I stayed at this 8-week all-inclusive resort back in 2008. The beds were comfortable but, I would have preferred a private room. The staff don't seem to understand customer service very well. Lots of educational and fitness orientated activities are included in the package. They are also not optional. They do have a nice pool but the life guards rush you through your allocated swimming time. I heard there are swimming lessons available but they are super early in the morning. The food was really good but the staff rush you through and make you eat quickly. The stay finishes with BattleStations which I was told not to discuss in detail but you really feel like you accomplished something at the end and I even got a souvenir hat. 10/10 would go again.

Absolutely beautiful. I went to school there, later I was an instructor there, i got married at the Blue Jackets Chapel there, I was stationed on the amphibious assault craft and i retired from there. No finer base in the Navy. Sailors are born there; shipmates train there, memories are made there. Men were made for ships. Ships were made for sea. And, all land is merely a hazard to navigation; except for Great Lakes. It is a Sailor's homeport and destination.

Far too loud staff and their people skills are lacking. Too early wake up calls. You are your Uber with free marching around the base. The food is awful and the staff always tries to throw you out before your meal is done Plenty of cold weather and snow. Overall it is a Great Mistakes place.

Took a punk 18 yr old, held him accountable and made me a responsible man. Thank you for letting me serve, see countries I would of never have seen, loved being on the ocean. I love Great Lakes Recruit Traing Command!

Phenomenal experience during the 3rd Iteration of NSI in summer of 2021. Beautiful and spacious campus, vast green fields, and air conditioned living quarters. The food in the chow halls was some of the best I have ever ate - apple and peach oatmeal for breakfast, fish and potatoes or lobster bisque for lunch, and grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner, among many of the foods the kitchen staff provided. The best part? Hearing the various recruit divisions calling cadence while we marched or were PTing, and soon singing "Hey Sailor" and "Sailors at War" ourselves. Shoutout Chief Miles, GySgt Martinez, the A-01 MI's, and Bravo Co. who made this experience legendary!

I just gave 3 stars because I don't have an opinion yet. My grandson leaves out June the 8th 2023 for boot camp.

This is where boys become men and men then become Sailors. I'm unbelievably proud to have started my Navy career here.

Never ever go to any bar within a 30 minute drive, of Great Lakes Naval Station. So, dangerous! Remember your fallen Shipmate. Never visit any bar within 30 minutes. Your, wasting your time. These bars are garbage. Visit, Chicago bars, cook county bars, Kane county bars, and MCHENRY COUNTY BARS ARE THE BEST. ESPECIALLY, ROOKIES AND D.C . COBBS AND CHASERS

My daughter graduated there years ago and she's an amazing lady. She's still in the NAVY and we are so proud. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇲🇺🇸

I give it a 3 because my grand daughter just went to basic training 4 days ago hope she is doing fine, I will get back with you after Basic Training to let you no how she liked or dislike 🫡🤗💪!!

I remember this place. It was fun, but man was there a lot of yelling. I thought some of the RDC's were going to pop a blood vessel. The Base has changed since I was there in 1999. BATTLE STATIONS!!!

My oldest grandson is there. His excelled in his proficiency, confidence, and learning great things to serve his country. Greatful Grandma. Hawaii 🌺🤙

I didn't really mind the training at RTC Great Lakes. Got to 4-3. I'm proud of how far I got through the training. Beautiful area. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

Well kept Military Base. Full of service members (mostly sailors, obvisouly). Great all around community.

To take charge of this post ...🇺🇸General Orders of a Sentry begins providing your preparation & guidance, orders & values literally taken to heart, which is covered by the Constitution & BJM.😁I'm positive all involved with Co 121 have honorably served & performed beyond expectations, still sworn on Oath & enduring core values as noble citizens & patriots. Expressing gratitude everyday for commencement & presenting opportunities, fortified for enduring challenges, stocking our mind body & spirit, preparations for accepting responsibilities, duly recognize & reward accountability, providing inspiration motivation & protection for exemplary moral souls of our Navy family & nation. I still reflect upon my family enduring the travel risks for purpose of our expressing honor, gratitude, dedication, & promise in duty & service on parade at NSGLRTC.

Company 379 1977 snowdrifts up to my Kidney's , minus 25 not including wind chill. My break of a lifetime paid off 10 fold , stick it out SRs and turn your phones off!! VP-30 Crows Nest. Fly Navy.