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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated Oct. 29, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Kertreck Brooks, Commander, MyNavy Career Center.
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Recruits take on the Confidence Chamber and learn to push through the burn!
Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. Darryl Walker, President, Naval War College, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.
Congratulations to the Sailors and recruits who pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America!
Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated Oct. 22, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Darryl Walker, President, Naval War College, and the guest of honor was Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, Commander, Naval Service Training Command.
Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. Christopher Hill, Assistant Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-4), during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.
Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated boot camp Oct. 15, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Christopher Hill, Assistant Commander, Navy Personnel Command for Career Management (PERS-4).
RTC was honored to host Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, Commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic/Director, Defense Health Network Atlantic, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.
Congratulations to the Sailors and Recruits who pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America!
Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated Oct. 8, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, Commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic/Director, Defense Health Network Atlantic.
Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.
Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated Oct. 1, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, Commander, Naval Education and Training Command.
The journey from civilian to Sailor isn't measured in days; it's measured in perseverance, sacrifice and growth. Through the challenges of boot camp, recruits are tested as they take their first steps toward serving something greater than themselves.
Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. Forrest Young, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, during the capping ceremony at boot camp.
The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.
Congratulations to the Sailors and Recruits who pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America!
Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated Sep. 24, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Forrest Young, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command.
Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. Scott Ruston, Vice Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.
Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated Sep. 17, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, Vice Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Vice Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa.
