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    Battlestations 21 Capping Ceremony October 23, 2025 [Image 7 of 7]

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    Battlestations 21 Capping Ceremony October 23, 2025

    GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    10.23.2025

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stuart Posada 

    U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command

    251023-N-KL637-1163 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (October 23, 2025) – Rear Adm. Matthew T. Pottenburgh, commander, Naval Service Training Command, attends the capping ceremony at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The capping ceremony marks recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations. 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)

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    Date Taken: 10.23.2025
    Date Posted: 10.23.2025 10:20
    Photo ID: 9368131
    VIRIN: 251023-N-KL637-1163
    Resolution: 5131x3665
    Size: 1.75 MB
    Location: GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, US

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