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
Trump Former Chief of Staff Reince Priebus On Track to Join Navy Reserve
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump's former chief of staff is on track to join the Navy Reserve.
Owner of Jewelry Store Sentenced for Scamming Navy Sailors and Marines
A Carlsbad jewelry store owner was sentenced Thursday to 90 days in jail and placed on probation for three years.
USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Expected Home Sunday
Nearly 6,500 sailors from the USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group are expected home Sunday.
Scientists Scour WWI Shipwreck to Solve Military Mystery
A hundred years ago, a mysterious explosion hit the only major U.S. warship to sink during World War I.
Navy: Maintenance Backlogs Improving Despite Long Waits for Submarines
Navy officials sought to reassure lawmakers that the service's backlog for ship and submarine maintenance is improving.
Report: Chinese Expert Calls for PRC Navy to 'Ram' US Warships in Contested Waters
The U.S. regularly sends vessels on freedom-of-navigation missions through regions in the South and East China seas.
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 Equipment
Join the Navy
Select Service
My Membership
Navy Videos
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) train on crew served weapons.
The Special Operations Craft-Riverine performs short-range insertion and extraction of SOF in riverine and littoral environments.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Barry departs from a dry dock at Yokosuka.
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. Navy Sailors manning the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex (AAMDTC) at.
A video B-roll package showing daily operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently.
Navy Updates from The Military Report
- Trump Former Chief of Staff Reince Priebus On Track to Join Navy Reserve
- Owner of Jewelry Store Sentenced for Scamming Navy Sailors and Marines
- USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Expected Home Sunday
- Scientists Scour WWI Shipwreck to Solve Military Mystery
- Navy: Maintenance Backlogs Improving Despite Long Waits for Submarines
Navy Spec Ops
Navy Special Warfare Command (NSW)
Naval Special Warfare Command leads the Navy's special operations force and the maritime component of United States Special O...
Navy SEALs: Missions
SEALs are required to utilize a combination of specialized training, equipment, and tactics in completion of Special Operatio...
Navy Ranks
