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251120-N-KL637-2029 (Nov. 20, 2025) Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, commander, Naval Service Training Command (center), Capt. Kenneth Froberg, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC) (right) and Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award winner Seaman Yazmine Gaines ring a ceremonial bell during Recruit Training Command's Pass-In-Review in Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall November, 20, 2025. These Sailors mark the final graduating training group of Sailors who reported to Recruit Training Command in FY25. We are proud to report that this year we have produced more than 42,000 Sailor – more than any other year in the previous decade! Training lasts approximately nine weeks, and every enlisted Sailor in the U.S. Navy begins their career here at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

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251120-N-KL637-2023 (Nov. 20, 2025) Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, commander, Naval Service Training Command (center), Capt. Kenneth Froberg, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC) (right) and Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award winner Seaman Yazmine Gaines, rang a ship’s bell to celebrate the graduation of more than 42,000 Sailors who arrived at boot camp in FY25, Nov. 20. This marks a record year in production for the past decade. Training lasts approximately nine weeks, and every enlisted Sailor in the U.S. Navy begins their career here at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

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251120-N-KL637-2019 (Nov. 20, 2025) Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, commander, Naval Service Training Command (center), Capt. Kenneth Froberg, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC) (right) and Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award winner Seaman Yazmine Gaines ring a ceremonial bell during Recruit Training Command's Pass-In-Review in Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall November, 20, 2025. These Sailors mark the final graduating training group of Sailors who reported to Recruit Training Command in FY25. We are proud to report that this year we have produced more than 42,000 Sailor – more than any other year in the previous decade! Training lasts approximately nine weeks, and every enlisted Sailor in the U.S. Navy begins their career here at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

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251120-N-KL637-2017 (Nov. 20, 2025) Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, commander, Naval Service Training Command (center), Capt. Kenneth Froberg, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC) (right) and Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award winner Seaman Yazmine Gaines ring a ceremonial bell during Recruit Training Command's Pass-In-Review in Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall November, 20, 2025. These Sailors mark the final graduating training group of Sailors who reported to Recruit Training Command in FY25. We are proud to report that this year we have produced more than 42,000 Sailor – more than any other year in the previous decade! Training lasts approximately nine weeks, and every enlisted Sailor in the U.S. Navy begins their career here at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

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251120-N-KL637-2010 (Nov. 20, 2025) Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, commander, Naval Service Training Command (center), Capt. Kenneth Froberg, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC) (right) and Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award winner Seaman Yazmine Gaines ring a ceremonial bell during Recruit Training Command's Pass-In-Review in Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall November, 20, 2025. These Sailors mark the final graduating training group of Sailors who reported to Recruit Training Command in FY25. We are proud to report that this year we have produced more than 42,000 Sailor – more than any other year in the previous decade! Training lasts approximately nine weeks, and every enlisted Sailor in the U.S. Navy begins their career here at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

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251120-N-KL637-2006 (Nov. 20, 2025) Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh, commander, Naval Service Training Command (center), Capt. Kenneth Froberg, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC) (right) and Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award winner Seaman Yazmine Gaines ring a ceremonial bell during Recruit Training Command's Pass-In-Review in Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall November, 20, 2025. These Sailors mark the final graduating training group of Sailors who reported to Recruit Training Command in FY25. We are proud to report that this year we have produced more than 42,000 Sailor – more than any other year in the previous decade! Training lasts approximately nine weeks, and every enlisted Sailor in the U.S. Navy begins their career here at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

ABURATSU, Japan

ABURATSU, Japan (Nov. 22, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 counter a simulated floating mine during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA, Nov. 22, 2025. MINEX 3JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Cox). Share

ABURATSU, Japan

ABURATSU, Japan (Nov. 22, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams jump from an MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine countermeasures squadron 15 (HM-15) during a helicopter casting exercise as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA, Nov. 22, 2025. MINEX 3JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Cox). Share

ABURATSU, Japan

ABURATSU, Japan (Nov. 22, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams board an MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine countermeasures squadron 15 (HM-15) to conduct helicopter casting training during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA near Aburatsu, Japan, Nov. 22, 2025. MINEX 3JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Cox). Share

ABURATSU, Japan

ABURATSU, Japan (Nov. 19, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force EOD teams transit back to the Uraga-class mine countermeasure vessel JS Uraga after completing unmanned underwater vehicle and dive operations during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA, Nov. 19, 2025. MINEX 3JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 1st Class Zachary Umphress). Share

San Diego

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos, reserve deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to Sailors participating in Exercise MAKO Global 2025 onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Nov. 8. The MAKO series provides Reserve Sailors and officers hands-on experience within an Operational Level of War (OLW) exercise including a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) scenario in a safe training environment so they are better prepared to support their active duty counterparts during missions and real-world situations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kyle Carlstrom) Share

WASHINGTON D.C.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle released CNOte #3. (U.S. Navy Graphic by Mass Communication Specialist Senior Chief Elliott Fabrizio). Share