WEBVTT 00:00.230 --> 00:03.370 - This ceremony will also acknowledge Admiral Harris' 00:03.370 --> 00:08.370 40-year career as he retires from the United States Navy. 00:09.082 --> 00:12.074 In recognition of his outstanding service in the 00:12.074 --> 00:16.610 Pacific region, Admiral Harris received the following award 00:16.610 --> 00:19.550 in a ceremony held yesterday at Headquarters, 00:19.550 --> 00:21.500 U.S. Pacific Command. 00:21.500 --> 00:26.210 Australia Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia. 00:26.210 --> 00:31.073 Additionally he received awards from France, Japan, 00:31.073 --> 00:36.073 Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Philippines and Singapore. 00:38.090 --> 00:41.750 Providing our music this morning is the Marine Corps Forces 00:41.750 --> 00:44.510 Pacific Band, playing under the direction of 00:44.510 --> 00:47.280 Gunnery Sergeant Christie Espinoza. 00:47.280 --> 00:50.060 Please join me in recognizing them for their outstanding 00:50.060 --> 00:52.599 pre-ceremony concert. 00:52.599 --> 00:54.849 (applause) 01:01.090 --> 01:04.140 In just a moment the Secretary of Defense, 01:04.140 --> 01:07.489 the Honorable James N. Mattis, the Chairman of the 01:07.489 --> 01:12.489 Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., 01:12.560 --> 01:16.368 the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John M. Richardson, 01:16.368 --> 01:19.790 the Commander, United States Pacific Command, 01:19.790 --> 01:23.640 Admiral Harry Harris, Admiral Bill Davidson, incoming 01:23.640 --> 01:27.533 Commander, United States Pacific Command will arrive. 01:29.060 --> 01:31.450 To preserve the dignity of this ceremony, we ask that 01:31.450 --> 01:34.334 everyone turn off all cellular phones and other 01:34.334 --> 01:36.723 wireless devices at this time. 01:40.220 --> 01:43.210 In an effort to allow all our guests the opportunity 01:43.210 --> 01:47.762 to view the entire ceremony, I will provide direction 01:47.762 --> 01:51.940 when appropriate to stand or remain seated. 01:51.940 --> 01:55.020 We ask that you remain seated during the presentation 01:55.020 --> 01:58.120 of awards and the reading of the orders. 01:58.120 --> 02:01.573 And for those in uniform, please remain covered. 02:05.420 --> 02:09.060 Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the arrival 02:09.060 --> 02:12.190 of the official party, and remain standing for the parading 02:12.190 --> 02:14.490 of the national colors and the singing of the 02:14.490 --> 02:17.170 national anthem and the singing of the Hawaii state song, 02:17.170 --> 02:18.840 Hawai'i Pono'i. 02:18.840 --> 02:21.123 This will be followed by the invocation. 02:22.220 --> 02:24.980 In accordance with naval traditions, we will be piping 02:24.980 --> 02:28.010 aboard the official party, and it is customary to 02:28.010 --> 02:30.490 hand salute at the first note of the bosun's pipe 02:30.490 --> 02:34.260 through the Ruffles and Flourishes music by the band. 02:34.260 --> 02:37.120 Please be aware that with the arrival of the 02:37.120 --> 02:40.871 Secretary of Defense there will be a 19-gun salute 02:40.871 --> 02:45.100 in close proximity, and the hand salute should be held 02:45.100 --> 02:47.632 to the last volley of the gun salute. 02:47.632 --> 02:51.340 Today's Sideboys detail is comprised of members from 02:51.340 --> 02:55.904 the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard 02:55.904 --> 03:00.167 who represent the more than 370,000 service members located 03:00.167 --> 03:04.293 throughout the Pacific caban areas of responsibility. 03:09.658 --> 03:12.491 (shouted salutes) 03:22.420 --> 03:24.483 Bandmaster, sound attention. 03:25.797 --> 03:28.547 (military music) 03:30.444 --> 03:33.111 (bells ringing) 03:39.490 --> 03:42.773 Admiral, United States Navy arriving. 03:44.933 --> 03:47.766 (whistle blowing) 03:53.244 --> 03:56.411 (military band music) 04:12.230 --> 04:13.070 - Ready, two. 04:18.300 --> 04:20.967 (bells ringing) 04:27.540 --> 04:29.603 - [Emcee] Pacific Command arriving. 04:32.061 --> 04:34.894 (whistle blowing) 04:41.077 --> 04:44.244 (military band music) 04:59.607 --> 05:00.607 - Ready two. 05:07.278 --> 05:09.945 (bells ringing) 05:16.247 --> 05:19.247 - [Emcee] Naval Operations arriving. 05:20.609 --> 05:23.442 (whistle blowing) 05:28.924 --> 05:32.091 (military band music) 05:48.304 --> 05:49.387 - Ready, two. 05:57.110 --> 05:59.777 (bells ringing) 06:06.030 --> 06:08.063 - [Emcee] Joint Chiefs arriving. 06:10.366 --> 06:13.199 (whistle blowing) 06:18.802 --> 06:21.969 (military band music) 06:37.700 --> 06:38.870 - Ready, two. 06:47.091 --> 06:49.758 (bells ringing) 06:55.990 --> 06:57.523 - [Emcee] Defense arriving. 06:59.809 --> 07:02.642 (whistle blowing) 07:16.022 --> 07:19.189 (military band music) 08:05.879 --> 08:08.046 (gunfire) 09:37.210 --> 09:38.533 - Ready, two. 09:43.746 --> 09:44.579 - [Emcee] Parade the colors. 09:46.241 --> 09:48.241 - Sideboys, hand salute. 09:51.369 --> 09:54.536 (military band music) 10:32.650 --> 10:33.763 - Ready, two. 10:38.820 --> 10:41.653 (shouted salutes) 10:46.380 --> 10:48.370 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem 10:48.370 --> 10:50.513 followed by the Hawaii state song. 10:52.721 --> 10:55.989 ♪ Oh say can you see ♪ 10:55.989 --> 11:00.108 ♪ By the dawn's early light ♪ 11:00.108 --> 11:05.108 ♪ What so proudly we hailed ♪ 11:05.433 --> 11:10.433 ♪ At the twilight's last gleaming ♪ 11:10.873 --> 11:15.873 ♪ Whose broad stripes and bright stars ♪ 11:16.062 --> 11:21.043 ♪ Through the perilous fight ♪ 11:21.043 --> 11:26.043 ♪ O'er the ramparts we watched ♪ 11:26.994 --> 11:31.994 ♪ Were so gallantly streaming ♪ 11:33.549 --> 11:38.098 ♪ And the rockets red glare ♪ 11:38.098 --> 11:43.045 ♪ The bombs bursting in air ♪ 11:43.045 --> 11:48.045 ♪ Gave proof through the night ♪ 11:48.314 --> 11:53.314 ♪ That our flag was still there ♪ 11:53.435 --> 11:58.435 ♪ Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave ♪ 12:06.107 --> 12:11.107 ♪ O'er the land of the free ♪ 12:12.774 --> 12:16.524 ♪ And the home of the brave. ♪ 12:21.165 --> 12:23.998 (shouted salutes) 12:32.544 --> 12:35.294 ♪ Hawai'i Pono'i ♪ 12:37.656 --> 12:41.489 (singing in foreign language) 13:35.702 --> 13:38.168 - [Emcee] Retire the colors. 13:38.168 --> 13:41.001 (shouted salutes) 13:46.509 --> 13:49.676 (military band music) 14:24.480 --> 14:26.373 Bosun, retire the Sideboys. 14:29.222 --> 14:34.222 - [Bosun] Left right face, fall out. 14:35.360 --> 14:38.038 - [Emcee] Chaplain John M. Shimotsu will now offer 14:38.038 --> 14:39.613 the invocation. 14:45.848 --> 14:47.313 - Let us pray. 14:49.233 --> 14:53.608 Almighty God, we gratefully acknowledge your providence 14:53.608 --> 14:57.189 and ask for your continued blessings. 14:57.189 --> 15:01.630 We give you thanks for the wisdom and magnanimity 15:01.630 --> 15:02.973 of Admiral Harris, 15:03.970 --> 15:08.213 and the compassion and advocacy of Miss Bruni Bradley. 15:09.345 --> 15:14.026 You bless Admiral Davidson as he takes command, 15:14.026 --> 15:19.026 and sustain the fidelity and professionalism and vigor 15:19.057 --> 15:23.060 of the women and men of the United States Pacific Command 15:23.060 --> 15:24.423 and its components. 15:25.690 --> 15:28.220 That the joint service and inter-agency team 15:28.220 --> 15:33.003 in combination with allies and in concert with partners 15:33.003 --> 15:37.710 will continue to advance stability and prosperity 15:37.710 --> 15:40.033 in the Indo-Pacific region. 15:41.440 --> 15:45.263 May your light direct all who govern. 15:46.175 --> 15:50.541 May they uphold the dignity with which you have endowed 15:50.541 --> 15:55.337 each person, and seek just and peaceful relations with 15:55.337 --> 15:58.185 all their neighbors. 15:58.185 --> 16:01.328 In your most holy name we pray, 16:01.328 --> 16:02.513 Amen. 16:07.741 --> 16:10.574 (shouted salutes) 16:11.630 --> 16:14.332 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats 16:14.332 --> 16:17.960 and remain seated throughout the remainder of the ceremony. 16:17.960 --> 16:20.600 Our national anthem was sung by Staff Sergeant 16:20.600 --> 16:23.762 Courtney Clifford from the Pacific Air Forces Band, 16:23.762 --> 16:26.419 and the state song Hawai'i Pono'i was performed by 16:26.419 --> 16:28.872 Miss Siana Pelekai. 16:28.872 --> 16:31.122 (applause) 16:38.330 --> 16:41.393 Ladies and gentlemen, Admiral Harry Harris. 16:42.642 --> 16:44.892 (applause) 16:52.200 --> 16:53.033 - Thanks, everybody. 16:53.033 --> 16:55.830 Let's give it up one more time for Staff Sergeant Clifford 16:55.830 --> 16:58.560 and Siana Pelekai for those awesome renditions of 16:58.560 --> 17:01.355 our national anthem and Hawai'i Pono'i. 17:01.355 --> 17:04.030 (applause) 17:04.030 --> 17:05.840 So ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the 17:05.840 --> 17:08.296 Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, 17:08.296 --> 17:11.967 the Chief of Naval Operations, thank you for being here. 17:11.967 --> 17:15.750 You honor Admiral Davidson and me with your presence. 17:15.750 --> 17:19.250 Today we welcome many distinguished guests serving in 17:19.250 --> 17:21.644 both civilian and military positions really 17:21.644 --> 17:23.626 across the globe. 17:23.626 --> 17:27.470 So on behalf of everyone on the dais, please allow me to 17:27.470 --> 17:31.110 recognize several of our esteemed guests at this time, 17:31.110 --> 17:33.583 and please hold your applause until the end. 17:34.660 --> 17:37.670 The Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Jim Mattis. 17:37.670 --> 17:40.700 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Joe Dunford. 17:40.700 --> 17:44.100 Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson. 17:44.100 --> 17:48.320 Ministers of Defense, Unadara from Japan and 17:48.320 --> 17:50.070 Riamazard from Indonesia. 17:50.070 --> 17:52.420 Governors Ige and Hirioshi. 17:52.420 --> 17:54.670 Senators Shotz and Hirono. 17:54.670 --> 17:57.770 Congresswomen Gabbert and Ridawaggon. 17:57.770 --> 17:59.090 Mayor Caldwell. 17:59.090 --> 18:01.726 U.S. Circuit Judge Evan Wallach. 18:01.726 --> 18:05.810 Current and former ambassadors, esteemed members of 18:05.810 --> 18:07.946 our diplomatic and consulate corps. 18:07.946 --> 18:10.540 Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs of Defense. 18:10.540 --> 18:12.710 Air Chief Marshall Benskin. 18:12.710 --> 18:15.327 General Vance, Admiral Cuano, General John, 18:15.327 --> 18:19.710 General Seann Fuegos, Admiral Soberon, General Keating, 18:19.710 --> 18:22.136 Admiral Lee, General Sir Gordon Messenger. 18:22.136 --> 18:26.508 Please now join me in welcoming them to our ohana. 18:26.508 --> 18:28.758 (applause) 18:34.370 --> 18:37.140 So fellow flag and general officers and Hawaii state, 18:37.140 --> 18:40.550 city and community leaders, senior enlisted leaders, 18:40.550 --> 18:42.619 distinguished guests and ladies and gentlemen, 18:42.619 --> 18:44.580 aloha, y'all. 18:44.580 --> 18:46.964 That's east Tennessee speak for those who live 18:46.964 --> 18:48.990 in these parts. 18:48.990 --> 18:51.183 While I was preparing these introductory remarks, 18:51.183 --> 18:55.460 I'm reminded that most speakers need no introduction. 18:55.460 --> 18:59.480 What they need is a conclusion, so let me get to it. 18:59.480 --> 19:02.014 So I'm sure you'd rather hear from our extraordinary 19:02.014 --> 19:06.540 leaders on the dais behind me than listen to me, 19:06.540 --> 19:09.160 so let's get underway on vocal power. 19:09.160 --> 19:11.554 Our first speaker has spent more than 11 years 19:11.554 --> 19:14.090 of his life underwater. 19:14.090 --> 19:16.240 That's about as long as it took me to graduate from 19:16.240 --> 19:19.580 the naval academy, or at least that's how long it felt. 19:19.580 --> 19:22.563 He's a former skipper of the attack submarine Honolulu, 19:22.563 --> 19:25.214 so he's no stranger to the Aloha State. 19:25.214 --> 19:27.529 He was a naval aide to the President. 19:27.529 --> 19:29.730 He's commanded in NATO. 19:29.730 --> 19:32.440 He's led at all levels of our Navy, and oh yeah, 19:32.440 --> 19:35.880 he's also the 31st Chief of Naval Operations. 19:35.880 --> 19:38.500 Ladies and gentlemen, Admiral John Richardson. 19:38.500 --> 19:40.750 (applause) 19:45.022 --> 19:46.600 - Thank you, Harry, for that great introduction. 19:46.600 --> 19:48.260 Ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests, 19:48.260 --> 19:50.050 good morning, aloha. 19:50.050 --> 19:52.530 Dana and I could not be more thrilled than to be 19:52.530 --> 19:55.019 back here in Hawaii with our ohana, 19:55.019 --> 19:57.767 and what a great occasion for us to have the opportunity 19:57.767 --> 20:01.557 to come together and celebrate and recognize our friend, 20:01.557 --> 20:04.918 Admiral Harry Harris, a fightin' admiral in every 20:04.918 --> 20:06.951 sense of the word. 20:06.951 --> 20:10.130 And I'll tell you what, although he may not be willing 20:10.130 --> 20:13.479 to admit it, this day started to seem inevitable 20:13.479 --> 20:15.110 some time ago. 20:15.110 --> 20:18.528 When you start to rack up awards like the Gray Owl 20:18.528 --> 20:22.050 and the Old Goat and all those sorts of things, 20:22.050 --> 20:25.462 you know you get the sense that something's about to happen, 20:25.462 --> 20:26.970 right, it's coming to the end. 20:26.970 --> 20:29.873 So it's indeed an honor to be here to participate 20:29.873 --> 20:34.445 in this tremendous ceremony of command such an 20:34.445 --> 20:37.080 important, important region. 20:37.080 --> 20:39.847 And as we review Admiral Harris' time in uniform, 20:39.847 --> 20:42.222 two themes emerge. 20:42.222 --> 20:44.963 I would say that Admiral Harris' career has been 20:44.963 --> 20:49.498 characterized by his adaptability and innovation 20:49.498 --> 20:54.498 in out thinking any adversary and working his way through 20:54.952 --> 20:57.907 the most challenging situations. 20:57.907 --> 21:01.377 And his adaptability and innovation started early. 21:01.377 --> 21:05.398 In high school in Pensacola, Florida he blitzed ahead 21:05.398 --> 21:09.270 so fast, was such an academic superstar, graduated 21:09.270 --> 21:12.591 valedictorian, they ran out of math classes to teach him. 21:12.591 --> 21:14.772 He finished them all in the junior year, 21:14.772 --> 21:18.560 and so he spent the senior year teaching himself calculus. 21:18.560 --> 21:20.751 So don't listen to a word about the 10 years through 21:20.751 --> 21:22.640 the naval academy. 21:22.640 --> 21:24.881 Admiral Harris has been as sharp as a razor 21:24.881 --> 21:26.520 from the very beginning. 21:26.520 --> 21:29.461 And Harry might have thought that he had a choice 21:29.461 --> 21:33.346 of careers, but I'll tell you his fate was predestined. 21:33.346 --> 21:37.910 Growing up in Tennessee as the son of a Navy chief 21:37.910 --> 21:41.444 petty officer who had served on the U.S.S. Lexington, 21:41.444 --> 21:46.276 Lady Lex, who distinguished herself so much, so bravely 21:46.276 --> 21:48.441 here in the Pacific theater. 21:48.441 --> 21:52.662 In fact, Harry Harris during his career would one day 21:52.662 --> 21:56.350 join that chief petty officer's mess as an honorary 21:56.350 --> 21:57.983 chief petty officer. 21:57.983 --> 22:01.635 Admiral Harris' naval academy class of 1978 produced 22:01.635 --> 22:06.635 31 flag and general officers, including four four-star 22:07.110 --> 22:11.390 admirals, a testament to the talent, commitment and service 22:11.390 --> 22:13.943 and devotion of that group. 22:13.943 --> 22:16.224 And like Harry, I'm proud to see so many of those 22:16.224 --> 22:19.244 classmates here in the audience to day to join in 22:19.244 --> 22:22.448 this celebration, including their last member on 22:22.448 --> 22:25.932 active duty, Admiral Kurt Tidd, the Commander of 22:25.932 --> 22:28.433 U.S. Southern Command. 22:28.433 --> 22:31.467 Now soon after he graduated from the naval academy 22:31.467 --> 22:35.663 Admiral Harris met his first love, the P-3 Orion aircraft. 22:35.663 --> 22:38.144 And what a courtship that was. 22:38.144 --> 22:41.699 Over the course of his career he distinguished himself 22:41.699 --> 22:45.060 flying that aircraft like it'd never been flown before. 22:45.060 --> 22:49.396 Would accumulate 4,400 flight hours, about 183 days 22:49.396 --> 22:53.750 in the sky, including 400 flight hours in combat. 22:53.750 --> 22:57.535 He commanded VP-46 and patrol and reconnaissance Wing One, 22:57.535 --> 23:00.796 and his creativity and adaptation were absolutely 23:00.796 --> 23:04.750 instrumental in developing cutting edge EP-3 23:04.750 --> 23:08.301 employment procedures, taking a maritime patrol aircraft 23:08.301 --> 23:12.418 over land, giving it extremely exquisite capability 23:12.418 --> 23:17.418 to adapt that platform for the war on violent extremism 23:18.430 --> 23:21.958 and terrorism, pioneering the use of this maritime 23:21.958 --> 23:23.879 aircraft over land. 23:23.879 --> 23:27.519 And this adaptability and tactical brilliance in the face 23:27.519 --> 23:31.151 of changing conditions has strategic implications. 23:31.151 --> 23:35.340 And so it is no doubt that Harry is the only naval 23:35.340 --> 23:38.725 flight officer ever to reach four-star rank. 23:38.725 --> 23:42.470 Now of course, the Navy also has a sense of humor 23:42.470 --> 23:46.486 every now and then, and it displayed that in spades 23:46.486 --> 23:50.920 when it made Admiral Harris, who is a total warrior 23:50.920 --> 23:53.723 and a naval aviator par excellence, 23:53.723 --> 23:58.013 but not exactly a coding and computer genius though, 23:58.013 --> 24:00.489 made him the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations 24:00.489 --> 24:04.131 for Computer Networks, a move that surprised just 24:04.131 --> 24:06.776 about everybody, mostly Harry. 24:06.776 --> 24:09.590 But he adapted, he got through. 24:09.590 --> 24:13.021 He went right down to the bookstore, got himself a copy of 24:13.021 --> 24:17.430 Computers for Dummies, and he kept that thing on his desk, 24:17.430 --> 24:18.930 and it was well worn. 24:18.930 --> 24:22.301 That thing had pages turned over, marks in the margins, 24:22.301 --> 24:24.430 and that got him through. 24:24.430 --> 24:27.860 And you know, after that experience, after watching Harry 24:27.860 --> 24:30.650 master that job, the Navy adapted, too. 24:30.650 --> 24:33.299 And we decided in the end of the day we don't even need 24:33.299 --> 24:37.149 a Dop Nav N6, a Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for 24:37.149 --> 24:40.405 Computer Operations, so we combined that job and 24:40.405 --> 24:42.755 shut it down altogether. 24:42.755 --> 24:45.550 Now as commander of the sixth fleet, this is where 24:45.550 --> 24:47.900 Admiral Harris and I got a chance to work together 24:47.900 --> 24:50.659 very, very personally, in Naples, Italy. 24:50.659 --> 24:54.591 He reported aboard and immediately diagnosed the situation, 24:54.591 --> 24:57.643 and saw that the thing that most needed to be done 24:57.643 --> 25:02.380 was to reinvigorate that staff in the art of controlling 25:02.380 --> 25:06.627 forces and fighting at sea, including developing the 25:06.627 --> 25:10.770 staff's ability to plan and flawlessly execute 25:10.770 --> 25:15.170 high end warfare in an increasingly complex environment. 25:15.170 --> 25:19.368 So he set about that task and completed it just in time. 25:19.368 --> 25:24.368 As soon as that work was done it seems, from aboard his 25:24.630 --> 25:28.060 forward deployed command ship he and the staff deployed 25:28.060 --> 25:30.805 on U.S.S. Mount Whitney and brilliantly executed 25:30.805 --> 25:34.950 Operation Odyssey Dawn, a mission that included the 25:34.950 --> 25:39.280 first time employment of Tomahawk missiles from an 25:39.280 --> 25:44.280 Ohio class SSGN, and the first time EA-18 G Growler, 25:45.574 --> 25:48.272 an electronic attack aircraft provided electronic warfare 25:48.272 --> 25:51.796 support against hostile forces. 25:51.796 --> 25:55.404 Again, innovation, adaptation. 25:55.404 --> 25:59.270 He's a warrior diplomat if there ever was one, 25:59.270 --> 26:02.157 with an insatiable spirit of adventure and an infectious 26:02.157 --> 26:04.720 can-do attitude. 26:04.720 --> 26:07.860 He visited 137 countries while serving as the Assistant 26:07.860 --> 26:12.860 to the Chairman and principal military advisor to the 26:14.430 --> 26:17.181 Secretary of State and liaison between the Joint Staff 26:17.181 --> 26:20.849 and the Department of State, that included a leading role 26:20.849 --> 26:23.166 in the Middle East peace process. 26:23.166 --> 26:27.320 And here at Pacific Command he has traveled the equivalent 26:27.320 --> 26:31.776 of 37 trips around the globe, 76 total days in the air 26:31.776 --> 26:35.985 to build and strengthen, expand and deepen our 26:35.985 --> 26:40.885 relationships with our key allies and partners in this 26:40.885 --> 26:44.042 fundamentally important part of the world. 26:44.042 --> 26:47.870 So over the past four decades Harry Harris has been 26:47.870 --> 26:51.380 that warrior diplomat, spent more than half of his career 26:51.380 --> 26:54.861 outside the continental United States serving in every 26:54.861 --> 26:58.473 combatant command around the globe. 26:58.473 --> 27:02.070 And of course, none of this adventure would have been 27:02.070 --> 27:05.250 possible without Bruni by his side. 27:05.250 --> 27:08.184 Bruni, you have been a partner that has made Harry 27:08.184 --> 27:10.460 better in every sense of the word. 27:10.460 --> 27:13.230 You embody the Navy tradition that we all marry 27:13.230 --> 27:17.060 well above our heads, and Harry has done that in spades. 27:17.060 --> 27:20.240 This is a day, Bruni, of celebration for you, too, 27:20.240 --> 27:23.838 of you and your service, not just your own extraordinary 27:23.838 --> 27:28.838 25 career as a naval officer that culminated in command, 27:30.230 --> 27:33.191 but also a recognition of your tireless service 27:33.191 --> 27:37.160 and advocacy for our Navy and military families. 27:37.160 --> 27:40.780 And so on behalf of the Navy, let me just say thank you 27:40.780 --> 27:43.200 for everything that you've done to support Harry 27:43.200 --> 27:44.913 and support our families. 27:44.913 --> 27:47.163 (applause) 27:52.896 --> 27:55.136 Dana and I are so happy that you made the absolute 27:55.136 --> 27:58.250 most of your time on the islands these past five years 27:58.250 --> 28:01.800 helping spouses families, especially supporting the 28:01.800 --> 28:04.101 education of military children. 28:04.101 --> 28:06.377 And in true fashion, if you know Bruni, 28:06.377 --> 28:08.699 there is always more, right? 28:08.699 --> 28:10.340 But there's more. 28:10.340 --> 28:12.090 And there was more with Bruni. 28:12.090 --> 28:15.520 She also found the time somehow to become a certified 28:15.520 --> 28:18.698 scuba diving instructor, and offered that service just 28:18.698 --> 28:22.863 selflessly to anybody who wanted to learn, 28:22.863 --> 28:27.863 just a symbol of her generosity in wanting to teach others. 28:28.150 --> 28:30.660 And Bruni, for the next tour I just have two words for you, 28:30.660 --> 28:33.018 dry suit, okay? 28:33.018 --> 28:34.468 (audience laughs) All right. 28:35.322 --> 28:39.199 Harry, the nation is grateful for your lifetime of service, 28:39.199 --> 28:42.130 but we know it's not over yet. 28:42.130 --> 28:45.224 And if confirmed we look forward to working together 28:45.224 --> 28:48.548 in your new role as the United States Ambassador to 28:48.548 --> 28:52.606 the Republic of Korea, where we know you will continue 28:52.606 --> 28:57.606 your firm advocacy for an open transparent rules-based order 28:58.281 --> 29:02.273 to allow the nations in the Pacific and around the world 29:02.273 --> 29:07.273 to continue to thrive and prosper on a playing field 29:10.360 --> 29:12.120 that benefits all. 29:12.120 --> 29:15.817 Now while we're sad to say goodbye to Harry and Bruni, 29:15.817 --> 29:20.250 we also welcome Admiral Phil Davidson and his wife Tracy. 29:20.250 --> 29:22.623 And I'll say now what I said just a few weeks ago 29:22.623 --> 29:25.310 at the Fleet Forces change of command, 29:25.310 --> 29:28.831 Admiral Davidson is exactly the leader we need 29:28.831 --> 29:31.061 in this critical theater. 29:31.061 --> 29:34.922 Phil led our Atlantic fleet with competence and character. 29:34.922 --> 29:39.613 Like Harry, he commanded both in Europe and 29:39.613 --> 29:42.050 around the world. 29:42.050 --> 29:44.807 He's a strategic thinker who knows how to execute 29:44.807 --> 29:48.504 at the operational and tactical levels. 29:48.504 --> 29:52.565 And in him our allies and partners will find 29:52.565 --> 29:54.670 no better friend. 29:54.670 --> 29:57.970 Phil, good luck and God speed as you take the con 29:57.970 --> 29:59.925 of this fighting force. 29:59.925 --> 30:02.890 As I close I just have one favor to ask 30:02.890 --> 30:03.860 the assembled guests. 30:03.860 --> 30:06.847 It's a day of celebration, as we celebrate command 30:06.847 --> 30:10.179 and the exchange of command here in the crisp 30:10.179 --> 30:13.400 execution of a salute. 30:13.400 --> 30:15.061 And so it's a good day for celebration, 30:15.061 --> 30:18.051 but at the end of the day the celebrations will subside, 30:18.051 --> 30:21.142 we'll go back to our homes, to our rooms and lie down, 30:21.142 --> 30:23.674 and I ask that as your head touches the pillow tonight 30:23.674 --> 30:27.939 before you fall asleep, please say a quick prayer for 30:27.939 --> 30:31.740 Harry and Bruni, a prayer of thanksgiving for everything 30:31.740 --> 30:34.101 that they have done over four decades of service to 30:34.101 --> 30:38.880 our country, and for the tremendous burden they carried 30:38.880 --> 30:41.930 with such grace here at the Pacific Command. 30:41.930 --> 30:45.170 Say a prayer for Phil and Tracy that God can give them 30:45.170 --> 30:47.790 the strength and the wisdom to move forward. 30:47.790 --> 30:50.593 And also include in your prayers all the sailors, 30:50.593 --> 30:55.593 soldiers, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen deployed 30:55.830 --> 31:00.830 around the world, in this theater, protecting our freedom. 31:01.429 --> 31:03.876 Thank you all, and God bless. 31:03.876 --> 31:06.126 (applause) 31:15.720 --> 31:18.400 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, the Secretary of Defense, 31:18.400 --> 31:21.048 the Honorable James N. Mattis. 31:21.048 --> 31:23.298 (applause) 31:28.390 --> 31:30.160 - Well, thank you, ladies and gentlemen for having 31:30.160 --> 31:31.170 me here today. 31:31.170 --> 31:34.970 It's a great day in this corner of America that we 31:34.970 --> 31:37.442 always call paradise, and you can look out behind me 31:37.442 --> 31:39.641 and see why. 31:39.641 --> 31:44.270 Admiral Harris, Admiral Davidson, allies and partners 31:44.270 --> 31:47.360 joining us from overseas, distinguished guests 31:47.360 --> 31:48.193 so many of you. 31:48.193 --> 31:51.410 I won't repeat what Admiral Harris said, but it's an honor 31:51.410 --> 31:53.340 to have all of you here with the members of the 31:53.340 --> 31:55.560 Pacific Command team. 31:55.560 --> 31:57.750 And I think you can tell a lot about a person by 31:57.750 --> 32:01.090 the company he keeps, and it's a sign of Admiral Harris' 32:01.090 --> 32:05.310 attentive leadership, as well as Pacific Command relevance 32:05.310 --> 32:08.580 that so many nations have traveled so far to send 32:08.580 --> 32:10.750 representatives to join us. 32:10.750 --> 32:14.070 Today we honor Admiral Harris' tenure as the Commander, 32:14.070 --> 32:16.877 and welcome Admiral Davidson to his new role as the 32:16.877 --> 32:19.437 Commander of U.S. Pacific Command. 32:19.437 --> 32:22.406 And I want to add my words of thanks to the wives 32:22.406 --> 32:23.550 who are here today. 32:23.550 --> 32:28.020 Bruni, thank you so much for being the steady anchor 32:28.020 --> 32:31.797 that you have been for over four decades of service to 32:31.797 --> 32:36.220 the U.S. Navy and our nation, and that success is truly 32:36.220 --> 32:39.275 a testament to Harry's character, but also your family's 32:39.275 --> 32:43.360 character and through good times and bad. 32:43.360 --> 32:45.400 We are deeply appreciative. 32:45.400 --> 32:48.560 Tracy Davidson, welcome to you. 32:48.560 --> 32:52.610 The burden once more shifts to your family at a time 32:52.610 --> 32:54.777 you might have had other designs than mine, 32:54.777 --> 32:56.740 but we are grateful. 32:56.740 --> 32:59.557 I think you will find Hawaii really is paradise, 32:59.557 --> 33:03.744 despite the occasional volcano that the beloved 33:03.744 --> 33:07.430 Tutu Pelee may bring to the islands. 33:07.430 --> 33:09.549 For U.S. Pacific Command it is our primary 33:09.549 --> 33:11.730 combatant command. 33:11.730 --> 33:15.110 It's standing watch and intimately engaged with over 33:15.110 --> 33:19.140 half of the earth's surface and its diverse populations, 33:19.140 --> 33:23.060 from Hollywood to Bollywood, from polar bears to penguins, 33:23.060 --> 33:25.126 as Admiral Harris puts it. 33:25.126 --> 33:29.314 Having grown up in Washington State, one of five American 33:29.314 --> 33:34.170 state with Pacific Ocean coastlines, and looking out the 33:34.170 --> 33:37.730 plane's window yesterday coming across that vast expanse 33:37.730 --> 33:41.190 of ocean in my flight here, I was reminded that the 33:41.190 --> 33:44.902 United States is today and has been for two centuries 33:44.902 --> 33:47.192 a Pacific nation. 33:47.192 --> 33:51.020 America's national defense strategy is a roadmap for 33:51.020 --> 33:54.196 the American military, and it acknowledges this reality, 33:54.196 --> 33:57.612 taking a clear-eyed look at the world at it is, 33:57.612 --> 34:00.527 not how we would wish it to be. 34:00.527 --> 34:04.036 Our 2018 national defense strategy is the first of its kind 34:04.036 --> 34:07.750 in a decade, and it acknowledges the Pacific challenges 34:07.750 --> 34:12.400 and signals America's resolve and lasting commitment 34:12.400 --> 34:14.660 to the Indo-Pacific. 34:14.660 --> 34:18.292 Americans' vision is shared by most nations in the region, 34:18.292 --> 34:23.292 for every state sovereignty is respected no matter its size, 34:23.460 --> 34:27.210 and it's a region open to investment and free, fair 34:27.210 --> 34:30.966 and reciprocal trade not bound by any nation's predatory 34:30.966 --> 34:35.966 economics or threat of coercion, for the Indo-Pacific has 34:36.730 --> 34:39.311 many belts and many roads. 34:39.311 --> 34:43.170 America continues to invest vigorously in Indo-Pacific 34:43.170 --> 34:46.760 stability, bolstering the free and open rules based 34:46.760 --> 34:50.660 international order that has enabled this region to grow 34:50.660 --> 34:53.366 and to thrive for over 70 years. 34:53.366 --> 34:57.080 While we are prepared any who would seek to challenge 34:57.080 --> 35:00.511 America's resolve, our national defense strategy is not 35:00.511 --> 35:03.605 a strategy of confrontation. 35:03.605 --> 35:07.012 Rather it is a balance of idealism, pragmatism 35:07.012 --> 35:09.207 and cooperation. 35:09.207 --> 35:13.130 We will continue to seek out opportunities for cooperation 35:13.130 --> 35:17.085 and open dialog with our competitors when it aligns with 35:17.085 --> 35:20.250 our international interests and the interests of allies, 35:20.250 --> 35:22.437 partners and stability. 35:22.437 --> 35:24.940 And we will always be seeking peace from 35:24.940 --> 35:27.360 a position of strength. 35:27.360 --> 35:30.280 We will also continue further strengthening existing 35:30.280 --> 35:34.246 alliances and fostering new partnerships in the region, 35:34.246 --> 35:37.125 for these form a fundamental cornerstone of our 35:37.125 --> 35:41.311 strategic vision, a shared vision respectful of all 35:41.311 --> 35:45.999 nations' sovereignty, and allowing us to reinforce a 35:45.999 --> 35:50.350 resilient security architecture capable of confronting 35:50.350 --> 35:54.220 shared threats, be they terrorism or an inhibition of 35:54.220 --> 35:57.602 free trade or humanitarian disasters that can befall 35:57.602 --> 35:59.670 any nation. 35:59.670 --> 36:02.580 Relationships with our Pacific and Indian Ocean allies 36:02.580 --> 36:05.452 and partners have proven critical to maintaining 36:05.452 --> 36:07.348 regional stability. 36:07.348 --> 36:10.229 We stand by our partners and support their sovereign 36:10.229 --> 36:14.433 decisions because all nations large and small are essential 36:14.433 --> 36:18.536 to the region if we're to sustain stability in ocean areas 36:18.536 --> 36:21.694 critical to global peace. 36:21.694 --> 36:25.055 Further, in recognition of the increasing connectivity 36:25.055 --> 36:29.899 the Indian and Pacific Oceans, today we rename the 36:29.899 --> 36:34.315 U.S. Pacific Command to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. 36:34.315 --> 36:37.823 Over many decades this command has repeatedly adapted 36:37.823 --> 36:41.940 to changing circumstance, and today carries that legacy 36:41.940 --> 36:45.352 forward as America focuses west. 36:45.352 --> 36:49.260 Admiral Harris, since you took the helm here in 2015, 36:49.260 --> 36:53.082 you have steered a steady ship amid often shifting 36:53.082 --> 36:56.180 ocean currents. 36:56.180 --> 36:59.768 You anticipated our nation's need with remarkable foresight, 36:59.768 --> 37:03.473 while making common cause with all nations that live by 37:03.473 --> 37:07.510 international law, those sharing a spirit of collaboration 37:07.510 --> 37:09.433 with each other. 37:09.433 --> 37:12.470 Admiral, you ensured our Joint Forces were ready, 37:12.470 --> 37:16.010 capable and lethal, while supporting diplomats as our 37:16.010 --> 37:19.761 lead element for developing trust among nations. 37:19.761 --> 37:23.471 Your vigorous effort to pursue partnership with a purpose, 37:23.471 --> 37:27.120 as you so aptly put it, has ensured our continued 37:27.120 --> 37:31.300 credibility and capability in this critical region. 37:31.300 --> 37:33.970 You demonstrated that the United States takes no 37:33.970 --> 37:37.700 relationship for granted, and having working tirelessly 37:37.700 --> 37:40.957 to improve our multilateral relationships, you coordinated 37:40.957 --> 37:45.000 urgent counter-terrorism efforts with regional partners 37:45.000 --> 37:49.738 confronting the threat violent extremism poses to us all. 37:49.738 --> 37:52.830 At the same time you've implemented combined controls 37:52.830 --> 37:56.050 for maintaining the United Nations Security Council 37:56.050 --> 38:00.150 sanctions on North Korea, and concurrently you directed 38:00.150 --> 38:03.620 freedom of navigation patrols making clear that 38:03.620 --> 38:07.805 international waters remain open to all nations. 38:07.805 --> 38:11.340 Admiral Harris, the success of these significant activities 38:11.340 --> 38:13.923 are due to your recognition of the role of international 38:13.923 --> 38:17.324 law and your strategic vision. 38:17.324 --> 38:20.647 Looking back over your devoted service to our nation 38:20.647 --> 38:25.647 from your first assignment to Patrol Squadron 44 to today, 38:25.675 --> 38:29.035 the Navy does not take lightly the loss of its Gray Owl 38:29.035 --> 38:32.850 and Old Goat, as the Chief of Naval Operations commented. 38:32.850 --> 38:35.962 Only in the naval service could such terms be 38:35.962 --> 38:38.202 terms of endearment. 38:38.202 --> 38:41.970 So on behalf of the department, you depart our ranks with 38:41.970 --> 38:44.930 our full confidence, having demonstrated your respect 38:44.930 --> 38:48.040 for allies, but you're going to need to buy him some 38:48.040 --> 38:51.450 new suits, Bruni, if the Senate votes to confirm because 38:51.450 --> 38:55.158 you're going off on another tour yet again together. 38:55.158 --> 38:58.240 - [Bruni] He and Nordstrom are good friends now. 38:58.240 --> 39:00.511 - She's already picked out the stores. 39:00.511 --> 39:01.344 (laughing) 39:01.344 --> 39:03.513 You see readiness for the fleet in action. 39:04.570 --> 39:07.040 But Admiral Harris, you leave the team in good hands 39:07.040 --> 39:10.267 with Admiral Davidson, and thank you for a job well done. 39:10.267 --> 39:13.258 Admiral Davidson, for you, having served around the world 39:13.258 --> 39:16.850 over your 36 years in uniform, you bring a wealth of 39:16.850 --> 39:19.891 operational and strategic experience to your new role 39:19.891 --> 39:23.630 as our primary guardian of U.S. and allied interests 39:23.630 --> 39:25.840 in the Indo-Pacific theater. 39:25.840 --> 39:29.100 As you take the helm I'm confident you will embrace the 39:29.100 --> 39:32.410 three lines of effort of our national defense strategy, 39:32.410 --> 39:36.500 increasing Indo-Pacific Command's lethality, 39:36.500 --> 39:39.580 building on Admiral Harris' progress with our allies 39:39.580 --> 39:42.641 and partners, further tightening the bonds of trust that 39:42.641 --> 39:47.100 will enhance stability and respect for international law, 39:47.100 --> 39:50.070 and doing this while reforming any command practices 39:50.070 --> 39:53.518 that detract from performance and lethality. 39:53.518 --> 39:55.990 During your confirmation hearing you expressed your 39:55.990 --> 39:59.410 commitment to devote the whole of your energy to ensuring 39:59.410 --> 40:02.156 this command is the most lethal and combat ready force 40:02.156 --> 40:04.129 in our history. 40:04.129 --> 40:08.160 Today America and countries across the broad Indo-Pacific 40:08.160 --> 40:11.300 region are counting on you to do just that. 40:11.300 --> 40:13.890 I have every confidence in your ability to carry out 40:13.890 --> 40:16.950 your duties with the grit, the wisdom and skill you have 40:16.950 --> 40:19.120 shown throughout your career. 40:19.120 --> 40:22.142 Thank you, and I'll see you in Singapore. 40:22.142 --> 40:24.392 (applause) 40:35.114 --> 40:38.501 - [Emcee] The Secretary of Defense will now present awards 40:38.501 --> 40:40.993 to Admiral Harris and Miss Bradley. 40:50.750 --> 40:53.650 First Admiral Harris' award. 40:53.650 --> 40:55.830 Citation to accompany the award of the 40:55.830 --> 40:57.790 Dispensed Distinguished Service Medal to 40:57.790 --> 41:00.010 Harry B. Harris, Jr. 41:00.010 --> 41:03.030 Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., United States Navy, 41:03.030 --> 41:05.625 distinguished himself by exceptionally distinguished service 41:05.625 --> 41:08.852 as Commander, United States Pacific Command, 41:08.852 --> 41:12.750 from May, 2015 to June, 2018. 41:12.750 --> 41:15.467 His profound understanding of regional political military 41:15.467 --> 41:19.206 affairs and his commitment to partnership, readiness 41:19.206 --> 41:21.852 and presence were fundamental to the success of 41:21.852 --> 41:25.488 security strategy in the vast and globally important 41:25.488 --> 41:27.053 Indo-Pacific region. 41:29.150 --> 41:32.061 He directed the planning and execution of multiple crisis 41:32.061 --> 41:34.860 action operations in the western Pacific, 41:34.860 --> 41:37.730 and in response to North Korean provocations. 41:37.730 --> 41:40.480 Under his guidance the command improved intelligence 41:40.480 --> 41:44.166 sharing, increased interoperability and enhanced cooperation 41:44.166 --> 41:47.213 in counter-terrorism, maritime security and counter 41:47.213 --> 41:49.160 proliferation matters. 41:49.160 --> 41:51.421 The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Harris 41:51.421 --> 41:55.150 culminate a long and distinguished career in service 41:55.150 --> 41:58.445 to his country, and reflect great credit upon himself, 41:58.445 --> 42:00.657 the United States Navy and the office the 42:00.657 --> 42:04.040 Secretary of Defense, signed James N. Mattis, 42:04.040 --> 42:06.219 Secretary of Defense. 42:06.219 --> 42:08.469 (applause) 42:16.666 --> 42:19.398 Admiral Harris also received a letter of congratulations 42:19.398 --> 42:22.036 from the President of the United States and the 42:22.036 --> 42:25.430 Secretary of the Navy in recognition of Admiral Harris' 42:25.430 --> 42:27.823 40 years of service. 42:29.248 --> 42:31.498 (applause) 42:36.840 --> 42:39.564 At this time Miss Bradley will receive an award 42:39.564 --> 42:41.203 from General Dunford. 42:42.980 --> 42:45.580 Citation to accompany the award of Distinguished 42:45.580 --> 42:49.246 Public Service awarded to Bruni K. Bradley for distinguished 42:49.246 --> 42:51.820 public service to the Department of Defense through a 42:51.820 --> 42:56.070 succession of extraordinary contributions and tireless 42:56.070 --> 42:58.820 support to all personnel assigned to the United States 42:58.820 --> 43:03.570 Pacific Command from May, 2015 to June, 2018. 43:03.570 --> 43:06.162 Miss Bradley generously gave her time and talents 43:06.162 --> 43:08.663 to enhance the quality of life throughout the 43:08.663 --> 43:10.410 Indo-Pacific region. 43:10.410 --> 43:13.399 Her compassion for people and firm advocacy for policies 43:13.399 --> 43:17.230 and programs directly benefiting the health, welfare, 43:17.230 --> 43:20.210 education and morale of sailors, soldiers, airmen, 43:20.210 --> 43:23.497 marines and their families throughout her arduous travels 43:23.497 --> 43:26.278 and countless visits in the United States and overseas. 43:26.278 --> 43:29.470 Miss Bradley's involvement through community outreach 43:29.470 --> 43:32.625 programs, humanitarian assistance relief and spouse 43:32.625 --> 43:35.827 leadership training helped to empower others for 43:35.827 --> 43:38.540 the benefit of the greater whole. 43:38.540 --> 43:43.442 Her caring spirit and genuine concern for people influenced 43:43.442 --> 43:48.442 positive change and continuous process improvement. 43:48.510 --> 43:51.414 An inspiring Joint Forces ambassador, Miss Bradley's 43:51.414 --> 43:54.810 friendly spirit and enduring contributions helped build 43:54.810 --> 43:57.393 trust and strengthen relationships throughout the 43:57.393 --> 44:01.230 Indo-Pacific which fostered goodwill, both in local 44:01.230 --> 44:04.170 communities and among neighboring nations. 44:04.170 --> 44:07.030 Her many contributions directly supported the Command's 44:07.030 --> 44:09.920 mission to advance regional security and prosperity 44:09.920 --> 44:11.663 throughout the Indo-Pacific region. 44:11.663 --> 44:14.690 The distinctive accomplishments of Miss Bradley are 44:14.690 --> 44:17.302 in keeping with the finest traditions of public service, 44:17.302 --> 44:20.400 and reflect great credit upon herself, United States 44:20.400 --> 44:24.109 Pacific Command and the Department of Defense, 44:24.109 --> 44:26.960 signed General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., United States 44:26.960 --> 44:29.831 Marine Corps Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. 44:29.831 --> 44:32.081 (applause) 44:48.550 --> 44:49.993 Ladies and gentlemen. 44:59.460 --> 45:02.355 Ladies and gentlemen, the Commander, United States 45:02.355 --> 45:05.658 Pacific Command, Admiral Harry Harris. 45:05.658 --> 45:07.908 (applause) 45:13.170 --> 45:15.240 - First and foremost, all glory to God. 45:15.240 --> 45:17.180 Through him all things are possible. 45:17.180 --> 45:19.430 And to the first Hawaiians who originally settled 45:19.430 --> 45:21.120 these beautiful islands. 45:21.120 --> 45:23.491 Mr. Secretary, Chairman and CNO, your presence means 45:23.491 --> 45:27.611 so much to all of us, and thank you for the kind words. 45:27.611 --> 45:30.503 Men and women of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 45:30.503 --> 45:33.623 and your families, what you do on a daily basis is of 45:33.623 --> 45:37.020 fundamental importance to our nation's defense. 45:37.020 --> 45:39.241 I'm proud to serve alongside you. 45:39.241 --> 45:43.291 Fellow flag and general officers, senior enlisted leaders, 45:43.291 --> 45:45.559 distinguished guests and ladies and gentlemen, 45:45.559 --> 45:48.934 let me begin by saying how lucky Bruni and I are 45:48.934 --> 45:53.470 to serve here in Hawaii almost five years. 45:53.470 --> 45:57.638 John Steinbeck once wrote that the Pacific is my home ocean. 45:57.638 --> 46:01.689 I know its moods, its color, its nature. 46:01.689 --> 46:04.916 Indeed, Bruni's and my roots and histories run deep 46:04.916 --> 46:09.420 here in the Pacific, and this is our home. 46:09.420 --> 46:11.700 Folks, I'm acutely aware that the greatest speech in 46:11.700 --> 46:14.370 American history was given by President Lincoln 46:14.370 --> 46:16.968 at Gettysburg, and it lasted for two minutes 46:16.968 --> 46:20.445 Julius Caesar probably gave the world's longest speech, 46:20.445 --> 46:22.155 and his best friends killed him. 46:22.155 --> 46:23.730 (laughing) 46:23.730 --> 46:26.862 So before you unsheath your knives, let me take a few 46:26.862 --> 46:29.186 moments to thank some folks. 46:29.186 --> 46:33.058 I've spoken at many changes of command over the years, 46:33.058 --> 46:36.740 and while these events focus on the incoming and 46:36.740 --> 46:39.970 outgoing commanders, the story really is not about 46:39.970 --> 46:41.210 individuals. 46:41.210 --> 46:44.670 It's about family, it's about friends and about 46:44.670 --> 46:46.120 colleagues past and present. 46:46.120 --> 46:49.376 In the 21st century most of us are shaped by deep 46:49.376 --> 46:53.324 friendships formed in difficult places. 46:53.324 --> 46:56.182 Like you, I believe that service to our country, 46:56.182 --> 47:00.253 whether you wear a uniform or a suit, is noble. 47:00.253 --> 47:03.938 Because we live in a time of persistent conflict, 47:03.938 --> 47:06.825 I believe that challenges are best met together 47:06.825 --> 47:09.914 with friends by our side. 47:09.914 --> 47:12.386 We are who we've been brought up with 47:12.386 --> 47:15.560 and who we've come up with. 47:15.560 --> 47:19.410 I stand on the shoulders of giants, and many are here today, 47:19.410 --> 47:23.473 to great friends from Annapolis days, B-3 bubbas, 47:23.473 --> 47:27.429 Pensacolians, Miamians, Pentagonians, up-Navians, 47:27.429 --> 47:31.550 graybeards, friends from down under in Japan and Korea, 47:31.550 --> 47:35.181 Italy, Germany, Taiwan, even Guantanomo, 47:35.181 --> 47:38.010 and family and friends who've come from all over the 47:38.010 --> 47:41.032 United States to share this day with Phil and Tracy 47:41.032 --> 47:44.943 and Bruni and me, I'm glad to have given all of you 47:44.943 --> 47:47.052 a chance to visit Hawaii. 47:47.052 --> 47:51.030 I want to acknowledge Admiral Jerry and Linda McKay. 47:51.030 --> 47:52.909 Admiral McKay passed away last year. 47:52.909 --> 47:56.180 I was his aide many years ago, and I might add that 47:56.180 --> 47:58.040 once an aide, always an aide. 47:58.040 --> 48:00.350 He taught me how to be a flag officer before I made 48:00.350 --> 48:01.620 lieutenant commander. 48:01.620 --> 48:04.334 He mentored me ever since, and I miss him. 48:04.334 --> 48:08.810 To all of the veterans here, all of us owe all of you 48:08.810 --> 48:11.260 a debt of gratitude. 48:11.260 --> 48:14.948 We should celebrate Veteran's Day every day. 48:14.948 --> 48:18.836 To our industry partners and Hawaii civic organizations, 48:18.836 --> 48:22.075 America's strength comes from the synergy between her 48:22.075 --> 48:26.135 brave sons and daughters who have chosen the warrior's way, 48:26.135 --> 48:29.390 and the people and organizations in our communities 48:29.390 --> 48:32.746 and in industry that provide them with the steadfast support 48:32.746 --> 48:35.736 and best equipment to get the job done. 48:35.736 --> 48:39.870 To the PaCom components and mission partners, 48:39.870 --> 48:44.064 Generals Brown, Berger, Martinez, (mumbling) 48:44.064 --> 48:48.520 Admirals Aqualino, Panoyer, Catrell and SES's Mr. Joe Martin 48:48.520 --> 48:51.292 and Pico Matautau, thank you for all you do for the 48:51.292 --> 48:54.535 Joint Force and your services. 48:54.535 --> 48:59.160 Thanks too to Generals O'Shaughnessy and Admiral Swift 48:59.160 --> 49:02.030 and Atkins who pulled chocks earlier this month. 49:02.030 --> 49:04.424 And to General Brooks in Korea who has far more 49:04.424 --> 49:06.745 important things to tend to. 49:06.745 --> 49:10.421 To my personal staff at (mumbling) in the fish bowl 49:10.421 --> 49:13.610 and on the bridge at Camp Smith, to the Fentons, 49:13.610 --> 49:16.700 the Shatters, the Jaders, the Cagsters, (mumbling) 49:16.700 --> 49:19.990 special assistants and Jenny, thank you for making 49:19.990 --> 49:24.990 my nutty hours your nutty hours, and every day a fun day. 49:25.000 --> 49:27.240 And finally to Bruni, who keeps me honest, 49:27.240 --> 49:30.318 tries to keep my humble, an impossible task I might add, 49:30.318 --> 49:33.440 and lets me continue this cool adventure. 49:33.440 --> 49:35.935 I guarantee you that when I step off this podium, 49:35.935 --> 49:39.281 someone will come up to me and say oh, you're the fellow 49:39.281 --> 49:42.440 that's married to Bruni Bradley, good to finally meet you. 49:42.440 --> 49:44.030 (laughing) 49:44.030 --> 49:46.780 Now let me welcome Phil and Tracy Davidson. 49:46.780 --> 49:49.374 Admiral Davidson is well suited to operate in the 49:49.374 --> 49:53.590 international arena that is the Info-Pacific command 49:53.590 --> 49:55.099 in the 21st century. 49:55.099 --> 49:58.520 He understands completely both his strategic and 49:58.520 --> 50:00.428 operational responsibilities. 50:00.428 --> 50:03.668 I am pleased, indeed gratified, that I leave this post 50:03.668 --> 50:05.520 in his hands. 50:05.520 --> 50:08.998 A battle tested leader who brings to this job the expertise 50:08.998 --> 50:12.496 gained from a multitude of important security and 50:12.496 --> 50:15.637 operational assignments spanning the globe. 50:15.637 --> 50:18.742 Mr. Secretary, you will be well served indeed. 50:18.742 --> 50:22.062 Ladies and gentlemen, when I took this podium in 2015 50:22.062 --> 50:25.889 I said that there were no shortage of challenges 50:25.889 --> 50:29.830 that confront us, from North Korea to China to Russia 50:29.830 --> 50:31.450 to terrorism. 50:31.450 --> 50:33.903 In the ensuing three years and three days, 50:33.903 --> 50:38.710 I've given 277 speeches large and small, 50:38.710 --> 50:42.370 or one speech every four days. 50:42.370 --> 50:45.950 And I've reiterated these themes over and over again, 50:45.950 --> 50:49.429 and I see no reason to change today on what will be 50:49.429 --> 50:52.080 my last speech in uniform. 50:52.080 --> 50:55.658 North Korea remains our most imminent threat, 50:55.658 --> 50:58.810 and a nuclear capable North Korea with missiles that can 50:58.810 --> 51:01.815 reach the United States is unacceptable. 51:01.815 --> 51:05.190 China remains our biggest long term challenge. 51:05.190 --> 51:07.590 Without focused involvement and engagement by the 51:07.590 --> 51:10.080 United States and our allies and partners, 51:10.080 --> 51:14.280 China will realize its dream of hegemony in Asia. 51:14.280 --> 51:17.643 We should cooperate with Beijing where we can, 51:17.643 --> 51:20.304 but stand ready to confront them where we must. 51:20.304 --> 51:23.722 ISIS is here in the Indo-Pacific. 51:23.722 --> 51:27.362 The events of 2017 in Marawi City serve as a wake up call 51:27.362 --> 51:29.520 for all of us. 51:29.520 --> 51:33.160 And a resurgent and revengous Russia whose longest 51:33.160 --> 51:37.010 coastline is in the Pacific remains an existential threat 51:37.010 --> 51:40.367 to the United States, even as Moscow acts as spoiler 51:40.367 --> 51:42.901 in the Indo-Pacific today. 51:42.901 --> 51:45.887 Indeed a lot has happens in the decades since the 51:45.887 --> 51:49.340 Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union dissolved. 51:49.340 --> 51:54.340 In the Indo-Pacific much of this change has been for good, 51:54.353 --> 51:56.116 but make no mistake. 51:56.116 --> 52:00.280 Our 27-year holiday from history is over. 52:00.280 --> 52:03.726 Great power competition is back, and I believe we're 52:03.726 --> 52:07.320 approaching an inflection point in history. 52:07.320 --> 52:09.008 We're certainly not approaching anything resembling 52:09.008 --> 52:11.330 the end of history. 52:11.330 --> 52:14.035 Freedom and justice hang in the balance, 52:14.035 --> 52:17.812 and the scale won't tip of its own accord simply because 52:17.812 --> 52:19.730 we wish it would. 52:19.730 --> 52:22.840 Ladies and gentlemen, our Commander in Chief is clear. 52:22.840 --> 52:26.106 A geo-political competition between free and repressive 52:26.106 --> 52:31.106 visions of world order is taking place in the Info-Pacific. 52:31.732 --> 52:35.380 Sustaining favorable balances of power will require 52:35.380 --> 52:38.792 strong commitment and close cooperation with our allies 52:38.792 --> 52:43.330 and partners to defend freedom, deter war and maintain 52:43.330 --> 52:46.750 the rules-based order that underwrite a free and open 52:46.750 --> 52:48.840 international society. 52:48.840 --> 52:51.485 This is hard work for sure, 52:51.485 --> 52:53.970 but it's not aspirational. 52:53.970 --> 52:56.050 It's in our DNA. 52:56.050 --> 52:58.023 This is what we live for. 52:58.023 --> 53:01.070 Our nation deserves no less, and our President and 53:01.070 --> 53:05.090 Secretary of Defense expect no less. 53:05.090 --> 53:08.114 If called upon, I am confident that Admiral Davidson 53:08.114 --> 53:11.412 will lead Indo-PaCom to fight tonight to defend America's 53:11.412 --> 53:14.584 interests in the vast Indo-Pacific. 53:14.584 --> 53:18.920 I'll now proudly read my orders. 53:18.920 --> 53:22.790 CNO Order 0548. 53:22.790 --> 53:27.274 Your request to be transferred to the retired list 53:27.274 --> 53:30.663 has been approved by the Secretary of the Navy. 53:30.663 --> 53:35.540 Detached in May, 2018 from duty as Commander, 53:35.540 --> 53:39.220 United States Pacific Command, signed J.M. Richardson, 53:39.220 --> 53:41.190 Admiral CNO. 53:41.190 --> 53:43.643 Sergeant Major, haul down my flag. 53:45.470 --> 53:47.540 I'm ready to swallow the anchor. 54:31.400 --> 54:33.550 Admiral Davidson, I'm ready to be relieved. 54:42.940 --> 54:46.770 - Per Chief of Naval Operations Order Number 1168, 54:46.770 --> 54:50.450 when directed by reporting senior detached in May, 2018 54:50.450 --> 54:53.020 and report for duty as Commander, United States 54:53.020 --> 54:54.250 Pacific Command. 55:04.412 --> 55:06.662 (applause) 55:24.310 --> 55:26.650 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in 55:26.650 --> 55:30.350 recognizing and congratulating the 25th Commander of the 55:30.350 --> 55:34.183 United States Pacific Command, Admiral Phil Davidson. 55:34.183 --> 55:36.100 - Thank you, thank you. 55:43.013 --> 55:44.010 Thank you, good morning and aloha. 55:44.010 --> 55:45.763 Sergeant Major, break my flag. 56:28.343 --> 56:29.176 Very well. 56:29.176 --> 56:31.474 Distinguished guests, good morning. 56:31.474 --> 56:32.307 Thank you for being here today. 56:32.307 --> 56:34.689 Your presence underscores the importance of Pacific Command 56:34.689 --> 56:39.330 and our mutual interest in the security of the Indo-Pacific. 56:39.330 --> 56:43.710 Humbly it also means the world to Harry, Bruni, Tracy and I. 56:43.710 --> 56:46.710 I must first recognize the outstanding men and women 56:46.710 --> 56:48.170 of the U.S. Pacific Command. 56:48.170 --> 56:51.520 I'm in awe of your approach and your attitude. 56:51.520 --> 56:54.243 You proudly represent the very bedrock of our nation's 56:54.243 --> 56:57.330 security in the Indo-Pacific. 56:57.330 --> 56:59.326 Your hard work and dedication, your service, 56:59.326 --> 57:03.549 whether lasting four years, 40 years or even longer, 57:03.549 --> 57:06.283 matters when it comes to our security, our values 57:06.283 --> 57:09.520 and our interests. 57:09.520 --> 57:12.145 I look forward to working with you on the many challenges 57:12.145 --> 57:14.751 here in the Indo-Pacific, and I am unquestionably 57:14.751 --> 57:17.935 humbled to be your commander. 57:17.935 --> 57:20.474 Tracy and I are thrilled to be back in Hawaii 57:20.474 --> 57:22.800 and back in the Pacific. 57:22.800 --> 57:25.420 I know from experience that there's a tremendous bond 57:25.420 --> 57:27.780 between the community here on Oahu and all of the 57:27.780 --> 57:30.822 U.S. servicemen and women who call this island home. 57:30.822 --> 57:33.619 It is more than a history of teamwork, friendship 57:33.619 --> 57:35.151 and mutual respect. 57:35.151 --> 57:37.360 It is ohana indeed. 57:37.360 --> 57:39.520 Thank you for welcoming Tracy and I. 57:39.520 --> 57:41.640 I look forward to visiting our state and community 57:41.640 --> 57:44.100 leaders in the coming weeks. 57:44.100 --> 57:46.570 I am also completely obligated to thank those that have 57:46.570 --> 57:48.690 shared this journey with Tracy and I, 57:48.690 --> 57:51.790 and provided mentorship and leadership to me over the 57:51.790 --> 57:54.350 past 36 years of naval service. 57:54.350 --> 57:57.310 To Joe and Ellen Dunford and John and Dana Richardson 57:57.310 --> 57:59.910 especially, thank you for your confidence. 57:59.910 --> 58:02.910 To the Pacific Command components here today, Tracy and I 58:02.910 --> 58:06.370 are grateful for your example and the teamwork to come. 58:06.370 --> 58:09.670 For Harry and Bruni, to the both you, tremendous work 58:09.670 --> 58:12.840 here at PaCom, and as a fellow citizen thank you for 58:12.840 --> 58:15.700 your continuing lifetime of service, and thank you for 58:15.700 --> 58:18.600 such a supportive and enlightening turnover. 58:18.600 --> 58:20.540 Just remember, Harry, there's only two answers that 58:20.540 --> 58:23.010 come to mind when you call from your next assignment. 58:23.010 --> 58:24.462 It was my predecessor's fault 58:24.462 --> 58:26.495 and that service chief's business. 58:26.495 --> 58:27.710 Right, Harry? 58:27.710 --> 58:28.950 Very good. 58:28.950 --> 58:31.280 Seriously Tracy and I thank you and Bruni for the 58:31.280 --> 58:32.930 warm welcome and your friendship. 58:33.911 --> 58:37.110 I am also quite fortunate to have benefited from the 58:37.110 --> 58:39.450 tremendous leadership and mentorship of previous 58:39.450 --> 58:42.300 Pacific Command commanders, and I would be remiss if I 58:42.300 --> 58:46.180 did not mention them today, even those that are not here. 58:46.180 --> 58:48.630 Thank you, Tom Fargo and Dick Mackie, I see you over there 58:48.630 --> 58:51.612 this morning, as well as Joe Prier, Timbo Keating 58:51.612 --> 58:53.550 and Rat Willard. 58:53.550 --> 58:55.970 I'm indebted to all of them and forever grateful for 58:55.970 --> 58:58.650 their counsel and advice over the last few months 58:58.650 --> 59:01.796 especially, and I will be in touch. 59:01.796 --> 59:05.740 And of course, I owe a huge thank you to my wife Tracy. 59:05.740 --> 59:09.160 This is house number 22 in our 36 years of marriage, 59:09.160 --> 59:12.120 our fourth house in Hawaii alone. 59:12.120 --> 59:15.054 She continues her service even today as a keen advocate 59:15.054 --> 59:17.691 for military families and family readiness, 59:17.691 --> 59:21.170 and she's my important anchor to Windward. 59:21.170 --> 59:23.617 Last night I was tapping the few final words on 59:23.617 --> 59:25.467 this speech, and she shouted out, 59:25.467 --> 59:27.356 "Hey, Shakespeare, don't forget people came here to hear 59:27.356 --> 59:29.312 "Secretary Mattis, not you. 59:29.312 --> 59:31.810 "Wrap it up", so I will. (laughing) 59:31.810 --> 59:35.070 Thank you, sweetheart, look forward to the adventure. 59:35.070 --> 59:38.510 Admiral Harris and his extremely talented headquarters 59:38.510 --> 59:41.050 have set the bar high and taken this command to 59:41.050 --> 59:44.422 new heights, all the while navigating an incredibly complex 59:44.422 --> 59:47.178 strategic and operational environment. 59:47.178 --> 59:50.586 Ladies and gentlemen, the national defense strategy 59:50.586 --> 59:53.930 clearly recognizes that the central challenge to our 59:53.930 --> 59:57.436 prosperity and security is the reemergence of long term 59:57.436 --> 01:00:01.147 strategic competition by revisionist powers. 01:00:01.147 --> 01:00:04.340 And while China and Russia are the priority in that 01:00:04.340 --> 01:00:08.163 strategy, challenges by North Korea, Iran and violent 01:00:08.163 --> 01:00:09.907 extremists remain. 01:00:09.907 --> 01:00:13.058 Four of the five principal challenges in that strategy 01:00:13.058 --> 01:00:17.220 are found in this theater, and a fifth, Iran, 01:00:17.220 --> 01:00:19.770 has previously operated in the region in just the 01:00:19.770 --> 01:00:20.883 last few years. 01:00:21.880 --> 01:00:25.008 For more than 70 years the Indo-Pacific has been 01:00:25.008 --> 01:00:27.000 largely peaceful. 01:00:27.000 --> 01:00:29.890 In most ways this was made possible by two things. 01:00:29.890 --> 01:00:34.250 The commitment of free nations to the free and open 01:00:34.250 --> 01:00:37.173 international order, and it was underwritten by the 01:00:37.173 --> 01:00:41.303 combat credibility within U.S. Pacific Command. 01:00:43.736 --> 01:00:47.560 For Pacific Command, Indo-Pacific Command and for the 01:00:47.560 --> 01:00:50.134 allies, partners and friends assembled here today, 01:00:50.134 --> 01:00:53.585 Pacific Command must continue our good work to defend 01:00:53.585 --> 01:00:57.570 against and deter our adversaries from attacking 01:00:57.570 --> 01:01:00.809 the United States, our citizens and interests abroad, 01:01:00.809 --> 01:01:03.888 as well as our allies here in the region. 01:01:03.888 --> 01:01:07.440 We must continue to develop the relationships with 01:01:07.440 --> 01:01:10.570 our allies, partners and friends in the region to help 01:01:10.570 --> 01:01:13.422 advance peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. 01:01:13.422 --> 01:01:17.120 We must deliver the readiness necessary to ensure 01:01:17.120 --> 01:01:20.401 the freedom of the seas and skies, while producing a more 01:01:20.401 --> 01:01:24.330 lethal integrated and interoperable combat force for 01:01:24.330 --> 01:01:27.993 today and tomorrow, and be ready to defeat our adversaries 01:01:27.993 --> 01:01:32.046 and those our allies should deterrents ever fail. 01:01:32.046 --> 01:01:37.046 Lastly I wanna reemphasize our relationships matter. 01:01:38.907 --> 01:01:41.549 To our allies here in the Indo-Pacific, 01:01:41.549 --> 01:01:43.698 you will have no better ally. 01:01:43.698 --> 01:01:46.945 To our partners, I look forward to advancing our 01:01:46.945 --> 01:01:50.782 partnership in a way that serves our mutual interest. 01:01:50.782 --> 01:01:55.127 To our friends, our friendship is rock solid. 01:01:55.127 --> 01:01:58.250 We must continue to work together. 01:01:58.250 --> 01:02:01.955 Peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific relies directly 01:02:01.955 --> 01:02:04.140 on these bonds. 01:02:04.140 --> 01:02:07.180 Mr. Secretary, ladies and gentlemen, I am eager to 01:02:07.180 --> 01:02:10.510 get to work, thrilled to be here and humbled to be 01:02:10.510 --> 01:02:11.423 the Commander. 01:02:12.572 --> 01:02:14.470 I very much look forward to our many successes 01:02:14.470 --> 01:02:15.303 in the future. 01:02:15.303 --> 01:02:16.840 Thank you all for attending today. 01:02:16.840 --> 01:02:20.440 You honor Harry, Bruni, Tracy and I very much 01:02:20.440 --> 01:02:21.273 by your presence. 01:02:21.273 --> 01:02:22.916 Thank you. 01:02:22.916 --> 01:02:25.166 (applause) 01:02:35.090 --> 01:02:37.260 - [Emcee] Please rise for the benediction, 01:02:37.260 --> 01:02:39.350 and remain standing for the departure of the 01:02:39.350 --> 01:02:40.183 official party. 01:02:49.800 --> 01:02:50.683 - Let us pray. 01:02:53.612 --> 01:02:56.945 (solemn military music) 01:03:02.480 --> 01:03:05.243 Eternal Father, strong to save, 01:03:05.243 --> 01:03:09.973 you alone spread out the heavens and rule all land and sea. 01:03:11.632 --> 01:03:16.123 We pray your richest blessing on Admiral Harris and 01:03:16.123 --> 01:03:20.850 Miss Bradley as he completes 40 years of distinguished 01:03:20.850 --> 01:03:24.903 military service, and they prepare for continued service 01:03:24.903 --> 01:03:26.773 to our nation. 01:03:29.970 --> 01:03:33.010 Take unto thy most gracious protection Admiral and 01:03:33.010 --> 01:03:36.575 Mrs. Davis, the service members and civilians of the 01:03:36.575 --> 01:03:39.600 United States Pacific Command, 01:03:39.600 --> 01:03:44.205 and we pray God bless America. 01:03:44.205 --> 01:03:45.038 Amen. 01:03:49.355 --> 01:03:52.276 (shouted commands) 01:03:52.276 --> 01:03:53.526 - [Emcee] Sideboys, post. 01:04:07.490 --> 01:04:09.800 Ladies and gentlemen, please rise. 01:04:09.800 --> 01:04:12.502 In keeping with the time honored naval tradition, 01:04:12.502 --> 01:04:17.100 Admiral Harris will now request permission from the 01:04:17.100 --> 01:04:21.923 Chief of Naval Operations to go ashore for the last time. 01:04:23.448 --> 01:04:26.365 (shouted commands) 01:04:38.627 --> 01:04:41.377 (bells clanging) 01:04:47.270 --> 01:04:51.470 Admiral Harry Harris and Miss Bruni Bradley, 01:04:51.470 --> 01:04:55.523 United States Navy retired departing. 01:04:58.097 --> 01:05:02.097 (shouting and whistles blowing) 01:05:07.230 --> 01:05:08.383 - [Soldier] Ready, two. 01:05:10.673 --> 01:05:13.673 (mellow band music) 01:05:40.840 --> 01:05:42.763 - [Emcee] Bosun, retire the Sideboys. 01:05:43.608 --> 01:05:46.058 - [Bosun] Sideboys, half step to the rear, march. 01:05:46.930 --> 01:05:50.235 - Ladies and gentlemen, our official party will now depart 01:05:50.235 --> 01:05:52.143 along with their families. 01:06:09.760 --> 01:06:12.780 Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Admiral Harris 01:06:12.780 --> 01:06:15.757 and Admiral Davidson, I extend their since appreciation 01:06:15.757 --> 01:06:18.180 for your attendance today. 01:06:18.180 --> 01:06:20.096 A short reception will start immediately in the area 01:06:20.096 --> 01:06:23.400 to my right for invited guests. 01:06:23.400 --> 01:06:26.856 Ushers will be placed to assist you to the proper areas. 01:06:26.856 --> 01:06:29.510 This concludes today's ceremony. 01:06:29.510 --> 01:06:30.343 Aloha.