NTAG Great Lakes Hosts Navy Night at Rate Field
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DVIDS - GeorgiaThe event featured an enlistment ceremony led by Cmdr. Brian Richards, commanding officer of NTAG Great Lakes, who administered the oath of enlistment to Future Sailors preparing to begin their Navy careers. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 1st Class Nikolai Stankoski joined the Future Sailors during the ceremony, repeating the oath as he reenlisted in the Navy.
“It is my great pleasure to present the future of your United States Navy. These Future Sailors have chosen to take the next step toward service in the United States Navy,” Richards said to the crowd.
The White Sox announcer also addressed the crowd, saying, “The United States Navy and the Chicago White Sox congratulate these Future Sailors and thank everyone who participated in tonight’s ceremony.”
The evening also featured a ceremonial first pitch by NTAG Great Lakes’ command master chief. After throwing the first pitch, the command master chief received an autographed baseball from Chicago White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci and exclaimed, “That’s Sam Antonacci!”
Also reenlisting during Navy Night was Yeoman 1st Class Michael Alexander Gaines, who held his reenlistment ceremony near the fan deck. Musician 2nd Class Aaron Linde, who performed the national anthem, was also part of the event but is not pictured.
Sailors from various commands at Naval Station Great Lakes attended the event, demonstrating the Navy’s presence and connection to the local community.
NTAG Great Lakes also established a Navy presence at Rate Field one week before Navy Night during the White Sox’s Take the Field event. Information Systems Technician, Communications (Submarines) 1st Class Paul Holm represented the Navy at the event, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The participation provided another opportunity to connect with the Chicago community and recognize the Navy’s service and sacrifice.
Through community events such as Navy Night and Take the Field, NTAG Great Lakes engages the public, raises awareness of Navy career opportunities, and strengthens relationships with organizations throughout the region.
Navy Talent Acquisition Group Great Lakes proudly serves more than 30 recruiting stations across Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Eastern Wisconsin and the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, employing more than 170 military and civilian personnel. Its mission is to recruit the best and brightest of the next generation of Sailors through enlisted and officer programs to serve in the U.S. Navy.
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