Navy RTC - Great Lakes

Congratulations to this week’s outstanding graduating recruits! 🇺🇸⚓

Your dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence have truly set you apart. Each of you has demonstrated the core values of honor, courage, and commitment throughout your training journey.

👏 Award Winners:

🏆 Military Excellence Award – AN Arlo Lloyd
🏆 Navy League Award – SA Hayden King
🏆 MOAA Award – SN Gabriel Lugo
🏆 MOWW Award of Merit – SN Jene Tinio
🏆 Academic Excellence Award – SN Ashley Brown
🏆 USO Shipmate Award – SN Nathaniel Golden
🏆 Recruit Review Commander – SN Anthony Tate

Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and this is just the beginning of your journey in service. We are proud of your achievements and excited to see the impact you will make in the fleet.

Fair winds and following seas! 🌊⚓

⚓ FIND YOUR SAILOR – Navy Boot Camp Graduation | March 19, 2026 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the newest Sailors graduating from United States Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.

After weeks of intense training, discipline, and teamwork, these recruits officially earn the title United States Navy Sailor. Families across the country are tuning in to celebrate this unforgettable milestone.

💙 Looking for your Sailor?
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Division: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 915

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Recruit Training Command was proud to welcome Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, to witness one of the most meaningful milestones in a Sailor’s journey—the capping ceremony.

This powerful tradition marks the moment recruits earn the title of United States Sailor, following the successful completion of Battle Stations, RTC’s final and most demanding crucible event.

From challenge to triumph, these men and women have demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and unwavering commitment. Today, they stand ready to join the Fleet—stronger, sharper, and forged by the experience.

Bravo Zulu to our newest Sailors! ⚓🇺🇸

⚓ Official U.S. Navy RTC Boot Camp Graduation – March 19, 2026 🇺🇸

Join us for the live graduation ceremony from United States Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois as new Sailors officially complete their training and begin their journey in the fleet.

🎓 This special ceremony celebrates weeks of dedication, discipline, and teamwork as recruits transform into United States Navy Sailors.

📺 Livestream begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT

Families and friends from around the world are invited to watch and celebrate this proud milestone.

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Congratulations to the Newest Sailors of the U.S. Navy! ⚓️
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who proudly graduated from Navy boot camp on March 12, 2026! This significant milestone marks the culmination of their dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our nation.
The Pass-In-Review ceremony, a cherished Navy tradition, was made even more special by the presence of our esteemed reviewing officer, Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, Commander, Naval Education and Training Command. His leadership and inspiring words undoubtedly resonated with the graduates as they embark on their promising careers in the U.S. Navy.
To all the families and friends who supported these incredible individuals throughout their journey, thank you for your unwavering encouragement. Today, we celebrate not just the Sailors, but also the strong community that stands behind them.
Join us in saluting these brave men and women as they transition from recruits to Sailors, ready to defend freedom and uphold the values of the United States Navy. Fair winds and following seas!

# # Celebrating Excellence: Seaman Juan Mondragon, Top Sailor at RTC Great Lakes!

Join us in congratulating Seaman Juan Mondragon, 29, of Ontario, Oregon, for graduating as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes and earning the prestigious Military Excellence Award (MEA) on March 12, 2026! 🏅

Mondragon's achievement is a testament to dedication, teamwork, and outstanding leadership. As he shared, "No one can succeed alone. The teamwork we built every day and the leadership from our RDCs made this possible. I may be the one receiving the award, but it represents everything our division accomplished together." His words truly highlight the spirit of unity and collective effort at RTC Great Lakes.

The Military Excellence Award is presented to recruits who exemplify enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military bearing, and teamwork throughout their rigorous training. Mondragon's journey to serve something greater than himself, stemming from a long-standing desire to protect those who can't protect themselves, is truly inspiring.

Prior to joining the Navy, Seaman Mondragon brought valuable experience from healthcare, emergency response, and even as a wildland firefighter and EMT. These experiences, he noted, instilled in him the calm under pressure and team-first mindset crucial for military training.

We wish Seaman Mondragon the very best as he heads to San Diego, California, for his follow-on training! Fair winds and following seas! ⚓️

🇺🇸⚓ U.S. Navy Boot Camp Graduation – March 12, 2026 | Training Group TG-14 ⚓🇺🇸

A proud and unforgettable moment is here! Families, friends, and supporters are celebrating as the newest Sailors of the United States Navy graduate from boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes.

After weeks of intense training, determination, and teamwork, these recruits have officially earned the title United States Sailor. This graduation marks the end of their challenging boot camp journey and the beginning of their careers serving our nation.

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🎖 Training Group: TG-14

🎖 Graduating Divisions:
100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, and 914

During their time at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, these Sailors completed:

⚓ Physical fitness and endurance training
⚓ Navy core values and military discipline
⚓ Damage control and firefighting
⚓ Seamanship and teamwork
⚓ Naval customs and traditions

For many families, this is the first time seeing their recruit wearing the U.S. Navy uniform as an official Sailor. The Pass-In-Review ceremony is one of the most emotional and proud moments for Navy families around the world. 💙

👏 Congratulations to all Sailors graduating on March 12, 2026!
Your hard work, sacrifice, and dedication have paid off. The Fleet awaits you.

📢 NAVY FAMILIES — LET’S FIND OUR SAILORS!

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Together we can help thousands of families celebrate their new Sailor! ⚓🇺🇸

🇺🇸⚓ U.S. Navy Boot Camp Graduation – March 12, 2026 | TG-14 ⚓🇺🇸

The big day has arrived for the newest Sailors of the United States Navy graduating from Recruit Training Command Great Lakes! After weeks of demanding training, dedication, and teamwork, these recruits will proudly march in the Pass-In-Review Ceremony and officially earn the title United States Sailor.

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🎖 Training Group: TG-14

🎖 Graduating Divisions:
100 • 101 • 102 • 103 • 104 • 105 • 106 • 107 • 108 • 109 • 914

From early morning drills to mastering naval traditions, these recruits have successfully completed the intense training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes — the Navy’s only boot camp. Today they stand proud, ready to serve in the fleet and represent the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. ⚓

For many families, this moment is emotional and unforgettable — the first time seeing their loved one wearing the U.S. Navy uniform as an official Sailor.

💙 Congratulations to all Sailors graduating March 12, 2026! Your strength, discipline, and determination have brought you to this proud milestone. The Fleet awaits you!

📢 NAVY FAMILY ROLL CALL – HELP US FIND EVERY SAILOR!

👇 Comment your Sailor’s Division Number
👨‍👩‍👧 Tag family members searching for their recruit
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Let’s make sure every proud Navy family finds their Sailor today! ⚓🇺🇸