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

The Virginia-class nuclear submarine USS John Warner navigates in the Mediterranean Sea on March 5, 2018, during an exercise. After completing this exercise, the submarine passed near the Bay of Naples, causing the city's mayor to complain that it had violated a nuclear-free zone. (U.S. NAVY)

Naples Mayor: US Sub Used in Syria Missile Attacks Unwelcome in Port

Naples Mayor Luigi de Magistris says the submarine violated a 2015 decree establishing a denuclearized zone in city limits.

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, Lt. Tammie Jo Shults, one of the first women to fly Navy tactical aircraft, poses in front of an F/A-18A with Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 34 in 1992. After leaving active duty in early 1993, Shults served in the Navy Reserve until 2001. Shults was the pilot of the Southwest plane that made an emergency landing on April 17, 2018, after an engine explosion. (Thomas P. Milne/U.S. Navy via AP)

Southwest Airlines Pilot Lauded as Hero for Handling Crisis

Tammie Jo Shults, one of the first female fighter pilots in the Navy, is being lauded as a hero in an emergency landing.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter provides remarks at the U.S. Naval Academy commencement ceremony, Annapolis, Maryland on May 27, 2016. (DoD photo/Clydell Kinchen)

Trump to Speak at Naval Academy Commencement

President Trump will speak at the Naval Academy commissioning ceremony next month in Annapolis, city officials confirmed.

This March 24, 2018 photo provided by Paul G. Allen shows part of the stern section on the light cruiser USS Helena. (Paul G. Allen via AP)

Team Backed by Microsoft Co-founder Locates USS Helena Wreck

The wreckage of the Helena was found March 23, about a half mile (860 meters) below the surface of the New Georgia Sound.

Southwest pilot Tammie Jo Shults pictured at her alma mater MidAmerica Nazarene where she graduated in 1983. Shults, who successfully made an emergency landing after her aircraft suffered a massive engine failure and depressurized, was a pioneer for the Navy as one of the first female fighter pilots for the service. (MidAmerica Nazarene University Facebook)

Navy Releases Service Details for Hero Captain Who Landed Southwest 1380

The Navy has confirmed that Tammie Jo Shults was a pioneer as one of the first female fighter pilots for the service.

U.S. President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush wave as they stand in the back of a vehicle during a visit to a desert encampment in Saudi Arabia, Nov. 22, 1990. The former president and his wife were paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield. (U.S. Navy photo/Ed Bailey)

Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Navy Spouse, First Lady Barbara Bush

President Donald Trump ordered flags at half-staff at all military installations to honor former First Lady Barbara Bush.

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Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Overview

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 Body Composition Assessment

Navy EOD - Diver Training

Navy EOD - Diver Training

Navy Physical Fitness Program

Navy Physical Fitness Program

Creating a Circuit Training Routine

Creating a Circuit Training Routine

Navy Equipment

NU-1B Otter

F-5 Tigershark

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U.S. Naval History and Roles

Sailors on the USS Essex

U.S. Navy's Values and Missions

Navy Jobs At a Glance

Navy Officer Explained

Recruits at Navy Recruit Training Command

Navy Weight Requirements At a Glance

U.S. Navy Sailors in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class

Navy Boot Camp Timeline At a Glance

Navy Special Pay

Navy Aviation Continuation Pay

Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay

A U.S. Navy diver uses a scrubber to clean the hull of the Key West

Diving Duty Pay

Nuclear Officer Career Bonus

Navy Sea Pay

Virginia Class Attack Submarine SSN

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