Navy

The U.S. Navy was founded on October 13, 1775, with the Department of the Navy established in 1798. The Navy's mission is to “maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas," and it does so with warfare specialities that include aviation, surface warfare, nuclear submarines, special forces, and support services. 

There are approximately 326,000 sailors serving actively in the U.S. Navy today with an additional 110,000 reserve personnel.

Navy News

Pearl Harbor Survivor Gets Hero's Welcome as He Arrives to Mark Attack's Anniversary

Today, Lou Conter is one of just three USS Arizona crew members still alive.

US Warship Seizes Suspected Iran Missile Parts Set for Yemen

A Navy warship has seized a "significant cache" of suspected Iranian guided missile parts headed to rebels in Yemen.

SEAL and Marine Raider Accused of Murdering Green Beret to Go on Trial Next Year

Both men face a maximum punishment of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Navy Identifies Sailor Killed by Base Gate Runner

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Oscar Jesus Temores, 23, was killed after a car crashed into his patrol vehicle at the base gate.

Navy Awards Largest Shipbuilding Contract Ever Amid Concerns over Budget

A recent report questioned whether the Navy had accurately assessed strains of the workload on the industrial base.

Navy Changes Tour Lengths for 50,000 Sailors and Boosts Reenlistment Bonuses

20 ratings will have longer sea tours, 22 will see shorter sea tours and seven will have longer shore tours.

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Get Navy Fit

Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Overview

The Navy Physical Readiness Test consists of push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), and either running or swimming.

Navy Body Composition Assessment

Navy EOD - Diver Training

Navy Physical Fitness Program

Creating a Circuit Training Routine

Navy Equipment

RQ-2A Pioneer

NU-1B Otter

F-5 Tigershark

Join the Navy

U.S. Naval History and Roles

U.S. Navy's Values and Missions

Navy Jobs At a Glance

Navy Officer Explained

Navy Weight Requirements At a Glance

What To Expect At Navy Boot Camp

Navy Special Pay

Navy Aviation Continuation Pay

Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay

Diving Duty Pay

Nuclear Officer Career Bonus

Navy Sea Pay

Submarine Pay