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.
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USS Coronado Underway for MQ-8C Fire Scout Testing
USS Coronado began underway operational testing of the Navy's newest unmanned helicopter, the MQ-8C Fire Scout.
Officers Censured for Bringing 'Embarrassment' in Fat Leonard Scandal
The censures were issued last week to retired Rear Adm. Richard Wren, retired Capt. Timothy Conroy and Capt. Charles Johnson.
Blue Is the New Orange as Guantanamo Preps for New Prisoners
Any new prisoner would be the first to arrive at Guantanamo since the CIA delivered an Afghan "high-value detainee" in 2008.
2 USS Fitzgerald Officers Face Courts-Martial in Wake of Collision
The Navy will pursue courts-martial for two officers from the USS Fitzgerald in the wake of a deadly collision one year ago.
Twin Brothers Reunited 74 Years After WWII Death at Normandy
Julius Heinrich Otto "Henry" Pieper, his identity recovered, was laid to rest beside his twin brother in Normandy.
Sailors Honor Pearl Harbor Survivor During One Last Visit
Ray Emory survived the early morning attack on Pearl Harbor that killed nearly 2,400 servicemen nearly 80 years ago.
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- USS Coronado Underway for MQ-8C Fire Scout Testing
- Officers Censured for Bringing 'Embarrassment' in Fat Leonard Scandal
- Blue Is the New Orange as Guantanamo Preps for New Prisoners
- 2 USS Fitzgerald Officers Face Courts-Martial in Wake of Collision
- Twin Brothers Reunited 74 Years After WWII Death at Normandy
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