WEBVTT

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- Marines, Sailors,
civilians, and our families.

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As you are well aware, the
continuing spread of COVID-19

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is an increasing force
health protection threat

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in regions where we live and work.

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Your military and civilian leadership

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are working to protect
you and your families

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from the spread of coronavirus.

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My intent is to preserve the force

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while we continue the mission.

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Our Marines at the Marine
Corps Recruit Depots,

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Officer Candidate School,
and The Basic School

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will graduate as scheduled.

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However, I am directing leadership

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to close those graduations to the public

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in order to minimize the
threat of spreading the virus

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to the force and our families.

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- Marines, the Commandant
and I know how important

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these graduations are to
you and your families.

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However, the current
environment requires additional

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risk mitigation to ensure the safety

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of our newly graduated
Marines and their families.

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- [Berger] I expect commanders across
the force to apply judgment,

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comply with the best force
health protection measures,

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and continue the mission.

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Leaders at all levels
should execute travel

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that is mission essential,

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and minimize risk to your Marines

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by reducing large gatherings to a minimum.

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- Know that your travel,
official, personal

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and PCS will potentially be impacted

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by screenings, quarantines,
and other restrictions.

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Most importantly, remain updated

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with the latest guidance
provided by your leadership.

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And for those of you executing PCS orders,

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stay in contact with your monitor

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for any emerging restrictions
or additional measures.

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- Sergeant Major and I need all of you

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to remain ready to respond to
what our nation may ask of us.