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Admiral Greenert Addresses Chicago Yacht Club, Rickover Academy, and RTC

Admiral Jonathan Greenert (USN, Retired), former Chief of Naval Operations, speaks with Navy recruits at Navy Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, during pizza night about their experience at "boot camp" and where they are headed next.

Members of the Chicago Navy Memorial Foundation played a key role in coordinating Admiral Jonathan Greenert's visit to the Hyman G. Rickover Naval Academy, the Chicago Yacht Club, and the Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC) on September 21 and 22, 2023. Admiral Greenert, a former Chief of Naval Operations, is a distinguished figure in the U.S. Navy, recognized for his leadership and contributions to naval strategy.  Navy Recruit Training Command, located in Illinois, is crucial to the Navy as it serves as the primary training center for all enlisted personnel, shaping the future of the naval service. The visit included a series of events highlighting the command’s significant role and its impact on the Navy's operational readiness.

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