Great Lakes has been turning civilians into Seamen and Seamen into Sailors for more than 90 years. From its founding in 1911, Great Lakes has maintained its position as the Navy's largest training ...

This story has been corrected to reflect that the Navy grew its delayed entry program pool. The Navy and Marine Corps ended ...

The 45 young men and women boarded a bus from naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, not knowing a holiday celebration awaited them in Arlington Heights. They were greeted with applause ...

and more that new recruits receive once they arrive at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. More from Boot Camp A Navy sailor breaks down every item that new recruits are issued on their first ...