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GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 27, 2023) Recruits participate in Battle Stations inside the USS Trayer (BST 21) ship simulator at Recruit Training Command (RTC). 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. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy�s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 27, 2023) Recruits participate in Battle Stations inside the USS Trayer (BST 21) ship simulator at Recruit Training Command (RTC). 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. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 27, 2023) Command Master Chief Van-Troi SibiliaMartinez speaks with a recruit during Battle Stations inside the USS Trayer (BST 21) ship simulator at Recruit Training Command (RTC). 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. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 27, 2023) Recruits participate in Battle Stations inside the USS Trayer (BST 21) ship simulator at Recruit Training Command (RTC). 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. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 27, 2023) Recruits participate in Battle Stations inside the USS Trayer (BST 21) ship simulator at Recruit Training Command (RTC). 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. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 27, 2023) Recruits participate in Battle Stations inside the USS Trayer (BST 21) ship simulator at Recruit Training Command (RTC). 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. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin) Share

DAHLGREN, Va.

DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 25, 2023) Surface Combat Systems Training Command AEGIS Training and Readiness Center’s Warfare Tactics Instructor Lt. Robert Joiner provides a training demonstration in the Reconfigurable Combat Information Center Trainer (RCT) to cadets from Stafford High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps during their visit to Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Sept. 25. The RCT is part of the Director, Surface Warfare’s (OPNAV N96) program of record, Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment-Combat Systems. These systems are the culmination of eight years of investment in training technologies, devices, and facilities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and availability of all surface training. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Bova) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 24, 2023) Recruit division commanders salute during a pass in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., March 24, 2023. 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) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 24, 2023) Rear Adm. Ryan M. Perry, Navy chief of information, reviews the troops during a pass in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., March 24, 2023. 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) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 24, 2023) Rear Adm. Ryan M. Perry, Navy chief of information, delivers remarks during a pass in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., March 24, 2023. 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) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla.

(March 23, 2023) NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Force Master Chief Richard L. Mengel (center, at podium with microphone), Naval Education and Training Command, speaks to a group Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) staff and students during NATTC’s Barracks of the Month competition March 23. The “USS Nimitz” student barracks won the competition for March. NATTC’s Barracks of the Month competition grades each student barracks on their conduct, watch qualifications, Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) participation, volunteer hours, student of the month ranking, and the winner of the previous month’s barracks chant competition. CSADD is a student-to-student peer mentoring program that encourages positive social interaction and development of leadership and good decision making skills. In response to a question from the audience, Mengel spoke about the importance of Sailors and Marines learning and growing on a daily basis, and understanding that the U.S. Navy is a "team sport," as they work every day to be a good shipmate. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla.

(March 23, 2023) NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) “USS Nimitz” student barracks won the Barrack of the Month competition for March. NATTC had a special visitor participate in the award ceremony March 23, as Naval Education and Training Command’s Force Master Chief Richard L. Mengel attended. NATTC’s Barracks of the Month competition grades each student barracks on their conduct, watch qualifications, Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) participation, volunteer hours, student of the month ranking, and the winner of the previous month’s barracks chant competition. CSADD is a student-to-student peer mentoring program that encourages positive social interaction and development of leadership and good decision making skills. (U.S. Navy photo) Share