180911-N-BM202-1059 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 11, 2018)
180911-N-BM202-1059 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 11, 2018) Recruits participate in a baseline physical fitness assessment at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's onl... More
180915-N-BM202-1016 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2018)
180915-N-BM202-1016 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2018) The chief petty officer color guard parades the colors at Recruit Training Command during the fiscal year 2019 chief petty officer pinning ceremony. Sixty-... More
190322-N-BM202-1402 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 22, 2019)
190322-N-BM202-1402 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 22, 2019) Capt. Kertreck Brooks, commanding officer of Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (right), shakes hands with Capt. Erik Thors, comm... More
190402-N-PL946-1033 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 2, 2019)
190402-N-PL946-1033 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 2, 2019) A recruit renders a salute during a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," ... More
190424-N-BM202-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 24, 2019)
190424-N-BM202-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 24, 2019) Vice Adm. Robert Burke, Chief of Naval Personnel, calls on a Sailor to ask a question during an all-hands call at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,00... More
190630-N-PL946-1009 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 30, 2019)
190630-N-PL946-1009 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 30, 2019) Cadets from the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) enter Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall for a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command ... More
190819-N-BM202-1010 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2019)
190819-N-BM202-1010 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2019) Lt. Ian De Soto discharges Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jerrold Warren during a reenlistment ceremony inside the USS Kearsarge recruit barracks at Recruit Tr... More
Recruit Training Command Graduation
190906-N-BM202-1194 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 6, 2019) A performance division recruit plays music during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually ... More
180925-N-PL946-1039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2018)
180925-N-PL946-1039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2018) A recruit chief petty officer (RCPO) gives marching commands to her division at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually... More
190104-N-PL946-1256 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 4, 2018)
190104-N-PL946-1256 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 4, 2018) A Sailor embraces with family members after graduating from Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot c... More
190816-N-BM202-1394 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 16, 2019)
190816-N-BM202-1394 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 16, 2019) Recruit color guard members perform during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 3... More
180328-N-BN978-006 GREAT LAKES, Il (Mar. 28, 2018)
180328-N-BN978-006 GREAT LAKES, Il (Mar. 28, 2018) Senior enlisted from all area commands holds event at Trainining Support Center to answer questions and review records of 1st class petty officers working to p... More
180819-N-PL946-1031 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2018)
180819-N-PL946-1031 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2018) Recruits pray during Catholic Mass at the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The RTC Religious Ministries Team provides religious se... More
181024-N-BM202-1087 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2018)
181024-N-BM202-1087 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2018) A recruit uses a sound-powered phone as part of basic seamanship training aboard USS Marlinespike at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning c... More
181122-N-PL946-1033 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 22, 2018)
181122-N-PL946-1033 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 22, 2018) Recruits wait inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall to be picked up for Recruit Training Command’s (RTC) Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Sailor program. RTC’s Adopt-A-Sa... More
190914-N-WB795-1037 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2019)
190914-N-WB795-1037 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2019) The chief petty officer (CPO) color guard parades the colors during a CPO pinning ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Fifty six Sailors were pinned to th... More
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 09, 2019) Recruits practice
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 09, 2019) Recruits practice line-handling procedures inside the USS Arliegh Burke recruit barracks as part of the hands-on learning curriculum at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,0... More
200413-N-BM202-1174 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 13, 2020)
200413-N-BM202-1174 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 13, 2020) Recruits, Sailors, and staff from USS Reuben James recruit barracks participate in evening colors at Recruit Training Command. Service members had the oppo... More
190328-N-PL946-2029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 28, 2018)
190328-N-PL946-2029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 28, 2018) Damage Controlman 1st Class Tiffany Kelsaw reads a poem to Recruit Training Command (RTC) staff members during a Command Managed Equal Opportunity observan... More
190801-N-BM202-1490 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 1, 2019)
190801-N-BM202-1490 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 1, 2019) Rep. Katie Hill, of California, speaks with recruits during "pizza night" inside the USS Chicago recruit barracks galley at Recruit Training Command (RTC). N... More
190914-N-PL946-1329 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2019)
190914-N-PL946-1329 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2019) Chief Hospital Corpsman Hansley Scott smiles as he is pinned by Chief Hospital Corpsman Reyes Camacho and Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Ricardo Rodriguez... More
181126-N-BM202-1074 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 26, 2018)
181126-N-BM202-1074 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 26, 2018) Hull Technician 2nd Class Damar Bolden instructs recruits performing fire fighting and damage control techniques inside USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as pa... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike M. Gilday
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike M. Gilday prepares to fire a simulated M9 Beretta 9mm pistol at the USS Missouri Small Arms Marksmanship Trainer (SAMT) at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The acting se... More
Recruits participate in firefighting and damage control
Recruits participate in firefighting and damage control training inside the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually ... More
Recruits march in an element between training locations
Recruits march in an element between training locations at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ... More
200617-N-ZW825-0363 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 17, 2020)
200617-N-ZW825-0363 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 17, 2020) Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper speaks with Recruit Training Command commanding officer Capt. Erik Thors in a recruit berthing compartment at Recruit Tra... More
181029-N-PL946-1129 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2018)
181029-N-PL946-1129 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2018) Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photos by Ma... More
Recruits take part in the 1.5-mile run portion of their
Recruits take part in the 1.5-mile run portion of their final physical fitness assessment inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. ... More
Catherine Kessmeier, performing the duties of Assistant
Catherine Kessmeier, performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks with Chief Hull Technician Jermaine Vivetter inside the USS Chief Firefighter Trainer at Re... More
Builder 2nd Class Trey Hornback reviews a shot grouping
Builder 2nd Class Trey Hornback reviews a shot grouping with a recruit during weapons familiarization training at the Small Arms Marksmanship Trainer at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train... More
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) Ramon (CZ) Colon-Lopez receives a brief on firefighting training and equipment from Personnel Specialist 1st Classes Jameson Ayers ins... More
170621-N-SL853-050 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 21, 2017)
170621-N-SL853-050 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 21, 2017) A recruit from Division 193 at Recruit Training Command (RTC) posts as a road guard for his division returning from divisional photo pickup. Divisional phot... More
200207-N-PL946-1272 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2020)
200207-N-PL946-1272 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2020) A guest of a graduating Sailor records part of a pass-in-review graduation ceremony on their phone inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Co... More
190111-N-BM202-1133 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 11, 2019)
190111-N-BM202-1133 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 11, 2019) Capt. Robert C. Nowakowski, deputy commander, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command, salutes the advanced party during a pass-in-review graduation... More
161116-N-SL853-015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2016)
161116-N-SL853-015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Summer Cates delivers motivational instructions to recruits about to partake in their final Physical Fitness Assessment on Nov. 16 ... More
170313-N-SL853-018 GREAT LAKES, Il. (Mar. 13, 2017)
170313-N-SL853-018 GREAT LAKES, Il. (Mar. 13, 2017) Recruits march during inclement weather Mar. 13 at Recruit Training Command. Recruits march on base from event to event regardless of weather conditions outsi... More
RTC. Warship photograph collection
Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) (SW/SS/AW) David Twiford, USS Constitution command senior chief, presents a helm used aboard “Old Ironsides” to ship six during a ceremony at Recruit Training Co... More
RTC Pass-in-review, US Navy Photogrpah
180831-N-BM202-1176 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 31, 2018) Airman Mackenzie K. Costa hugs a family member after graduating from Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's o... More
181126-N-BM202-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 26, 2018)
181126-N-BM202-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 26, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Montre Srithongkum counts recruits during a fire fighting and damage control assessment inside USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer at R... More
190529-N-BM202-1055 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 29, 2019)
190529-N-BM202-1055 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 29, 2019) Recruits participate in group physical training at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Nav... More
191004-N-PL946-1217 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2019)
191004-N-PL946-1217 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2019) Guests of graduating Sailors react to Capt. Erik Thors, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC), request of the crowd to show their Sailor how pro... More
MCPON Visits RTC, US Navy Photogrpah
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russ Smith speaks with the Chief's Mess at Recruit Training Command (RTC), and remotely to those temporarily assigned to RTC's restriction of movement site operating at Ft... More
180821-N-BM202-1044 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2018)
180821-N-BM202-1044 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2018) Recruits test their personal protective equipment before entering the confidence chamber at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning curriculum... More
180915-N-BM202-1061 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2018)
180915-N-BM202-1061 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2018) Chief petty officer (CPO) selects stand at parade rest before their promotion to CPO during the fiscal year 2019 Recruit Training Command chief petty offic... More
180927-N-IY633-1019 (Sept. 27, 2018) – Sailors bow
180927-N-IY633-1019 (Sept. 27, 2018) – Sailors bow their heads for the invocation during a Bells Across America ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Bells Across America is an annual remembrance ceremony comme... More
181122-N-PL946-1029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 22, 2018)
181122-N-PL946-1029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 22, 2018) Recruits wait inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall to be picked up for Recruit Training Command’s (RTC) Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Sailor program. RTC’s Adopt-A-Sa... More
190920-N-BM202-1197 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 20, 2019)
190920-N-BM202-1197 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 20, 2019) Recruit color guard members perform during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 3... More
200227-N-BM202-1263 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 27, 2020)
200227-N-BM202-1263 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 27, 2020) Deputy Commander, Navy Recruiting Command and Deputy Director, Naval Education and Training Command Rear Adm. Robert Nowakowski speaks with Gunner's Mate 1s... More
A firearms instructor secures an M9 Beretta 9mm pistol
A firearms instructor secures an M9 Beretta 9mm pistol in USS Wisconsin Live Fire Marksmanship Trainer at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. N... More
Recruits march in formation as part of their graduation
Recruits march in formation as part of their graduation from boot camp at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication ... More
181012-N-PL946-1118 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 12, 2018)
181012-N-PL946-1118 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 12, 2018) Master Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Oliver Brown pauses his speech when discussing the impact of his mother during his retirement ceremony at Recruit Training... More
181127-N-BM202-1111 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018)
181127-N-BM202-1111 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) A recruit marches from one training location to the next at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot ... More
190315-N-BM202-1340 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 15, 2019)
190315-N-BM202-1340 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 15, 2019) Performance division recruits sing during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 3... More
200213-N-PL946-1036 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 13, 2020)
200213-N-PL946-1036 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 13, 2020) Recruits march at ease in formation due to inclement weather at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot c... More
Recruits practice basic seamanship skills aboard USS
Recruits practice basic seamanship skills aboard USS Marlinespike at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speci... More
A recruit receives instruction before firing a simulated
A recruit receives instruction before firing a simulated M9 Beretta 9mm pistol in the USS Missouri Small Arms Marksmanship Trainer (SAMT). More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. ... More
Recruits participate in firefighting and damage control
Recruits participate in firefighting and damage control training inside the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually ... More
150407-N-OT964-153 GREAT LAKES (April 7, 2015) Master
150407-N-OT964-153 GREAT LAKES (April 7, 2015) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens delivers opening remarks during the launch of eSailor at Recruit Training Command. eSailor is an initia... More
191025-N-PL946-2320 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 25, 2019)
191025-N-PL946-2320 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 25, 2019) Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, addresses the audience inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony... More
191008-N-PL946-1056 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 8, 2019)
191008-N-PL946-1056 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 8, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jerrold Warren motivates recruits during the 1.5-mile run portion of their final physical fitness assessment inside Freedom Hall ... More
180928-N-PL946-1331 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 28, 2018)
180928-N-PL946-1331 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 28, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan takes a photograph during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at... More
200213-N-PL946-1133 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 13, 2020)
200213-N-PL946-1133 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 13, 2020) Recruits stand in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comm... More
Recruit Training Command (RTC) staff move initial uniform
Recruit Training Command (RTC) staff move initial uniform issue bags for new recruits who have checked in at an off-base facility for a 14-day Restriction Of Movement (ROM) prior to the recruits beginning their... More
181217-N-BM202-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018)
181217-N-BM202-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) Chief Boatswain's Mate Omar Aleman briefs new recruits at the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits ... More
Recruits prepare to leave their compartment inside
Recruits prepare to leave their compartment inside the USS Arizona recruit barracks at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass C... More
Recruits participate in firefighting and damage control
Recruits participate in firefighting and damage control training inside the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually ... More
170227-N-SL853-021 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 27, 2017)
170227-N-SL853-021 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 27, 2017) Recruits from Division 919 march to divisional photos Feb. 27 at Recruit Training Command. Recruits conduct their divisional photos on week five of training.... More
161216-N-IK959-686 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (December 16,
161216-N-IK959-686 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (December 16, 2016) – Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel White explains the Master Control room to Vice Adm. Robert Burke, Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP), during a tour the stat... More
170130-N-SL853-039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 30, 2017)
170130-N-SL853-039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 30, 2017) A U.S. Navy recruit uses the phone to call home during scheduled divisional phone calls onboard Recruit Training Command. Recruits on average receive three ... More
170821-N-ZI635-140 WASHINGTON (Aug. 21, 2017) Vice
170821-N-ZI635-140 WASHINGTON (Aug. 21, 2017) Vice President Mike Pence watches the 2017 solar eclipse with students from Cornerstone Schools of Washington D.C. who spent the afternoon learning about heliophysi... More
161021-N-SL853-237 GREAT LAKES, Ill. GREAT LAKES,
161021-N-SL853-237 GREAT LAKES, Ill. GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 21, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Mitchell Murphy Recruit Division Commander of the Year receives his plaque during the 2016 Senior Sailor of the Y... More
US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Ann Rondeau, Director, Navy STAFF re...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Great Lakes State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Virginia K. Schcaefer, USN Release Status: R... More
Recruit Training Command
Rear Adm. Joseph F. Kilkenny, right, commander of Naval Education and Training, salutes during arrival honors at the weekly Pass In Review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. Ki... More
170808-N-SL853-058 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 08, 2017)
170808-N-SL853-058 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 08, 2017) Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, commander of Naval Education and Training Command, receives a Battle Stations 21 briefing from Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Shannon Daw... More
180926-N-PL946-1012 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 26, 2018)
180926-N-PL946-1012 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 26, 2018) Recruits march in formation on their way to take their divisional photo at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the N... More
181218-N-BM202-1007 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018)
181218-N-BM202-1007 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018) Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) Fleet Master Chief Wes Koshoffer speaks to Recruit Training Command staff members during an all hands ca... More
190524-N-BM202-1219 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 24, 2019)
190524-N-BM202-1219 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 24, 2019) Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Admiral John Nowell reviews the recruit ceremonial honor guard during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Tra... More
190626-N-PL946-1029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 26, 2019)
190626-N-PL946-1029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 26, 2019) Chief Electrician's Mate Scott Weber conducts a motorcycle safety inspection before the Recruit Training Command Motorcycle Safety Ride. More than 35,000 re... More
190814-N-BM202-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2019)
190814-N-BM202-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Stephanie Buttrick adjusts a recruit's equipment while teaching fire fighting and damage control techniques inside the USS Chief... More
181029-N-PL946-1019 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2018)
181029-N-PL946-1019 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2018) Recruits run in formation during a physical training session at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only b... More
190409-N-BM202-1205 CHICAGO (April 9, 2019) New recruits
190409-N-BM202-1205 CHICAGO (April 9, 2019) New recruits take the oath of enlistment at the Advocate Center for the Eleventh Annual Chicago Bulls Special Recruit Division Enlistment Ceremony in Chicago. After s... More
Catherine Kessmeier, performing the duties of Assistant
Catherine Kessmeier, performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visits with leadership at Fort McCoy Wis., a U.S. Army training center, as part of a tour of Recru... More
Rear Adm. Joseph F. Kilkenny, right, commander of Naval
Rear Adm. Joseph F. Kilkenny, right, commander of Naval Education and Training, salutes and congratulates Honor Grad, Seaman Recruit Amanda Salcedo, from San Bernardino, Calif., during the Pass In Review gradua... More
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 18, 2019) Chief Boatswain’s
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 18, 2019) Chief Boatswain’s Mate Heather Dovala instructs Recruit Division Commander (RDC) “C” School students as they prepare to march in formation at Recruit Training Command. RDC “C”... More
A recruit performs as a line captain during an applied
A recruit performs as a line captain during an applied training exercise inside the USS Marlinspike Seamanship Trainer at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only bo... More
171109-N-BN978-072 GREAT LAKES, Ill (Nov. 9, 2017)
171109-N-BN978-072 GREAT LAKES, Ill (Nov. 9, 2017) The state flags unit participates in the recruit graduation at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Training Support Center Commanding Officer Mark Meskimen served ... More
180827-N-PL946-1009 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2018)
180827-N-PL946-1009 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2018) Recruits perform line-handling procedures during basic seamanship training at the USS Arleigh Burke recruit barracks at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The ... More
190614-N-PL946-1165 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 14, 2019)
190614-N-PL946-1165 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 14, 2019) Graduating divisions stand in formation inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More th... More
191004-N-PL946-1249 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2019)
191004-N-PL946-1249 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2019) Guests of graduating Sailors pose for a photo during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annual... More
200210-N-BM202-1058 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 10, 2020)
200210-N-BM202-1058 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 10, 2020) Retired Adm. Michael S. Rogers, former commander of U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, speaks with staff at Recruit Training Command (RTC)... More
Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command.
Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Mikal Chapman)
200617-N-ZW825-0220 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 17, 2020)
200617-N-ZW825-0220 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 17, 2020) Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper asks students assigned to Training Support Center on Naval Station Great Lakes a question as part of his visit, June 17. ... More
Recruits study their recruit training guides inside
Recruits study their recruit training guides inside the USS Arizona recruit barracks at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ... More
181023-N-PL946-1085 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 23, 2018)
181023-N-PL946-1085 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 23, 2018) A recruit performs fire fighting and damage control techniques inside USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training Co... More
190114-N-PL946-1014 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 14, 2019)
190114-N-PL946-1014 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 14, 2019) Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photos by Ma... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class James Osborne,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class James Osborne, an instructor at Recruit Training Command (RTC), speaks to recruits as the master of ceremonies during a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at RTC. Trayer, ... More
181126-N-BM202-1090 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 26, 2018)
181126-N-BM202-1090 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 26, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Montre Srithongkum instructs recruits to arrange equipment as demonstrated during a fire fighting and damage control assessment at... More
181127-N-BM202-1194 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018)
181127-N-BM202-1194 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) Recruits pack their civilian items in boxes to mail home during initial gear issue at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually ... More
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) Ramon (CZ) Colon-Lopez makes a selection in the chow line of the galley of the USS Rueben James recruit barracks at Recruit Training C... More
Recruits stand in formation at Recruit Training Command.
Recruits stand in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Polk)