Check your boot camp photo via your Recruit Training Command service number.

Recruit Training Command (RTC) at Great Lakes, Illinois, takes professional photos of recruits on the day they arrive and throughout training. These images are stored in a secure database and can be accessed through the RTC's official photo retrieval system using your recruit's service number. Photos are typically available within 24-48 hours of being taken and remain accessible for several months after graduation.

Steps to locate your Navy boot camp photos

• Locate your recruit's service number (found on official Navy correspondence or graduation materials).
• Visit the official RTC Great Lakes photo portal or authorized third-party provider.
• Enter the service number and recruit's last name to search the database.
• Browse available photo sets, which may include arrival day, uniform shots, and group formations.
• Select desired images and complete purchase if applicable (digital downloads or prints).

Alternative methods to obtain boot camp images

1. Contact RTC Public Affairs Office - Submit a formal request with recruit details for archival photos.
2. Family and friends networks - Other recruit families may share group photos from training events.
3. Graduation day photography - Professional photographers often capture families with their new sailors during ceremonies.

Photo availability and costs comparison