Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. Matthew T. Pottenburgh, Commander, Naval Service Training Command, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony marks recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations. US Navy | Naval Service Training Command | US Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | MyNavyHR
U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC)
Military and International Affairs
Great Lakes, IL 1,921 followers
The ONLY official LinkedIn page for the U.S. Navy's only boot camp.
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This is the ONLY official LinkedIn page for Recruit Training Command. Private, closed-group or paid events or page are not affiliated with RTC. This is an official DoW social media account. Our Mission: The mission of Recruit Training Command is embodied in the Recruit Division Commander's Creed: To transform civilians into smartly disciplined, physically fit, basically-trained Sailors who are ready for follow-on training and service to the Fleet while instilling in them the highest standards of honor, courage, commitment. Check out all of our content at https://linktr.ee/rtcpublicaffairs
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External link for U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC)
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- Military and International Affairs
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Great Lakes, IL
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Employees at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC)
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Barbara Puig Carmichael
Event Coordinator
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Will Gaskill
Semi-Amatuer Photographer and Writer with a Sprinkling of Videography
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Ralph Casillas
6th FLT DLCPO
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Daniel Menza
Operations Manager | Sales Professional | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Project Manager | Team Leader | Military Officer
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Congratulations to the Sailors and recruits who pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America! US Navy | US Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Education and Training Command | Naval Service Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | MyNavyHR
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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the US Navy who graduated boot camp Oct. 16, 2025! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, Commander, Naval Service Training Command. Naval Service Training Command | US Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | MyNavyHR
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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the US Navy who graduated boot camp Oct. 9, 2025! The reviewing officer was Capt. Kenneth Froberg, Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command. U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC) | U.S. Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | Naval Service Training Command | MyNavyHR
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Recruit Training Command was honored to host Capt. Stephen Yargosz, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Great Lakes, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony marks recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations. US Navy | U.S. Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | MyNavyHR | Naval Service Training Command | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) HQ
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Congratulations to the Sailors and recruits who pledged the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America! US Navy | US Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Education and Training Command | Naval Service Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | MyNavyHR
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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the US Navy who graduated boot camp Oct. 2, 2025! The reviewing officer was Capt. Stephen Yargosz, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Great Lakes. Naval Station Great Lakes | U.S. Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | Naval Service Training Command | MyNavyHR
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Hooyah Zero! Instructional Training Exercises (ITE) are a structured event designed to improve the physical fitness of recruits. From day one to day done, your recruits are building strength, discipline, and pride. Follow us and watch them rise to the challenge! US Navy | US Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Service Training Command | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | MyNavyHR
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“When we lined up with the platform looming above us, I felt scared. I had to remember who I was doing it for. I thought of my family back home, which is what helped me overcome my fear.” Airman Recruit Sadie Lynn Parker Hometown: Cocoa Beach, Fl. Prospective Rate: Naval Aircrewman US Navy | US Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Service Training Command | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | MyNavyHR
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Water survival and the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) are just a few of the evolutions your recruit will complete while at Recruit Training Command. Don't be surprised on graduation day when you see how much they've changed! US Navy | US Fleet Forces Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Naval Service Training Command | Naval Education and Training Command | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | MyNavyHR
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