190402-N-PL946-1047 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 2, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith congratulates recruits during a capping ceremony inside USS Trayer at RTC. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Spencer Fling/Released)