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Guests observe a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Recruits perform fire fighting and damage control techniques inside the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

A recruit dons her Navy ballcap during a capping ceremony inside 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 knowledg

A recruit participates in a dynamic material inspection at Recruit Training Command. Regular practice and inspection of proper bunk make-up procedures, and fold-and-stow procedures emphasizes attention to detail into recruits throughout their trainin

Seaman Recruit Anisia Yang, a graduating recruit chief petty officer, stands before her assembled division at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

A graduating Sailor performs during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Guests observe a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Recruits perform fire fighting and damage control techniques inside the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer as part of the hands-on learning at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

A recruit dons her Navy ballcap during a capping ceremony inside 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 knowledg

A recruit participates in a dynamic material inspection at Recruit Training Command. Regular practice and inspection of proper bunk make-up procedures, and fold-and-stow procedures emphasizes attention to detail into recruits throughout their trainin

Seaman Recruit Anisia Yang, a graduating recruit chief petty officer, stands before her assembled division at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

A graduating Sailor performs during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

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