Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Suits | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 04.16.2026
260416-N-GU344-2151 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Apr. 16, 2026) – A Sailor calls out "last Sailor" during the capping ceremony at USS Trayer (BST-21) onboard RTC, Apr. 16, 2026. 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......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Suits | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 04.16.2026
260416-N-GU344-2081 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Apr. 16, 2026) – Capt. Lacey Vestal, N7 Director/Officer-in-Charge, Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, issues a Navy ballcap to a Sailor during the capping ceremony at USS Trayer (BST-21) onboard Recruit Training Command (RTC), Apr. 9, 2026. Trayer, more commonly referred to as “Battle Stations,” is the crucible event that recruits are required to......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Suits | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 04.16.2026
260416-N-GU344-2125 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Apr. 16, 2026) – Capt. Lacey Vestal, N7 director/officer-in-charge, Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, attends the capping ceremony at USS Trayer (BST-21) onboard RTC, Apr. 16, 2026. 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......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Suits | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 04.16.2026
260416-N-GU344-2057 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Apr. 16, 2026) – Capt. Kenneth Froberg, commanding officer, U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC), congratulates new Sailors during the capping ceremony at USS Trayer (BST-21) onboard RTC, Apr. 16, 2026. Trayer, more commonly referred to as “Battle Stations,” is the crucible event that recruits are required to pass prior to graduation, testing......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Suits | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 04.16.2026
260416-N-GU344-2026 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Apr. 16, 2026) – Capt. Lacey Vestal, N7 director/officer-in-charge, Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, attends the capping ceremony at USS Trayer (BST-21) onboard Recruit Training Command (RTC), Apr. 16, 2026. Trayer, more commonly referred to as “Battle Stations,” is the crucible event that recruits are required to pass prior to graduation, testing......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stuart Posada | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 02.12.2026
260212-N-KL637-1120 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2026) Sailors don their Navy ball caps during the capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stuart Posada | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 02.12.2026
260212-N-KL637-1086 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2026) Sailors don their Navy ball caps during the capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stuart Posada | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 02.12.2026
260212-N-KL637-1039 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2026) Rear Adm. Benjamin Baran, commander, Navy Personnel Command, attends the capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control,......
