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22 June 2026
Graduating the Naval ROTC NSI was certainly a journey. One built on and demanding weeks of early mornings (wake-ups at 0430) and long days full of challenges, briefs, and exercises.
That, in addition to late firewatches/fireguards, and the ability to once again adapt, learn, push, and finish off strong, growing as a team.
While it wasn't the same level of physical strain as Army BCT, the mental challenge was unmistakable, and distinctly shaped in the Naval way.

The shared challenges and the collective effort for everything, with the "one fails, all fail" mindset, forged friendships and lessons that will follow me far beyond RTC Great Lakes, Illinois, where this training took place.

Another chapter earned, another standard set, and now I'm preparing for the challenges and experiences life has to offer!
Go Bravo-2!

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#GoNavy ! #GoERAU !
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