06 March 2024    

#                     ASNE ARCTIC AND ANTARCTIC OPERATIONS SYMPOSIUM                 

                  Remarks as prepared:  Good morning everyone, and thank you, Dave (VADM Ret David Lewis) for your kind introduction. I’d also like to thank CAPT Dale ‘Kid’ Lumme (Luh-ME) for the invitation. Coming to speak at a symposium centered on the Arctic is a tremendous and infrequent opportunity for me. As            

        09 January 2024    

#                     Surface Navy Association National Symposium                 

                 Good afternoon everyone. Thank you, Rick, for inviting me to speak again this year and for your kind introduction. And, thank you for accommodating my request to speak today in order for me to attend the Naval Reactors’ change of office tomorrow between two of my great friends, Frank Caldwell and            

        07 October 2023    

#                     USS Jack H. Lucas Commissioning                  

                 Thank you, Matt for that introduction. Good morning Tampa and the crew of the USS JACK H LUCAS – What a beautiful and hot, great Navy day. It is my honor and privilege to be here today to join you for the Commissioning of this powerful warship. I would like to welcome and give my sincere thanks to            

        05 October 2023    

#                     Recruit Training Command graduation                 

                 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen – It is a tremendous honor to join you today, coming all the way from Norfolk, VA to personally congratulate, and this is an astounding number, 976 Recruits as they complete the process known as ‘Sailorization’ and start their journey as a Navy Warrior. Over the            

        29 September 2023    

#                     NSA Hampton Roads Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony                 

                  Alright, well good afternoon everyone. What a wonderful day. I know M-C-C Brooks said we are going to do this uncovered but I only get to wear this like 30 minutes every year, and I will not be denied my 30 minutes. This is all about getting this cover, and I’m proud of it too, so anyway, you’re            

        14 September 2023    

#                     Hampton Roads Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner                 

                 Good evening – and thank you, Joel (Vargas), for the kind introduction and for the important work you do with the U-S-A-A team across the nation on behalf of our nation’s warfighters, our veterans, and our families. It is a true honor to be here celebrating those who give of themselves and their            

        03 June 2023    

#                     SUBMARINE INDUSTRIAL BASE KEYNOTE REMARKS                 

                REMARKS AS DELIVERED  Well, good morning, how’s everyone doing today? This is really a fantastic event and thank you Matt for that kind introduction. To those completing the 2023 Virginia Talent Pipeline and signing onto a company or those celebrating a new addition to the team – Congratulations or            

        02 June 2023    

#                     SURFLANT CHANGE OF COMMAND                 

                REMARKS AS DELIVERED   Well, good morning! Distinguished leaders and guests – welcome, and thank you for joining me aboard the U-S-S WASP for this very special event. And thank you, Brendan, for the kind introduction and for inviting me to preside over today’s ceremony. I’d like to thank CAPT Cooper            

        02 June 2023    

#                     SAILOR OF THE YEAR CEREMONY                 

                REMARKS AS DELIVERED  Well, good afternoon everyone – and thank you, Senior Chief Rice, for the vibrant and kind introduction, and for serving as the Master of Ceremonies.· I also want to thank Master Chief Weaver for organizing this entire event – and to all those who had a hand in making this week            

        29 May 2023    

#                     INTREPID MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY REMARKS FLEET WEEK NEW YORK                 

                REMARKS AS DELIVERED  Good morning everyone – and thank you Mel for your kind introduction. I am honored to be here and join you onboard the illustrious and renowned Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. I participated in Fleet Week last year following the 2-year hiatus from COVID-19 and was truly            

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