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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated boot camp Feb. 19, 2026! The reviewing officer was Mast...
02/20/2026

Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated boot camp Feb. 19, 2026! The reviewing officer was Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman.

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Seaman Mia Carlson-Carter graduated as the top Sailor among her peers from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, e...
02/20/2026

Seaman Mia Carlson-Carter graduated as the top Sailor among her peers from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) Feb. 19, 2026.

Carlson-Carter, 25, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, said receiving the Navy’s highest recruit honor was both humbling and motivating.

“Receiving the Military Excellence Award is truly an honor,” she said. “I’m incredibly proud, but even more grateful. It came as a complete surprise and reminded me that the discipline, the long days, and the sustained effort were all worth it. More than anything, I hope I’ve made my family and RDCs proud. This recognition motivates me to keep pushing myself, to continue earning my place, and to carry this momentum forward throughout my Navy career.”

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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated boot camp Feb. 12, 2026! The reviewing...
02/13/2026

Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated boot camp Feb. 12, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Benjamin Baran, Deputy Commander, Navy Personnel Command.

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Airman Apprentice Delorion Anderson graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, earning...
02/13/2026

Airman Apprentice Delorion Anderson graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) Feb. 12, 2026.

Anderson, 32, of Huntington Beach, California, said receiving the Navy’s highest recruit honor was both unexpected and deeply meaningful.

“Boot camp is designed to keep you focused on the mission,” Anderson said. “From day one, I was pushed mentally and physically. My focus was to keep working to meet the standard and support my division. There honestly wasn’t much time to think about recognition. I was just trying to give my best every single day, and I think that’s why I was so surprised when I was told I was going to be recognized.”

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Congratulations to this week’s graduating recruit award winners! The following is a description of the six awards:• NAVY...
02/12/2026

Congratulations to this week’s graduating recruit award winners! 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. — AA Delorion Anderson, Huntington Beach, California; NRS Fountain Valley, California

• 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. — FN Giovanni Carrillo, Palmdale, California; NRS Palmdale, California

• MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maturity, integrity and leadership. — FN Abcde Guerrero, San Antonio, Texas; NRS San Antonio, Texas

• 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. — AN Stephen Wehmann, Livermore, California; NRS Livermore, California

• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who maintained the highest academic and assessment standards throughout all phases of training. — SA Keegan King, Boyd, Texas; NRS Keller, Texas

• UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS SHIPMATE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards. — FA Tanner Floyd, Whitwell, Tennessee; NRS Chattanooga, Tennessee

NRS = Navy Recruiting Station
NTAG = Navy Talent Acquisition Group

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Congratulations to the Sailors and recruits who pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of Am...
02/07/2026

Congratulations to the Sailors and recruits who pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America!

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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated boot camp Feb. 5, 2026! The reviewing officer was Capt....
02/06/2026

Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated boot camp Feb. 5, 2026! The reviewing officer was Capt. Kenneth Froberg, Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command.

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Recruit Training Command was honored to host The Honorable Derrick Anderson, Assistant Secretary of War for Special Oper...
02/03/2026

Recruit Training Command was honored to host The Honorable Derrick Anderson, Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.

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Airman Henrry Hernandez Escobar graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, earning the...
01/30/2026

Airman Henrry Hernandez Escobar graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) Jan. 29, 2026.

Hernandez Escobar, 23, of Wallingford, Connecticut, said receiving the Navy’s highest recruit honor was both surreal and affirming.

“When I first learned I had earned the Military Excellence Award, it felt unreal,” he said. “For a moment, I genuinely thought it had to be a mistake. Then I thought about the long days, the pressure, and the effort it took to push myself every day. Once it settled in, it gave me a sense of calm. It reminded me that in the Navy, hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and if you listen, learn, and put in the effort, you will succeed.”

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Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. John Hewitt, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, during the capping...
01/27/2026

Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. John Hewitt, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony marks recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.

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Seaman Collin Truax graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC), earning the Military Excellence Awa...
01/23/2026

Seaman Collin Truax graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC), earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) Jan. 22, 2026.

Truax, 22, of Centerville, Ohio, said earning the Navy’s highest recruit honor represents the fulfillment of a commitment he made to himself years ago.

“Joining the Navy was about finishing what I started,” Truax said. “After my service in the Army ended earlier than I had planned, I was determined to prove to myself that I had the resilience necessary to have success in the military. This award confirms that my decision to stay the course and follow through was the correct one.”

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