Navy Reports Highest Recruit Production in Ten Years as Final FY 2025 Class Graduates at Great Lakes

GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, December 6, 2025
Our article presents what THE UNITED STATES NAVY confirmed in an official announcement regarding the final graduation class of Fiscal Year 2025 at Recruit Training Command; the Navy reports that this closing class brings the service to its highest level of recruit production in more than a decade, a benchmark that reflects sustained efforts to strengthen enlistment pipelines and expand accession capacity throughout the year.

According to the statement issued by THE UNITED STATES NAVY, Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes graduated the final division of FY 2025 and completed a year in which the command processed and trained more recruits than any year since 2013. Navy officials stated that this achievement followed a series of targeted initiatives intended to increase throughput, stabilize training schedules, and ensure that each graduating division completed the full curriculum required for entry into the fleet.

The release notes that increased production was supported by improvements in instructor staffing, facility upgrades, and streamlined administrative processes. THE UNITED STATES NAVY reports that Recruit Training Command has implemented expanded recruit housing capacity, refined scheduling procedures, and strengthened coordination with recruiting districts across the country; these adjustments allowed the command to handle a larger volume of incoming personnel without sacrificing training standards or readiness expectations.

Navy leadership highlighted the significance of the accomplishment, explaining that meeting higher production goals supports readiness across the fleet and reinforces end-strength requirements. Rear Admiral Craig Mattingly, Commander of Naval Service Training Command, stated in the announcement that the milestone represents the combined effort of instructors, support staff, and operational leadership who maintained steady output throughout the fiscal year. The Navy emphasized that each graduating recruit now moves forward into follow-on training pipelines that prepare sailors for technical ratings and operational assignments throughout the service.

The announcement from THE UNITED STATES NAVY also explains that Recruit Training Command continues to adapt to evolving requirements; the Navy noted that enhancements to instructional methods, physical readiness preparation, and classroom modernization have contributed to the ability to manage higher enrollment numbers. Officials report that further improvements are expected as FY 2026 begins, with the command preparing for another year of sustained throughput.

Our article reflects only the information confirmed in the first-hand federal release; we have not added interpretation, commentary, or speculation. All descriptive details originate from the official statement provided by THE UNITED STATES NAVY, and we present them exactly as they appear in the verified record.

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• THE UNITED STATES NAVY