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GREAT LAKES, Ill.

260212-N-KL637-1002 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2026) A recruit salutes during the capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. 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. Training is approximately nine weeks, and all enlistees in 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 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

NAVAL STATION NEWPORT, R.I.

The USS Mahan prepares to pass under the Pell Claiborne Bridge as the ship departs Naval Station Newport, R.I., August 2011. Two sailors with Medical Logistics Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group joined the crew of the Mahan to learn how to perform supply missions aboard a naval vessel Oct. 14-28, 2012. Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

260129-N-MK109-1015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Recruits assigned to the state flags unit wait to perform during pass-in-review onboard U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Jan. 29, 2026. Training is approximately nine weeks and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their career 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 2nd Class Mykala Keckeisen) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

260122-N-KL637-1103 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 22, 2026) Sailors wait to march into Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during pass-in-review onboard U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC) in Great Lakes, Jan. 22, 2026. Training is approximately nine weeks and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their career 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 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

SAN ANTONIO, TX

260110-N-XB641-1292 Sailors assigned to Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, salute during the national anthem before the start of the Navy All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 10. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 26 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier high school football all-star game, featuring over 500 All-Americans who have played in the NFL. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thaddeus Berry) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

251225-N-GU344-1056 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 25, 2025) Recruits participate in the Adopt-Sailor program for Christmas onboard Recruit Training Command (RTC). Local organizations hosted more than 1,000 recruits from ten divisions off-base to celebrate the holiday. Training is approximately nine weeks, and all enlistees in 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

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif.

CMDCM (SW/AW) Jeromy M. Hartley Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill

251204-N-MK109-1046 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 4, 2025) Sailors prepare to be capped during the capping ceremony on the pier 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. Training at RTC is approximately nine weeks, and all enlistees in 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 2nd Class Mykala Keckeisen) Share

GREAT LAKES, Illinois

Midshipman 1st Class Noah Hawkins, from Oceanside, California, a senior at Texas A&M University, dons his Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) jacket after selecting his first ship assignment during the bi-annual ship selection event coordinated by Navy Personnel Command PERS-41 SWO Assignments. Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) is under the charge of NSTC, which oversees 98 percent of the Navy’s officer and enlisted accessions. NSTC, headquartered at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, is the Foundry of America’s Fighting Force. NSTC transforms America’s sons and daughters into service professionals through Recruit Training Command, Officer Training Command Newport, and NROTC. Additionally, NSTC leads the Navy Junior ROTC citizenship development program, which instills leadership, character, and civic responsibility in high school students globally. Share

GREAT LAKES, Illinois

A senior at Penn State University, dons her Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) jacket after selecting her first ship assignment during the bi-annual ship selection event coordinated by Navy Personnel Command PERS-41 SWO Assignments. Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) is under the charge of Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), which oversees 98 percent of the Navy’s officer and enlisted accessions. NSTC, headquartered at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, is the Foundry of America’s Fighting Force. NSTC transforms America’s sons and daughters into service professionals through Recruit Training Command, Officer Training Command Newport, and NROTC. Additionally, NSTC leads the Navy Junior ROTC citizenship development program, which instills leadership, character, and civic responsibility in high school students globally. Share

GREAT LAKES, Illinois

A midshipman celebrates with his peers after selecting his first ship assignment during the bi-annual ship selection event coordinated by Navy Personnel Command PERS-41 SWO Assignments. Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) is under the charge of Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), which oversees 98 percent of the Navy’s officer and enlisted accessions. NSTC, headquartered at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, is the Foundry of America’s Fighting Force. NSTC transforms America’s sons and daughters into service professionals through Recruit Training Command, Officer Training Command Newport, and NROTC. Additionally, NSTC leads the Navy Junior ROTC citizenship development program, which instills leadership, character, and civic responsibility in high school students globally. Share