NTC Alumni Videos

Liberty Station’s Centennial anniversary in 2023 was a milestone for San Diego, its rich military history, and a celebration of a successful adaptive reuse project. Recognizing that Liberty Station is built on the grounds where 1.75 million recruits and 1 million school sailors once walked, is awe-inspiring. Learn about the stories of past recruits who have gone through war, been captured as POWs, and went through boot camp at Liberty Station’s Naval Training Center. Their stories have left a legacy of honor on the grounds.

Lew Witherspoon

Alan Worthy

Rod Knutson

Del Rosario

Linda Elledge

Jack Ensch

Ed Marsh

David Dearie

Rudy Shappee

Bob Bekins

Ed Elliott

Tom Crosby

Ellie Leader

Toby Giesting

Ray Flores

Jerry Galbiso

Bob Coey

Kirby Daniel Horrell

Mark Tighe

Larry Baumann

Darren Galbiso

Ernie Andrus

Mike Stilwell

Captain Jeff Yackeren

Phillip and Felipe Esteban

Lynden Rader

Richard Johnson

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