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
US Navy Drafting New Guidelines for Reporting UFOs
The U.S. Navy is drafting new guidelines for pilots and other employees to report encounters with "unidentified aircraft."
Firebolt Crew Members Honored 15 Years After Tragic 2004 Suicide Bombing
Today, Firebolt is one of 10 Navy coastal patrol ships permanently deployed to Bahrain, along with six Coast Guard cutters.
SEAL Charged with War Crimes Being Investigated in 2010 Death of Afghan Civilian
Gallagher is awaiting a military trial on a charge of premeditated murder for allegedly killing a wounded ISIS fighter.
Two Years Later, Sailor Wounded During Syria Deployment Is Finally Home
The homecoming his family had eagerly awaited for nearly two years finally happened for Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy.
The Untold Story of the Men Who Died on the USS Saturn in WWII
Through the record of the hearing, a memoir of a survivor and newspaper accounts, the story now is being told.
Blue Angels Gear Up for New Era in F/A-18 Super Hornet
The Blue Angels are tentatively scheduled to start flying the F/A-18 Super Hornet in 2021.
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Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Overview
The Navy Physical Readiness Test consists of push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), and either running or swimming.
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Navy Videos
The Navy Leap Frogs parachute jump into the San Diego Padres home opener at Petco Park.
The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ships and the patrol boat USCGC Aquidneck participate in a Ready for Operations exercise in.
In this week's "We are Warship 78" learn about Ford's engineering department and machine shop.
Submarines have a long history in the United States, beginning with Turtle, during the American Revolution.
Navy Updates from The Military Report
- US Navy Drafting New Guidelines for Reporting UFOs
- Firebolt Crew Members Honored 15 Years After Tragic 2004 Suicide Bombing
- SEAL Charged with War Crimes Being Investigated in 2010 Death of Afghan Civilian
- Two Years Later, Sailor Wounded During Syria Deployment Is Finally Home
- The Untold Story of the Men Who Died on the USS Saturn in WWII
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...
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