US Navy RTC Boot Camp Graduation Ceremony

09/20/2025

Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated boot camp Sept. 18, 2025! The reviewing officer was Capt. Christopher Carmichael, Commander, Western Sector, United States Military Entrance Processing Command.

05/05/2025

04/30/2025

The purpose of uniform inspections in boot camp is to instill military bearing, enforce discipline, and ensure recruits are adhering to Navy standards. Recruit Division Commanders uphold this tradition by inspecting appearance, personal grooming, and the proper wear of the uniform.

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04/26/2025

Recruit Training Command was honored to host Mr. Robert Currier, Navy Club National Commandant, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.

04/25/2025

Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated boot camp Apr. 24, 2025! The reviewing officer was Mr. Robert Currier, Navy Club National Commandant.

04/23/2025

“The most difficult thing about boot camp for me has been meeting the deadlines. You only have so much time for things like making your rack, hygiene or getting everyone on the toe line in a timely manner.”

Seaman Tristan Hart

Prospective Rating: Hospital Corpsman

04/22/2025

Recruit Training Command was honored to host Maj. Gen. Valerie Jackson, Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Group, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.

04/20/2025

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

04/19/2025

Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated boot camp Apr. 17, 2025! The reviewing officer was Maj. Gen. Valerie Jackson, Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Group.

04/17/2025

Please join us in watching as the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy graduate from boot camp today!

Divisions 151, 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161 and 919 from Training Group-19 are the graduating divisions. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the 's only boot camp.

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04/17/2025

U.S. Navy RTC Bootcamp Graduation Ceremony, April 17, 2025 ⚓️🇺🇸

Divisions 151, 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161 and 919 from Training Group-19 are the graduating divisions. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the 's only boot camp.

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04/16/2025

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 Isaac Jackson, Jacksonville, Florida; NRS Oak Cliff, Texas; Dallas MEPS, 9th BN, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, Ntag Red River