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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Tarkington, left, a recruit division commander, shows Seaman Recruit Jarrell Thompson the proper way to salute during training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., Jan. 9, 2010. Recruits must pass three personnel inspections during their eight-week training period before graduating from the Navy's only boot camp.

SALUTE SESSION

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Tarkington, left, a recruit division commander, shows Seaman Recruit Jarrell Thompson the proper way to salute during training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., Jan. 9, 2010. Recruits must pass three personnel inspections during their eight-week training period before graduating from the Navy's only boot camp.

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