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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 21, 2020) Seaman recruit Shanda Martinez, a recruit chief petty officer, checks to see if her division is ready for their first task during a dynamic material inspection at Recruit Training Command. Regular practice and inspection of proper bunk make-up and fold-and-stow procedures emphasizes attention to detail into recruits throughout their training. Recruits learn that a standard of excellence and discipline must be demonstrated for their journey to become a Sailor in the world’s finest Navy. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Camilo Fernan)