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    A silhouetted military service member in a peaked cap is captured mid-salute in a darkened environment. In the background, illuminated screens display an American flag and what appears to be a U.S. Navy emblem or seal. The dramatic low-light composition emphasizes the ceremonial nature of the moment.

    GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mykala Keckeisen 

    U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command

    GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2026) – A Sailor salutes the ensign during the capping ceremony at USS Trayer (BST-21) onboard Recruit Training Command (RTC). Trayer, more commonly referred to as “Battle Stations,” is the crucible event that recruits are required to 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 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)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 12:25
    Photo ID: 9906182
    VIRIN: 260827-N-MK109-2002
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 5.1 MB
    Location: GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, US
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    A silhouetted military service member in a peaked cap is captured mid-salute in a darkened environment. In the background, illuminated screens display an American flag and what appears to be a U.S. Navy emblem or seal. The dramatic low-light composition emphasizes the ceremonial nature of the moment.
    A group of military personnel are gathered in a dimly lit indoor or semi-outdoor setting, looking upward attentively. Two senior naval officers in white dress uniforms with gold insignia are prominently visible in the foreground, surrounded by other uniformed personnel in darker camouflage attire. The scene suggests a formal military ceremony or presentation taking place at night or in low-light conditions.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is shaking hands with enlisted personnel wearing Navy Working Uniform (NWU) camouflage. The setting appears to be aboard or near the USS Trayer (BST-21), a Battle Stations Training ship used in Navy boot camp at Recruit Training Command. The officer appears to be greeting or congratulating a line of recruits or sailors.
    A senior naval officer in white dress uniform is addressing or inspecting rows of enlisted sailors wearing Navy Working Uniform (NWU) camouflage. The formation appears to be taking place in a large indoor or covered facility, with a sign partially visible in the background reading 'BST-21' and 'FIGHTIN'. The scene suggests a formal military ceremony, inspection, or graduation event.
    A close-up photograph showing a person holding a black Navy cap with gold embroidered lettering reading 'NAVY'. The individual is wearing digital camouflage uniform trousers consistent with U.S. Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III pattern. The cap is held at the side, facing outward toward the viewer.
    A group of U.S. Navy recruits or personnel are standing in formation while simultaneously placing or adjusting dark navy blue caps with gold 'NAVY' lettering on their heads. They are wearing U.S. Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III camouflage pattern uniforms. The scene appears to be part of a formal military ceremony or training exercise.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel standing in formation, wearing matching Navy Working Uniforms (NWU Type III) and black 'NAVY' caps with yellow lettering. The subjects appear to be recruits or junior enlisted members, all looking upward in the same direction. The image is dramatically lit, with one central figure notably illuminated against a dark background.

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