Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith speaks with Rear Adm. Mike Bernacchi, commander, Naval Service Training Command, inside Freedom Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The MCPON is visiting RTC, the Navy's only boot camp, to observe changes in training that are improving basic warfighting skills and toughness in the Navy's newest Sailors.
Vice Adm. Robert Burke, Chief of Naval Personnel, calls on a Sailor to ask a question during an all-hands call at Recruit Training Command.
Congressman Joe Courtney, Connecticut 2nd District, and Capt. Erik Thors, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC) receive salutes from the graduating divisions during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at RTC. Courtney served as the reviewing officer for the ceremony.
Relatives of a recruit award winner attend a post-graduation reception, at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, is interviewed by Command Master Chief David Twiford, command master chief of Recruit Training Command (RTC), about her experiences during an RTC Sailor 360 training.
It’s been an honor to be trusted with photographing important guests at various military commands.