In 2024, the U.S. Navy exceeded its recruitment goals, with 40,978 new recruits. The Navy did this through strong DEI policies that communicated equal opportunities and a place for all. Today’s Navy ...

Before they train Navy recruits at boot camp, future RDCs must graduate from Continuation School, or C School, at Naval Station Great Lakes near Waukegan, Illinois, about 40 miles north of Chicago.

An curved arrow pointing right. A Navy sailor breaks down every item that new recruits are issued on their first day of boot camp. MM2 Lionell Comeaux explains what's in the Navy "ditty box," or ...