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

Navy Putting Physical Throttles on Destroyers After Touch-Screen System Contributed to Deadly Collision

Ten sailors aboard the McCain were killed when the destroyer turned into an oil tanker in the Singapore Strait.

The Navy Is Dropping Bean-Bag Messages onto Ships Like It Did to Evade WWII Enemies

The Navy is resurrecting tricks sailors used almost 80 years ago to outsmart their enemies.

Quake Damage Estimate Tops $5B at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

The base's repair and replacement cost of $5.2 billion includes buildings as well as furniture and specialized equipment.

This Aircraft Carrier Skipper Fled Iran as a Child. Now He's Deploying amid Heightened Tensions.

Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh took command of the USS Harry S. Truman in July, achieving a goal he set for himself 30 years ago.

China Denies US Navy Ship Visits to Hong Kong amid Unrest

The last Navy ship to visit was the USS Blue Ridge in April 2019.

Head of Navy Medicine Operational Training Center Relieved of Command

The relief was not the result of an investigation but was made by a rear admiral after working with him, a spokeswoman said.

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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