Stars and Stripes

Navy sees largest number of sailors graduating from boot camp in a decade

With sailors from Training Group 52 formally graduating from boot camp, the service reached a milestone of 42,000 sailors ...
Seapower

Recruit Training Command Graduates Final Class of FY 2025, Achieves Highest Production in a Decade

With the graduation of Training Group 52, more than 42,000 Sailors completed initial training during Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), ...
Military.com

Why 'Back in My Day' Views of Navy Boot Camp Changes May Be Missing the Point

Last time, on Fire Watch, we took you inside Navy boot camp. I was accompanied by Military.com reporter and Navy veteran Konstantin Toropin. And we came armed with a few questions: Is Navy boot camp ...
Military.com

Inside Today's Navy Boot Camp: Less Yelling, Same Sleep Deprivation

You’re tuning in for part one of this two-part special on Navy boot camp. I am joined by fellow Military.com reporter Konstantin Toropin. He’s also a Navy veteran who went through boot camp here at ...