I survived the US NAVY RTC GREAT LAKES

11/23/2020

I've received inquires over the last couple of years about old Cruise Books. Sadly, I didn't have a good answer other than to post a general inquiry with which book one is interested in on this page and the US Navy FB page.

Recently I came across the following link in another group. I was even able to find a couple of photos of my dad from his time on the JFk.

US Navy Cruise Books are unofficial publications published by a ship's crew to document a cruise or deployment. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Several commands only order copies for about 2/3 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Creating those books is an old tradition in the US N...

11/23/2020

My apologies for not posting in awhile. COVID has hit everyone pretty hard and I got a little lazy in the mix.

https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand
https://www.youtube.com/c/RTCPublicAffairs/community

02/18/2020

The rest of February looks to be a quiet one. Here's to the poor folks braving that "Lovely" Great Lakes winter!

As always FMI: https://bit.ly/2rXKPzw

01/04/2020

Start the year off right and show the upcoming grads the kudos they deserve. Not only the rigors of Boot Camp, but surviving a cold, Great Lakes Winter! BRAVO ZULU! Don't worry, you'll thaw out!

As always FMI: https://bit.ly/2rXKPzw

09/28/2019

October and the Fall chill is upon us. Show some warmth for the upcoming classes proudly graduating this month. BRAVO ZULU shipmates! (From experience, be glad that you won't be at RTC for Winter!) FMI https://bit.ly/2mAIsjl

07/10/2019

Looks like the spirit of Independence Day is going strong at Recruit Training Command! Congratulations to our new sailors that have braved the summer heat and joined the ranks of the greatest Navy on Earth!

05/25/2019

Sorry I've been absent as of late. RTC had a lot of proud graduates this May, BRAVO ZULU to them all and I sincerely hope you are enjoying your first Commands and/or schools if you've gone in rated.

June is no exception and looks to be a busy month for graduations as we welcome more Sailors into the greatest Navy in the world. So let's show our new Sailors our gratitude and salute them as they begin the journey of a lifetime!

For full Graduation details, visit: https://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/tg_grad_dates.html?fbclid=IwAR2QsgYybxW1lQ4csTWT2RWfwtOauhtFsaqKlWsoVN_B7mr6S4D3rv6fhDw

03/31/2019

April showers, bring May flowers. That won't stop this months Training Group from marching at Pass and Review! BRAVO ZULU Shipmates! (Don't forget your rain gear!)

For more details: https://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/tg_grad_dates.html?fbclid=IwAR1WpHzVc0baGe8_cnMpUapVEi16CxCN8aFiIIwH8GFbB5adNqpv_IE16y0

03/01/2019

It looks like March is going to be a busy month at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command! BRAVO ZULU to our new Shipmates "springing" into their new careers! May your first steps toward the Fleet be the first steps of a great adventure!

Don't forget to show your pride for your new sailors and share photos of your great moments at RTC!

For details about RTC and all the command details, go to:

12/27/2018

Celebrate the New Year and cheer on the first divisions of 2019! BRAVO ZULU to all of you, may your New Year be the start of a fresh, bright career!

For details about RTC and all the command details, go to: http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/tg_grad_dates.html?fbclid=IwAR1WpHzVc0baGe8_cnMpUapVEi16CxCN8aFiIIwH8GFbB5adNqpv_IE16y0