Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Jonilo
Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Jonilo Maglaya observes his division march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Nav... More
190104-N-PL946-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 4, 2018)
190104-N-PL946-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 4, 2018) Performance division recruits carry state flags during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command, ... More
190114-N-PL946-1040 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 14, 2019)
190114-N-PL946-1040 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 14, 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
190116-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019)
190116-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 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
190117-N-PL946-1004 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 17, 2019)
190117-N-PL946-1004 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 17, 2019) - First class petty officers from Recruit Training Command (RTC) take the chief petty officer Navy-wide advancement in a training classroom inside the USS A... More
Recruit Training Command CPO Advancement Exam
190117-N-PL946-1006 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 17, 2019) First class petty officers from Recruit Training Command (RTC) take the chief petty officer Navy-wide advancement in a training classroom inside the USS Arl... More
190123-N-PL946-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2019)
190123-N-PL946-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2019) A recruit poses for a portrait during a snowstorm at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (... More
180124-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2019)
180124-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson poses for a photo with Mike Artlip, assistant director of food operations at Goodwill Great Lakes, duri... More
190125-N-PL946-1214 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 25, 2019)
190125-N-PL946-1214 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 25, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson salutes as he enters the dais during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command (RTC). ... 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
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019) Commanding Officer,
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019) Commanding Officer, Training Support Center Great Lakes Capt. David Dwyer receives arrival honors at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall for a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Rec... More
190208-N-PL946-1081 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019)
190208-N-PL946-1081 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019) Guests of graduating Sailors react as divisions enter Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. M... More
RTC CMEO Observance of African American Heritage Month
190226-N-PL946-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2018) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Dewayne Lee provides remarks about African Americans who made great contributions to military and civilian communi... More
190302-N-PL946-1006 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 2, 2019)
190302-N-PL946-1006 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 2, 2019) Recruits perform their division's motivational chant inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. Recruit divisions compete against each other in 10 diff... More
190306-N-PL946-2029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 6, 2019)
190306-N-PL946-2029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 6, 2019) A recruit prays during a Protestant worship service for Ash Wednesday inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command. The Recruit Training Co... More
190308-N-PL946-1007 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March. 8, 2018)
190308-N-PL946-1007 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March. 8, 2018) Musician 1st Class Karoline Kalinowski conducts Navy Band Great Lakes during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Re... More
190308-N-PL946-1122 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 8, 2019)
190308-N-PL946-1122 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 8, 2019) Guests of graduating Sailors react as divisions enter Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. ... More
190328-N-PL946-1004 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 28, 2018)
190328-N-PL946-1004 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 28, 2018) Chief Machinery Repairman Michel Decarie, a recruit division commander, speaks to his division during his reenlisment ceremony inside the USS Arizona recru... More
190329-N-PL946-1054 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 29, 2019)
190329-N-PL946-1054 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 29, 2019) A graduating performance division Sailor plays the drums during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits... More
Recruit Training Command
190401-N-PL946-1001 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 1, 2019) Attendees of the Great Lakes Region Chief Petty Officer Symposium pose for a group photo in front of the USS Iowa Recruit Training Command headquarters buil... 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
190405-N-PL946-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 5, 2019)
190405-N-PL946-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 5, 2019) A performance division Sailor enters Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 ... More
190406-N-PL946-1005 GREAT LAKES Ill. (April 6, 2019)
190406-N-PL946-1005 GREAT LAKES Ill. (April 6, 2019) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Torrez reviews the build of an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a group of competitors in the 2019 Navy Gr... More
190412-N-PL946-1224 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 12, 2019)
190412-N-PL946-1224 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 12, 2019) Nick J. Koromplials, a World War II Navy veteran, poses with Rear Adm. Mike Bernacchi, commander, Naval Service Training Command, after being presented wit... More
190420-N-PL946-3259 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20, 2019)
190420-N-PL946-3259 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20, 2019) Recruits begin a 1.5-mile run in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 4,000 rec... More
190426-N-PL946-1158 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 26, 2019)
190426-N-PL946-1158 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 26, 2019) Recruit division guideons present arms during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at... More
190427-N-PL946-1029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 27, 2019)
190427-N-PL946-1029 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 27, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ryan Nicholas reviews the grip and stance of a cadet from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Illinois Wing during the CAP Spring Encampme... More
Recruit Training Command Graduation
190606-N-PL946-1213 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 6, 2019) Lt. Antoine Washington and Lt. Matthew Peters present a ceremonial wreath in remembrance of the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway during a pass-in-rev... More
190607-N-PL946-1024 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 6, 2019)
190607-N-PL946-1024 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 6, 2019) Recruit Training Command (RTC) weapons instructors prepare cannons for firing in honor of the reviewing officer during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony ... More
190614-N-PL946-1100 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 14, 2019)
190614-N-PL946-1100 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 14, 2019) Recruit division commanders salute graduating divisions as they enter Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Tr... More
190625-N-PL946-1053 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 25, 2019)
190625-N-PL946-1053 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 25, 2019) A statue of the Lone Sailor sits staged on a trailer during its move to a new location at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually... More
Recruit Training Command
190625-N-PL946-1069 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 25, 2019) A recruit division marches in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo... 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
190628-N-PL946-2043 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 28, 2019)
190628-N-PL946-2043 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 28, 2019) Mr. Allen Lynch, Medal of Honor recipient, is interviewed by Recruit Training Command (RTC) Command Master Chief David Twiford about his life experiences du... More
190628-N-PL946-1379 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 28, 2019)
190628-N-PL946-1379 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 28, 2019) A Sailor explains rating badges to his family members after posing for a photo with the statue of the Lone Sailor after his pass-in-review graduation ceremo... 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
190708-N-PL946-1013 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 8, 2019)
190708-N-PL946-1013 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 8, 2019) Chief Fire Controlman (Aegis) Daniel Rainmaker, a recruit division commander at Recruit Training Command (RTC), gives night of arrival instructions to a grou... More
190802-N-PL946-2051 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 2, 2019)
190802-N-PL946-2051 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 2, 2019) Two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Four (HSC-4) “Black Knights,” stationed in San Diego, prepare to land on one of the la... More
190802-N-PL946-1020 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 2, 2019)
190802-N-PL946-1020 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 2, 2019) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Jameson Ayers gives a tour of the USS Trayer Battle Stations (BST 21) training facility at Recruit Training Command (RTC) to R... More
190906-N-PL946-1098 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 6, 2019)
190906-N-PL946-1098 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 6, 2019) Graduating recruits stand in formation inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than... More
190906-N-PL946-1219 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 6, 2019)
190906-N-PL946-1219 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 6, 2019) Chief Fire Controlman (Aegis) Daniel Rainmaker, a recruit division commander, folds the American flag during a flag presentation ceremony in remembrance of ... More
190914-N-PL946-1017 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2019)
190914-N-PL946-1017 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2019) Chief petty officer (CPO) covers sit staged during a CPO pinning ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Fifty-six Sailors were pinned to the rank of CPO dur... More
191002-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 2, 2019)
191002-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 2, 2019) Recruit guideons present arms in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy ph... More
Recruit Training Command
191003-N-PL946-1066 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 3, 2019) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jeremy Rooks has his recruit division commander (RDC) aguilette pinned on by his daughter during an RDC "C" school graduation cere... 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
191008-N-PL946-1032 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 8, 2019)
191008-N-PL946-1032 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 8, 2019) Recruits participate in the 1.5-mile run portion of their final physical fitness assessment inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000... More
191010-N-PL946-1001 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 10, 2019)
191010-N-PL946-1001 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 10, 2019) A recruit signals for a compartment temperature check as part of his roving security watch duties for the USS Arizona recruit barracks at Recruit Training C... More
Recruit Training Command Choir Rehearsal
191024-N-PL946-2033 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2019) Recruit Training Command (RTC) Music Specialist Alan Miller directs the recruit choir as they rehearse the “The Star-Spangled Banner” for a pass-in-review g... More
191030-N-PL946-1019 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 30, 2019)
191030-N-PL946-1019 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 30, 2019) Matthew Schueneman, a civilian water survival instructor at Recruit Training Command (RTC), instructs recruits before a coverall inflation exercise inside t... More
191107-N-PL946-1067 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 7, 2019)
191107-N-PL946-1067 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 7, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class John Johnson III instructs recruit division leadership prior to a training evolution inside the confidence chamber at R... More
191108-N-PL946-1256 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 8, 2019)
191108-N-PL946-1256 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 8, 2019) Seaman Recruit Bryson Hudgins runs towards his family as newly-graduated Sailors celebrate after liberty call is announced at the end of a pass-in-review gra... More
Recruit Training Command
191121-N-PL946-1040 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 2, 2019) Fire Control Technician 1st Class Kyle King, a recruit division commander, marches with his division at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits t... More
200124-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2020)
200124-N-PL946-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2020) Seaman Silvia Ribeiro stands at attention inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall before a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More ... More
200207-N-PL946-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2020)
200207-N-PL946-1003 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2020) Performance division recruits sit at attention in the stands inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall before performing at a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at... More
Recruit Training Command
200212-N-PL946-1017 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2020) Machinery Repairman 1st Class Phillip Hill, a recruit division command at Recruit Training Command, is reenlisted by Lt. Devon Chapman at the top of the his... More
200213-N-PL946-1007 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 13, 2020)
200213-N-PL946-1007 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 13, 2020) The statue of the Lone Sailor stands covered in snow on the grounds of Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only... More
Recruits form a height line at Recruit Training Command.
Recruits form a height line 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 Class Spencer Fling)
Recruits prepare to move as a hose team during firefighting
Recruits prepare to move as a hose team during firefighting and damage control training at the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's ... More
Lt. Piyaratana Hingulwala, a Buddhist chaplain at Recruit
Lt. Piyaratana Hingulwala, a Buddhist chaplain at Recruit Training Command, lights a candle at the beginning of a Vesak ceremony inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel. Vesak is a celebration of the birth, enlighte... More
Recruits exit a bus as they arrive at Recruit Training
Recruits exit a bus as they arrive at Recruit Training Command (RTC) following a 14-day Restriction of Movement (ROM) period at an off-site facility. RTC is conducting ROM with recruits before they begin their ... More
Acting Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) James McPherson,
Acting Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) James McPherson, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike M. Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith are briefed by Recruit Training Comman... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Vadim Ispolov instructs
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Vadim Ispolov instructs recruits on procedures for an M9 Beretta assembly and function check during weapons familiarization training at the Small Arms Marksmanship Trainer at Recr... More
A recruit stands in formation at Recruit Training Command.
A recruit stands 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)
Recruits listen to instructions from their recruit
Recruits listen to instructions from their recruit division commander while standing in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy p... 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
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)
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 speaks to a Recruit Training Command (RTC) staff member inside the USS Rueben James recruit barracks at RTC. Co... More
Recruits study their recruit training guide inside
Recruits study their recruit training guide 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
Navy ball caps sit staged for a capping ceremony inside
Navy ball caps sit staged for a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to gra... More
Catherine Kessmeier, performing the duties of Assistant
Catherine Kessmeier, performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, tours USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battl... More
Recruits stand in formation during a capping ceremony
Recruits stand in formation during a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior t... More
Recruits practice line-handling procedures inside the
Recruits practice line-handling procedures inside the USS Arleigh Burke recruit barracks as part of the hands-on learning curriculum at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the ... More
Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. John Nowell, Jr.
Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. John Nowell, Jr. speaks with Sailors during a tour of recruit barracks at Recruit Training Command More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S.... More
Every week we will feature a different staff member
Every week we will feature a different staff member supporting or assigned to #RTC for our #StaffInTheSpotlight post! Say hello to ABE2 Madnaely Martinez! Her current role at RTC is upholding the highest standa... More
The statue of the Lone Sailor stands on the snow-covered
The statue of the Lone Sailor stands on the snow-covered grounds of Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specia... 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 Michael Polk)
A recruit makes a phone call following the completion
A recruit makes a phone call following the completion of a two-week restriction of movement at Fort McCoy. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Appre... More
A recruit transits the snow-covered grounds of Recruit
A recruit transits the snow-covered grounds of Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Spencer Fling)
A recruit chief petty officer gives commands to his
A recruit chief petty officer gives commands to his division as they prepare to march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy... More
190329-N-PL946-1088 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 29, 2019)
190329-N-PL946-1088 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 29, 2019) Graduating performance division Sailors march in formation in Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training ... 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
190114-N-PL946-1018 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 14, 2019)
190114-N-PL946-1018 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 14, 2019) A recruit road guard gives the signal of oncoming traffic to his division as they march in formation at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits... More
190116-N-PL946-1014 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2019)
190116-N-PL946-1014 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 16, 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
190117-N-PL946-1019 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 17, 2019)
190117-N-PL946-1019 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 17, 2019) - First class petty officers from Recruit Training Command (RTC) take the chief petty officer Navy-wide advancement in a training classroom inside the USS A... More
190123-N-PL946-1133 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2019)
190123-N-PL946-1133 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2019) A recruit poses for a portrait during a snowstorm at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (... More
180124-N-PL946-1012 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2019)
180124-N-PL946-1012 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson speaks with recruits during "pizza night" inside the USS Kearsarge recruit barracks galley at Recruit T... More
190125-N-PL946-1323 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 25, 2019)
190125-N-PL946-1323 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 25, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson congratulates an award winner during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command (RTC). ... More
190208-N-PL946-1127 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019)
190208-N-PL946-1127 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019) Graduating Sailors stand in formation after entering Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Mo... More
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019) Commanding Officer,
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2019) Commanding Officer, Training Support Center Great Lakes Capt. David Dwyer reviews the recruit ceremonial honor guard during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Train... More
190302-N-PL946-1039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 2, 2019)
190302-N-PL946-1039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 2, 2019) A recruit competes in a sea bag relay inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command. Recruit divisions compete against each other in 10 different fitness e... More
190306-N-PL946-2038 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 6, 2019)
190306-N-PL946-2038 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 6, 2019) A recruit is marked with ash by Lt. Michael Marcelli, a chaplain at Recruit Training Command (RTC), during a Catholic worship service for Ash Wednesday insid... More
190308-N-PL946-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March. 8, 2018)
190308-N-PL946-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March. 8, 2018) Performance division recruits carry state flags during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command... More
190308-N-PL946-1267 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 8, 2019)
190308-N-PL946-1267 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 8, 2019) Guests of graduating Sailors cheer during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits graduate annually from... More
190328-N-PL946-2013 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 28, 2018)
190328-N-PL946-2013 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 28, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Anderson, Recruit Training Command (RTC) deputy command chaplain, shares her personal story with RTC staff members during a Command Mana... More
190402-N-PL946-1043 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 2, 2019)
190402-N-PL946-1043 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 2, 2019) Recruits are addressed by Capt. Erik Thors, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC), during a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at RTC. Trayer, ... More
190405-N-PL946-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 5, 2019)
190405-N-PL946-1049 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 5, 2019) Graduating Sailors stand in formation inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than... More
190406-N-PL946-1035 GREAT LAKES Ill. (April 6, 2019)
190406-N-PL946-1035 GREAT LAKES Ill. (April 6, 2019) Competitors in the 2019 Navy Great Lakes SeaPerch competition perform last-minute triage on their underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from inside the ... More
190412-N-PL946-1221 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 12, 2019)
190412-N-PL946-1221 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 12, 2019) Nick J. Koromplials, a World War II Navy veteran, is presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Rear Adm. Mike Bernacchi, commander, Naval Service T... More
190420-N-PL946-1697 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20, 2019)
190420-N-PL946-1697 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 20, 2019) Recruits cross the finish line and form up for cool-down exercises after completing a 1.5-mile run in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Preventio... More
190426-N-PL946-1255 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 26, 2019)
190426-N-PL946-1255 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 26, 2019) A Sailor embraces with a family member after graduating from Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot cam... More