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The Vice President extends gratitude to key figures in the military hierarchy, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Faine, lauding their leadership. He also takes a humorous moment to mention the many jokes he learned about Marines over his four years of service — a testament to the camaraderie and tradition embedded within the Corps. His personal ties to the Marine Corps are evident as he celebrates his status as the first Vice President to have served as a Marine, culminating in a playful remark about his desire for the Commandant to salute an "E4 mafia"—a nod to the enlisted ranks.