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
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