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EVERETT, Wash. (March 15, 2026) — Cmdr. Michael Ferrell, executive officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest, administers the oath of enlistment to future Sailors on the ice at Angel of the Winds Arena. Fifteen future Sailors from communities across northern Washington assembled at the arena to recite the oath of enlistment and begin their journey as the next generation of Pacific Northwest warrior Sailors. Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest manages more than 34 enlisted and officer recruiting stations throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska; its mission is to recruit the next generation of Sailors from the Pacific Northwest, focusing on high-quality candidates who will enhance the readiness of America’s Navy and inspire future leadership. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Torrey W. Lee)