Firearms instructors instruct recruits during an M9 Beretta assembly and function check during weapons familiarization training at the Small Arms Marksmanship Trainer at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Camilo Fernan)
Recruit Training Command (RTC) remains undaunted in its commitment to warrior toughness as it responds to a rapidly changing training environment caused by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic.
He was a member of the Brazilian national swim team for 10 years. She was a professional model, volleyball player and triathlete.
They married, and at the age of 40, joined the Navy together.
Each graduated Navy boot camp with honors on 24 JAN 2020.
A behind-the-scene look at the civilian staff working at the Navy's only boot camp at Recruit Training Command and their roles are vital to the command's training of recruits.
At Recruit Training Command (RTC) recruits are taught the purpose and responsibilities of proper watchstanding soon after their arrival.
When met with potential threats to personnel or property, the watchstander is the first line of defense and must be ready and able to take charge of their post. Basically trained Sailors must understand and demonstrate how to stand a proper watch.
Small changes are making a big difference in the health and well-being of Recruit Training Command (RTC) Sailors.
Providing and promoting healthy lifestyle choices is part of the command’s larger initiative to address the unique physical and mental challenges facing RTC staff.
Recruits for the Navy's only boot camp are sworn into service on the field at Guaranteed Rate Field prior to the start of a White Sox game. The White Sox sponsors a division of Chicago-area recruits annually.
Five veterans who arrived to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes in 1969 return to Recruit Training Command for a tour to commemorate the day they graduated boot camp 50 years earlier. The five veterans have remained friends ever since.
