Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Recruits hear orientation lecture on U.S. Navy regulations. USNTC is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. This facility was established in 1911, and is the oldest and largest of its kind in the U.S. Its essential role is the recruit training of new inductees and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center - Drill Hall
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Under the watchful eye of the Line Coach, recruits fire specially designed .22-caliber pistols for qualification in the Indoor Pistol Range. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U.S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center - Swimming Pool
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
Indoor Graduation Exercises
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
U.S. Naval Training Center - Weekly recruit graduation reviews are colorful and impressive. Color guard is shown here. During fair weather, the reviews take place on parade grounds instead of in Drill Hall 1200 as seen here. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U.S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
U. S. Naval Traunbing Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
During fair weather, reviews for graduating recruits take place on Porter Field, shown here, and in inclement weather. Drill Hall 1200 is used. Adding to the color and pageantry of these reviews is the presence of the Great Lakes Navy Band and the all-recruit Drill Team, Drum and Bugle Corps, 50-State Flag Team and Bluejacket Choir. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan.
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Administration Building
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Title:
Boys in Hammocks - U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1943 May-28
Description:
Rear Admiral John Downes U. S. Navy, Commanding Officer.
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center - Main Gate
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Living Flag - U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
America's Security - U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1943 Apr-21
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center - Main Gate
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Artillery Drill, U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Station: Hostess House - Main Side - Bldg. 42
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Sailors Attending Church, U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Main Gate U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1945 Feb-14
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Title:
Happy Hour, U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
United States Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome
Description:
This ultra-modern galley located in the Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes is capable of seating over 9,000 recruits at one meal.
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Title:
Main Gate
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1931 Apr-13
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Title:
US Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
Anchored to Democaracy
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Title:
Navy Recruits Present Flag Ceremony
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The flags of the states and territories are presented, to the roll of drums, in a colorful ceremony by a contingent from the Recruit Training Command. Their ceremony is shown here as it was presented just before the Fourth of July parade which marks the end of Old Milwaukee Days, July 1-4, in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Title:
Instruction Bldg., U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1918 Jan-18
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
"Officers' Quarters," United States Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1925 Aug-27
Description:
Commandant's Quarters in Foreground.
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Title:
US Naval Training Station - Passing Review
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Curt Teich & Co.
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Station - Sunday Church Service
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1943 Apr-18
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Title:
Recruit Swimming Pool, US Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Greetings from U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Boys in Hammocks U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
Rear Admiral, John Downes U.S. Navy Commanding Officer
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Title:
Happy Hour - US Naval Training Station - Rear Admiral John Downes US Navy Commanding Officer
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
US Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
Rear Admiral, John Downes, US Navy, Commanding Officer
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Title:
Camp Moffett
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome
Description:
Entrance to Camp Moffett, Recruit Training Command. Shown in the background is the camp exchange and recreation building. United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois
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Title:
US Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of the Mainside of NTC shows the Service School Command's complex of classroom buildings and student barracks. The Gunnery School is located in the large dark building in the center, and the large green area at right is Constitution Field where many athletic events take place. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the US. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Overall view of the Mainside of NTC shows the Service School Command area with its complex of classroom buildings and student barracks. The large dark building at center houses the Gunnery School and the brown building at far left contains the Electronics Schools. The Service School Command is the Navy's largest technical training activity and averages some 7500 students in eight major schools. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan
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Title:
Canteen
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1950 Jun-16
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Recruit First Day Activities U.S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Ill. Prior to entering training, each recruit receives first shots for preliminary immunization at U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill
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Title:
Navy Recruits Present Flag Ceremony
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The flags of the states and territories are presented, to the roll of drums, in a colorful ceremony by a contingent from the Recruit Training Command. Their ceremony is shown here as it was presented just before the Fourth of July parade which marks the end of Old Milwaukee Days, July 1-4, in Milwaukee, WI
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Title:
United States Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1962 Jun-18
Description:
This ultra-modern galley located in the Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes is capable of seating over 9,000 recruits at one meal
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Title:
Recreation Building, US Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1943 Sep-9
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Title:
Outdoor Boxing - U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border PM Mar-5
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Station - Navy Y.M.C.A. Concert
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border unused
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Title:
Navy Y.M.C.A. Concert, U.S. Naval Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border unused
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Title:
Adminstration Building, U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Linen
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Title:
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
William Breyfogle Recruits hear orientation lecture on U. S. Navy regulations. USNTC, Great Lakes, is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. This facility was established in 1911, and is the oldest and largest of its kind in the U.S. Its essential role is the recruit training of new inductees and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel
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Title:
US Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
W. Breyfogle Recruits jump from tower in an "abandon ship" drill as part of their Third Class Swimmer's Test in the "training tank." USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the US. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel
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Title:
New Modern Barracks in Great Lakes, Illinois
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1963 Jul-15
Description:
These new imposing structures are part of the Navy's modernization program. Located in Recruit Training Command, one of these buildings is capable of housing up to 1056 recruits. United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois
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Title:
Recruit Review, Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
About 1,000 Navy recruits march in graduation reviews on Ross Field each week during the summer season. In the background in Bldg. 1, headquarters of the Commandant, Ninth Naval District
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
recruits undergo rigorous physical training. Before graduation, they must demonstrate their abilities in four phased tests. Shown here is part of test No. 3. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Wwaukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U.S, Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Nave personnel
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Title:
Camp Dewey Exchange and Recreation Building
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This building houses a complete exchange, gymnasium, barber shop, library and soda fountain. United States Naval Training Center
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Standing inspection in dormitory of a new permanent barracks
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Title:
This Human Picture Composed of Blue Jackies of the U.S. Naval Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
C.T. American Art
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Title:
Main Gate
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1948 Aug-24
Description:
US Naval Training Station Rear Admiral, John Downes US Navy, Commanding Officer
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Title:
New Modern Barracks
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1972 Jan-17
Description:
These new imposing structures are part of the navy's modernization program. Located in Recruit Training Command, one of these buildings is capable of housing up to 1056 recruits. United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois
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Title:
"Review," United States Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1918 Apr-22
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Title:
U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Ill. Soldiers of the Sea
Great lakes Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1917
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Title:
United States Naval Training Center - Barber Shop
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
One of four Navy Exchange barber shops which in one year, cut 450,000 heads of hair
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Title:
Living Flag U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1943 Oct-03
Description:
U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Illinois Rear Admiral, John Downes U. S. Navy, Commanding Officer.
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Title:
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
2200 Recruits under training at U. S. Naval Training Station. Great Lakes, Illinois. Rear Admiral, John Downes U. S. Navy Commanding Officer.
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Title:
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The recruit 50-State flag Team takes part in all recruit graduation reviews and appears at many civic functions in surrounding civilian communities. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U. S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.
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Title:
U. S. Naval Regional Medical Center
Great lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This $16 million, 15 – floor medical facility – dedicated in December 1960 – contains 717 beds, 16 clinics and 11 operating rooms. Members of all branches of the Armed forces and their dependents are served here. Lake Michigan is seen in the background. Great Lakes is 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan.
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Title:
Anchored U. S. N. To Democracy, U. S. Naval training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Instruction At The Gun, U. S. Naval training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1952 Feb-21
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Title:
Officers Residences
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
Naval Training Station
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Title:
Review Grounds, U. S. Naval training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1952 Feb-21
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Title:
Wash Day, U. S. Naval training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1952 Feb-21
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Title:
Fire Fighting School At U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1961 Oct-21
Description:
Recruits are exposed to actual training in fighting fires at Fire Fighting School at U. S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois.
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Title:
Sunday Church Services, U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1943 Mar-25
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Title:
Church Services, U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Auditorium
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
U. S. Naval training station
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Title:
Victory
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
35,000 sailors forming the world Victory at U. S. N. T. S.
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Title:
America
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
This human picture composed of Blue Jackies of the U. S. Naval Station, Great Lakes, Ill.
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Title:
U.S. Naval Training Center - Wave Drill Team
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
U.S. Naval Regional Medical Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This $16 million, 15-floor medical facility - dedicated in December 1960 - contains 717 beds, 16 clinics and 11 operating rooms. Members of all branches of the Armed Forces and their dependents are served here. Lake Michigan is seen in the background. Great Lakes is 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan
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Title:
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Overall aerial view of USNTC's Recruit Training Command with Lake Michigan in background. RGC's Main Gate is at left foreground. The large double-square buildings are recruit barracks, capable of housing more than 1,000 persons. USNTC is 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the US. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel
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Title:
Aerial View of U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view shows Recruit Training Command facilities in the foreground. In the background are Lake Michigan and buildings of the main side of USNTC. Tall structure in center background is the Naval Regional Medical Center. Center Commander is located in Bldg. One (with tower) at upper left. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U.S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel
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Title:
New Modern Barracks
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
These new imposing structures are part of the Navy's modernization program. Located in Recruit Training Command, one of these buildings is capable of housing up to 1056 recruits. United States Naval Training Center
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Title:
US Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
W. Breyfogle Overall aerial view of USNTC's Recruit Training Command with Lake Michigan in background. RTC's main gate is left foreground. The large double-square buildings are recruit barracks, capable of housing more than 1,000 persons. USNTC is 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the US. Its essential role is recruit training of industries, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel
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Title:
US Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This aerial shows Building One with its famous clock tower and a cluster of World War I era buildings. Building One houses the Commandant of the Ninth Naval District and the Commandent of USNTC, Great Lakes. The historic clock tower - with its carillon - rises 100 feet above Ross Field. Building One was the first administration building in use when the base was dedicted by President William H. Taft in 1911. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan
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Title:
US Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
A typical compartment in one of the modern 1000 person recruit barracks. USNTC, Great Lakes, is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. This facility was established in 1911, and is the oldest and largest of its kind in the US. Its essential role is the recruit training of new inductees and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel
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Title:
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The ultra-modern galley located in the Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes is capable of seating oer 9,000 recruits at one meal. United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois
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Title:
Drill Hall
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Drill Hall, 350 ft. long, 91 ft. wide at U.S. Naval Training Center
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Title:
Standing Inspection In Dormitory Of New Permanent Barracks, U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Standing inspection in dormitory of a new permanent barracks at U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois.
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Title:
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Recruits are seen here in formation in front of the Recruit Training command Headquarters building. This building houses the Commanding Officer of RTC and his staff, and contains a closed-circuit television station and a complex of classrooms. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U. S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.
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Title:
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great lakes Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Recruits jump from tower in an “Abandon ship” drill as part of their Third Class Swimmer's Test in the “training tank.” USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U. S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.
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Title:
Main Gate U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
U. S. Naval Training Station Whaleboat
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1941
Description:
Manning the Oars of a Whaleboat during Regimental Boat Race
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