00:00that the seeds of many of their finest qualities were ultimately planted by all of you in the bleachers.
00:06And to our new officers, my second piece of advice is to show a spirit of gratitude above all to
00:13the people who made you who you are.
00:15That will make you better airmen, it will make you better guardians, and it will make you better leaders.
00:21When you're tired, remember the father or the mother who worked an extra shift to give you a little bit
00:27extra.
00:28When you're frustrated with someone under your command, and that will happen,
00:32remember the time a grandparent or a schoolteacher showed you patience and grace that you didn't deserve.
00:38To the loved ones gathered here today, we will never forget that our nation's airmen and guardians were your sons
00:45and daughters long before they were ours.
00:48So I hope you take pride.
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