Naval Education and Training Command: Photo Gallery

Sailors sit a consoles as an instructor points something out on a screen.

Capt. Bobby Carmickle (right), Naval Information Forces chief of staff, presents the Rear Adm. Danelle Barrett Leadership Award to Ensign Francis MarteMatos during the Naval Intelligence Officer Basic Course and Information Professional Basic Course graduation ceremony Sept. 5 at Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach, Virginia. MarteMatos earned the award for his outstanding leadership and excellence in the classroom. (U.S. Navy photo by Robert Fluegel)

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea visits recruits at the USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command (RTC), Sept. 5, 2024. MCPON Honea returned to RTC to conduct a site visit to assess the quality of life of RTC's barracks, medical facilities, housing and Navy Exchange Services Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada)

PHOENIX

Damage Controlman 1st Class Kreig Newton, left, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Phoenix and the senior classifier for Military Entrance Processing Station Phoenix, oversees Karla Torres-Casilla while she signs her naval contract at MEPS Phoenix, Aug. 27, 2024. Torres-Casillas became the Navy's first contracted Robotics Warfare (RW) Specialist. The RW rating became available for active duty contracts on Aug. 27, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jasen Moreno-Garcia)

PHOENIX

PHOENIX (Aug. 27, 2024) Karla Torres-Casilla recites the oath of enlistment at Military Entrance Processing Station Phoenix, Aug. 27, 2024. Torres-Casillas became the Navy's first contracted Robotics Warfare (RW) Specialist. The RW rating became available for active duty contracts on Aug. 27, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jasen Moreno-Garcia)

Great Lakes, Il

240826-N-LN782-1215 Great Lakes, Ill. (Aug. 26, 2024) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Cortland Stewart poses for a portrait photo 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 Specialist 2nd Class Christopher M. O'Grady)

CHESAPEAKE, Va.

Sailors attending the Naval Corrections Specialist course at Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) Detachment Chesapeake practice riot control formations and techniques. The 26-day course is taught in designated training spaces at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Detachment Chesapeake providing realistic training allowing Sailors to adjust quickly to the actual work environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Darryl Orrell)

MONTEREY, Calif.

The winners of Information Warfare Training Command Monterey’s 2024 Captain’s Cup pose with their hard-earned trophy and team flag Aug. 16 at Presidio of Monterey, California. The team is comprised of Sailors from IWTC Monterey and Marines from Marine Corps Detachment Monterey. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Caitlin Chama)

Houston, Texas

At Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Houston, Yeoman Second Class Patrick R. Fishter is a whirlwind of activity, wearing multiple hats with a precision that would make a circus juggler envious. From managing legal processes to overseeing command correspondence and ensuring security, Fishter’s roles are as diverse as they are demanding. But beyond the uniform and the responsibilities, there’s a story of adaptability, resilience, and a touch of personal ambition.

SAN DIEGO

Vice Adm. Richard Cheeseman (left), chief of naval personnel, hears about updates to the Senior Enlisted Maritime Intelligence Analysis Course and Intelligence Carry-On Program from Senior Chief Petty Officer Johnrobert Scarbrough and Lt. Katherine Jensen during his Aug. 12 visit to Information Warfare Training Command San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Michele Diamond)

PANAMA CITY, Fla.

Navy Diver 1st Class Nikolaus Powell, lead petty officer for Training Team 1, Fleet Training Division, and a native of Napa, California, center, does an equipment and safety check on a Navy dive student before he enters the water during a training exercise at naval Diving and Salvage Training Center on Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida.

PANAMA CITY, Fla.

Navy Diver 1st Class Nikolaus Powell, lead petty officer for Training Team 1, Fleet Training Division, and a native of Napa, California, right, does an equipment and safety check on a Navy dive student before he enters the water during a training exercise at naval Diving and Salvage Training Center on Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida.

GREAT LAKES< Ill.

Recruits take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada)