28,431
recognize this service and the service 

1576
01:10:28,431 --> 01:10:30,720
of his wife Donna and their son Sam 

1577
01:10:31,520 --> 01:10:33,970
Shags first let me say thank you for 

1578
01:10:33,970 --> 01:10:36,130
the distinct honor of participating . 

1579
01:10:36,130 --> 01:10:38,800
Today I have officiated numerous 

1580
01:10:38,800 --> 01:10:40,850
ceremonies . I've been in numerous 

1581
01:10:40,850 --> 01:10:43,760
ceremonies in this hangar , but never 

1582
01:10:43,770 --> 01:10:46,170
have I had the privilege of retiring 

1583
01:10:46,170 --> 01:10:48,290
someone I hold in such high regard 

1584
01:10:48,810 --> 01:10:51,210
someone that has contributed so much to 

1585
01:10:51,210 --> 01:10:53,450
the security , not just of our great 

1586
01:10:53,450 --> 01:10:56,980
nation but to North America , someone 

1587
01:10:56,980 --> 01:10:58,924
that has had the vision to see the 

1588
01:10:58,924 --> 01:11:00,860
changing security environment to 

1589
01:11:00,860 --> 01:11:04,240
clearly articulate an imperative for 

1590
01:11:04,240 --> 01:11:07,530
change . And then to implement that 

1591
01:11:07,530 --> 01:11:11,300
change far beyond the organization 

1592
01:11:11,490 --> 01:11:14,110
that you are leading and someone who I 

1593
01:11:14,110 --> 01:11:17,030
consider my best friend . The first 

1594
01:11:17,030 --> 01:11:19,100
time I met Shags , I was in a wing 

1595
01:11:19,100 --> 01:11:21,190
commander's course . He was the wing 

1596
01:11:21,190 --> 01:11:23,412
commander at Misawa Air Base in Japan . 

1597
01:11:24,040 --> 01:11:25,984
I was taking over the wing here in 

1598
01:11:25,984 --> 01:11:28,096
Peterson , and I remember thinking to 

1599
01:11:28,096 --> 01:11:30,262
myself , and that guy's really sharp . 

1600
01:11:30,262 --> 01:11:32,596
He's impressive and I needed up my game . 

1601
01:11:33,660 --> 01:11:35,771
We also served his numbered Air Force 

1602
01:11:35,771 --> 01:11:37,993
commanders together , he in Korea and I 

1603
01:11:37,993 --> 01:11:40,860
in California . But it wasn't until we 

1604
01:11:40,870 --> 01:11:44,360
served his match together that we 

1605
01:11:44,360 --> 01:11:46,700
really got to know , and then I got to 

1606
01:11:46,710 --> 01:11:49,190
become really difference four or five 

1607
01:11:49,200 --> 01:11:51,870
times a year , the air Force four stars 

1608
01:11:51,870 --> 01:11:54,580
get together in conferences , kroner 

1609
01:11:54,590 --> 01:11:56,870
match com commanders conferences for 

1610
01:11:57,550 --> 01:11:59,439
based on data ring or whatever we 

1611
01:11:59,439 --> 01:12:02,780
always set and I will tell you Shaggs 

1612
01:12:02,780 --> 01:12:04,836
was always most strategic thinker in 

1613
01:12:04,836 --> 01:12:07,730
the room . But I found that we shared 

1614
01:12:07,730 --> 01:12:11,310
very similar views and common ideas on 

1615
01:12:11,320 --> 01:12:13,470
how to arrest the challenges that we 

1616
01:12:13,480 --> 01:12:16,340
face , and I and I believe we formed a 

1617
01:12:16,340 --> 01:12:18,550
great partnership personally . 

1618
01:12:20,950 --> 01:12:23,320
However , two years ago , Molly and I 

1619
01:12:23,330 --> 01:12:27,020
won the lottery when Jack , Donna , 

1620
01:12:27,080 --> 01:12:30,620
Sam next door and both at 

1621
01:12:30,630 --> 01:12:32,760
work read North Common and at home 

1622
01:12:33,250 --> 01:12:37,030
Harding . There's good a shack . This 

1623
01:12:37,330 --> 01:12:39,497
he's really good . Don and Sam are way 

1624
01:12:39,497 --> 01:12:42,770
better . Donna grew up as an Air Force 

1625
01:12:42,770 --> 01:12:45,790
dependent mitt shags while while he was 

1626
01:12:45,790 --> 01:12:48,580
attending Pilot . They've been married 

1627
01:12:48,590 --> 01:12:51,260
for 31 years . Moved over 20 times . 

1628
01:12:51,950 --> 01:12:54,006
It's been nearly half of that time . 

1629
01:12:54,006 --> 01:12:56,470
Kokonas Donald . We can't thank you 

1630
01:12:56,470 --> 01:12:58,303
enough for all they have done to 

1631
01:12:58,303 --> 01:13:00,526
support our chairman of the Joint force 

1632
01:13:00,526 --> 01:13:02,590
in their families . However , we're 

1633
01:13:02,590 --> 01:13:04,812
even more thankful to call your friends 

1634
01:13:04,812 --> 01:13:06,979
and what you did for us as neighbors , 

1635
01:13:07,550 --> 01:13:11,280
I could tell you that I know many this 

1636
01:13:11,530 --> 01:13:13,641
when you get to this level would be a 

1637
01:13:13,641 --> 01:13:15,752
little lonely and have have neighbors 

1638
01:13:15,752 --> 01:13:17,752
that you could sit on the back yard 

1639
01:13:17,752 --> 01:13:20,260
talk share experience together . 

1640
01:13:22,810 --> 01:13:24,977
Thanks for always writing . Thanks for 

1641
01:13:24,977 --> 01:13:28,970
making making . Now to see him 

1642
01:13:29,450 --> 01:13:31,617
exam is an incredible young man . He's 

1643
01:13:31,617 --> 01:13:34,660
wasted . He's going into the eighth 

1644
01:13:34,670 --> 01:13:38,150
grade . It will be in the seventh , is 

1645
01:13:38,150 --> 01:13:40,440
the smartest kid in the class . He's 

1646
01:13:40,440 --> 01:13:43,280
the smartest guy . Harder I got . He 

1647
01:13:43,280 --> 01:13:45,169
doesn't adaptive manufacturing is 

1648
01:13:45,169 --> 01:13:48,760
better and does coding . He's a 

1649
01:13:48,760 --> 01:13:50,760
talented magician , still trying to 

1650
01:13:50,760 --> 01:13:52,593
figure out how you did this trip 

1651
01:13:52,593 --> 01:13:55,080
basketball star and a good friend of 

1652
01:13:55,080 --> 01:13:57,302
many . Sam , we wish you all the best . 

1653
01:13:58,330 --> 01:14:00,163
And if I could do a little early 

1654
01:14:00,163 --> 01:14:02,386
recruiting , I'll give you a contract . 

1655
01:14:02,740 --> 01:14:04,796
Come into the space force as soon as 

1656
01:14:04,796 --> 01:14:06,550
this we need 

1657
01:14:09,000 --> 01:14:12,720
sex . Grew up in a If you heard about 

1658
01:14:12,910 --> 01:14:15,720
in Boston and had to close 

1659
01:14:17,200 --> 01:14:20,790
low flying and level . In fact , if I'm 

1660
01:14:20,790 --> 01:14:23,200
not mistaken , I think Shacks had his 

1661
01:14:23,210 --> 01:14:24,988
parliament before he Actually , 

1662
01:14:27,010 --> 01:14:29,010
those two loves brought him here to 

1663
01:14:29,010 --> 01:14:31,690
Colorado Springs to the airport . Where 

1664
01:14:31,690 --> 01:14:34,890
is it going ? For the hockey team and 

1665
01:14:34,900 --> 01:14:37,120
graduated is distinguished graduate 

1666
01:14:37,410 --> 01:14:40,170
aeronautical engineering . Following 

1667
01:14:40,180 --> 01:14:42,236
graduation , he went on to urinate a 

1668
01:14:42,236 --> 01:14:44,540
pilot train the premier pilot training 

1669
01:14:44,540 --> 01:14:47,060
in United States , where he met and 

1670
01:14:47,070 --> 01:14:49,750
married Donna , was selected to fly and , 

1671
01:14:49,760 --> 01:14:52,950
most importantly , employed the F 16 

1672
01:14:54,570 --> 01:14:56,910
in his earlier those formative years is 

1673
01:14:56,910 --> 01:14:58,870
a fighter . The attendant weapons 

1674
01:14:58,870 --> 01:15:00,950
School served as a weapon school 

1675
01:15:00,950 --> 01:15:03,940
instructor in F 16 squadron Commander 

1676
01:15:03,940 --> 01:15:06,380
and Beyond and led his squadron . 

1677
01:15:08,210 --> 01:15:10,377
He was in handpicked , established the 

1678
01:15:10,377 --> 01:15:12,690
adversary tactics , standing up with 

1679
01:15:12,700 --> 01:15:15,140
flying , aggressive , expanding their 

1680
01:15:15,150 --> 01:15:17,490
capability , not just flying but also 

1681
01:15:17,540 --> 01:15:20,470
in tow . Space , surface threats and 

1682
01:15:20,480 --> 01:15:22,920
cyber shacks is at the very pinnacle 

1683
01:15:23,580 --> 01:15:26,090
Tactical aviation , And this form is 

1684
01:15:26,100 --> 01:15:28,390
more fighting , found a foundation that 

1685
01:15:28,390 --> 01:15:31,290
has served our nation very well . Were 

1686
01:15:31,290 --> 01:15:33,512
they going through shacks entire career 

1687
01:15:33,810 --> 01:15:35,532
building on this more fighting 

1688
01:15:35,532 --> 01:15:37,890
foundation ? Let me instead highlight a 

1689
01:15:37,900 --> 01:15:41,020
few key jobs that brings the life three 

1690
01:15:41,020 --> 01:15:43,340
leadership qualities that makes shag 

1691
01:15:43,340 --> 01:15:46,320
such a national treasure . Seeing the 

1692
01:15:46,320 --> 01:15:49,510
need for change , realizing a vision 

1693
01:15:50,290 --> 01:15:52,310
construct for chains and then 

1694
01:15:52,310 --> 01:15:54,600
implementing that changed again beyond 

1695
01:15:54,600 --> 01:15:56,822
the organizations that he was leaving . 

1696
01:15:57,240 --> 01:15:59,650
As the 57th win commander stationed at 

1697
01:15:59,660 --> 01:16:01,910
Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada , he 

1698
01:16:01,910 --> 01:16:04,690
was response for providing well trained 

1699
01:16:05,000 --> 01:16:07,880
and well equipped combat forces ready 

1700
01:16:07,880 --> 01:16:10,410
to deploy and conduct integrated combat . 

1701
01:16:11,540 --> 01:16:13,710
Jack's quickly realize that the 

1702
01:16:13,710 --> 01:16:16,450
strategic environment has changed . No 

1703
01:16:16,450 --> 01:16:18,617
longer would our air forces be able to 

1704
01:16:18,617 --> 01:16:21,410
operate in the air . On test , he 

1705
01:16:21,410 --> 01:16:23,354
brought the aggressors and weapons 

1706
01:16:23,354 --> 01:16:26,060
school together formulated , contested , 

1707
01:16:26,280 --> 01:16:29,030
degraded operation Limited concept . 

1708
01:16:29,800 --> 01:16:32,970
Rethinking how we think about realistic 

1709
01:16:32,970 --> 01:16:35,510
training . Not only did Jack Jack's 

1710
01:16:35,520 --> 01:16:37,631
developed that strategy implemented a 

1711
01:16:37,640 --> 01:16:40,390
strategy , and today the CDO constructs 

1712
01:16:40,660 --> 01:16:43,040
we caught remains at the heart of our 

1713
01:16:43,040 --> 01:16:46,210
training underpinning or U S Air Force 

1714
01:16:46,290 --> 01:16:49,080
warplanes . Jax is the Air Force's 

1715
01:16:49,140 --> 01:16:51,940
Pacific KOR expert with eight different 

1716
01:16:51,940 --> 01:16:55,020
assignments focused on Asia to include 

1717
01:16:55,020 --> 01:16:57,550
the 35th Fighter Wing commander 6 13 

1718
01:16:57,560 --> 01:16:59,727
their operations center commander that 

1719
01:16:59,727 --> 01:17:01,949
13 Air Force Deputy commander , seven , 

1720
01:17:01,949 --> 01:17:04,171
Air Force commander in Korea in the PAC 

1721
01:17:04,171 --> 01:17:06,227
after commander stationed out of the 

1722
01:17:06,227 --> 01:17:08,530
way he helped lead turn our national 

1723
01:17:08,540 --> 01:17:10,760
defense strategy . He was instrumental 

1724
01:17:10,770 --> 01:17:12,826
was an instrumental leader in our re 

1725
01:17:12,826 --> 01:17:15,650
balance to the Pacific . Realizing that 

1726
01:17:15,650 --> 01:17:18,880
that was our feature coolers . When he 

1727
01:17:18,880 --> 01:17:21,490
assumed command of Pacific Air Forces , 

1728
01:17:21,800 --> 01:17:24,120
he realized that current construct 

1729
01:17:24,130 --> 01:17:26,352
fighting I was not going to be affected 

1730
01:17:26,770 --> 01:17:29,200
against a near peer rabbits . Jack's 

1731
01:17:29,210 --> 01:17:31,370
work with the Joint Force Maritime 

1732
01:17:31,380 --> 01:17:33,436
Component Commander ever Scott Swift 

1733
01:17:33,440 --> 01:17:35,496
and developed a new joint all domain 

1734
01:17:35,496 --> 01:17:37,607
scheme of maneuver and a new IT job , 

1735
01:17:37,607 --> 01:17:40,160
combat employment . He got everyone 

1736
01:17:40,160 --> 01:17:42,570
again to rethink how we think about 

1737
01:17:42,570 --> 01:17:44,681
employment against the pure address . 

1738
01:17:45,630 --> 01:17:47,352
Again , this is now systemic . 

1739
01:17:47,670 --> 01:17:50,640
Throughout the joint force , however , 

1740
01:17:51,280 --> 01:17:53,502
the most significant contribution sacks 

1741
01:17:53,502 --> 01:17:55,724
made to our national security was right 

1742
01:17:55,724 --> 01:17:58,030
here at Peterson Air Force Base is the 

1743
01:17:58,040 --> 01:18:01,690
commander of NORAD Us North . He 

1744
01:18:01,690 --> 01:18:04,750
determined that we need to rethink how 

1745
01:18:04,750 --> 01:18:07,720
we think about homeland defense . The 

1746
01:18:07,720 --> 01:18:10,053
NORAD North Commission had to transform . 

1747
01:18:10,120 --> 01:18:12,176
He built a new strategy . He reached 

1748
01:18:12,176 --> 01:18:13,953
out to industry to come up with 

1749
01:18:13,953 --> 01:18:15,731
innovative ways to resource and 

1750
01:18:15,731 --> 01:18:18,600
implement this approach he did that was 

1751
01:18:18,610 --> 01:18:20,610
joined all the main command control 

1752
01:18:20,610 --> 01:18:22,777
construct linking sensors two shooters 

1753
01:18:22,777 --> 01:18:26,470
in all domains overwhelming . He put 

1754
01:18:26,470 --> 01:18:29,240
the J and joined all the main C two . 

1755
01:18:29,910 --> 01:18:32,010
And we work a strong partnership 

1756
01:18:32,020 --> 01:18:34,610
between North and U . S . Space Command , 

1757
01:18:34,930 --> 01:18:37,130
doubling all domain centers . And down 

1758
01:18:37,140 --> 01:18:40,000
into that solution . Not only did he 

1759
01:18:40,000 --> 01:18:42,056
come up with vision , he was able to 

1760
01:18:42,056 --> 01:18:45,770
execute , demonstrating its value with 

1761
01:18:45,770 --> 01:18:47,826
activities on the southwest border . 

1762
01:18:47,826 --> 01:18:49,800
And over the past six months , the 

1763
01:18:49,810 --> 01:18:52,110
department's point man on operational 

1764
01:18:52,810 --> 01:18:55,840
for the U . S . Is Kobe Response . Jack , 

1765
01:18:56,850 --> 01:18:58,961
I've seen you in action over the past 

1766
01:18:58,961 --> 01:19:01,128
two years in our nation owes you a big 

1767
01:19:01,128 --> 01:19:03,810
debt . Gravity , earthquakes , noble 

1768
01:19:03,810 --> 01:19:05,920
evil , no noble eagle events , 

1769
01:19:06,210 --> 01:19:08,099
Southwest Border's covitz , civil 

1770
01:19:08,099 --> 01:19:10,940
unrest and and , of course , NORAD 

1771
01:19:10,950 --> 01:19:14,030
tracks . Not only have you had the what , 

1772
01:19:15,320 --> 01:19:17,840
but you had weight and responsibility 

1773
01:19:17,840 --> 01:19:20,830
of command and for responding to that 

1774
01:19:20,840 --> 01:19:22,820
once . And it's all been on your 

1775
01:19:22,820 --> 01:19:25,153
shoulders and the soldiers of your team . 

1776
01:19:25,153 --> 01:19:27,153
I am so proud of you . I'm proud to 

1777
01:19:27,153 --> 01:19:29,264
consider your friend , and our nation 

1778
01:19:29,264 --> 01:19:32,690
was secure with you . My land . I wish 

1779
01:19:32,690 --> 01:19:34,801
you and Donna and Sam all the best in 

1780
01:19:34,810 --> 01:19:36,588
the future . We look forward to 

1781
01:19:36,890 --> 01:19:38,668
spending many more times in the 

1782
01:19:38,668 --> 01:19:41,330
backyard and getting 

1783
01:19:42,900 --> 01:19:45,067
again . It's indeed an honor for Molly 

1784
01:19:45,110 --> 01:19:47,054
to be here . Thank you very much . 

1785
01:19:59,100 --> 01:20:00,989
General O Shaughnessy , would you 

1786
01:20:00,989 --> 01:20:02,933
please join General Rayburn Center 

1787
01:20:02,933 --> 01:20:05,267
stage for the reading of the retirement ? 

1788
01:20:05,267 --> 01:20:07,322
Ladies and gentlemen , please rise . 

1789
01:20:12,610 --> 01:20:14,777
Department of the Air Force Washington 

1790
01:20:14,777 --> 01:20:16,832
District of Columbia . Special order 

1791
01:20:16,832 --> 01:20:20,290
Number A , C G 00039 

1792
01:20:20,480 --> 01:20:23,460
Dated 11 May 2020 By order of the 

1793
01:20:23,470 --> 01:20:25,526
secretary of the Air Force , General 

1794
01:20:25,526 --> 01:20:27,730
Terrence J . O Shaughnessy is retired 

1795
01:20:27,740 --> 01:20:30,520
from active duty , effective 1 October 

1796
01:20:30,530 --> 01:20:34,480
2020 after 34 over 34 years 

1797
01:20:34,490 --> 01:20:38,130
of faithful and honorable duty . Ladies 

1798
01:20:38,130 --> 01:20:39,963
and gentlemen , please be seated 

1799
01:20:53,410 --> 01:20:55,577
along with congratulatory letters from 

1800
01:20:55,577 --> 01:20:57,577
current and former president of the 

1801
01:20:57,577 --> 01:20:59,577
United States General or Shaugnessy 

1802
01:20:59,577 --> 01:21:01,632
also received congratulatory letters 

1803
01:21:01,632 --> 01:21:03,743
from former secretaries of defense as 

1804
01:21:03,743 --> 01:21:06,077
well as Air Force chiefs of staff . Mrs . 

1805
01:21:06,077 --> 01:21:08,188
O Shaughnessy , would you please join 

1806
01:21:08,188 --> 01:21:09,743
General Raymond and General 

1807
01:21:19,310 --> 01:21:21,421
General Raymond will now symbolically 

1808
01:21:21,421 --> 01:21:23,254
present Mrs O Shaughnessy with a 

1809
01:21:23,254 --> 01:21:25,366
certificate of appreciation on behalf 

1810
01:21:25,366 --> 01:21:27,310
of the men and women of the United 

1811
01:21:27,310 --> 01:21:30,200
States Airport in grateful appreciation 

1812
01:21:30,210 --> 01:21:31,988
for the commitment and numerous 

1813
01:21:31,988 --> 01:21:34,210
contributions that have made a positive 

1814
01:21:34,210 --> 01:21:36,377
impact to the nation's defense . Thank 

1815
01:21:36,377 --> 01:21:38,599
you for the support which gave strength 

1816
01:21:38,599 --> 01:21:40,766
and purpose to your spouse's service . 

1817
01:21:40,766 --> 01:21:42,988
With our deep appreciation , we present 

1818
01:21:42,988 --> 01:21:44,710
you this sick certificate as a 

1819
01:21:44,710 --> 01:21:46,821
remembrance of your years as a member 

1820
01:21:46,821 --> 01:21:49,130
of the Air Force family sign . General 

1821
01:21:49,140 --> 01:21:49,960
Dave will be 

1822
01:22:00,180 --> 01:22:02,580
so Sean as a farewell from the men and 

1823
01:22:02,580 --> 01:22:05,110
women of Nora and US North com , we 

1824
01:22:05,110 --> 01:22:07,332
have made a donation to the Peters , an 

1825
01:22:07,332 --> 01:22:09,332
Air Force base Airman attic in your 

1826
01:22:09,332 --> 01:22:12,130
name . At this time , Mrs O Shaughnessy 

1827
01:22:12,130 --> 01:22:14,540
will place the Air Force retirement and 

1828
01:22:14,550 --> 01:22:16,383
on General o Shaughnessy service 

1829
01:22:44,800 --> 01:22:46,911
General and Mrs Shaughnessy . General 

1830
01:22:46,911 --> 01:22:48,356
Raymond , you Thank you . 

1831
01:23:08,560 --> 01:23:11,810
Attention to orders by direction of the 

1832
01:23:11,820 --> 01:23:13,653
President of the United States , 

1833
01:23:13,870 --> 01:23:16,290
General John W . Raymond will 

1834
01:23:16,290 --> 01:23:18,623
relinquish command of the United States . 

1835
01:23:18,623 --> 01:23:21,910
Basically effective $20 . 2020 . 

1836
01:23:22,700 --> 01:23:25,370
General James each Dickinson is 

1837
01:23:25,370 --> 01:23:27,470
directed to assume command of the 

1838
01:23:27,470 --> 01:23:29,248
United States Space Community . 

1839
01:23:29,248 --> 01:23:31,410
Effective 20 August 2020 . 

1840
01:24:10,590 --> 01:24:13,380
Please be seated . It is my great honor 

1841
01:24:13,790 --> 01:24:16,890
to introduce 27 Secretary of Defense . 

1842
01:24:26,990 --> 01:24:28,823
Well , good morning , everyone , 

1843
01:24:30,900 --> 01:24:33,160
on this very special day today Special 

1844
01:24:33,170 --> 01:24:35,750
because we honor to regulators . First 

1845
01:24:35,750 --> 01:24:37,806
of all , well , under the leading of 

1846
01:24:37,806 --> 01:24:39,890
General John Jay even recognized 

1847
01:24:39,900 --> 01:24:42,230
General James tickets as he takes 

1848
01:24:42,230 --> 01:24:44,960
command the United States space . 

1849
01:24:46,530 --> 01:24:48,419
All of our distinguished guests , 

1850
01:24:48,419 --> 01:24:50,308
colleagues , friends , family and 

1851
01:24:50,308 --> 01:24:52,474
others gathered here today . Thank you 

1852
01:24:52,740 --> 01:24:54,890
for your support . These two 

1853
01:24:54,900 --> 01:24:58,380
outstanding years . First foremost , I 

1854
01:24:58,380 --> 01:25:00,713
would like to recognize General Women's , 

1855
01:25:00,713 --> 01:25:03,530
Raymond's White Holly , their daughters , 

1856
01:25:03,540 --> 01:25:05,800
Kristina and Amy . I guess they're not 

1857
01:25:05,810 --> 01:25:08,950
with us . And your son carries with all 

1858
01:25:09,030 --> 01:25:12,670
your unfailing devotion her 

1859
01:25:12,670 --> 01:25:15,090
husbands and fathers decades except 

1860
01:25:15,220 --> 01:25:17,870
service . Thank you very much . I don't 

1861
01:25:17,900 --> 01:25:18,900
like 

1862
01:25:24,690 --> 01:25:26,634
I'd also like to recognize tickets 

1863
01:25:26,634 --> 01:25:29,420
family , his wife Angie and your 

1864
01:25:29,430 --> 01:25:32,410
Children , Deborah , Libyan and Joe for 

1865
01:25:32,410 --> 01:25:35,050
standing alongside your husband and 

1866
01:25:35,060 --> 01:25:37,330
father so many years now and for your 

1867
01:25:37,340 --> 01:25:39,507
continued support over these next four 

1868
01:25:39,507 --> 01:25:40,800
years . Thank you . 

1869
01:25:47,390 --> 01:25:49,390
For decades , the world has enjoyed 

1870
01:25:49,390 --> 01:25:52,090
reading from operating in space . Today , 

1871
01:25:52,100 --> 01:25:54,190
millions of people worldwide rely on 

1872
01:25:54,200 --> 01:25:56,410
space based capabilities such as the 

1873
01:25:56,420 --> 01:25:59,260
Global Positioning System Hi I knew by 

1874
01:25:59,260 --> 01:26:02,220
American scientists and innovators and 

1875
01:26:02,230 --> 01:26:04,200
operated by United States military 

1876
01:26:04,880 --> 01:26:06,380
everything from commerce , 

1877
01:26:06,380 --> 01:26:08,436
transportation and tracking national 

1878
01:26:08,436 --> 01:26:10,760
security threats . So it's a T . M's 

1879
01:26:10,760 --> 01:26:13,400
and everything else in our modern way 

1880
01:26:13,410 --> 01:26:16,740
rely on unfettered access from 

1881
01:26:16,750 --> 01:26:20,270
into space . These technologies and 

1882
01:26:20,280 --> 01:26:22,336
scientific achievements have created 

1883
01:26:22,336 --> 01:26:24,370
remarkable opportunities , and our 

1884
01:26:24,370 --> 01:26:27,270
space based capabilities provided the 

1885
01:26:27,270 --> 01:26:27,690
size . 

1886
01:26:31,380 --> 01:26:33,430
Yes , we know that space has become 

1887
01:26:33,440 --> 01:26:35,800
hotly contested at the games we possess . 

1888
01:26:38,380 --> 01:26:40,491
Moreover , as we continue to push the 

1889
01:26:40,491 --> 01:26:42,602
limits of science and innovation , we 

1890
01:26:42,602 --> 01:26:44,547
recognize that our competitors are 

1891
01:26:44,547 --> 01:26:47,320
seeking new ways to exploit our systems 

1892
01:26:47,330 --> 01:26:50,710
and undermine military advantage . We 

1893
01:26:50,710 --> 01:26:52,710
know , for example , that China and 

1894
01:26:52,710 --> 01:26:54,990
Russia are weaponizing space through 

1895
01:26:54,990 --> 01:26:56,823
the development . Anti satellite 

1896
01:26:56,823 --> 01:26:59,470
missiles directed energy , weapons and 

1897
01:26:59,470 --> 01:27:01,690
more all designed the whole United 

1898
01:27:01,690 --> 01:27:03,690
States , and I like space systems . 

1899
01:27:05,280 --> 01:27:07,447
They have turned a once peaceful arena 

1900
01:27:07,810 --> 01:27:09,890
into a world like so may 

1901
01:27:11,710 --> 01:27:15,540
America in our arms and legs Beijing 

1902
01:27:15,550 --> 01:27:18,390
and Moscow seeking to take that way . 

1903
01:27:19,740 --> 01:27:21,720
Therefore , the Stuart break our 

1904
01:27:21,730 --> 01:27:24,090
competition . United States must be 

1905
01:27:24,090 --> 01:27:27,300
able to compete and win across all the 

1906
01:27:27,300 --> 01:27:30,350
mains air , land , sea , 

1907
01:27:30,440 --> 01:27:34,300
cyberspace in space spaced 

1908
01:27:34,300 --> 01:27:37,170
armory . Essential in any . And the 

1909
01:27:37,170 --> 01:27:39,070
national strategy underscores the 

1910
01:27:39,070 --> 01:27:41,380
importance modernizing our space 

1911
01:27:41,380 --> 01:27:44,200
capabilities to effectively respond to 

1912
01:27:44,210 --> 01:27:46,190
this rapidly changing in complex 

1913
01:27:46,430 --> 01:27:49,450
security environment . That is why , in 

1914
01:27:49,460 --> 01:27:51,530
June of this year , the department 

1915
01:27:51,540 --> 01:27:54,960
published defense space strategy first 

1916
01:27:55,270 --> 01:27:58,750
of its kind . This guy takes a bold 

1917
01:27:58,750 --> 01:28:01,083
approach . Advancing our mother . Three . 

1918
01:28:01,083 --> 01:28:03,370
Space car TV Secure , stable with 

1919
01:28:03,380 --> 01:28:06,750
accessible spaces remain . The 

1920
01:28:06,760 --> 01:28:08,760
department defense will do so at an 

1921
01:28:08,760 --> 01:28:11,150
accelerated pace by preserving freedom 

1922
01:28:11,150 --> 01:28:14,260
of operations domain , providing space 

1923
01:28:14,330 --> 01:28:16,630
for two operations to improve David 

1924
01:28:16,640 --> 01:28:19,530
they like and strengthen joining 

1925
01:28:19,540 --> 01:28:23,190
combined , finally ensuring stability . 

1926
01:28:23,190 --> 01:28:25,900
My pressure on maintaining a safe , 

1927
01:28:25,950 --> 01:28:29,820
sustainable space . Furthermore , 

1928
01:28:30,570 --> 01:28:32,570
with creation of the US Space Force 

1929
01:28:33,010 --> 01:28:35,550
First New Service Branch in over 70 

1930
01:28:35,550 --> 01:28:39,150
years and U . S . Bases Man way have an 

1931
01:28:39,160 --> 01:28:41,350
unprecedented opportunity to transform 

1932
01:28:41,360 --> 01:28:43,830
every aspect our defense , space 

1933
01:28:43,830 --> 01:28:46,560
enterprise and apply the necessary 

1934
01:28:46,570 --> 01:28:49,470
focus , energy and resource is to 

1935
01:28:49,470 --> 01:28:52,540
ensure that army defend our vital 

1936
01:28:52,540 --> 01:28:55,330
interests capabilities in space now and 

1937
01:28:55,340 --> 01:28:59,060
in the decades to come to drive 

1938
01:28:59,060 --> 01:29:01,260
such a story under taking Hold 

1939
01:29:01,270 --> 01:29:04,700
Leadership Man Tremendous . That is why 

1940
01:29:04,700 --> 01:29:06,922
we have placed our trust and confidence 

1941
01:29:06,922 --> 01:29:10,260
in General John Raymond . Serving is 

1942
01:29:10,270 --> 01:29:11,937
too critical roles in space . 

1943
01:29:11,937 --> 01:29:14,590
Enterprised both as the commander of U 

1944
01:29:14,590 --> 01:29:17,850
S Space Command since August 2019 and 

1945
01:29:17,850 --> 01:29:20,190
concurrently is the first team of space 

1946
01:29:20,190 --> 01:29:23,230
operations since December of last year 

1947
01:29:24,670 --> 01:29:26,890
with more than 36 years experienced 

1948
01:29:26,900 --> 01:29:29,530
steep space operations . General 

1949
01:29:29,530 --> 01:29:31,419
Raymond is one of the few leaders 

1950
01:29:33,750 --> 01:29:35,900
Department of Parks , significant 

1951
01:29:35,900 --> 01:29:38,600
transformation in the history of our 

1952
01:29:38,600 --> 01:29:41,970
nation's security space . General 

1953
01:29:41,970 --> 01:29:43,803
Raymond is no stranger taking on 

1954
01:29:43,803 --> 01:29:46,050
positions of great responsibility as a 

1955
01:29:46,050 --> 01:29:47,994
young crew commander of the Middle 

1956
01:29:48,540 --> 01:29:50,960
Ballistic Missile . One of three legs 

1957
01:29:50,970 --> 01:29:53,410
are trying . He knew well , the 

1958
01:29:53,410 --> 01:29:55,466
importance , disciplined execution , 

1959
01:29:55,710 --> 01:29:58,060
maintaining a steady hand and a no , 

1960
01:30:00,080 --> 01:30:02,136
it's certainly well was . He brought 

1961
01:30:02,136 --> 01:30:04,191
his experience with opportunities in 

1962
01:30:04,191 --> 01:30:06,136
areas such as commercial spaces of 

1963
01:30:06,136 --> 01:30:08,136
operations , space surveillance and 

1964
01:30:08,136 --> 01:30:10,358
space and missile program programming . 

1965
01:30:10,358 --> 01:30:13,590
Just a demon along the way . Deep and 

1966
01:30:13,850 --> 01:30:15,900
extensive expertise is planning and 

1967
01:30:16,040 --> 01:30:18,400
executing national space operations , 

1968
01:30:19,230 --> 01:30:21,490
and importantly , he developed a 

1969
01:30:22,100 --> 01:30:24,267
reputation as one of our nation's most 

1970
01:30:24,267 --> 01:30:27,770
sought after It's a commander from 

1971
01:30:28,010 --> 01:30:29,900
squadron level back command and 

1972
01:30:29,910 --> 01:30:32,220
everything in between General Raymond 

1973
01:30:32,220 --> 01:30:34,470
has demonstrated an innate ability to 

1974
01:30:34,470 --> 01:30:36,414
adapt and need in the most dynamic 

1975
01:30:36,414 --> 01:30:39,540
environments . Hallmarks . It's the 

1976
01:30:39,550 --> 01:30:43,050
head . You have space for me this 

1977
01:30:43,050 --> 01:30:44,939
capacity . General Raymond Strong 

1978
01:30:44,939 --> 01:30:47,970
leadership Stand up the nation's 11th 

1979
01:30:48,000 --> 01:30:50,340
better man , ensuring that our military 

1980
01:30:50,350 --> 01:30:53,280
can conduct operations in from to space 

1981
01:30:53,820 --> 01:30:56,180
to deter conflict and , if necessary , 

1982
01:30:56,560 --> 01:31:00,060
to fight and when . Through his whole 

1983
01:31:00,060 --> 01:31:02,004
vision , command has increased the 

1984
01:31:02,004 --> 01:31:04,004
ability of the joint force to check 

1985
01:31:05,710 --> 01:31:07,710
while reducing decision timelines , 

1986
01:31:07,710 --> 01:31:09,880
space operations , bringing focused 

1987
01:31:09,880 --> 01:31:12,360
attention defending U . S interests in 

1988
01:31:12,360 --> 01:31:15,940
Space America and a free roll . Me 

1989
01:31:15,950 --> 01:31:18,172
intrepid leaders like General Raymond , 

1990
01:31:18,172 --> 01:31:20,061
who couldn't think beyond what is 

1991
01:31:20,061 --> 01:31:22,800
possible and take their calculated 

1992
01:31:22,810 --> 01:31:25,540
risks our space enterprise . 

1993
01:31:26,970 --> 01:31:29,081
This is also why was easy decision to 

1994
01:31:29,081 --> 01:31:32,690
install him in cheap space operations 

1995
01:31:32,700 --> 01:31:35,360
and the first Officer United States 

1996
01:31:35,370 --> 01:31:38,200
basement . In this role , General 

1997
01:31:38,200 --> 01:31:39,922
Raymond continues to put joint 

1998
01:31:39,922 --> 01:31:41,922
warfighting excellence in the space 

1999
01:31:41,922 --> 01:31:44,089
made by focusing on the organization , 

2000
01:31:44,200 --> 01:31:46,367
training and equipment of our nation's 

2001
01:31:46,367 --> 01:31:50,080
finest space . J 

2002
01:31:50,080 --> 01:31:52,302
R . They should continues to have great 

2003
01:31:52,302 --> 01:31:54,302
trust confidence in your ability to 

2004
01:31:54,302 --> 01:31:56,700
lead you carry over Chief of space 

2005
01:31:56,700 --> 01:31:58,890
operations . I want to commend you for 

2006
01:31:58,900 --> 01:32:00,956
your outstanding leadership of space 

2007
01:32:00,956 --> 01:32:04,750
man advancing national strategy . Now , 

2008
01:32:04,750 --> 01:32:06,806
with your efforts sold ing on United 

2009
01:32:06,806 --> 01:32:08,861
States Space Force , I know you will 

2010
01:32:08,861 --> 01:32:11,100
continue to push our military even 

2011
01:32:11,100 --> 01:32:12,790
higher and keep our nation 

2012
01:32:15,210 --> 01:32:19,010
always thank you and Molly 

2013
01:32:19,400 --> 01:32:21,570
your continued service range . 

2014
01:32:32,430 --> 01:32:34,597
While we're standing up a separate and 

2015
01:32:34,597 --> 01:32:36,763
independent space force , we know that 

2016
01:32:36,763 --> 01:32:38,874
space enterprises and inherited joint 

2017
01:32:38,874 --> 01:32:40,763
endeavor with our entire military 

2018
01:32:40,763 --> 01:32:42,930
relying heavily on the capabilities in 

2019
01:32:43,330 --> 01:32:46,320
space . So in the past year , we've 

2020
01:32:46,320 --> 01:32:48,542
installed an Air Force officer , became 

2021
01:32:48,542 --> 01:32:50,730
the first space member as the head of 

2022
01:32:50,730 --> 01:32:54,280
Space nine , thrilled to welcome its 

2023
01:32:54,280 --> 01:32:56,169
first truly joint leader and Army 

2024
01:32:56,169 --> 01:32:59,020
office at the helm . General James 

2025
01:32:59,070 --> 01:33:02,010
Tickets General Tickets takes charge 

2026
01:33:02,020 --> 01:33:03,798
during an important time in our 

2027
01:33:03,798 --> 01:33:05,964
nation's space enterprise , and I know 

2028
01:33:05,964 --> 01:33:07,964
that he possesses the expertise the 

2029
01:33:07,964 --> 01:33:10,187
character of the leadership guy command 

2030
01:33:10,350 --> 01:33:13,020
into the future . Jim Dickinson 

2031
01:33:13,030 --> 01:33:15,252
demonstrate his talents goes early on . 

2032
01:33:15,252 --> 01:33:17,086
Is a young air defense artillery 

2033
01:33:17,086 --> 01:33:19,197
officer a critical role in protecting 

2034
01:33:19,197 --> 01:33:21,280
our forces from aerial and missile 

2035
01:33:21,280 --> 01:33:25,250
attack as well as these officers 

2036
01:33:25,260 --> 01:33:27,482
must not only be able to think on their 

2037
01:33:27,482 --> 01:33:29,482
feet but must also be able to do so 

2038
01:33:29,482 --> 01:33:31,316
while leading people in managing 

2039
01:33:31,316 --> 01:33:33,538
complex network on radar systems in the 

2040
01:33:33,538 --> 01:33:36,310
most challenging of this experience 

2041
01:33:36,320 --> 01:33:38,487
propelled general tickets throughout a 

2042
01:33:38,487 --> 01:33:40,653
career and a filled in well leadership 

2043
01:33:40,653 --> 01:33:42,800
opportunities . Commander Italian to 

2044
01:33:42,810 --> 01:33:45,120
air defense artillery brigades and an 

2045
01:33:45,130 --> 01:33:48,510
Army air and missile defense . And 

2046
01:33:48,510 --> 01:33:50,770
importantly , Prior to becoming deputy 

2047
01:33:50,780 --> 01:33:52,613
commander of U S Space Command , 

2048
01:33:52,613 --> 01:33:54,724
General Dickinson commanded US former 

2049
01:33:54,724 --> 01:33:56,780
Space Missile Defense Command , Army 

2050
01:33:56,780 --> 01:33:59,002
Forces Strategic Command , as well as a 

2051
01:33:59,002 --> 01:34:01,058
joint functional component . Command 

2052
01:34:01,058 --> 01:34:04,340
integrated a similar experience that is 

2053
01:34:04,340 --> 01:34:06,690
equipped handily space operations in a 

2054
01:34:06,690 --> 01:34:10,160
joint general tickets . Jim , 

2055
01:34:11,190 --> 01:34:13,412
if you take a man , I want to know that 

2056
01:34:13,412 --> 01:34:15,523
we have the utmost confidence in your 

2057
01:34:15,523 --> 01:34:17,634
abilities . Leadership packing minute 

2058
01:34:17,634 --> 01:34:19,690
force that you've demonstrated her . 

2059
01:34:19,960 --> 01:34:22,640
Serve you well , Lee . And I said , 

2060
01:34:22,680 --> 01:34:25,520
What you Angie , Lead Space command . 

2061
01:34:25,520 --> 01:34:28,050
Now years Congratulations . 

2062
01:34:36,360 --> 01:34:38,582
Closing out , like once again thank the 

2063
01:34:38,582 --> 01:34:40,193
city in Colorado Springs and 

2064
01:34:40,193 --> 01:34:42,082
surrounding communities for their 

2065
01:34:42,082 --> 01:34:44,304
staunch supporter of defense mission in 

2066
01:34:44,304 --> 01:34:46,193
this command for their unwavering 

2067
01:34:46,193 --> 01:34:48,416
commitment to our service members , the 

2068
01:34:48,416 --> 01:34:50,638
men and women in Space Command . I want 

2069
01:34:50,638 --> 01:34:52,638
to thank you for all that you do to 

2070
01:34:52,638 --> 01:34:54,804
protect preserve freedom of navigation 

2071
01:34:54,804 --> 01:34:57,530
in from and to space . 

2072
01:34:58,940 --> 01:35:00,773
Your steadfast to the mission in 

2073
01:35:00,773 --> 01:35:03,250
holding here over the Constitution is 

2074
01:35:03,250 --> 01:35:05,820
the reason our military is regarded 

2075
01:35:05,880 --> 01:35:07,880
when it's one of the country's most 

2076
01:35:07,880 --> 01:35:11,500
trusted respected institutions . United 

2077
01:35:11,500 --> 01:35:14,700
States America is and will remain a 

2078
01:35:14,710 --> 01:35:16,850
global leader in space . Because you 

2079
01:35:17,160 --> 01:35:19,620
stand on the Ford Edge the highest . 

2080
01:35:21,250 --> 01:35:24,000
We're stronger , safer , more secure 

2081
01:35:24,350 --> 01:35:26,572
because of your commitment to never see 

2082
01:35:26,572 --> 01:35:28,950
this ultimate high ground . Thank you . 

2083
01:35:38,540 --> 01:35:41,340
Thank you , Secretary . It is now my 

2084
01:35:41,340 --> 01:35:43,507
privilege to present the 20th Chairman 

2085
01:35:43,720 --> 01:35:47,600
Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A 

2086
01:35:47,610 --> 01:35:48,610
Millie . 

2087
01:35:55,430 --> 01:35:57,790
I could have sworn way . We're just 

2088
01:35:57,790 --> 01:36:01,420
here . Thanks . Jax is supposed to be 

2089
01:36:01,420 --> 01:36:03,753
in Spain . Close your retirement anyway , 

2090
01:36:03,753 --> 01:36:05,531
so get up , you retard . You're 

2091
01:36:05,531 --> 01:36:07,753
supposed look like ReNu art over here . 

2092
01:36:08,730 --> 01:36:11,380
Hey , look at , uh , just a couple of 

2093
01:36:11,380 --> 01:36:15,000
minutes here on will include this , 

2094
01:36:15,010 --> 01:36:17,640
but this is a big deal . A little 

2095
01:36:17,780 --> 01:36:20,030
ceremony that we just saw a few minutes 

2096
01:36:20,030 --> 01:36:24,030
ago . T J Raven tickets is 

2097
01:36:24,030 --> 01:36:27,390
huge for murder . Really ? 

2098
01:36:27,560 --> 01:36:30,740
For the world , because this command 

2099
01:36:30,750 --> 01:36:34,600
base command is secondary s I just 

2100
01:36:34,610 --> 01:36:37,250
mentioned is so critically important in 

2101
01:36:37,260 --> 01:36:40,200
today's world human various remains 

2102
01:36:40,390 --> 01:36:44,340
or plan C air cyber space . 

2103
01:36:44,930 --> 01:36:48,220
So as we evolved , last 

2104
01:36:48,440 --> 01:36:52,000
year's much credit is due to the Air 

2105
01:36:52,000 --> 01:36:54,490
Force . Much credits due to now retired 

2106
01:36:54,500 --> 01:36:57,240
Dave cold feet much credit is due to 

2107
01:36:57,250 --> 01:36:59,710
secretary fans , thousands of people , 

2108
01:37:00,560 --> 01:37:04,140
but probably no more . Credit is do 

2109
01:37:04,510 --> 01:37:07,490
then is do J Graeber s o . J . I'm not 

2110
01:37:07,490 --> 01:37:09,870
gonna become your career . I'm just 

2111
01:37:09,870 --> 01:37:11,920
gonna You're still on active duty 

2112
01:37:11,930 --> 01:37:14,152
Cannot go the way of shags . You're not 

2113
01:37:14,152 --> 01:37:16,263
putting clothes on right now . You're 

2114
01:37:16,263 --> 01:37:18,150
the commander of force that's 

2115
01:37:18,150 --> 01:37:20,510
responsible to train , man and a quiver . 

2116
01:37:21,080 --> 01:37:23,280
Space warriors , space guardians , 

2117
01:37:23,610 --> 01:37:25,943
whatever the name is gonna end up being . 

2118
01:37:25,943 --> 01:37:27,999
But those troopers , so that I could 

2119
01:37:27,999 --> 01:37:30,221
offend this country from the ultimate I 

2120
01:37:30,221 --> 01:37:33,060
ground , Goran , after you have created 

2121
01:37:33,060 --> 01:37:35,290
something that didn't exist before and 

2122
01:37:35,290 --> 01:37:37,820
you've created something that is 

2123
01:37:37,830 --> 01:37:40,840
unbelievably important . You look 

2124
01:37:40,840 --> 01:37:43,990
around this building right now . The 

2125
01:37:44,470 --> 01:37:46,520
reason you're here because of 

2126
01:37:46,530 --> 01:37:48,530
capabilities in space . Some of you 

2127
01:37:48,540 --> 01:37:51,400
flew here . Some of you drove , but all 

2128
01:37:51,400 --> 01:37:55,340
of came via GPS some way , somehow all 

2129
01:37:55,340 --> 01:37:57,340
the planes in this airbase couldn't 

2130
01:37:57,340 --> 01:37:59,618
take off and land without capabilities , 

2131
01:37:59,618 --> 01:38:01,618
space , all these televisions , all 

2132
01:38:01,618 --> 01:38:04,320
your in all these ipads . All this . 

2133
01:38:04,650 --> 01:38:07,120
Although soon stuff , none of that 

2134
01:38:07,330 --> 01:38:09,760
could be happening without capabilities 

2135
01:38:09,760 --> 01:38:12,040
of space . And frankly , none of our 

2136
01:38:12,050 --> 01:38:14,480
capabilities in space will be happening 

2137
01:38:14,880 --> 01:38:17,470
without Jay . So , Jay , you have done 

2138
01:38:17,470 --> 01:38:19,860
an unbelievable job . Thank you so much . 

2139
01:38:19,900 --> 01:38:21,289
We have every American , 

2140
01:38:29,760 --> 01:38:33,060
Molly , thank you . Mentioned before 

2141
01:38:33,070 --> 01:38:36,220
way . Didn't being embarrassingly by 

2142
01:38:36,220 --> 01:38:38,680
calling out families . Still critically 

2143
01:38:38,680 --> 01:38:41,390
important . J couldn't have done what 

2144
01:38:41,390 --> 01:38:43,590
he did . You love your support 

2145
01:38:43,600 --> 01:38:46,260
supporting her entire family on He 

2146
01:38:46,270 --> 01:38:49,630
can't do what he's continuing to as the 

2147
01:38:49,640 --> 01:38:52,110
first chief of Space Force . I love 

2148
01:38:52,120 --> 01:38:54,342
your support . Love care , dedication , 

2149
01:38:54,342 --> 01:38:56,564
sacrifice . Thank you so much for you . 

2150
01:39:03,230 --> 01:39:05,370
And for Jim Dickinson and his 

2151
01:39:05,370 --> 01:39:07,530
incredible family family of service 

2152
01:39:07,920 --> 01:39:10,560
with his wife , Angie and Deborah back 

2153
01:39:10,560 --> 01:39:13,930
here . Devers , a schoolteacher married 

2154
01:39:13,940 --> 01:39:16,150
to an infantry major . An incredible 

2155
01:39:16,160 --> 01:39:19,790
example of service there . Olivia is a 

2156
01:39:19,800 --> 01:39:22,750
journalist on . We like to think that 

2157
01:39:22,760 --> 01:39:24,760
freedom of the press matters in our 

2158
01:39:24,760 --> 01:39:27,250
Constitution . So thank do what you're 

2159
01:39:27,250 --> 01:39:30,680
doing every single day on Sunday . 

2160
01:39:30,880 --> 01:39:34,670
Hang Zhou . Bo Jo wants to be a 

2161
01:39:34,670 --> 01:39:37,930
violent and hangs in the construction 

2162
01:39:37,950 --> 01:39:40,590
business . It is why I was a nurse . So 

2163
01:39:40,590 --> 01:39:43,550
you got nurses , teachers got a future 

2164
01:39:43,560 --> 01:39:47,070
pilot . Teoh 

2165
01:39:47,080 --> 01:39:50,440
teacher you got you talk about service . 

2166
01:39:50,620 --> 01:39:52,453
That's incredible service in the 

2167
01:39:52,453 --> 01:39:54,453
tickets of family . So thanks . All 

2168
01:39:54,453 --> 01:39:56,342
because Jim mentioned earlier you 

2169
01:39:56,342 --> 01:39:58,440
promote . He wouldn't be here either 

2170
01:39:59,120 --> 01:40:01,231
without all of you . Thank you . What 

2171
01:40:01,231 --> 01:40:02,231
you do 

2172
01:40:09,570 --> 01:40:11,403
and secretary noted a lot of the 

2173
01:40:11,403 --> 01:40:13,570
accomplishments of Jim Dickinson , and 

2174
01:40:13,570 --> 01:40:15,792
I want to rehash that . But just to say 

2175
01:40:15,792 --> 01:40:18,014
that , I think it's a long time both as 

2176
01:40:18,014 --> 01:40:20,070
chief of staff of the Army and it is 

2177
01:40:20,070 --> 01:40:22,070
role within the military . I've got 

2178
01:40:22,070 --> 01:40:24,240
another very well . And I can tell you 

2179
01:40:24,250 --> 01:40:26,417
that when it came time to looking , it 

2180
01:40:26,417 --> 01:40:28,472
was gonna be a commander of space on 

2181
01:40:28,472 --> 01:40:31,990
following J . We did a certain 

2182
01:40:32,440 --> 01:40:35,950
extent . Secretary was very 

2183
01:40:35,950 --> 01:40:38,590
rigorous in his review process . Lots 

2184
01:40:38,590 --> 01:40:40,840
of interviews , looking , inventing 

2185
01:40:40,950 --> 01:40:42,860
lots of records on there . 

2186
01:40:46,110 --> 01:40:49,390
Canada at the end of days side of 

2187
01:40:49,400 --> 01:40:53,030
nominating . The reason he did that 

2188
01:40:53,410 --> 01:40:56,360
because of obvious theories except 

2189
01:40:56,390 --> 01:40:59,360
still coming up with a system with air 

2190
01:40:59,360 --> 01:41:01,480
defense , artillery of the Army and a 

2191
01:41:01,480 --> 01:41:03,600
lot of experience in various , 

2192
01:41:07,490 --> 01:41:10,570
but also because care giving tickets in 

2193
01:41:10,570 --> 01:41:13,780
this Amanda enormous terror on this job , 

2194
01:41:13,790 --> 01:41:16,140
he's gonna need every ounce that there 

2195
01:41:16,220 --> 01:41:18,387
because he's going to have continually 

2196
01:41:18,387 --> 01:41:20,331
render his investment three advice 

2197
01:41:20,360 --> 01:41:22,527
secretary defense , the president , in 

2198
01:41:22,527 --> 01:41:25,180
times of prices done with that , and 

2199
01:41:25,180 --> 01:41:27,458
he's gonna have to stand in the breach . 

2200
01:41:27,458 --> 01:41:30,140
Can an honest writer just Raymond , 

2201
01:41:30,340 --> 01:41:33,800
just as every one of us has every day , 

2202
01:41:33,810 --> 01:41:35,977
day in and day out on it was for those 

2203
01:41:35,977 --> 01:41:38,640
reasons activity is competent . 

2204
01:41:39,190 --> 01:41:42,210
Care puts him on the stage . I could 

2205
01:41:42,260 --> 01:41:44,980
tell you our nation space com was great 

2206
01:41:45,670 --> 01:41:48,990
with now , General Jim . 

2207
01:41:49,490 --> 01:41:51,970
Jim . Thanks for what you do . Thanks . 

2208
01:42:01,750 --> 01:42:05,480
Last week with soul samples , 

2209
01:42:05,490 --> 01:42:08,330
every Marines goes civilians out there , 

2210
01:42:08,340 --> 01:42:10,640
not only space combat space force . 

2211
01:42:11,040 --> 01:42:13,207
Right now you're relatively small in , 

2212
01:42:13,500 --> 01:42:17,350
but you're on our knees . Way bigger 

2213
01:42:17,390 --> 01:42:19,630
Your numbers would indicate , so I just 

2214
01:42:19,630 --> 01:42:22,450
want to publicly Thank you . Do every 

2215
01:42:22,450 --> 01:42:24,610
single day . All of us off . 

2216
01:42:26,210 --> 01:42:28,820
Most of will never know , but every 

2217
01:42:28,820 --> 01:42:31,940
single day . Thank 

2218
01:42:32,830 --> 01:42:33,830
God . 

2219
01:42:49,330 --> 01:42:51,940
Attention , Citation 

2220
01:42:56,900 --> 01:42:59,360
Job General 

2221
01:43:00,710 --> 01:43:03,330
United States Peaceful . Distinguished 

2222
01:43:03,340 --> 01:43:05,560
himself by exceptionally distinguished 

2223
01:43:06,720 --> 01:43:10,300
command and 

2224
01:43:11,390 --> 01:43:15,230
states Peace Peterson was from 

2225
01:43:15,240 --> 01:43:18,100
December 2017 to August 20 . 

2226
01:43:19,200 --> 01:43:21,480
During this period , the unrivalled 

2227
01:43:22,070 --> 01:43:25,410
general was fighting as he planned for 

2228
01:43:25,410 --> 01:43:27,910
the staff of the United States . 11 . 

2229
01:43:28,000 --> 01:43:30,950
Combatant . Elevating this critical 

2230
01:43:30,950 --> 01:43:33,730
lunch from a component to an 

2231
01:43:33,730 --> 01:43:37,390
independent here in the 

2232
01:43:37,400 --> 01:43:40,830
United States was me , during a period 

2233
01:43:40,840 --> 01:43:43,460
of historical change of significance as 

2234
01:43:43,470 --> 01:43:45,359
the commander of Russia's work to 

2235
01:43:45,359 --> 01:43:47,760
modernize their space capabilities and 

2236
01:43:47,760 --> 01:43:49,871
China's aggressive school in military 

2237
01:43:49,880 --> 01:43:52,860
space . Despite of all nations 

2238
01:43:52,860 --> 01:43:56,270
attempting to conceal General Raymond's 

2239
01:43:56,280 --> 01:43:58,610
dedication to further the security of 

2240
01:43:58,620 --> 01:44:01,290
the United States . Space Focus The 

2241
01:44:01,290 --> 01:44:03,540
Department of Defensive Stance of space 

2242
01:44:03,750 --> 01:44:05,694
as a distinct or fighting domain . 

2243
01:44:06,240 --> 01:44:09,120
Insulin might space superiority as a 

2244
01:44:09,130 --> 01:44:12,970
critical security . The distinctive 

2245
01:44:12,970 --> 01:44:15,670
accomplishments of general reflect 

2246
01:44:15,680 --> 01:44:18,410
bring credited names United States 

2247
01:44:18,410 --> 01:44:21,550
based the United States Space and the 

2248
01:44:21,560 --> 01:44:22,560
Department of 

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01:44:42,090 --> 01:44:45,100
Thank You , General you may be . And 

2250
01:44:45,100 --> 01:44:46,900
this time it is my pleasure to 

2251
01:44:46,900 --> 01:44:49,150
introduce the Chief of space operations 

2252
01:44:49,330 --> 01:44:52,030
United States Space Force and outgoing 

2253
01:44:52,030 --> 01:44:54,280
Commander United States Space Command 

2254
01:44:54,500 --> 01:44:55,800
General J . Raymond , 

2255
01:45:02,840 --> 01:45:05,140
Mr Secretary Chairman , distinguished 

2256
01:45:05,140 --> 01:45:07,470
guests , family , friends and , most 

2257
01:45:07,470 --> 01:45:09,637
importantly , the men and women of U . 

2258
01:45:09,637 --> 01:45:11,803
S . Space Command . What a spectacular 

2259
01:45:11,803 --> 01:45:13,803
day here in Colorado Springs . As I 

2260
01:45:13,803 --> 01:45:15,970
said earlier , it's always great to be 

2261
01:45:15,970 --> 01:45:18,137
back here . Mr . Secretary , thank you 

2262
01:45:18,310 --> 01:45:20,450
for presiding over today ceremony for 

2263
01:45:20,450 --> 01:45:22,006
your visionary leadership , 

2264
01:45:22,006 --> 01:45:24,172
establishing this command and in doing 

2265
01:45:24,172 --> 01:45:26,300
so , raising space to a level 

2266
01:45:26,300 --> 01:45:28,522
commensurate with its importance to our 

2267
01:45:28,522 --> 01:45:30,940
national security . Most importantly , 

2268
01:45:31,350 --> 01:45:33,680
thank you for your trust and confidence 

2269
01:45:34,070 --> 01:45:36,360
in me and our U S . Space command team . 

2270
01:45:37,590 --> 01:45:39,701
I also want to thank the Chairman for 

2271
01:45:39,701 --> 01:45:41,646
participating today I have had the 

2272
01:45:41,646 --> 01:45:43,479
opportunity to serve with gentle 

2273
01:45:43,479 --> 01:45:45,590
million both my U S space command hat 

2274
01:45:45,590 --> 01:45:47,710
and in my space force hats , and I am 

2275
01:45:47,710 --> 01:45:50,130
so thankful for your leadership . We 

2276
01:45:50,130 --> 01:45:52,450
all benefit from your integrity , your 

2277
01:45:52,450 --> 01:45:54,061
unwavering commitment to our 

2278
01:45:54,061 --> 01:45:56,117
Constitution and your enduring a kip 

2279
01:45:56,117 --> 01:45:58,061
commitment to America's soldiers , 

2280
01:45:58,061 --> 01:46:00,150
sailors , airman , marine space 

2281
01:46:00,150 --> 01:46:02,094
professionals and their families . 

2282
01:46:02,094 --> 01:46:05,330
Thank you . As I've said many times , 

2283
01:46:05,330 --> 01:46:07,441
getting stationed in Colorado Springs 

2284
01:46:07,441 --> 01:46:09,497
is like winning the lottery . I'd be 

2285
01:46:09,497 --> 01:46:11,663
remiss if I didn't think the community 

2286
01:46:11,663 --> 01:46:13,886
leaders that are here with us today and 

2287
01:46:13,886 --> 01:46:16,108
I really appreciate it . Thank you very 

2288
01:46:16,108 --> 01:46:19,220
much to my wife , Molly , and our kids . 

2289
01:46:19,220 --> 01:46:21,331
Christina , who's a marketing manager 

2290
01:46:21,660 --> 01:46:23,970
in Minneapolis . Amy , who's a third 

2291
01:46:23,970 --> 01:46:26,026
grade teacher in Des Moines , Iowa , 

2292
01:46:26,410 --> 01:46:28,780
and our son Gary , who is a football 

2293
01:46:28,780 --> 01:46:30,891
player at Yale looking for a football 

2294
01:46:30,891 --> 01:46:33,113
season to play . Um , I can't thank you 

2295
01:46:33,113 --> 01:46:35,310
enough to say this has been a pretty 

2296
01:46:35,310 --> 01:46:37,540
dynamic few years would be a huge , 

2297
01:46:37,550 --> 01:46:39,717
huge understatement , and I appreciate 

2298
01:46:39,717 --> 01:46:42,230
your love and support Molly , your 

2299
01:46:42,230 --> 01:46:45,080
commitment and dedication . You are F 

2300
01:46:45,080 --> 01:46:47,740
space , jf sec space , U . S Space 

2301
01:46:47,740 --> 01:46:50,440
Command and Space Force families have 

2302
01:46:50,440 --> 01:46:52,384
been especially important in these 

2303
01:46:52,384 --> 01:46:54,440
times , have enormous chains , and I 

2304
01:46:54,440 --> 01:46:56,662
love you very much to the men and women 

2305
01:46:56,662 --> 01:46:58,607
of United States based command . I 

2306
01:46:58,607 --> 01:47:00,773
couldn't be more proud of you and your 

2307
01:47:00,773 --> 01:47:02,829
accomplishments . Two years ago , in 

2308
01:47:02,829 --> 01:47:05,340
August of 2000 and 18 someone whispered 

2309
01:47:05,340 --> 01:47:07,940
in my ear and said , Hey , you should 

2310
01:47:07,940 --> 01:47:10,300
start planning the reestablishment of U . 

2311
01:47:10,300 --> 01:47:12,850
S Space Command and be prepared to have 

2312
01:47:12,850 --> 01:47:15,017
that command up in just three months . 

2313
01:47:16,780 --> 01:47:18,947
A couple days later , I was headed out 

2314
01:47:18,947 --> 01:47:21,169
for an extended TD wide for a promotion 

2315
01:47:21,169 --> 01:47:23,560
board . And I took a broad . A small 

2316
01:47:23,560 --> 01:47:26,150
team of planners with me five planners 

2317
01:47:26,160 --> 01:47:28,327
bigger . General Tom James . Bring her 

2318
01:47:28,327 --> 01:47:30,870
gentle Sean Bratton . Mr . Dave Tucek 

2319
01:47:30,880 --> 01:47:32,991
from U . S Strategic Command Girl Ken 

2320
01:47:32,991 --> 01:47:35,090
Klock from here it U S Space Command 

2321
01:47:35,090 --> 01:47:37,280
that Mr Mark Main from out of 

2322
01:47:37,280 --> 01:47:39,391
Vandenberg . This team worked all day 

2323
01:47:39,840 --> 01:47:41,840
while I was on the board . And then 

2324
01:47:41,840 --> 01:47:43,896
together we would spend the evenings 

2325
01:47:43,896 --> 01:47:46,007
and refining the plan , and we rinsed 

2326
01:47:46,007 --> 01:47:48,229
and repeated , repeated that for a week 

2327
01:47:48,229 --> 01:47:50,340
and at the end of the week we emerged 

2328
01:47:50,340 --> 01:47:52,396
with a plan for the establishment of 

2329
01:47:52,396 --> 01:47:54,451
this command . What's interesting is 

2330
01:47:54,451 --> 01:47:56,396
when you look at the butcher block 

2331
01:47:56,396 --> 01:47:58,618
paper that we used the draft , the plan 

2332
01:47:58,618 --> 01:48:01,260
on the wall , it's almost exactly what 

2333
01:48:01,260 --> 01:48:03,950
we implement and I give that team a lot 

2334
01:48:03,950 --> 01:48:06,340
of credit After returning from that T . 

2335
01:48:06,340 --> 01:48:08,950
D Y . I asked breeder General Rock 

2336
01:48:08,950 --> 01:48:11,490
Miller to implement that plan , and he 

2337
01:48:11,490 --> 01:48:13,546
pulled together a task force and did 

2338
01:48:13,546 --> 01:48:15,712
that detailed planning to stand up the 

2339
01:48:15,712 --> 01:48:17,900
command . Just a year later , rocking 

2340
01:48:17,900 --> 01:48:20,233
my hat's off to you for your leadership . 

2341
01:48:20,470 --> 01:48:23,730
And there we were on 29 August just a 

2342
01:48:23,730 --> 01:48:26,310
year ago , in a ceremony hosted by the 

2343
01:48:26,310 --> 01:48:28,088
President . I want to thank the 

2344
01:48:28,088 --> 01:48:30,143
President for the distinct honor and 

2345
01:48:30,143 --> 01:48:32,199
privilege of serving is the US based 

2346
01:48:32,199 --> 01:48:33,921
command commander and the vice 

2347
01:48:33,921 --> 01:48:35,810
President in the White House Rose 

2348
01:48:35,810 --> 01:48:38,032
Garden , where Secretary Esper signed a 

2349
01:48:38,032 --> 01:48:39,977
document formally establishing the 

2350
01:48:39,977 --> 01:48:42,199
command and reassigning forces from U . 

2351
01:48:42,199 --> 01:48:44,210
S Strategic Command to U . S Space 

2352
01:48:44,210 --> 01:48:46,600
Command Chief Master Sergeant Doberman . 

2353
01:48:47,270 --> 01:48:49,326
Our senior enlisted adviser unfurled 

2354
01:48:49,326 --> 01:48:52,830
our flag and we were established . But 

2355
01:48:52,830 --> 01:48:55,560
it was clear , after a tremendous 

2356
01:48:55,570 --> 01:48:58,410
amount of hard work , that we're just a 

2357
01:48:58,420 --> 01:49:01,300
starting line and it was time to sprint . 

2358
01:49:01,970 --> 01:49:04,000
Our national security demanded it . 

2359
01:49:04,850 --> 01:49:07,240
This command is purpose built to meet 

2360
01:49:07,240 --> 01:49:09,296
the demands of the national security 

2361
01:49:09,296 --> 01:49:11,129
strategy in the national defense 

2362
01:49:11,129 --> 01:49:13,351
strategy to compete and to deter from a 

2363
01:49:13,351 --> 01:49:15,018
position of strength and that 

2364
01:49:15,018 --> 01:49:17,184
deterrence were to fail toe win . This 

2365
01:49:17,184 --> 01:49:19,370
command is tailor made to focus on 

2366
01:49:19,370 --> 01:49:21,330
enhancing our ability to conduct 

2367
01:49:21,340 --> 01:49:23,451
offensive and defensive operations in 

2368
01:49:23,451 --> 01:49:25,340
space , to further strengthen our 

2369
01:49:25,340 --> 01:49:27,284
partnerships with the intelligence 

2370
01:49:27,284 --> 01:49:29,396
community with our allies and finally 

2371
01:49:29,396 --> 01:49:31,229
to enhance global war fighting . 

2372
01:49:31,229 --> 01:49:33,690
Integrating more seamlessly with our 

2373
01:49:33,690 --> 01:49:35,900
combatant command partners , U . S 

2374
01:49:35,900 --> 01:49:37,990
Space Command is laser focused on 

2375
01:49:37,990 --> 01:49:40,101
protecting and defending our critical 

2376
01:49:40,101 --> 01:49:42,046
space assets . We've established a 

2377
01:49:42,046 --> 01:49:44,212
joint task for space defense , a first 

2378
01:49:44,212 --> 01:49:46,268
of its kind in operational command . 

2379
01:49:46,268 --> 01:49:48,157
Focus on war fighting . Under the 

2380
01:49:48,157 --> 01:49:50,490
leadership of Brickner Gentle Tom James , 

2381
01:49:50,490 --> 01:49:52,268
this team constructed a unified 

2382
01:49:52,268 --> 01:49:54,046
structure with our intelligence 

2383
01:49:54,046 --> 01:49:55,750
partners and allies . We also 

2384
01:49:55,750 --> 01:49:57,750
established under the leadership of 

2385
01:49:57,750 --> 01:49:59,861
Major General Stephen Whiting and now 

2386
01:49:59,861 --> 01:50:01,972
Major General John Saw our first ever 

2387
01:50:01,972 --> 01:50:04,250
combined command . This team of allies , 

2388
01:50:04,250 --> 01:50:06,361
partners , commercial and civil space 

2389
01:50:06,361 --> 01:50:08,472
professionals is taking the necessary 

2390
01:50:08,472 --> 01:50:10,583
steps to ensure our joint warfighting 

2391
01:50:10,583 --> 01:50:12,750
partners in the Combatant commands can 

2392
01:50:12,750 --> 01:50:14,750
fully leverage space power in their 

2393
01:50:14,750 --> 01:50:17,080
global operations . A special thank you 

2394
01:50:17,090 --> 01:50:19,970
to our allies and partners . This 

2395
01:50:19,970 --> 01:50:22,110
command has focused on expanding 

2396
01:50:22,120 --> 01:50:24,360
partnerships because we know the U . S 

2397
01:50:24,360 --> 01:50:26,810
cannot protect him to defend space by 

2398
01:50:26,810 --> 01:50:28,970
ourselves . We're stronger together , 

2399
01:50:29,450 --> 01:50:31,283
we're more aware , more credible 

2400
01:50:31,283 --> 01:50:33,540
warfighting folks force because they're 

2401
01:50:33,540 --> 01:50:35,570
our allies . Increased lethality 

2402
01:50:35,570 --> 01:50:37,570
through the unique capabilities and 

2403
01:50:37,570 --> 01:50:40,800
prospectus we could not do are missing 

2404
01:50:40,800 --> 01:50:43,022
without our incredible partnership with 

2405
01:50:43,022 --> 01:50:45,244
intelligence Community and the National 

2406
01:50:45,244 --> 01:50:47,467
Reconnaissance Office are organizations 

2407
01:50:47,467 --> 01:50:49,133
have never been closer . This 

2408
01:50:49,133 --> 01:50:50,911
partnership has been absolutely 

2409
01:50:50,911 --> 01:50:53,022
critical to understanding the threats 

2410
01:50:53,022 --> 01:50:55,244
in space and on Earth . Your unwavering 

2411
01:50:55,244 --> 01:50:57,430
commitment and tradecraft . Insurers 

2412
01:50:57,440 --> 01:51:00,670
are enduring safety and security to our 

2413
01:51:00,670 --> 01:51:02,700
combatant command partners . Our 

2414
01:51:02,700 --> 01:51:05,020
primary measure of success is to 

2415
01:51:05,020 --> 01:51:07,131
deliver the war fighting capabilities 

2416
01:51:07,131 --> 01:51:09,140
you need when you need them without 

2417
01:51:09,150 --> 01:51:11,750
fail . I am proud of our efforts to 

2418
01:51:11,750 --> 01:51:13,750
advance the joint force global 

2419
01:51:13,750 --> 01:51:15,972
integration and would like to highlight 

2420
01:51:16,360 --> 01:51:18,582
girl Chris Wendland for the work he has 

2421
01:51:18,582 --> 01:51:20,804
done to develop our joint planning . So 

2422
01:51:20,804 --> 01:51:22,860
your integration efforts are leading 

2423
01:51:22,860 --> 01:51:24,971
the joint force . My hat's off to you 

2424
01:51:24,971 --> 01:51:27,082
and your team . I'd also like to give 

2425
01:51:27,082 --> 01:51:29,360
special thanks to my front office team , 

2426
01:51:29,360 --> 01:51:31,471
communications team and security team 

2427
01:51:31,471 --> 01:51:33,638
for their strong support and sleep and 

2428
01:51:33,638 --> 01:51:36,210
selfless service . Finally , the real 

2429
01:51:36,210 --> 01:51:38,099
source of combat power . US space 

2430
01:51:38,099 --> 01:51:40,154
commanders , our warfighters . We've 

2431
01:51:40,154 --> 01:51:42,432
been delivered in our process to track , 

2432
01:51:42,480 --> 01:51:45,770
develop , educate and retain a cadre of 

2433
01:51:45,770 --> 01:51:48,150
warrior minded experts ready to address 

2434
01:51:48,150 --> 01:51:50,560
the challenges in space to all the 

2435
01:51:50,560 --> 01:51:52,393
directors , leaders , soldiers , 

2436
01:51:52,393 --> 01:51:54,338
sailors , airmen , Marines , space 

2437
01:51:54,338 --> 01:51:56,560
professionals and civilians who make up 

2438
01:51:56,560 --> 01:51:58,560
this command . You do so much for a 

2439
01:51:58,560 --> 01:52:00,504
nation , and I'm proud of each and 

2440
01:52:00,504 --> 01:52:02,680
every one of you . U S Space Command 

2441
01:52:02,690 --> 01:52:05,380
has Foot has never left , has never 

2442
01:52:05,380 --> 01:52:07,436
been left off , accelerate over this 

2443
01:52:07,436 --> 01:52:09,430
past year . But as we continue the 

2444
01:52:09,430 --> 01:52:11,430
transition from establishment , the 

2445
01:52:11,430 --> 01:52:13,652
full operational capability General Jim 

2446
01:52:13,652 --> 01:52:15,652
Dickinson's foot will now be on the 

2447
01:52:15,652 --> 01:52:19,420
accelerator pedal . Jim , thank you for 

2448
01:52:19,420 --> 01:52:21,580
serving so closely with me over the 

2449
01:52:21,880 --> 01:52:23,936
past six months . I couldn't be more 

2450
01:52:23,936 --> 01:52:26,140
excited that you and Angie will now 

2451
01:52:26,140 --> 01:52:28,251
lead this command . There is nobody , 

2452
01:52:28,430 --> 01:52:30,890
nobody more qualified to assume command . 

2453
01:52:30,890 --> 01:52:32,930
And I am very excited to see where 

2454
01:52:32,930 --> 01:52:34,930
you're going to lead it . As United 

2455
01:52:34,930 --> 01:52:36,874
States based forces chief of space 

2456
01:52:36,874 --> 01:52:39,000
operations , my sole focus now shifts 

2457
01:52:39,200 --> 01:52:41,311
to providing you the capabilities you 

2458
01:52:41,311 --> 01:52:43,311
need at the time and tempo that you 

2459
01:52:43,311 --> 01:52:45,478
need them to successfully conduct your 

2460
01:52:45,478 --> 01:52:47,589
missing . And I will promise each and 

2461
01:52:47,589 --> 01:52:49,811
every one of you that I will give it my 

2462
01:52:49,811 --> 01:52:51,867
own . Mr . Secretary Chairman . I am 

2463
01:52:51,867 --> 01:52:53,922
pleased to report that our nation is 

2464
01:52:53,922 --> 01:52:55,867
better prepared today to compete , 

2465
01:52:55,867 --> 01:52:57,867
deter and win in the space domain , 

2466
01:52:57,867 --> 01:53:00,089
then we were just a year ago . And , um 

2467
01:53:00,089 --> 01:53:02,311
and I am convinced that the joint space 

2468
01:53:02,311 --> 01:53:04,533
warfighters assigned us space Man under 

2469
01:53:04,533 --> 01:53:06,730
the steady hand of Jim Dickinson will 

2470
01:53:06,730 --> 01:53:08,880
ensure that into the future again , 

2471
01:53:08,890 --> 01:53:11,001
Thank you very much for the privilege 

2472
01:53:11,001 --> 01:53:13,001
of serving , and God bless each and 

2473
01:53:13,001 --> 01:53:14,057
every one of you . 

2474
01:53:24,550 --> 01:53:26,717
Thank you , General Raman . During the 

2475
01:53:26,717 --> 01:53:29,170
farewell yesterday , Molly Raymond was 

2476
01:53:29,170 --> 01:53:31,003
presented the outstanding Public 

2477
01:53:31,003 --> 01:53:33,830
Service award in lieu of flowers . A 

2478
01:53:33,830 --> 01:53:36,052
donation has been made in Mrs Raymond's 

2479
01:53:36,052 --> 01:53:38,052
name to the Peterson Spouses Club . 

2480
01:53:44,750 --> 01:53:47,640
It is my honor to introduce , for the 

2481
01:53:47,640 --> 01:53:50,270
first time the Commander , United 

2482
01:53:50,270 --> 01:53:52,590
States Space Command General James 

2483
01:53:52,590 --> 01:53:53,260
Dickinson , 

2484
01:54:02,900 --> 01:54:05,610
Mr Secretary Chairman , distinguished 

2485
01:54:05,610 --> 01:54:07,666
guests , family , friends and , most 

2486
01:54:07,666 --> 01:54:09,832
importantly , the men and women of U . 

2487
01:54:09,832 --> 01:54:11,777
S . Space Command . Good morning . 

2488
01:54:12,840 --> 01:54:14,896
Thank you all for being here today , 

2489
01:54:14,896 --> 01:54:16,507
Especially given under these 

2490
01:54:16,507 --> 01:54:18,720
extraordinary circumstances . I am 

2491
01:54:18,720 --> 01:54:21,480
truly humbled and deeply honored to 

2492
01:54:21,480 --> 01:54:23,702
assume command of U . S Space Command . 

2493
01:54:23,702 --> 01:54:25,758
I am thankful to the chairman of the 

2494
01:54:25,758 --> 01:54:27,813
Joint Chiefs of Staff Secretary that 

2495
01:54:27,813 --> 01:54:29,869
fence the president of United States 

2496
01:54:29,869 --> 01:54:31,980
and our congressional leaders for the 

2497
01:54:31,980 --> 01:54:34,091
trust and confidence they have placed 

2498
01:54:34,091 --> 01:54:35,980
in me to lead our nation's newest 

2499
01:54:35,980 --> 01:54:37,813
combatant command in its role to 

2500
01:54:37,813 --> 01:54:39,647
protect , defend and advance our 

2501
01:54:39,647 --> 01:54:41,480
nation's interest in space . I'm 

2502
01:54:41,480 --> 01:54:43,850
grateful and indeed very fortunate have 

2503
01:54:43,850 --> 01:54:45,739
worked for General Raymond as his 

2504
01:54:45,739 --> 01:54:47,850
deputy in U . S Space Command for the 

2505
01:54:47,850 --> 01:54:49,850
past nine months . He liked to joke 

2506
01:54:49,850 --> 01:54:51,628
with me that by me becoming the 

2507
01:54:51,628 --> 01:54:53,740
Commander will now be working for me 

2508
01:54:53,900 --> 01:54:56,178
and as his new role in the space force . 

2509
01:54:56,450 --> 01:54:59,060
The truth is , as we both strive to 

2510
01:54:59,060 --> 01:55:01,540
deliver space capabilities and space 

2511
01:55:01,740 --> 01:55:03,907
warfighters to our nation , I couldn't 

2512
01:55:03,907 --> 01:55:06,000
ask for a better partner , companion 

2513
01:55:06,000 --> 01:55:08,330
and friend . Thank you , John Raymond . 

2514
01:55:08,340 --> 01:55:10,870
Now it can call you Jay for your 

2515
01:55:10,880 --> 01:55:12,880
untiring efforts to establish you a 

2516
01:55:12,880 --> 01:55:15,180
space command for our your tremendous 

2517
01:55:15,190 --> 01:55:17,190
support to the war fighters of this 

2518
01:55:17,190 --> 01:55:19,740
command and for your visionary work to 

2519
01:55:19,740 --> 01:55:22,120
set us on a trajectory for great 

2520
01:55:22,120 --> 01:55:24,120
success . I look forward to working 

2521
01:55:24,120 --> 01:55:26,120
with you in our new roles , and I'm 

2522
01:55:26,120 --> 01:55:28,176
excited to see if you still remember 

2523
01:55:28,176 --> 01:55:31,010
how to have just one hat as its chief 

2524
01:55:31,010 --> 01:55:33,740
of space operations to our Colorado 

2525
01:55:33,740 --> 01:55:35,684
civic leaders . Thank you for your 

2526
01:55:35,684 --> 01:55:37,907
continuous support to the men and women 

2527
01:55:37,907 --> 01:55:39,962
in uniform , which is so critical to 

2528
01:55:39,962 --> 01:55:41,907
the success of the missions of our 

2529
01:55:41,907 --> 01:55:44,240
local military bases on a personal note . 

2530
01:55:44,240 --> 01:55:46,240
Although I've been back for several 

2531
01:55:46,240 --> 01:55:48,129
months as a Colorado native and a 

2532
01:55:48,129 --> 01:55:49,796
alumni of both Colorado State 

2533
01:55:49,796 --> 01:55:51,851
University in the Colorado School of 

2534
01:55:51,851 --> 01:55:54,090
Mines , I can honestly say it's great 

2535
01:55:54,090 --> 01:55:57,020
to be home . I'm deeply indebted to my 

2536
01:55:57,020 --> 01:55:59,242
family , for all their support and love 

2537
01:55:59,242 --> 01:56:01,409
over the years . First and foremost is 

2538
01:56:01,409 --> 01:56:03,870
my wife , Angie , of 34 years , my high 

2539
01:56:03,870 --> 01:56:05,870
school sweetheart , and we've known 

2540
01:56:05,870 --> 01:56:08,148
each other for 42 years . Our daughter , 

2541
01:56:08,148 --> 01:56:10,203
Debra , and her husband , Matt . Our 

2542
01:56:10,203 --> 01:56:12,426
son , Hank , and his wife , Sarah . Our 

2543
01:56:12,426 --> 01:56:14,648
daughter , Olivia . Our son , Joe . And 

2544
01:56:14,648 --> 01:56:16,592
most certainly our grandchildren . 

2545
01:56:16,592 --> 01:56:19,240
Reagan , Jr , Colton , Peyton and Riley 

2546
01:56:19,280 --> 01:56:21,370
who are , without doubt the stars of 

2547
01:56:21,370 --> 01:56:23,600
our lives . Angie and I could not be 

2548
01:56:23,600 --> 01:56:25,710
more proud of our family as they 

2549
01:56:25,720 --> 01:56:27,776
represent the resiliency , toughness 

2550
01:56:27,930 --> 01:56:30,360
and service that make military kids so 

2551
01:56:30,360 --> 01:56:32,730
successful While the Army considers 

2552
01:56:32,730 --> 01:56:35,410
them my dependence . The reality is I'm 

2553
01:56:35,410 --> 01:56:37,521
dependent on them . I certainly would 

2554
01:56:37,521 --> 01:56:39,632
not be here today if it wasn't . What 

2555
01:56:39,632 --> 01:56:41,854
was was not for their sacrifices , love 

2556
01:56:41,854 --> 01:56:43,910
and support . So thank you for being 

2557
01:56:43,910 --> 01:56:45,840
here today , just as you were in 

2558
01:56:45,840 --> 01:56:47,784
Washington , D . C . When I did my 

2559
01:56:47,784 --> 01:56:49,951
congressional testimony with my battle 

2560
01:56:49,951 --> 01:56:52,480
buddy down here , Glenn Van Herck . And 

2561
01:56:52,480 --> 01:56:54,313
finally , I'd like to express my 

2562
01:56:54,313 --> 01:56:56,313
gratitude of the members of the new 

2563
01:56:56,313 --> 01:56:58,150
extended joint family , the war 

2564
01:56:58,150 --> 01:57:00,150
fighters of the United States based 

2565
01:57:00,150 --> 01:57:02,094
Command , the soldiers , sailors , 

2566
01:57:02,094 --> 01:57:04,372
airmen , Marines , space professionals , 

2567
01:57:04,372 --> 01:57:06,150
allies , interagency partners , 

2568
01:57:06,150 --> 01:57:08,039
government civilians and contract 

2569
01:57:08,039 --> 01:57:10,150
partners . You are the real source of 

2570
01:57:10,150 --> 01:57:12,317
this combatant commands combat power . 

2571
01:57:12,317 --> 01:57:14,483
You've worked tirelessly over the last 

2572
01:57:14,483 --> 01:57:16,594
year to establish this command and to 

2573
01:57:16,594 --> 01:57:18,706
create conditions for success in this 

2574
01:57:18,706 --> 01:57:22,030
new warfighting domain . I am proud to 

2575
01:57:22,030 --> 01:57:24,190
have been part of this effort and so 

2576
01:57:24,190 --> 01:57:26,690
far I am proud of each and every one of 

2577
01:57:26,690 --> 01:57:29,330
you . When I reflect on what has 

2578
01:57:29,330 --> 01:57:31,330
changed over the course of the last 

2579
01:57:31,330 --> 01:57:34,450
year , I am amazed . We have built key 

2580
01:57:34,450 --> 01:57:36,283
relationships with international 

2581
01:57:36,283 --> 01:57:38,450
partners supporting multiple facets of 

2582
01:57:38,450 --> 01:57:40,617
the Space domain Awareness mission and 

2583
01:57:40,617 --> 01:57:42,617
have established sharing agreements 

2584
01:57:42,617 --> 01:57:44,506
with several nations , commercial 

2585
01:57:44,506 --> 01:57:46,672
industries and academic institutions . 

2586
01:57:46,672 --> 01:57:48,894
We have developed new training programs 

2587
01:57:48,894 --> 01:57:51,061
to grow a cadre that is always focused 

2588
01:57:51,061 --> 01:57:53,228
on our space capabilities . Along with 

2589
01:57:53,228 --> 01:57:55,394
our headquarters element , we now have 

2590
01:57:55,394 --> 01:57:57,617
a combined four space component command 

2591
01:57:57,617 --> 01:57:59,672
providing space enabled capabilities 

2592
01:57:59,760 --> 01:58:01,816
and effects to the war fighters from 

2593
01:58:01,816 --> 01:58:03,538
Vandenberg Air force Base with 

2594
01:58:03,538 --> 01:58:05,482
significant contributions from our 

2595
01:58:05,482 --> 01:58:07,316
allies and partners from several 

2596
01:58:07,316 --> 01:58:09,593
nations , some of which are here today . 

2597
01:58:09,870 --> 01:58:11,780
A joint task force space defense 

2598
01:58:11,790 --> 01:58:13,830
charged with leading our efforts to 

2599
01:58:13,830 --> 01:58:16,450
gain and maintain space superiority and 

2600
01:58:16,450 --> 01:58:18,450
defeat counter space threats to our 

2601
01:58:18,450 --> 01:58:21,230
nation and our allies embedded space , 

2602
01:58:21,230 --> 01:58:23,397
integrating planning elements in seven 

2603
01:58:23,397 --> 01:58:25,850
of our 10 combat 11 combatant commands 

2604
01:58:26,040 --> 01:58:28,207
and are in the process of establishing 

2605
01:58:28,207 --> 01:58:30,429
similar elements at the remaining three 

2606
01:58:30,429 --> 01:58:32,380
with the purpose of insuring space 

2607
01:58:32,380 --> 01:58:34,790
effects are fully synchronized in the 

2608
01:58:34,790 --> 01:58:37,012
planning and execution process . Is all 

2609
01:58:37,012 --> 01:58:40,660
U . S and Allied combat operations . So 

2610
01:58:40,660 --> 01:58:42,990
did say that this is an exciting time 

2611
01:58:42,990 --> 01:58:45,330
to be in the space business is a major 

2612
01:58:45,330 --> 01:58:47,608
understatement . It is , quite frankly , 

2613
01:58:47,780 --> 01:58:50,490
a critical time for our nation . The 

2614
01:58:50,490 --> 01:58:52,268
recently released Defense Space 

2615
01:58:52,268 --> 01:58:54,434
Strategy describes how our adversaries 

2616
01:58:54,434 --> 01:58:56,601
are developing , testing and deploying 

2617
01:58:56,601 --> 01:58:58,823
counter space capabilities , as well as 

2618
01:58:58,823 --> 01:59:00,879
evolving their military doctrines to 

2619
01:59:00,879 --> 01:59:03,046
include their employment in a conflict 

2620
01:59:03,046 --> 01:59:05,560
that extends into the space domain . In 

2621
01:59:05,560 --> 01:59:07,282
the process , they're not only 

2622
01:59:07,282 --> 01:59:09,060
challenging the US security and 

2623
01:59:09,060 --> 01:59:11,116
prosperity , they have turned a once 

2624
01:59:11,116 --> 01:59:12,893
peaceful environment into a war 

2625
01:59:12,893 --> 01:59:14,949
fighting domain . It is important to 

2626
01:59:14,949 --> 01:59:17,350
note that space is a war fighting 

2627
01:59:17,350 --> 01:59:19,490
domain not because we want it to be , 

2628
01:59:19,710 --> 01:59:21,710
but because of our adversaries have 

2629
01:59:21,710 --> 01:59:24,170
seen the advantages spaces provided to 

2630
01:59:24,170 --> 01:59:26,490
our way of life and to our way of war . 

2631
01:59:26,740 --> 01:59:29,230
And they constantly seek ways toe hold 

2632
01:59:29,230 --> 01:59:31,440
our space assets at risk . As our 

2633
01:59:31,440 --> 01:59:33,773
adversaries continue to weaponize space , 

2634
01:59:33,840 --> 01:59:36,520
as we recently saw in July , U S Space 

2635
01:59:36,520 --> 01:59:39,660
Command stands postured to deter and if 

2636
01:59:39,660 --> 01:59:42,450
necessary , defeat those threats . The 

2637
01:59:42,450 --> 01:59:44,710
unified command plan is very clear . 

2638
01:59:45,000 --> 01:59:47,430
Our mission is to protect and defend us 

2639
01:59:47,430 --> 01:59:49,850
and allied interests in space . To be 

2640
01:59:49,850 --> 01:59:52,360
clear , our objective is to deter a 

2641
01:59:52,360 --> 01:59:54,800
conflict from beginning in or extending 

2642
01:59:54,810 --> 01:59:56,990
to space and to enable our nation to 

2643
01:59:56,990 --> 01:59:59,590
compete in space from a position of 

2644
01:59:59,590 --> 02:00:02,840
strength . However , should deterrents 

2645
02:00:02,840 --> 02:00:05,530
fail , are imperative is clear . We 

2646
02:00:05,540 --> 02:00:08,710
will win . To do so , we will require 

2647
02:00:08,710 --> 02:00:10,432
space warfighting culture that 

2648
02:00:10,432 --> 02:00:12,570
permeates the entire command . I 

2649
02:00:12,570 --> 02:00:14,850
believe our experiences make us who we 

2650
02:00:14,850 --> 02:00:17,183
are in my career is an army air defense . 

2651
02:00:17,183 --> 02:00:19,520
Artillery men has shaped my warfighting 

2652
02:00:19,520 --> 02:00:21,900
perspective by training and by 

2653
02:00:21,900 --> 02:00:24,740
experience . In fact , by design , that 

2654
02:00:24,740 --> 02:00:26,962
war fighting mindset is inculcated into 

2655
02:00:26,962 --> 02:00:29,129
every member of the Army's combat arms 

2656
02:00:29,129 --> 02:00:31,800
branches . It shapes every analysis we 

2657
02:00:31,800 --> 02:00:34,022
perform every recommendation we provide 

2658
02:00:34,030 --> 02:00:36,580
and every decision we make it is baked 

2659
02:00:36,580 --> 02:00:39,250
into our culture . My pledge to you is 

2660
02:00:39,250 --> 02:00:41,472
that my focus is a commander will be on 

2661
02:00:41,472 --> 02:00:43,710
developing , nurturing , embracing a 

2662
02:00:43,710 --> 02:00:46,190
space warfighting culture . Every 

2663
02:00:46,190 --> 02:00:48,820
effort , every decision point , every 

2664
02:00:48,820 --> 02:00:51,030
initiative and every tradeoff we make 

2665
02:00:51,040 --> 02:00:53,460
will occur in the context of assessing 

2666
02:00:53,460 --> 02:00:55,950
its contributions to our ability to 

2667
02:00:55,950 --> 02:00:58,680
deter conflict and , if necessary , to 

2668
02:00:58,680 --> 02:01:01,580
fight and win in space to the men , to 

2669
02:01:01,580 --> 02:01:03,747
the men and women of the U . S . Space 

2670
02:01:03,747 --> 02:01:06,024
Command . In the coming days and weeks , 

2671
02:01:06,024 --> 02:01:08,191
we will further develop and refine our 

2672
02:01:08,191 --> 02:01:10,191
intent , priorities and roadmap and 

2673
02:01:10,191 --> 02:01:12,024
measures of effectiveness . That 

2674
02:01:12,024 --> 02:01:14,136
process will be better of inclusive , 

2675
02:01:14,136 --> 02:01:16,560
but most importantly , laser focused on 

2676
02:01:16,560 --> 02:01:18,410
holding , honing our warfighting 

2677
02:01:18,410 --> 02:01:20,160
capability and developing our 

2678
02:01:20,160 --> 02:01:22,104
warfighting culture . Through that 

2679
02:01:22,104 --> 02:01:24,271
approach , I am confident that we will 

2680
02:01:24,271 --> 02:01:26,438
meet our national security imperatives 

2681
02:01:26,438 --> 02:01:28,590
for space and be able to execute the 

2682
02:01:28,590 --> 02:01:30,820
task assigned to us today by the 

2683
02:01:30,820 --> 02:01:33,170
National Command authorities and honor 

2684
02:01:33,350 --> 02:01:35,810
the trust placed in us by the American 

2685
02:01:35,810 --> 02:01:38,230
people to effectively protect and 

2686
02:01:38,230 --> 02:01:41,240
defend their interests in space . As 

2687
02:01:41,240 --> 02:01:43,530
highlighted in our net as defense space 

2688
02:01:43,530 --> 02:01:45,363
strategy , we're facing the most 

2689
02:01:45,363 --> 02:01:47,510
significant transformation in the 

2690
02:01:47,520 --> 02:01:49,540
history of the US National Space 

2691
02:01:49,540 --> 02:01:52,270
Security Program . We have a unique 

2692
02:01:52,280 --> 02:01:54,770
opportunity and a solemn responsibility . 

2693
02:01:55,240 --> 02:01:57,030
As commander , I take this 

2694
02:01:57,030 --> 02:01:59,630
responsibility very seriously . The U . 

2695
02:01:59,630 --> 02:02:03,010
S is the best in space today . US space 

2696
02:02:03,010 --> 02:02:06,000
com will ensure this remains true as we 

2697
02:02:06,000 --> 02:02:08,140
work to implement national defense 

2698
02:02:08,140 --> 02:02:10,580
strategies , the defense space strategy 

2699
02:02:10,720 --> 02:02:12,450
and the unified command plan . 

2700
02:02:12,860 --> 02:02:14,860
Directing for the maintaining space 

2701
02:02:14,860 --> 02:02:16,582
superiority and protecting and 

2702
02:02:16,582 --> 02:02:18,193
defending our critical space 

2703
02:02:18,193 --> 02:02:20,590
capabilities . So thank you again for 

2704
02:02:20,590 --> 02:02:22,812
all the sport in the ceremonies today . 

2705
02:02:22,812 --> 02:02:25,034
I really got to give a shout out to the 

2706
02:02:25,034 --> 02:02:27,146
protocol teams between Nora and North 

2707
02:02:27,146 --> 02:02:29,368
com and US Space com . This was truly a 

2708
02:02:29,368 --> 02:02:31,490
very unique change of command . 

2709
02:02:31,490 --> 02:02:33,470
Ceremonies couldn't been better , 

2710
02:02:33,480 --> 02:02:35,536
better done with two great Americans 

2711
02:02:35,536 --> 02:02:37,647
that are sitting full before us along 

2712
02:02:37,647 --> 02:02:39,813
with these gentlemen on the stage . So 

2713
02:02:39,813 --> 02:02:41,869
I'm excited to be the next combatant 

2714
02:02:41,869 --> 02:02:44,147
commander or the combat commander of U . 

2715
02:02:44,147 --> 02:02:46,369
S Space Command Command , Thank you for 

2716
02:02:46,369 --> 02:02:48,202
your attends today and God bless 

2717
02:02:48,202 --> 02:02:47,820
America . 

2718
02:02:59,500 --> 02:03:01,920
Thank you , General Dickinson . In lieu 

2719
02:03:01,920 --> 02:03:04,210
of flowers , a donation has been made 

2720
02:03:04,210 --> 02:03:07,000
in Angie Dickinson's name to America's 

2721
02:03:07,000 --> 02:03:08,140
Gold Star families 

2722
02:03:15,880 --> 02:03:18,390
On behalf of the war fighters of North 

2723
02:03:18,390 --> 02:03:20,550
American Aerospace Defense Command , 

2724
02:03:20,900 --> 02:03:23,120
United States , Northern Command and 

2725
02:03:23,120 --> 02:03:25,610
United States Space Command . Thank you 

2726
02:03:25,610 --> 02:03:27,610
all for joining us . In celebrating 

2727
02:03:27,610 --> 02:03:30,170
these momentous events , we extend our 

2728
02:03:30,170 --> 02:03:32,870
congratulations to General Van Herk and 

2729
02:03:32,870 --> 02:03:35,190
General Dickinson and their families 

2730
02:03:35,420 --> 02:03:37,198
and wish Theo Shaughnessy's and 

2731
02:03:37,198 --> 02:03:39,420
Raymond's well in their new endeavors . 

2732
02:03:39,950 --> 02:03:42,172
General Dickinson will host a receiving 

2733
02:03:42,172 --> 02:03:44,117
line in front of the flags . To my 

2734
02:03:44,117 --> 02:03:46,117
right , he looks forward to working 

2735
02:03:46,117 --> 02:03:48,117
alongside the warfighters of United 

2736
02:03:48,117 --> 02:03:51,150
States Space Command . In keeping with 

2737
02:03:51,150 --> 02:03:53,930
tradition , please stand as we conclude 

2738
02:03:53,930 --> 02:03:56,097
with the Armed Forces Service Medley , 

2739
02:03:56,097 --> 02:03:58,208
played by the United States Air Force 

2740
02:03:58,208 --> 02:04:00,320
Academy ceremonial Band , followed by 

2741
02:04:00,320 --> 02:04:02,431
the departure of the official party . 

2742
02:04:02,500 --> 02:04:04,667
Please remain in place until after the 

2743
02:04:04,667 --> 02:04:06,833
official party has departed . And then 

2744
02:04:06,833 --> 02:04:08,889
Usher has dismissed your row . Thank 

2745
02:04:08,889 --> 02:04:10,389
you and have a stellar day 

2746
02:05:06,890 --> 02:05:07,890
with 

2747
02:05:23,490 --> 02:05:24,490
No , 

2748
02:06:14,280 --> 02:06:15,200
but yeah .