1 00:00:02,870 --> 00:00:05,337 - [Narrator] Welcome to the 1% 2 00:00:05,337 --> 00:00:08,190 (dramatic music) 3 00:00:08,190 --> 00:00:09,120 and the reason we say that 4 00:00:09,120 --> 00:00:10,270 is right now in our country, 5 00:00:10,270 --> 00:00:12,920 a little bit less than 1% is doing what you're doing. 6 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,960 Yes some of greatest people in the world. 7 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:17,730 Some of the smartest, sharpest, 8 00:00:17,730 --> 00:00:20,010 most creative, most innovative, 9 00:00:20,010 --> 00:00:21,630 but a little bit less than 1% 10 00:00:21,630 --> 00:00:23,860 comes into a room like this, 11 00:00:23,860 --> 00:00:25,110 raising their right hand, 12 00:00:26,031 --> 00:00:27,081 and swears that oath. 13 00:00:29,980 --> 00:00:32,110 - We congratulate all of our enlistees, 14 00:00:32,110 --> 00:00:34,810 not only for meeting the requirements of military service, 15 00:00:34,810 --> 00:00:36,460 but also for stepping up to the plate 16 00:00:36,460 --> 00:00:37,923 and raising their right hand. 17 00:00:40,870 --> 00:00:43,530 - This is the first step in a very long journey. 18 00:00:43,530 --> 00:00:46,340 We want each applicant to know we're with them 19 00:00:46,340 --> 00:00:47,440 every step of the way. 20 00:00:50,820 --> 00:00:52,853 - [Narrator] Something about you makes you special. 21 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:54,890 So mean it. 22 00:00:54,890 --> 00:00:56,103 Welcome to the 1%. 23 00:00:59,210 --> 00:01:01,960 - Every military applicant has a story, 24 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:03,633 and their journey begins here. 25 00:01:05,530 --> 00:01:06,660 - I don't know if you know this, 26 00:01:06,660 --> 00:01:08,360 but when you woke up this morning, 27 00:01:10,120 --> 00:01:11,763 you became a military family. 28 00:01:12,770 --> 00:01:14,000 Take a look at my staff. 29 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,950 Whether they're wearing a military uniform 30 00:01:15,950 --> 00:01:17,113 or civilian clothing, 31 00:01:17,960 --> 00:01:20,880 every single one of them has served in the military 32 00:01:20,880 --> 00:01:22,750 in one form or another. 33 00:01:22,750 --> 00:01:24,503 We're all in your corner. 34 00:01:25,890 --> 00:01:26,723 - These applicants feel like 35 00:01:26,723 --> 00:01:28,060 they're leaving something behind 36 00:01:28,060 --> 00:01:29,760 or that it's the end of something. 37 00:01:31,370 --> 00:01:34,270 - We tell them be excited because we are, 38 00:01:34,270 --> 00:01:36,700 and there's a good chance we'll see you again. 39 00:01:36,700 --> 00:01:39,930 - You're gonna see things no one else gets to see. 40 00:01:39,930 --> 00:01:43,010 - And you're gonna go places no one else gets to go. 41 00:01:43,010 --> 00:01:44,720 - And you're gonna meet some amazing people 42 00:01:44,720 --> 00:01:46,330 that no one gets to meet. 43 00:01:48,890 --> 00:01:50,220 - Your career's like a lot of ours. 44 00:01:50,220 --> 00:01:52,080 You may not be legendary, 45 00:01:52,080 --> 00:01:53,350 but you're standing in a place 46 00:01:53,350 --> 00:01:56,360 where legends often begin. 47 00:01:56,360 --> 00:01:59,160 That is freedom's front door. 48 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:00,870 Go through that door and go be 49 00:02:00,870 --> 00:02:03,080 the best version of you that you can possibly be. 50 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:04,920 Go through that door, get on out there 51 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:06,250 and do some great things. 52 00:02:06,250 --> 00:02:09,160 Now always remember, this isn't the end of anything, 53 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:11,840 but it's the beginning of everything, 54 00:02:11,840 --> 00:02:13,160 so congratulations guys. 55 00:02:13,160 --> 00:02:15,410 Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Buffalo MEPS staff 56 00:02:15,410 --> 00:02:18,350 and the 914th Air Wing to my newest friends and relatives 57 00:02:18,350 --> 00:02:19,820 and my newest military members, 58 00:02:19,820 --> 00:02:22,790 to everyone in this room, welcome to the military family. 59 00:02:22,790 --> 00:02:23,692 Nice job guys. 60 00:02:23,692 --> 00:02:26,680 (people applauding) 61 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:30,016 - [Narrator] Your journey is just beginning. 62 00:02:30,016 --> 00:02:32,933 (mysterious music)