Vintage The Anchor U.S. Naval Training Center Yearbook San Diego Jostens Book

Brand/Publisher: Jostens Military Publications, 266-B Exchange Park, Dallas 35, Texas. Title: The Anchor United States Naval Training Center San Diego, California yearbook. Item: Mid-20th-century hardcover pictorial yearbook documenting recruit training at the U.S. Naval Training Center in San Diego. Cover: Textured cream boards with green anchor and chain graphic, blue abstract water shape, and printed base location on the front. Interior: Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs and descriptive text showing drills, parades, reporting ceremonies, physical training, and daily recruit life. Special features: Panoramic color fold-out aerial photograph of the base, unit and personnel group photos, decorative anchor motifs, narrative sections on physical training and naval life. Imprint details: Credits page lists photographers William H. Bonsack and Carl O. Hansen with publishing staff headed by Charles C. George under Jostens Military Publications. Theme/Subject: U.S. Navy boot camp, military history, and San Diego naval training operations, suitable for collectors of naval and armed forces memorabilia. Binding: Pictorial hardcover only as shown; no dust jacket is included.