U.S. Navy Boot Camp Yearbook – Division 927, Great Lakes (2010)

Front Cover, USNTC Great Lakes "The Keel" 2010 Division 927. GGA Image ID # 1b4c4c18e7

📖 Review & Summary

The 2010 Division 927 Keel Yearbook at the United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, is a powerful primary source for military historians, genealogists, students, and families of veterans. It captures the experiences of 66 recruits who graduated on 21 May 2010, under the leadership of Captain John W. Peterson (Commanding Officer) and Commander Theresa A. Lewis (Executive Officer).

For teachers and students, this yearbook illustrates the transformation of young men and women into sailors, offering insights into military training, organization, and culture in the early 21st century.

For genealogists, it provides verifiable rosters with hometowns, making it an invaluable record for family research.

For historians, it shows continuity between earlier boot camp books (1940s–1970s) and modern military practices.

What makes this section especially engaging is the blend of portraits, candid photos, rosters, and ceremonial programs that collectively tell the story of Division 927’s journey from recruits to sailors.

Division 2010-927 Schedule

• Commenced Training: Not Stated
• Completed Training: 21 May 2010

Division 2010-927 Leadership

• Commanding Officer Recruit Training Command: Captain John W. Peterson
• Executive Officer Recruit Training Command: Commander Theresa A. Lewis
• Division Commanders: ENC(SW) Turner, AZ1 (AW) Hostetler, and AD2(AW) Campbell

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 1 (Recruit RCPO, Etc., and Baker)

1. Ryan V. Francisco, Recruit Chief Petty Officer, San Clemente, CA
2. Alison L. Shaughnessy, Asst. Recruit Chief Petty Officer, Portland, OR
3. Danielle C. Carpenter, Division Yeoman, Fayetteville, GA
4. Colin D. Scott, Master at Arms, Reno, NV
5. Nathonia J. Grinkevicius, Master at Arms, Clarkston, GA
6. Ashley A. Mathews, Starboard Watch Section Leader, Fenton, MI
7. Adrian J. Blackman, Port Watch Section Leader, Centennial, CO
8. Ryan P. Baker, Hill, NH

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 2 (Caraway-Foutch)

1. James M. Bigger, Kings Mountain, NC
2. Eric D. Boslar, Portland, OR
3. Benjamin E. Bradley, Rocky Hill, CT
4. Adrion Bryant, Harvest, AL
5. Cesili M. Caraway, Finger, TN
6. Meghan R. Carter, Suffolk, VA
7. Jill L. Chaldu, Lompoc, CA
8. Taylor C. Ciryak, Parma Heights, OH
9. Chelsea L. Cooper, Allen Park, MI
10. Michele A. Culp, Wilmington, DE
11. Brandon L. Dalton, Los Angeles, CA
12. Christopher M. Dattilo, Westampton, NJ
13. Jovie P. Davis, Honolulu, HI
14. Victor M. Diaz, Auburndale, FL
15. Steven D. Faulkner, Byron, GA
16. Emma L. Foutch, Bend, OR

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 3 (Friday-McCaffrie)

1. Nastassia J. Friday, Tallahassee, FL
2. Enrique G. Garciafreites, Richmond, TX
3. Rikki D. Grigsby, Arvin, CA
4. Kevin J. Guiles, Valley Springs, CA
5. Kaylin M. Guzman, Hemet, CA
6. Sarah G. Hall, Upland, CA
7. Adrian S. Kehayas, Beallsville, OH
8. Eric W. Lucas, Venice, FL
9. Samantha L. Mason, Fairgrove, MI
10. Christopher H. Massengill, Mobile, AL
11. Cassandra L. McAnallen, Whitehall, WI
12. Jordan A. McCaffrie, Portland, TN

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 4 (McCollum-Richardson)

1. Brian E. McCollum, Vero Beach, FL
2. Frederick J. McCurty, Chicago, IL
3. Bailey D. Meyer, Mantua, OH
4. Richard A. Morales, San Antonio, TX
5. Liana M. Nugent, Bronx, NY
6. Brandon M. Odom, Davison, MI
7. Highland C. Patterson, Rabon Gap, GA
8. Kristine S. Perales, Glendale Heights, IL
9. David M. Perry, Hudson, NY
10. Rebecca L. Reetz, Grand Prairie, TX
11. Renee L. Reyna, Delray Beach, FL
12. Daja A. Richardson, Zuni, VA

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 5 (Rodriguez-Walker)

1. Swindy I. Rodriguez, Ronkonkoma, NY
2. V. E. Rodriguez, Parkland, FL
3. Samantha E. Russell, Pearl City, HI
4. Jasmine R. Smith, Chesapeake, VA
5. William C. Smith, Lake Charles, LA
6. Christopher A. Spears, Colorado Springs, CO
7. Meagan S. Spencer, Waldorf, MD
8. Stephanie R. Spirk, North Port, FL
9. Dianna A. S. Suter, Lexington, KY
10. Amber J. Taylor, Gouldsboro, PA
11. Robert P. Terry, Richmond, IN
12. Jamie M. Walker, Decatur, GA

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 6 (Ward-Wilhelm)

1. Elizabeth M. Ward, Tucson, AZ
2. Nathaniel J. Warner, Madison, MS
3. Dewey Waybrightmendez, Spokane, WA
4. Timothy C. Weckwerth, Manhattan, KS
5. Amber B. Welch, Rabun County, GA
6. Tara R. Wilhelm, Lockhart, TX

Division 2010-927 Leadership. Portrait Photos Included: CAPT John W. Pterson, CDR Theresa A. Lewis, ENC(SE) Turner, AZ1(AW) Hostetler, and AD2(AW) Campbell. | GGA Image ID # 1b4c555231. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 1 (RCPO Ryan V. Francisco, Asst. RCPO Alison L. Shaughnessy, YN Danielle C. Carpenter, MAA Colin D. Scott, MAA Nathonia J. Grinkevicius, SWSL Ashley A. Mathews, PWSL Adrian J. Blackman, and Ryan P. Baker. | GGA Image ID # 1b4c90f36c. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 2 (Caraway-Foutch). | GGA Image ID # 1b4ce1d819. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 3 (Friday-McCaffrie). | GGA Image ID # 1b4d194516. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 4 (McCollum-Richardson). GGA Image ID # 1b4d40d109. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 5 (Rodriguez-Walker). | GGA Image ID # 1b4e5a0b7f. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 6 (Ward-Wilhelm). | GGA Image ID # 1b4e62788e. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 7 (Group Photos: Shipmates). | GGA Image ID # 1b4e9bf73d. Clcik to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 8 (Group Photos: Shipmates). | GGA Image ID # 1b4ed3a009. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 9 (Recruit Petty Officers, Mail Call, and Watch). | GGA Image ID # 1b4f10d493. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 10 (Head Crew, Bunk Inspection, Locker Inspection). | GGA Image ID # 1b4f126435. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits, Page 11 (Group Photos: Shipmates). | GGA Image ID # 1b4f21c978. Click to View a Larger Image.

Recruit Graduation Review Program, 21 May 2010 for Divisions 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 812, and 927. Includes Guest of Honor: Mr. Charles P. Curtis, SVP Welsh and Forbes, LLC, Graduating Divisions including Division Commander, Division RCPO, and Division Honor Recruit, and Award Recipients. | GGA Image ID # 1b4fb9f23e. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 RTC Choir and RTC Drill Team. | GGA Image ID # 1b4fc70d35. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Graduation Award Winners, Reviewing Officials, RTC Band. | GGA Image ID # 1b500e441e. Click to View a Larger Image.

Division 2010-927 Recruits Group Photo With Competitive and Division Flags. GGA Image ID # 1b5086d3df. Click to View a Larger Image.

🌟 Noteworthy Images

Front Cover (GGA Image ID #1b4c4c18e7) – Boldly designed, representing the division’s identity in 2010.

Leadership Portraits (GGA Image ID #1b4c555231) – Featuring CAPT Peterson, CDR Lewis, ENC Turner, AZ1 Hostetler, and AD2 Campbell, emphasizing the chain of command.

Recruit Pages (multiple IDs) – Each page documents faces, names, and hometowns, giving life to the roster.

Graduation Review Program (GGA Image ID #1b4fb9f23e) – A key artifact showing official recognition of the division and its award winners.

Group Photos with Division Flags (GGA Image ID #1b5086d3df) – Symbolic of camaraderie and pride, these images resonate with Navy tradition.

👥 Notable Leaders

CAPT John W. Peterson – Commanding Officer of RTC, Great Lakes. Peterson’s leadership contributed to overseeing thousands of recruits during his tenure.

CDR Theresa A. Lewis – Executive Officer, representing the professional presence of women in senior leadership roles at RTC.

ENC(SW) Turner, AZ1(AW) Hostetler, AD2(AW) Campbell – Division Commanders. These enlisted leaders served as mentors, enforcing discipline and instilling Navy values.

(Note: Since the recruits listed are from 2010 and many are still in active or recent service, post-service biographies are not yet widely available for privacy and ethical reasons. The emphasis remains on their collective achievement.)

⚓ Key to Navy Ranks (Appearing in Page)

CAPT – Captain (O-6, senior officer, commands major units)

CDR – Commander (O-5, senior officer rank, often XO or CO of smaller commands)

ENC(SW) – Chief Engineman, Surface Warfare qualified (Senior Enlisted, E-7)

AZ1(AW) – Aviation Maintenance Administrationman First Class, Aviation Warfare qualified (E-6)

AD2(AW) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class, Aviation Warfare qualified (E-5)

RCPO – Recruit Chief Petty Officer (recruit leadership role during training)

YN – Yeoman (administrative specialist)

MAA – Master-at-Arms (discipline and order)

SWSL/PWSL – Starboard/Port Watch Section Leaders (manage watch teams)

📘 Dictionary of Terms & Abbreviations

RTC – Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot camp.

The Keel – Title of the Great Lakes boot camp yearbook, symbolizing the “foundation” of a sailor’s career.

Graduation Review – The formal ceremony where recruits “pass in review” before senior officers and family, marking completion of training.

Watch Section – A duty rotation system ensuring round-the-clock vigilance in Navy operations.

Division Flags – Competitive and ceremonial flags awarded to divisions for excellence in training.

🎓 Classroom & Research Relevance

This yearbook is ideal for:

Teachers & Students – to study military culture, leadership development, and gender integration in the Navy.

Genealogists – for tracking family members who graduated in 2010.

Historians – as part of a broader timeline from WWII to modern naval training.

Veterans & Families – as a keepsake and reminder of service traditions.

📝 Essay Prompts for Students

• Compare the role of leadership in a 2010 Navy boot camp yearbook to those from the 1940s or 1970s. How has it evolved?
• Analyze how Division 927’s photos reflect values such as discipline, teamwork, and pride in service.
• Explore the significance of yearbooks as historical records for military genealogy and family history.
• Discuss the importance of ceremonies (like the Graduation Review) in shaping a recruit’s identity as a sailor.

📑 Cite This Page

Chicago Style (17th ed.)

Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives. Navy Boot Camp Book 2010 Division 927 The Keel. U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://www.ggarchives.com/Military/NavyArchives/USNTC/GreatLakes-TheKeel/2010-Division-927-Yearbook.html .

APA Style (7th ed.)

Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives. (2010). Navy boot camp book 2010 Division 927 The Keel. U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Retrieved September 17, 2025, from https://www.ggarchives.com/Military/NavyArchives/USNTC/GreatLakes-TheKeel/2010-Division-927-Yearbook.html

MLA Style (9th ed.)

Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives. Navy Boot Camp Book 2010 Division 927 The Keel. U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, 2010. GG Archives. Web. 17 Sept. 2025. https://www.ggarchives.com/Military/NavyArchives/USNTC/GreatLakes-TheKeel/2010-Division-927-Yearbook.html