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220825-N-IK959-1417 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 25, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), speaks with Recruit Division Commanders, instructors and staff in the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command (RTC) during a visit to Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, Aug. 25, 2022. As part of a three-day visit, Garvin toured facilities and engaged with Sailors at NETC schools for surface warfare, combat systems and advanced swim preparation, including observing the latest in modernized training methods for hands-on and virtual reality simulations. The admiral also engaged with RTC RDCs and Sailors and recruits, while observing various phases of boot camp and speaking at a graduation as the reviewing officer for 909 of the Navy’s newest Sailors. As the owner of the Force Development pillar within MyNavy HR, Garvin leads the NETC mission to recruit, train and deliver those who serve the nation, taking them from “street to fleet” by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom)