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    Recruit Training Command Naturalization Ceremony [Image 3 of 7]

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    A group of U.S. Navy sailors in white dress uniforms are seated in what appears to be a ceremony hall. One female sailor is standing and waving a small American flag, smiling at the camera, suggesting this is a celebratory or official ceremony such as a naturalization or graduation event. The crowd behind her shows a diverse group of sailors also in uniform.

    GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Suits 

    U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command

    Recruits take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel at RTC on Aug. 27, 2026. 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)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 09:05
    Photo ID: 9895696
    VIRIN: 260827-N-GU344-1081
    Resolution: 6000x4286
    Size: 2.91 MB
    Location: GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, US
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    A U.S. Navy officer in dress white uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during a formal military ceremony. The audience consists of Navy enlisted personnel seated in rows, also wearing white uniforms. The setting appears to be a military chapel or ceremonial hall, with an American flag and a Navy flag flanking the speaker.
    The image shows individuals in white military-style uniforms seated and holding small American flags. The focus is on their hands and laps, with the flags prominently displayed in the foreground. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or official event.
    A group of U.S. Navy sailors in white dress uniforms are seated in what appears to be a ceremony hall. One female sailor is standing and waving a small American flag, smiling at the camera, suggesting this is a celebratory or official ceremony such as a naturalization or graduation event. The crowd behind her shows a diverse group of sailors also in uniform.
    A group of U.S. Navy sailors in white dress uniforms are gathered in what appears to be an indoor ceremony hall. A central figure is standing and smiling broadly while waving a small American flag, with another sailor behind also waving a flag. The atmosphere appears celebratory, consistent with a naturalization or graduation ceremony.
    A group of U.S. Navy recruits in white dress uniforms are raising their right hands, appearing to take an oath of enlistment or graduation ceremony. Multiple individuals are visible in formation, all wearing the distinctive white 'Crackerjack' sailor uniforms with black neckerchiefs. The central female recruit appears to be actively reciting the oath with her mouth open.
    An aerial/overhead view of a large group of individuals in matching white naval uniforms with dark trim and star insignia, raising their right hands in unison. The scene appears to depict a military oath-taking or swearing-in ceremony, likely for U.S. Navy recruits. The uniformity of dress and synchronized gesture strongly suggests a formal induction or graduation ceremony.
    A large group photograph of U.S. Navy personnel in white dress uniforms, gathered in what appears to be an auditorium or ceremonial hall. Most individuals are holding small American flags, suggesting this is a naturalization ceremony or patriotic military event. Two officers in distinct white dress uniforms flank the group on either side, with a civilian in dark clothing positioned at the center front.

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