180315-N-IK959-168 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 15, 2018) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano talks with recruits at Recruit Training Connand (RTC) in Great Lakes, Ill. MCPON was at RTC to see changes in the curriculum to a more intensive hands-on training. The training includes line-handling and seamanship aboard USS Marlinspike Basic Seamanship Trainer. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom/Released)