Great Lakes has been turning civilians into Seamen and Seamen into Sailors for more than 90 years.
From its founding in 1911, Great Lakes has maintained its position as the Navy's largest training facility.
Since World War I through today, it has trained and sent to the Fleet more than two million new Sailors through the Recruit Training Command, and nearly an equal number from its technical schools.
It's the largest military installation in Illinois and the largest training center in the Navy.
Naval Station Great Lakes Information
Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1911–present
Controlled by: United States Navy
Current Commander: Captain Stephen M. Yargosz
Garrison: Recruit Training Command
Base Occupants: Recruit Training Command
Open to the Public: No
Base Location
2601 E. Paul Jones Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845
Base Contact Information
(847) 688-5648
(847) 688-3500
(888) 231-0714
(847) 688-5550
(888) 231-0714
