Images: Great Lakes Naval Station 100th anniversary.
Former recruits, now sailors, embrace after graduation ceremonies at Great Lakes Naval Station Friday. About 1,000 recruits graduated on its 100th anniversary.
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US States Senator Mark Kirk, left, stands at attention during the national anthem as Great Lakes Naval Station held a rededication ceremony while graduating about 1,000 recruits on its 100th anniversary. On his left is Rear Admiral Tilghman D. Payne, USN Commander, Naval Region Midwest.
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Colandus Francis of Penn Sauken, New Jersey holds his 17 month old daughter London following graduation at Great Lakes Naval Station Friday. About 1000 recruits graduated on the 100th anniversary of the base.
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Great Lakes Naval Station held a rededication ceremony while graduating about 1,000 recruits on its 100th anniversary.
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Graduation ceremonies at Great Lakes Naval Station Friday. About 1,000 recruits graduated on its 100th anniversary.
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A recruit performs with a show rifle as Great Lakes Naval Station held a rededication ceremony while graduating about 1,000 recruits on its 100th anniversary.
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Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau gives a speech as Great Lakes Naval Station held a rededication ceremony while graduating about 1,000 recruits on its 100th anniversary.
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Great Lakes Naval Station held a rededication ceremony while graduating about 1,000 recruits on its 100th anniversary.
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Recruit units march onto Ross Field at Great Lakes Naval Station during graduating ceremonies Friday. About 1,000 recruits on its 100th anniversary.
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Mark Kirk, second from right, and other Navy dignitaries unveil a rededication plaque commemorating the Great Lakes Naval StationÂ’s 100th anniversary Friday.
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Recruits with their state flags stand at attention as Great Lakes Naval Station held a rededication ceremony while graduating about 1,000 recruits on its 100th anniversary.
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From left, Mary, Gayle and Jessica Seals watch graduation ceremonies at Great Lakes Naval Station Friday. About 1000 recruits graduated on the 100th anniversary of the base.
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