NORRIDGE, Ill. (May 30, 2021) Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, commander, Naval Service Training Command, speaks to those in attendance at the 28th Annual Norridge Veterans Memorial Day Program. Couture was the guest speaker at the event that included the placing of more than 15 wreaths in front of plaques and obelisks dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in America's wars. NSTC supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navy's new officers and enlisted Sailors. This training includes the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) at more than 160 colleges and universities across the country, Officer Training Command (OTC) in Newport, Rhode Island, Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navy's only boot camp, as well as the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) citizenship development program at more than 600 high schools worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nikita Custer)