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
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
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
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
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
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
190620-N-BM202-1022 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 20, 2019)
190620-N-BM202-1022 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 20, 2019) 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 Mass Com... More
200124-N-BM202-1010 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2020)
200124-N-BM202-1010 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2020) Recruits render a salute during a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is... More
181218-N-BM202-1020 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018)
181218-N-BM202-1020 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
190129-N-BM202-1023 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 29, 2019)
190129-N-BM202-1023 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 29, 2019) Recruits perform a warm-up exercise during a physical training session inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate ... More
190207-N-BM202-2089 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2019)
190207-N-BM202-2089 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2019) Recruits receive general military training at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Nav... More
200116-N-BM202-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2020)
200116-N-BM202-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2020) First class petty officers from Recruit Training Command take the chief petty officer Navy-wide advancement exam in a training classroom inside the USS Ente... More
190420-N-BM202-4051 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20, 2019)
190420-N-BM202-4051 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20, 2019) Recruits march in formation after a 1.5-mile run in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) at Recruit Training Command (RTC). ... More
190530-N-BM202-1184 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 30, 2019)
190530-N-BM202-1184 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 30, 2019) Flag bearers, known as "sticks", retrieve their divisional flags at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boo... More
190621-N-BM202-1353 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 21, 2019)
190621-N-BM202-1353 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 21, 2019) A performance division recruit carries a state flag during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train... More
181127-N-BM202-3005 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018)
181127-N-BM202-3005 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) A collection of gear issued to recruits on their night of arrival at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's o... More
181217-N-BM202-1027 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018)
181217-N-BM202-1027 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) Fire Controlman 1st Class David Seachrist directs new recruits to assemble at the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More t... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
181024-N-BM202-1199 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2018)
181024-N-BM202-1199 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
190304-N-BM202-1124 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 4, 2019)
190304-N-BM202-1124 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 4, 2019) Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass... More
181218-N-BM202-1207 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018)
181218-N-BM202-1207 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018) Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) Fleet Master Chief Wes Koshoffer and Rear Adm. Mike Bernacchi, commander, Naval Service Training Command... More
181217-N-BM202-1155 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018)
181217-N-BM202-1155 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) A new recruit arrives outside the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the N... 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
190726-N-BM202-1064 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 26, 2019)
190726-N-BM202-1064 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 26, 2019) Graduating Sailors enter Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall for a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train ... More
191018-N-BM202-2020 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 18, 2019)
191018-N-BM202-2020 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 18, 2019) Recruit Training Command (RTC) Events Coordinator Natasha Pierre assists guests of RTC inside the USS Yorktown museum after a pass-in-review graduation cere... More
190702-N-BM202-1158 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 2, 2019)
190702-N-BM202-1158 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 2, 2019) Electrician's Mate 1st Class Raquel Gunnell instructs recruits to get into formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at... More
180912-N-BM202-1030 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 12, 2018)
180912-N-BM202-1030 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 12, 2018) Recruit award winners rehearse for their upcoming pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Mor... More
190819-N-BM202-1215 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2019)
190819-N-BM202-1215 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2019) Recruits perform a warm-up exercise during a physical training session inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annu... More
191009-N-BM202-1113 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2019)
191009-N-BM202-1113 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Raymond Au instructs recruits as part of basic seamanship training at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning curric... More
181217-N-BM202-1065 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018)
181217-N-BM202-1065 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) New recruits begin their night of arrival phone calls at the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits g... More
190621-N-BM202-1048 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 21, 2019)
190621-N-BM202-1048 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 21, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Sean Berna adjusts a performance division recruit's uniform before a pass in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Train... More
190214-N-BM202-1212 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2019)
190214-N-BM202-1212 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2019) Recruits receive training at the USS Indianapolis Combat Pool at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only ... More
190531-N-BM202-1190 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 31, 2019)
190531-N-BM202-1190 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 31, 2019) Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Mary Jackson and members of the official party salute the colors during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony... More
190801-N-BM202-1286 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 1, 2019)
190801-N-BM202-1286 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 1, 2019) Rep. Katie Hill, of California, reviews a recruit deck log with Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Courtney Harris inside a compartment in the USS Hopper recruit b... More
190116-N-BM202-1020 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019)
190116-N-BM202-1020 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019) Recruits update their watchstanding documents at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S.... More
180825-N-BM202-1397 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 25, 2018)
180825-N-BM202-1397 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 25, 2018) Sailors play flag football at a Recruit Training Command (RTC) Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Women’s Equality Celebration Festival at Constitutio... More
190118-N-BM202-1122 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 18, 2019)
190118-N-BM202-1122 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 18, 2019) A graduating Sailor marches in formation during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More t... More
190201-N-BM202-1113 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2019)
190201-N-BM202-1113 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2019) Performance division recruits sing during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,... More
181225-N-BM202-1075 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 25, 2018)
181225-N-BM202-1075 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 25, 2018) Recruits board a bus to leave Recruit Training Command (RTC) with a sponsor organization as part of RTC's Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor program. RTC’s Adopt-A-Sa... More
190323-N-BM202-1341 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 23, 2019)
190323-N-BM202-1341 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 23, 2019) Divisions cheer at the finish line during a relay race at their training group's Captain's Cup competition at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 re... More
181011-N-BM202-1060 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 11, 2018)
181011-N-BM202-1060 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 11, 2018) A performance division recruit rehearses for an upcoming pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC... More
191009-N-BM202-1087 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2019)
191009-N-BM202-1087 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2019) Recruits perform line-handling procedures as part of basic seamanship training at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning curriculum at RTC tes... More
181127-N-BM202-1208 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018)
181127-N-BM202-1208 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) Seaman Recruit Jacques Williams stands behind a collection of gear issued to recruits on their night of arrival at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,00... More
190724-N-BM202-1161 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 24, 2019)
190724-N-BM202-1161 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 24, 2019) Recruits participate in the confidence chamber at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning curriculum at RTC tests recruits on their war-fighti... More
191112-N-BM202-1141 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2019)
191112-N-BM202-1141 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2019) Electronics Technician 1st Class Ric Chartier inspects a recruit's neckerchief during a Final Evaluation Phase Personnel Inspection at Recruit Training Comm... More
181127-N-BM202-1245 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018)
181127-N-BM202-1245 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) Recruits wait in line to be sized for shoes upon their arrival to Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only... More
190116-N-BM202-1082 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019)
190116-N-BM202-1082 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
190401-N-BM202-1208 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 1, 2019)
190401-N-BM202-1208 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 1, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith holds a plaque as he celebrates the 126th birthday of the chief petty officer at the 2019 Great... More
180915-N-BM202-1288 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2018)
180915-N-BM202-1288 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2018) Chief petty officers (CPOs) stand at attention during a CPO pinning ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Sixty-two Sailors were pinned to chief during the... More
180815-N-BM202-1047 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2018)
180815-N-BM202-1047 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2018) Performance division recruits rehearse for an upcoming pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC).... More
180821-N-BM202-1146 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2018)
180821-N-BM202-1146 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2018) Recruits participate in the confidence chamber at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning curriculum at RTC tests recruits on their war-fighti... More
180913-N-BM202-1135 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2018)
180913-N-BM202-1135 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 13, 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 re... More
191112-N-BM202-1188 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2019)
191112-N-BM202-1188 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2019) Chief Operations Specialist Brent Pierre inspects a recruit's uniform during a Final Evaluation Phase Personnel Inspection at Recruit Training Command. More... More
190620-N-BM202-1110 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 20, 2019)
190620-N-BM202-1110 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 20, 2019) 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 Mass Com... More
190624-N-BM202-1150 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 24, 2019)
190624-N-BM202-1150 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 24, 2019) Recruits perform fire fighting and damage control techniques inside USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training Comm... More
180823-N-BM202-1177 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2018)
180823-N-BM202-1177 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2018) Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
190628-N-BM202-1109 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 28, 2019)
190628-N-BM202-1109 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 28, 2019) Chief Electrician's Mate Eliza Ochoa salutes a graduating division of Sailors during a pass in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More ... More
190814-N-BM202-1320 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2019)
190814-N-BM202-1320 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2019) Recruits perform fire fighting and damage control techniques inside the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training ... More
180821-N-BM202-1121 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2018)
180821-N-BM202-1121 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2018) Recruits participate in the confidence chamber at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning curriculum at RTC tests recruits on their war-fighti... More
190315-N-BM202-1182 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 15, 2019)
190315-N-BM202-1182 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 15, 2019) Graduating Sailors stand in formation after entering Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. ... More
190307-N-BM202-1041 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 7, 2019)
190307-N-BM202-1041 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
190401-N-BM202-2039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 1, 2019)
190401-N-BM202-2039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 1, 2019) Force Master Chief for Naval Information Forces, David B. Carter, left, shakes hands with Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Ryan Lester after receiving ... More
180823-N-BM202-1121 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2018)
180823-N-BM202-1121 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2018) Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
180823-N-BM202-1180 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2018)
180823-N-BM202-1180 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2018) Recruits march in formation at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
181218-N-BM202-1202 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018)
181218-N-BM202-1202 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018) Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) Fleet Master Chief Wes Koshoffer and Rear Adm. Mike Bernacchi, commander, Naval Service Training Command... More
180719-N-BM202-0061 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 19, 2018)
180719-N-BM202-0061 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 19, 2018) Seaman Recruit Bailey Hansen, of Prattville, Ala., studies his recruit training guide at Recruit Training Command. About 38,000 to 40,000 recruits graduate... More
181217-N-BM202-1153 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018)
181217-N-BM202-1153 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) A new recruit arrives outside the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the N... More
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181109-N-BM202-1080 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 09, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors stand at attention during thier boot camp graduation at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Nav... More
181127-N-BM202-1005 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018)
181127-N-BM202-1005 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
190512-N-BM202-1010 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 12, 2019)
190512-N-BM202-1010 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 12, 2019) Recruits attending the Buddhist ceremony at the Recruit Training Command chapel participate in a special service honoring Buddha's birthday. More than 35,000... More
190322-N-BM202-1179 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 22, 2019)
190322-N-BM202-1179 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 22, 2019) Graduating Sailors stand in formation after entering Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. ... More
190524-N-BM202-1232 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 24, 2019)
190524-N-BM202-1232 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 24, 2019) Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Admiral John Nowell and members of the official party salute the colors during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Re... More
190819-N-BM202-1266 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2019)
190819-N-BM202-1266 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2019) Recruits perform a shuttle-run exercise during a physical training session inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train ... More
180716-N-BM202-0117 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 16, 2018)
180716-N-BM202-0117 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 16, 2018) Recruits participate in a simulated live-fire training exercise at the Small Arms Marksman Trainer at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Approximately 38,000 ... More
181113-N-BM202-1069 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 13, 2018)
181113-N-BM202-1069 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 13, 2018) Two recruit chief petty officers report their division statuses before entering the USS Triton barracks at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recrui... More
180815-N-BM202-1031 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2018)
180815-N-BM202-1031 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2018) Performance division recruits rehearse for an upcoming pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC).... More
181011-N-BM202-1064 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 11, 2018)
181011-N-BM202-1064 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 11, 2018) Performance division recruits rehearse for an upcoming pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC).... More
190531-N-BM202-1200 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 31, 2019)
190531-N-BM202-1200 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 31, 2019) Members of the recruit color guard perform during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually ... More
181225-N-BM202-1037 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 25, 2018)
181225-N-BM202-1037 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 25, 2018) A recruit embraces with a family member as he is picked up for Recruit Training Command’s (RTC) Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor program. RTC’s Adopt-A-Sailor progr... More
190206-N-BM202-2126 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 6, 2019)
190206-N-BM202-2126 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 6, 2019) A recruit posts as a road guard to stop vehicle traffic for his division as they march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits g... 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
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
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
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
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
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