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A family member touches the face of a Navy recruit in greeting; another pair walk away in an embrace in the background.

Heartfelt Hello

A family member greets a Navy recruit during the Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Sailor event at Great Lakes, Ill., Nov. 24, 2022. The program allows families and local organizations to host recruits from eligible divisions to celebrate during the holidays. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

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  • Credit: Navy Chief Petty Officer Brandie Nix VIRIN: 221124-N-WB795-1621F.JPG
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