070814-N-8848T-079 NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2007) – Recruits from Division 253 stand at ease during graduation ceremonies at Recruit Training Command. Division 253 is the third all Special Warfare Operations divisions to go through recruit training. The division is made up of rating candidates for special warfare operator, special warfare boat operator, Navy diver and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). It is part of a new Navy and Special Warfare Command initiative to grow the ranks of SEALs, littoral and riverboat squadrons, dive units and EOD detachments. Navy photo by


070814-N-8848T-079 NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2007) – Recruits from Division 253 stand at ease during graduation ceremonies at Recruit Training Command. Division 253 is the third all Special Warfare Operations divisions to go through recruit training. The division is made up of rating candidates for special warfare operator, special warfare boat operator, Navy diver and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). It is part of a new Navy and Special Warfare Command initiative to grow the ranks of SEALs, littoral and riverboat squadrons, dive units and EOD detachments. Navy photo by Mr. Scott A. Thornbloom (RELEASED) US Navy 070814-N-8848T-079 Recruits from Division 253 stand at ease during graduation ceremonies at Recruit Training Command. Division 253 is the third all Special Warfare Operations divisions to go through recruit training


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