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
190605-N-BM202-2046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 5, 2019)
190605-N-BM202-2046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 5, 2019) Senior Chief Machinist's Mate Moises Velez marches with his recruit division at Recruit Training Command. Division 816 has earned all possible competitive fl... 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
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
Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command.
Recruits march 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 Apprentice Michael Cintron)
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
180817-N-PL946-1183 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 17, 2018)
180817-N-PL946-1183 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 17, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors graduate from boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.... More
190401-N-BM202-1227 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 1, 2019)
190401-N-BM202-1227 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 1, 2019) Attendees of the Great Lakes Region Chief Petty Officer Symposium assemble for a group photo in front of the USS Iowa Recruit Training Command headquarters ... 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
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
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
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
181122-N-PL946-1066 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 22, 2018)
181122-N-PL946-1066 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 22, 2018) A recruit boards a bus to leave Recruit Training Command (RTC) with a sponsor organization as part of RTC's Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Sailor program. RTC’s Adopt... 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
180821-N-BM202-1039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2018)
180821-N-BM202-1039 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
180827-N-PL946-1016 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2018)
180827-N-PL946-1016 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2018) Chief Boatswain's Mate Oscar Chavarria instructs recruits as they perform line-handling procedures during basic seamanship training at the USS Arleigh Burke... More
180825-N-PL946-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2018)
180825-N-PL946-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2018) Recruit Training Command (RTC) Sailors pick up trash during a roadside cleanup. The RTC Petty Officer Association adopted 1 1/2 miles of highway adjacent t... More
Recruit Training Command
180926-N-PL946-1056 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 26, 2018) Recruits test their personal protective equipment before entering the confidence chamber inside the USS Chief Recruit Fire Fighter Trainer facility at Recr... More
181023-N-PL946-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 23, 2018)
181023-N-PL946-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 23, 2018) Damage Controlman 1st Class Cameron Venn, a recruit division commander, assists a recruit from his division in properly fitting a garrison cover inside the ... More
181031-N-PL946-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-PL946-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 31, 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
Winter at Recruit Training Command
190129-N-PL946-1148 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 29, 2019) A recruit walks between training locations at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The wind chill at RTC has been as low as minus 10 and is expected to lower fur... More
190830-N-BM202-1080 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 30, 2019)
190830-N-BM202-1080 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 30, 2019) Graduating Sailors distribute division standards inside Pacific Fleet Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at th... More
Recruits road guards run ahead of their division to
Recruits road guards run ahead of their division to get into place and stop traffic as their division marches in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's onl... More
190427-N-PL946-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 27, 2019)
190427-N-PL946-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 27, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Justin Carl instructs cadets from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Illinois Wing on how to find their dominate shooting eye during the CA... More
190304-N-BM202-1067 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 4, 2019)
190304-N-BM202-1067 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 4, 2019) Recruits participate in weapons turnover inspection training at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only bo... More
190630-N-PL946-1052 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 30, 2019)
190630-N-PL946-1052 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 30, 2019) Cadets from the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) stand in formation inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall for a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recru... More
190906-N-PL946-1213 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 6, 2019)
190906-N-PL946-1213 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 6, 2019) Chief Fire Controlman (Aegis) Daniel Rainmaker, a recruit division commander, holds the American flag before a flag presentation ceremony in remembrance of 9... More
200124-N-BM202-1035 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2020)
200124-N-BM202-1035 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2020) A recruit division commander gives recruits their Navy ballcaps during a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more common... More
180907-N-PL946-1178 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 7, 2018)
180907-N-PL946-1178 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 7, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors graduate from boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.... More
181009-N-PL946-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2018)
181009-N-PL946-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2018) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith poses for a photo with recruits following a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recru... More
181019-N-PL946-1273 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 21, 2018)
181019-N-PL946-1273 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 21, 2018) Recruit Division Commanders stand in front of their division during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Tra... More
190405-N-BM202-2080 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 05, 2019)
190405-N-BM202-2080 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 05, 2019) A newly graduated Sailor reunites with loved ones after liberty call following a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than ... More
Recruits stand by for instruction in USS Wisconsin
Recruits stand by for instruction 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. Navy photo by Mass Com... More
Recruits complete the process to receive their military
Recruits complete the process to receive their military ID cards inside a compartment at the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the N... More
190307-N-BM202-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 7, 2019)
190307-N-BM202-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 7, 2019) Second class petty officers from Recruit Training Command (RTC) take the first class petty officer Navy-wide advancement exam in a training classroom inside... 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
181115-N-PL946-1077 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 15, 2018)
181115-N-PL946-1077 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 15, 2018) Recruits stand 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
190606-N-PL946-1172 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 6, 2019)
190606-N-PL946-1172 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 6, 2019) The recruit honor guard extends ranks as they march inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Comm... More
181024-N-BM202-1184 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2018)
181024-N-BM202-1184 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2018) Recruits perform line-handling procedures as part of basic seamanship training aboard USS Marlinespike at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learn... More
190402-N-WB795-1064 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 2, 2019)
190402-N-WB795-1064 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 2, 2019) Force Master Chief Percy Trent, force master chief of the Seabees for Naval Facilities Engineering Command, speaks at the 2019 Great Lakes Region Chief Pett... More
180920-N-BM202-1033 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2018)
180920-N-BM202-1033 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2018) Recruits rehearse for an upcoming pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 r... More
190116-N-BM202-1062 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019)
190116-N-BM202-1062 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019) Recruit Division Commander "C" School students run in formation inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually... More
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20th, 2019) Amanda Hanner,
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20th, 2019) Amanda Hanner, a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) cheers on recruits as they participate in a 1.5-mile run in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention... More
A recruit recieves chow inside the USS Arizona recruit
A recruit recieves chow 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 Communication Special... More
180920-N-BM202-1074 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2018)
180920-N-BM202-1074 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2018) Performance division recruits rehearse for an upcoming pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC... More
190116-N-BM202-1161 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019)
190116-N-BM202-1161 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019) A Recruit Division Commander questions a recruit chief petty officer about the parts of a cutlass at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits gra... More
181217-N-BM202-1182 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018)
181217-N-BM202-1182 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) New recruits enter the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only ... More
181116-N-BM202-1030 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2018)
181116-N-BM202-1030 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2018) Performance division recruits play music during a pass in review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More t... More
190406-N-PL946-1005 GREAT LAKES Ill. (April 6, 2019)
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