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[ShtrRdy]

My nieces son graduated from Navy basic training this week. My wife and I watched the ceremony online. There were 990 recruits graduating. I thought that was a lot. Later I looked online to see if I could find a schedule of how often the Navy holds a basic training graduation. Turns out its every week with 810 to 1080 graduates. That's around 46,800 per year. I didn't realize the Navy had such a turn over.

 

[elj1973]

Navy retired here and my son just Graduated end of August. They pump them through Great Lakes. Cool ceremony, but some of the parents/ guests were absolutely obnoxious! Couldn't even hear half of the speakers

 

[dustbag]

I had opportunity to tour the USS Midway today. Amazing vessel. They were having a retirement ceremony on the flight deck when we got up there. Thought it was kind of odd with tourists milling around making noise.

 

[Hydra6]

Military has huge turn over - saw it in the Army. The majority of military is out in 6 years or less. The one that stay for 20+ are rare.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

My nieces son graduated from Navy basic training this week. My wife and I watched the ceremony online. There were 990 recruits graduating. I thought that was a lot. Later I looked online to see if I could find a schedule of how often the Navy holds a basic training graduation. Turns out its every week with 810 to 1080 graduates. That's around 46,800 per year. I didn't realize the Navy had such a turn over.

CONGRATS TO YOUR FAMILY AND A YOUNG MAN ENTERING THE NAVY
Well I am part of the Navy - Marine Corps!!! Semper Fi
My dad lived outside of Wilkes-Barre, PA and took his Basic in Great Lakes in 1942.

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