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NOTRE DAME, Ind.

Guests and attendees of the 30th Annual Naval Leadership Weekend pose for a group photo at the University of Notre Dame, Jan. 31. The event provides future Navy and Marine Corps officers with insights on leadership, integrity, and resilience from high-ranking officers, senior enlisted leaders, and a Medal of Honor recipient. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) supports 98 percent of initial officer and enlisted accessions training for the Navy, as well as the Navy’s Citizenship Development program. NSTC’s responsibilities include Recruit Training Command at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois; the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program at more than 160 colleges and universities; Officer Training Command in Newport, Rhode Island; and Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps programs at more than 600 high schools worldwide. Share

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

Lt. Col. Justin D. Davis, inspector-instructor at 4th AABN, took the time to speak with the learning site’s leadership, course instructors, and students about the critical role of CENSECFOR's small boat training play in preparing Marines for the dynamic and evolving global security landscape. U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 1st Class Mercedes-Rosanne Casterline. Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

Sailors stand in formation during a capping ceremony in front of USS Trayer 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. 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) Share

SUNRISE, Fla.

SUNRISE, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2025) Navy Chief Information Officer (CHINFO) Rear Adm. Ryan Perry, administers the oath of enlistment to five Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Miami future Sailors, during the Florida Panthers game against the Los Angeles Kings, Jan. 29, 2025. NTAG Miami has 38 recruiting locations throughout South Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, with a shared mission to recruit the highest caliber Sailors to meet the needs of the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Natalia Murillo/released) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

250123-N-GU344-1464 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2025) -- Members of the recruit state flags unit display flags inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Jan. 23, 2025. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Suits) Share

MILLINGTON, Tenn.

MILLINTON, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2025) Yeoman 2nd Class Stephanole Gipson, from Mobile, Alabama, right, delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prior to the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Navy Recruiting Command consists of a command headquarters, two Navy Recruiting Regions, Navy Recruiting Reserve Command, and 26 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups that serve more than 1,000 recruiting stations around the world. Their mission is to attract the highest quality candidates to assure the ongoing success of America’s Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thaddeus Berry) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

250109-N-LN782-1283 (Jan. 09, 2025) A graduating Sailor stands at parade rest with a division flag during U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Jan. 09, 2025. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher M. O'Grady) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

A recruit gets a plate full of food inside the United Service Organization Great Lakes during Recruit Training Command’s (RTC) Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor program on Dec. 25, 2024. RTC’s Adopt-A-Sailor program grants an opportunity for local organizations to host Recruits from eligible divisions to celebrate during the holidays. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the 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 John Suits) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (December 25, 2024) Volunteer serves a Christmas meal to recruits assigned to Recruit Training Command divisions 903 and 904 at the Naval Station Great Lakes galley 535, December 25, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Hall) Share

PENSACOLA, Fla.

Retired Adm. Patrick Walsh, former commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks during the retirement ceremony for Capt. Cliff Collins, Jr., at the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Dec. 19, 2024. Collins retired from the U.S. Navy after 37 years of faithful service. Share

PENSACOLA, Fla.

Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander, U.S. Southern Command, gives remarks during the retirement ceremony for Capt. Cliff Collins, Jr., at the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Dec. 19, 2024. Collins retired from the U.S. Navy after 37 years of faithful service. Share

PENSACOLA, Fla.

Capt. Cliff Collins, Jr., a native of Port Arthur, Texas, salutes during the passing of the flag at his retirement ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Dec. 19, 2024. Collins retired from the U.S. Navy after 37 years of faithful service. Share