Recruit Training Command

Welcome to the only official X page for U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command!

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The only people who can give definitive answers on the status of recruits are the recruits themselves or a legal representative through the RTC legal office. This is a public forum moderated by the RTC media office, please do not post private info.

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Divisions 271 and 272 | Day of Training: 3-3 | Graduation Date: July 16, 2026

Recruit Division Commanders: QMC May, CS1 Britton and HM2 Hall (Div. 271); ETC Reid, BM1 Booker and GM1 Remllard (Div. 272)

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#DidYouKnow that your introduction to the Navy’s culture of fitness, especially running, starts at boot camp? A recent graduate breaks down what to expect – and how to prepare before arriving at Recruit Training Command.

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Wondering how to start a fitness routine before stepping foot at RTC? Use this guide to build a foundation for success and prepare for the physical demands of recruit training. You can read more about the Navy’s physical readiness program at https://t.co/9aGde7zRYP.

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Every Sailor starts as a recruit. Through discipline, teamwork, and determination, these future warfighters are building the foundation for a lifetime of service. One step at a time. One challenge at a time. One team.

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RTC was honored to host Rear Adm. Mark Behning, Acting Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.

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Congratulations to RTC’s Military Excellence Award winner, SN Jordan Monk.

BZ to his RDCs from Division 225.

RTC was honored to host Rear Adm. Mark Behning, Acting Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities.

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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated boot camp June 4, 2026! The reviewing officer was Rear Adm. Mark Behning, Acting Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities.

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Divisions 257 and 258 | Day of Training: 4-3 | Graduation Date: June 25, 2026

Recruit Division Commanders: OSC Taylor, OS1 Guerrero and CTR2 Lilly (Div. 257); ASC McCormick, AO1 McNeal and HM1 Austin-Smith (Div. 258)

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

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Recruit Training Command was honored to host Adm. James Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, 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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Adm. James Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, visited Recruit Training Command May 27-28, 2026. Adm. Kilby spoke with staff and Sailors during his visit.

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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors who graduated boot camp May 28, 2026! The reviewing officer was Adm. James Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

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Seaman Recruit Giordana Abudarantes

Prospective Rate: Hospital Corpsman

Hometown: San Diego, California

Division 219

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#DidYouKnow that Intensive Training Exercises (ITE) are structured physical training sessions Recruit Division Commanders (RDCs) use to build discipline and resilience in recruits? In part one of this video series, a recent graduate breaks down what to expect.

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Home of the free because of the brave. Today, we remember those who gave everything.

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Recruit Training Command was honored to host Capt. Robert Conner, Commanding Officer, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors.

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Congratulations to RTC’s Military Excellence Award winner, SN Cody Cropp.

BZ to his RDCs from Division 213.

RTC was honored to host Capt. Robert Conner, Commanding Officer, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic.

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Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated boot camp May 21, 2026! The reviewing officer was Capt. Robert Conner, Commanding Officer, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic.

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Samantha Paschal

Role at RTC: Safety Technician

Hometown: Roanoke, VA

Years of Service: 2

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Recruit Training Command was honored to host Rear Adm. Michael Van Poots, Deputy Commander, Submarine Forces, during the capping ceremony at boot camp. The capping ceremony signifies recruits becoming Sailors at the end of RTC’s crucible event, Battle Stations.