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GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER

U.S. Navy•847 members

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GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER

U.S. Navy

The Great Lakes Naval Training Center, located in North Chicago, Illinois, is the United States Navy's largest training facility. It was established in 1911 and continues to provide basic training for enlisted sailors. The center boasts state-of-the-art facilities and training programs to prepare recruits for active duty in the Navy. With a long history of excellence in training, the Great Lakes Naval Training Center plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the US Navy.

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The Great Lakes Naval Training Center was established in 1911 as a result of the increasing demand for trained naval personnel during World War I.
During World War II, the Training Center became the largest U.S. Navy training facility in the world, with over 100,000 recruits trained there each year.
The Training Center was instrumental in training sailors for combat in both World Wars, as well as in Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
It is located near North Chicago, Illinois, and covers over 1,500 acres of land along the shore of Lake Michigan.
Over the years, the Training Center has trained over 3.5 million sailors from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
The Training Center has been designated a National Historic Landmark due to its significant role in American military history.
In addition to training sailors, the Training Center has also been used for research and development of new naval technologies.
The Training Center is home to several museums and exhibits, showcasing the history of the U.S. Navy and its role in protecting the Great Lakes.
Today, the Training Center continues to train sailors for service in the U.S. Navy, with a focus on preparing them for modern naval operations.
The Training Center is a vital part of the Great Lakes region and remains an important center for naval training and education in the United States.

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GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER

U.S. Navy

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David Harlow

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1996 - 1997

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Joseph Frangiosa

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1961 - 1961

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Stephen Sedlmeyer

U.S. Navy Military Retiree · 1979 - 1980

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Richard Dortch

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1960 - 1960

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About GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER

About this Unit

Historical Facts

The Great Lakes Naval Training Center was established in 1911 as a result of the increasing demand for trained naval personnel during World War I.
During World War II, the Training Center became the largest U.S. Navy training facility in the world, with over 100,000 recruits trained there each year.
The Training Center was instrumental in training sailors for combat in both World Wars, as well as in Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
It is located near North Chicago, Illinois, and covers over 1,500 acres of land along the shore of Lake Michigan.
Over the years, the Training Center has trained over 3.5 million sailors from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
The Training Center has been designated a National Historic Landmark due to its significant role in American military history.
In addition to training sailors, the Training Center has also been used for research and development of new naval technologies.
The Training Center is home to several museums and exhibits, showcasing the history of the U.S. Navy and its role in protecting the Great Lakes.
Today, the Training Center continues to train sailors for service in the U.S. Navy, with a focus on preparing them for modern naval operations.
The Training Center is a vital part of the Great Lakes region and remains an important center for naval training and education in the United States.