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    Recruit Training Command Naturalization Ceremony [Image 4 of 8]

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    A group of U.S. Navy recruits in white dress uniforms are gathered at what appears to be a naturalization or recognition ceremony. One sailor stands prominently, smiling and waving a small American flag with his arm raised. A screen in the background displays the South African flag with the text 'SOUTH AFRICA,' suggesting this individual or others are being recognized for their country of origin.

    GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    08.13.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mykala Keckeisen 

    U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command

    260813-N-MK109-1055 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2026) -- Recruits take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command (RTC) on Aug. 13, 2026. 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)

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2026
    Date Posted: 08.13.2026 14:46
    Photo ID: 9867973
    VIRIN: 260813-N-MK109-1055
    Resolution: 7316x4877
    Size: 2.96 MB
    Location: GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a chapel or auditorium on a naval installation. A senior officer in white dress uniform is speaking at a podium while rows of enlisted sailors in white uniforms are seated facing the front. An American flag is displayed on a large projection screen behind the speaker, with physical flags also flanking the stage.
    The image shows individuals dressed in white military or naval uniforms seated in rows of chairs, each holding small American flags. The flags appear to have text on the sticks, partially readable as 'Citizenship and Immigration Services,' suggesting this is a naturalization ceremony. The close-up composition focuses on the laps and hands of the seated participants.
    A large group of U.S. Navy recruits in white dress uniforms are seated in an auditorium or ceremony hall. One sailor is standing and raising his fist while holding a small American flag, suggesting a recognition or acknowledgment moment. A Myanmar (Burma) flag is displayed on a screen in the upper right corner, indicating this may be a naturalization or heritage recognition ceremony.
    A group of U.S. Navy recruits in white dress uniforms are gathered at what appears to be a naturalization or recognition ceremony. One sailor stands prominently, smiling and waving a small American flag with his arm raised. A screen in the background displays the South African flag with the text 'SOUTH AFRICA,' suggesting this individual or others are being recognized for their country of origin.
    A group of individuals dressed in white U.S. Navy sailor uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a military ceremony or naturalization event. One sailor is standing and waving a small American flag while others remain seated. A screen in the background displays the Ukrainian flag with the word 'UKRAINE' visible.
    A group of individuals dressed in white U.S. Navy enlisted uniforms with black neckerchiefs are raising their right hands, appearing to take an oath or pledge. The scene appears to be an enlistment or re-enlistment ceremony taking place indoors, likely at a military processing or recruitment facility. A blue display screen is visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Navy recruits dressed in white dress uniforms are raising their right hands, appearing to take an oath of enlistment or re-enlistment during a formal ceremony. The event is taking place in a large auditorium or chapel-like venue with purple/maroon seating. Small American flags are visible among the participants.
    A large group photograph of U.S. Navy personnel in white dress uniforms, gathered in what appears to be a chapel or auditorium on a military base. Many of the sailors are holding small American flags, and a person in judicial robes stands at the center, suggesting this is a naturalization ceremony. Senior officers in white service dress uniforms flank the group on both sides.

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