NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 24, 2024) Recruits celebrate in front of USS Trayer after completing Battle Stations at Recruit Training Command, April 24, 2024. 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 Stuart Posada)