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Images showcasing military personnel in various roles, engaged in discussions and inventory assessments, often in office or operational settings.

Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Foster, HIARNG drug testing coordinator, demonstrates how to properly fill out paperwork during a Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training course, Pearl City, Hawaii, November 14-15, 2022. As a certified UPL they are expected to be the Commanders subject matter expert on all areas of the Army Substance Abuse Program, to conduct urinalysis collections and assist the Commander in the administration of Unit drug testing.
Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Foster, HIARNG drug testing coordinator, demonstrates how to properly fill out paperwork during a Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training course, Pearl City, Hawaii, November 14-15, 2022. As a certified UPL they are expected to be the Commanders subject matter expert on all areas of the Army Substance Abuse Program, to conduct urinalysis collections and assist the Commander in the administration of Unit drug testing.
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031103-F-0881Z-016. Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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1st Lt. Joel Greene uses a PlayStation controller to control the team's robot.
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Staff Sgt. Randall Peaslee (left) conducts quality control of a reenlistment packet during the Fort Leavenworth Career Counselor of the year competition.
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U.S. Army Soldiers with the Vermont National Guard compete in the annual Best Warrior Competition, in Jericho, Vermont, April 2, 2022. The Vermont National Guard hosts two non-commissioned officers and two junior enlisted soldiers for a chance at becoming the state representatives at regional Best Warrior Competition events.
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 12, 2022) Master Chief Avionics Technician Ryan Corcoran, an enlisted community manager for aviation ratings, congratulates Seaman Reuben Laquindanum, from San Diego, for earning the rating of Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZ) during a Professional Apprenticeship Career Tracks (PACT) Fleet Engagement Team event onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The Navy Personnel Command Fleet Engagement Team met with PACT Sailors forward-deployed to the 7th Fleet to provide career counseling, designate ratings and negotiate orders on site.
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bjoern Kirkemo, 18th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, works on contracting actions at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2023. Acting as the middleman between the government and vendors, contracting officers plan and execute contracts to optimize taxpayers dollars.
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040707-F-1351B-060. Base: Amman Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Madison Wrezinski, left, and Airman 1st Class Courtney Stevenson, right, both 786th Force Support Squadron personnel specialists, write labels for debris found from a simulated aircraft crash during Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 27, 2022. Debris and other items found during the scenario were annotated and labeled in evidence bags.
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960906-F-0954H-003. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)
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030313-M-5150A-028. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines
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Sgt. Teo Garcia prepares to cut a Soldier's hair at Joint Security Station Loyalty, located in the 9 Nissan district of eastern Baghdad. Garcia says cutting hair relaxes him even during the most stressful of times during his deployment to Iraq. Garcia, of Miami, is currently assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division- Baghdad. Garcia rejoined the Army after an eight-year break in service when he lost a game of pool. Garcia says losing that best of three pool series to his friend and retired Army first sergeant Jeffery King because it made him realize he was missed something in his life, he missed being a Soldier.
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Sgt. Carlos Madrid, a multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer assigned 3rd Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, paints a mural in the battalion headquarters at Fort Stewart, Georgia, June 14, 2022. Madrid proposed the idea of painting the mural to his leadership in order to help his wife, Nicole Madrid, connect with their organization and build relationships.
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Republic of Korea Marine Col. Ji Eunkoo talks to a U.S. Marine about corrosion prevention during a tour of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2022. ROK Marines toured the air station to learn about aviation operations by visiting various squadrons to see the weapons systems, aircraft, flight operation plans, and administration systems the Marine Corps utilizes. ROK and U.S. Marines have built a close relationship in order to maintain readiness and proficiency in accordance with ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts.
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011004-F-0017M-007. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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U.S. Marines from various units in the Marine Corps participate in a flight brief given by Lt. Col. Michael Webb, executive officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat.
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Staff Sgt. Raymond Allaire, Allied Forces South Battalion, reviews the Regulator Week schedule of events with Master Sgt. Dewon Crumpton, from the NATO Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence based in Madrid, Spain, during Regulator Week in Valencia, Spain. Dozens of U.S. Soldiers assigned to NATO units in Spain and Portugal participated in the week-long event to get up to date on Army training, medical and administrative requirements Jan. 23-26. The training was provided by Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees from Italy, Germany and Spain.
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DM-SC-85-09289. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caesar Pivaral, defense services organization chief, Headquarters and Headquarters squadron, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 18, 2022. Pivarals responsibilities as a defense services organization chief are to assist military attorneys by providing legal and administrative support.
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US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Jones (Center), Security Alert Response Team (SART) Commander, observes Disaster Control Group (DCG), Alert PHOTO Representative Adrian Cadiz (Right), checking in at the security check point prior to entering the exercise search area on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on October 30th, 2000. This mission is in direct support of a MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE). Subject Operation/Series: MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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US Air Force Major Kimberly A. Thomas (Left foreground), a Surgical Services Provider for the 31st Medical Group, Aviano AIr Base, Italy, briefs USAF Lieutenant General Paul K. Carlton, Surgeon General of the Air Force, on the 31st Medical Group's rennovation efforts at Sacile Hospital. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)
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030804-M-7837W-003. Country: Kuwait (KWT)
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 28, 2022) - Rear Adm. Wes McCall, commander, Navy Region Southeast, listens to the weather brief about Hurricane Ian given by Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, Sept. 28. Navy Region Southeast is the largest shore management region within the U.S. Navy, providing shore support for 18 installations across the southeastern United States.
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Markant Castelo, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, takes the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam the base enlisted club at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The exam assesses a Sailor's knowledge of in-rate training and professional military knowledge.
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030724-F-6449C-010. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Captain Luis Utreras, US Army South Admin officer, right, helps out SPECIALIST Elizabeth Perez, USARSO Admin specialist, during the Mid-Planning Conference for PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS (PKO) SOUTH-01 at the Swiss Hotel in Quito, Ecuador. The conference, held 30 Jan-2 Feb 2001, is sponsored by US Southern Command in Miami, Florida, and executed by US Army South in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Base: Quito Country: Ecuador (ECU) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS
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011016-F-4155R-002. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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A U.S. Soldier assigned to 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, holds a blood type testing card during a walking blood bank training at Skwierzyna, Poland, Aug. 10, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Evan N. Valdez, 35th Force Support Squadron commander, delivers remarks during an assumption of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2022. Valdez previously served as the deputy assistant chief of staff for operations, Joint Interagency Task Force West, at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii from June 2020 until July 2022.
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U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs a signature book during a visit to Oberlausitz Training Area, Germany, as part of DEFENDER-Europe 22, May 24, 2022. DEFENDER-Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises within U.S. European Commands Large Global Scale Exercise construct taking place in Eastern Europe. DEFENDER-Europe 22 demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters in support of NATO and the National Defense Strategy.
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From left, Maj. Gen. David Mikolaities, New Hampshire adjutant general, presents Cabo Verde Minister of Defense Janine Lélis with parting gift, an intricately carved map of the state, at the end of a State Partnership workshop held in the state military reservations Heritage Room on June 10, 2022, in Concord, New Hampshire. Lélis and delegates from the African archipelagic country visited June 8 - 10 to discuss NHNG capabilities and potential opportunities to work together. The Department of Defense program links state National Guards and foreign countries to facilitate military, government, and civilian exchanges.
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Sgt. 1st Class Eric Butler, the program coordinator for Fort Hunter Liggetts Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention program, monitors Soldiers searching for clues during their visit to the Escape Room on post, April 20.
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kati Grabham, 325th Fighter Wing command chief, signs a proclamation at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 5, 2022. The proclamation dedicated the month of April as the Month of the Military Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, Autism Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Sgt. Carlos Madrid, a multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer assigned 3rd Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, paints a mural in the battalion headquarters at Fort Stewart, Georgia, June 14, 2022. Madrid proposed the idea of painting the mural to his leadership in order to help his wife, Nicole Madrid, connect with their organization and build relationships.
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US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jim Qandill (foreground) and USAF SSGT James Rudolph, technical network controllers assigned to the 488th Intelligence Squadron, inspect an RJ-45 connector after splicing it onto a computer cable, while attending Network Association Certification course at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK). Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Thomas Schaeffer, Combat Videographer, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), Combat Camera (COMCAM), relaxes reading a book within the confines of the COMCAM mobile production van at Camp Blue Diamond in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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040528-M-3843C-026. Base: Camp Otsu Country: Japan (JPN)
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From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Sharp, 325th Fighter Wing command chief, and Lt. Col. Kimber Nettis, 325th Communications Squadron commander, play a game of foosball at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 16, 2022. The 404 Commons offers Airmen across the installation games, movies, snacks and more.
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Standing as a witness to the moment, Captain (CAPT) Martin Hoffman, the STAFF Judge Advocate and others from the 384th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), wait anxiously with AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Osby, for his bride to say "I do," during his proxy wedding ceremony on April 11th, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown
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Airman 1st Class Alexander Goeke, 66th Comptroller Squadron Military Pay technician, talks with Staff Sgt. Jennifer Colone, 66th Security Forces Squadron Reports and Analysis noncommissioned officer in charge, during a readiness and response exercise at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Dec. 6. Base officials held exercises Dec. 5-9 to evaluate readiness capabilities.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lindsay Mathwick, commanding officer of Task Force Koa Moana 22, discusses the exercise during a live interview on the Palau Wave Radio station in Koror, Republic of Palau, June 24, 2022. Named Koa Moana, after a Hawaiian/Polynesian phrase meaning ocean warrior, the task force fosters peace and security, builds relationships, and supports an international rules-based order that benefits the Indo-Pacific region.
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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, take notes in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 2, 2022. TCCC is a three phase approach to casualty management, ensuring the appropriate medical care is given at the correct time and place during a combat mission.
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KeShaun Joell, left, signs some paperwork for his recruiter, Sgt. 1st Class Jason Blowers, inside the Camp Zama recruiting office in Japan, Sept. 2, 2022. KeShaun plans to ship off for basic training in early October to become a financial management technician in the Army.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zoie Campbell, left, 100th Force Support Squadron Post Office military postal clerk, explains how to operate new smart lockers to Col. Joseph Wall, 100th Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, during an immersion at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 2, 2024. The 100th ARW command team conducts A Day in the Life immersions to learn more about unit-specific missions, enabling units to sharpen their skills and cultivate a ReaDy Culture. Air Force
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Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger with Fort McCoy Garrison completes the swearing in of a new employee Feb. 26, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Since 2022, members of the Fort McCoy Garrison command team greet all new employees as the start onboarding at the Fort McCoy Directorate of Human Resources (DHR). Fort McCoy DHR officials said onboarding in this way is more than just in-processing, completing administrative requirements, and mandatory training. It's also "where we communicate who Fort McCoy is and what we stand for our culture, our values it sets the new team member up to become a successful and contributing member of our team. Army
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A personnelman types up discharge papers at the air station's Personnel Support Detachment. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-90-00597. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)
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010418-F-3048L-006. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Cerro Membre Country: Paraguay (PRY)
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Marine Corps recruiting stations Kansas City and Des Moines brought more than 40 educators to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from May 16 to May 20 so they might gain more understanding about the Marine and their recruitment process. The Marine Corps Recruiting Command allows both the Eastern and Western Recruiting Regions to host these workshops once a year for each recruiting station. The goal of the workshop is to allow educators throughout the country to get a peek behind the curtain of how Marines are made and who we are as America's 911 force in readiness. Throughout the workshop, educators are given the opportunity to participate in recruit training events such as the rappel tower, live fire rifle range, and sparring using Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques-- they are also expected to respond to drill instructors as recruits do and move from place to place in platoon formation. Upon completion of the workshop educators are returned home armed with a more intimate
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US Air Force Major Karl Wiersum, Chaplain, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, uses a role renegotiation model chart as part of a marriage counseling session. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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220917-N-OL632-1074 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 17, 2022) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG), signs a guest book during a visit to the Italian Navy Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554), Sept. 17, 2022. The GHWBCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
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010918-F-9528H-003. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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061101-N-7781S-035. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Coast Guard Cutters - Northland (WMEC 904) - 26-HK-76-114. CGC Northland ops--Coast Guardsman in cabin on civilian ship with officer, going through paperwork -- 051710. Hurricane Katrina
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While his teammate looks on, Cadet Thomas Dawson, Lake Braddock Secondary School, answers a question correctly on June 26 at the Army Academic Bowl. The winner of this event went on to represent Army JROTC in the All-Service Academic Bowl later that evening. Hundreds of JROTC Cadets representing all-services met in Washington D.C. June 24-27 for the Junior Academic Bowl (JLAB). This competition demonstrated the academic knowledge and skills learned in JROTC throughout the year. | Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
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221011-N-OX321-1017 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Oct. 11, 2022) - The Nation Fire Protection Association mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog, and NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Shoemaker sign the Fire Prevention Week proclamation on NAS Sigonella, Oct. 11, 2022. This years theme is “Fire Wont Wait, Plan Your Escape,” celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention and running from Oct. 9-15th. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.
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GREAT LAKES, Il. (Oct. 6, 2022) Vice Adm. Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command, tours Child and Youth Programs facilities at Naval Station Great Lakes. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.