03/10/2026
Meet Damage Controlman 2nd Class (DC2) Crystal Avila, an instructor at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, the Navy’s only boot camp.
A native of Waukegan, Illinois, Avila joined the Navy 11 years ago looking for opportunity and a way to build a more stable future for her family.
“I joined the Navy for the educational opportunities and the chance to travel and experience different cultures,” Avila said. “It’s also given my family financial stability and allowed my children to benefit from the unique experiences that come with military life.”
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