GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 12, 2023) Rear Adm. Jason Lloyd, chief engineer and deputy commander for ship design, integration and naval engineering, congratulates recruits during a capping ceremony inside the USS Trayer trainer at Recruit Training Command. 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 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher O'Grady)