On behalf of the Commanding Officer, welcome to the only *OFFICIAL* Facebook fan page for Recruit Training Command (RTC). This is a violation of privacy.
This page has been active since 2010; do not fall for fake pages whose pages were only created in the past few months. This is the only official page for Recruit Training Command. All other groups that are private closed-group pages are created by individual not officially affiliated with us. Also BEWARE of a scammer's page that has duplicated ours and asks for money to watch our free vid
eos. Do NOT click on any links in the comment section! Welcome to Recruit Training Command's Facebook Fan page sponsored by Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. Comments and posts that do not follow these guidelines will be removed:
-We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful, derogatory toward any recruits or personnel or intended to defame anyone or any organization.
-We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency.
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- For Official Use Only (FOUO), classified, pre-decisional, proprietary or business-sensitive information should never be discussed here. Don't post personnel lists, rosters, organization charts or directories. We also strongly recommend you do not post your recruit's full name and division number for security purposes. The appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense.
Operating as usual
Congratulations to 632 of the newest, sharpest Sailors in the United States Navy. The reviewing officer was Rear Admiral Larry D. Watkins, Deputy Commander, U.S. Third Fleet. The guest of honor was Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for South Asia, National Security Council.
The triad getting in the holiday spirit by doing their part for Toys for Tots!
Getting some swim tips and tricks from the Triad. 🏊♂️🏊♂️
Congratulations to the recruits and Sailors who recently pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America!
On December 1, 2022, Recruit Training Command held a naturalization ceremony where 20 recruits and Sailors became American citizens.
Congratulations to 761 of the newest, sharpest Sailors in the United States Navy. The reviewing officer was Vice Admiral John M. Bird, U.S. Navy, retired. The guest of honor was Mr. Ameesh Vakharia, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Brand Officer for USAA.
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Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones recently visited Recruit Training Command (RTC) on November 23, 2022.
She spoke with RTC staff and recruits and was the reviewing officer for last week's pass-in-review graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to 664 of the newest, sharpest Sailors in the United States Navy. The reviewing officer was Under Secretary of the Air Force GIna Ortiz Jones. The guest of honor was Rear Admiral Jennifer S. Couture, commander, Naval Service Training Command.
Happy Thanksgiving from RTC! 🦃⚓️
Capt. Kertreck Brooks, commanding officer of Recruit Training Command (RTC), visited recruits and Sailors across RTC today to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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When Seaman Latoya Shannon, from Columbia, South Carolina, was 20 years old, she brought her second son Jasiah Greenwade into the world. She would have two more children, and unbeknownst to her, 18 years later she would serve alongside her son Airman Apprentice Greenwade in the U.S. Navy.
Congratulations to 489 of the newest, sharpest Sailors in the United States Navy. The reviewing officer was Captain Frank P. Brown, director of operations and training, Naval Service Training Command.
Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Admiral Rick Cheeseman recently visited Recruit Training Command (RTC) on November 9, 2022.
He spoke with RTC staff and recruits and was the reviewing officer for last week's pass-in-review graduation ceremony.
Sometimes recruits just need a little more confidence at boot camp. Luckily, we have a place for that.
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Congratulations to the six award winners from this week's graduating recruits who are the top recruits!
The following is a description of the six awards:
• NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military appearance and behavior, self-discipline and teamwork. This is the highest award a recruit may earn.
• NAVY LEAGUE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude, and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
• MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maturity, integrity and leadership.
• MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated motivation and dedication to duty.
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who maintained the highest academic and assessment standards throughout all phases of training.
• UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
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Congratulations to 861 of the newest, sharpest Sailors in the United States Navy. The reviewing officer was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy. The guest of honor was Col. James McDonough, USMC, 89th commandant of midshipmen, U.S. Naval Academy, the special guest was Capt. Bob Whitkop, U.S. Navy Retired, and the VIP was CMDCM Karim, Cole, command master chief, U.S. Naval Academy.
Congratulations to 819 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp October 28th! The reviewing officer was Rear Admiral Carl Gillis, Belgian Navy, Defense Attaché to the United States and Canada.
Temperature outside is dropping, but here at RTC, we're still cranking up the heat!
This morning we welcomed 952 of the newest and sharpest Sailors into the Navy, and this afternoon we welcomed 43 tried and tested leaders into the ranks of the Chief Petty Officer. It's a great day to be in the Navy!
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Congratulations to 958 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp September 30th! The reviewing officer was Rear Admiral Alexis "Lex" T. Walker, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command.
Congratulations to 962 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp September 23rd! The reviewing officer was Captain Chad McKenzie, Commanding Officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Great Lakes.
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Congratulations to 910 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp September 2! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Stuart Satterwhite, commander, MyNavy Career Center.
Congratulations to 835 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp August 19! The reviewing officer was Ms. Judith R. Oxman, Deputy Senior Acquisition Executive for the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Eight weeks.
Eight weeks for one moment. Eight weeks of mental, physical and emotional stress. Eight weeks of learning how to be a smartly disciplined, physically fit, basically trained Sailor. The moment that will change your life. The moment, you are welcomed into the United States Navy as a Sailor.
Effective immediately, everyone must wear masks indoors at Naval Station Great Lakes (NAVSTAGLKS).
NAVSTAGLKS has been directed to return to HPCON Charlie. Presently, Lake County, Illinois, has a high level of COVID cases.
All guests attending the graduation ceremony are required to wear a mask while indoors, for ticket pickup at the Welcome Center, and while indoors at Recruit Training Command.
Congratulations to the six award winners from this week's graduating recruits who are the top recruits!
The following is a description of the six awards:
• NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military appearance and behavior, self-discipline and teamwork. This is the highest award a recruit may earn.
• NAVY LEAGUE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude, and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
• MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maturity, integrity and leadership.
• MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated motivation and dedication to duty.
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who maintained the highest academic and assessment standards throughout all phases of training.
• UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
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Congratulations to 346 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp July 29! The reviewing officer was Captain James P. “Jip” Mosman, Command, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
Congratulations to the six award winners from this week's graduating recruits who are the top recruits!
The following is a description of the six awards:
• NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military appearance and behavior, self-discipline and teamwork. This is the highest award a recruit may earn.
• NAVY LEAGUE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude, and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
• MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maturity, integrity and leadership.
• MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated motivation and dedication to duty.
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who maintained the highest academic and assessment standards throughout all phases of training.
• UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
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🎵Making my way down RTC
🎶Walking fast
🎵The triad passes and I get to meet a Master Chief RDC
Congratulations to 345 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp July 22! The reviewing officer was Major General Cheryn L. Fasano, commander, Joint Transportation Reserve Unit.
Congratulations to the six award winners from this week's graduating recruits who are the top recruits!
The following is a description of the six awards:
• NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military appearance and behavior, self-discipline and teamwork. This is the highest award a recruit may earn.
• NAVY LEAGUE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude, and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
• MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maturity, integrity and leadership.
• MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated motivation and dedication to duty.
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who maintained the highest academic and assessment standards throughout all phases of training.
• UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
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Congratulations to 270 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp July 15! The reviewing officer was the Honorable John P. "Sean" Coffey, general counsel, Department of the Navy.
Congratulations to 210 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp July 01! The reviewing officer was Captain Kertreck Brooks, Commanding Officer of Recruit Training Command.
Congratulations to 507 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp June 24! The reviewing officer was Rear Admiral Kenneth R. Blackmon, Reserve Director of Maritime Operations, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
Congratulations to 341 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the United States Navy who graduated from boot camp today! The Reviewing Officer was U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces; Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The guest of honor was Force Master Chief H. Trenton Schmidt, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Congratulations to 417 of the newest and sharpest Sailors in the United States Navy who graduated from boot camp today! The Reviewing Officer was U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The special guest was U.S. Navy Captain Kertreck V. Brooks, Chief of Staff, Naval Service Training Command.
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