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PENSACOLA, Fla.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), and Force Master Chief Rick Mengel, left, NETC’s force master chief, pose for a photo with the winners of NETC’s 1st Qtr. fiscal year 2023 Sailors and civilians of the quarter during an awards ceremony in Pensacola, Fla., March 28, 2022. NETC’s mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin) Share

PENSACOLA, Fla.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), presents Mrs. Carla McCarthy, NETC Pensacola’s deputy public affairs officer, with a Civilian Service Achievement Medal certificate for her selection as NETC’s 1st Qtr. fiscal year 2023 senior civilian of the quarter during an awards ceremony in Pensacola, Fla., March 28, 2022. NETC’s mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin) Share

PENSACOLA, Fla.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), presents Culinary Specialist 1st Class Evan Kern, NETC Pensacola’s enlisted aide, with a flag letter of commendation for his selection as NETC’s 1st Qtr. fiscal year 2023 senior Sailor of the quarter during an awards ceremony in Pensacola, Fla., March 28, 2022. NETC’s mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin) Share

PENSACOLA, Fla.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), presents Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Bryan Watson, center, one of NETC’s accessions detailers, with a plaque for his selection as NETC’s 1st Qtr. fiscal year 2023 junior Sailor of the quarter during an awards ceremony in Pensacola, Fla., March 28, 2022. NETC’s mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin) Share

PENSACOLA, Fla.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, right, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), presents Mr. Tyler Watson, an operations research analyst for NETC Pensacola, with a plaque for his selection as NETC’s 1st Qtr. fiscal year 2023 junior civilian of the quarter during an awards ceremony in Pensacola, Fla., March 28, 2022. NETC’s mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin) 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

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