Explore U.S. Navy ranks from seaman recruit to admiral. Learn rank structure, pay grades, insignia and promotion paths in this complete guide.

Navy Seaman Recruit Ray E. Simmons, son of Carey L. and Jeffery W. Simmons of Thebes, Ill., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. Simmons is a ...

Just over a year ago, the Navy launched a three-week prep course for new recruits who might never have made it to boot camp. The Navy Future Sailor Preparatory Course gave a path to enlistment to ...

WASHINGTON — The Navy will trim one week off its Basic Military Training program, shortening the boot camp from 10 weeks to nine, beginning next month. The change will take effect in January. It is ...

Navy Seaman Daniel L. Crossley, son of Mary E. Taylor of Cape Girardeau, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program ...

Navy SEAL and Navy SWCC training share a foundation rooted in rigorous training, water competency and high fitness standards. Many people ask about the differences between these Navy Special Warfare ...

Navy Seaman Recruit Crystal M. Carter, daughter of Carolyn S. and John J. Carter of Goochland, Va., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, and Ill.

James Derek Lovelace displayed advance physical strength before training begun. Seaman James Derek Lovelace, 21, died during his first week of training after he was pulled from a pool exercise Friday ...

Navy Seaman Recruit Kyle N. Bove, a 2002 graduate of Lower Cape May Regional High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the ...

Navy Seaman Troy K. Barber, son of Eve M. Craig of Catawba, Va., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Barber ...