I'd like to spend a few minutes focused on the commitment core value. Succeeding at the Naval Academy will require many things, not the least of which is commitment. You should have some sense of that already. You must be committed to doing the right thing, no matter what the consequence. Be a team player.
Teamwork is the only way to get the tough jobs done.
To take care of one another, you have to be loyal to one another, but more importantly, you must be committed to a set of guiding principles by which you will live your life forever. You ve also got to be loyal to our valued institutions, like the Academy - and to whatever command, company, squadron, division or platoon you are assigned. You must set goals for yourself and be committed to reaching them. This will require perseverance. I like the quote that Speaker of the House Gingrich once referred to perseverance.