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

Cmdr. Emily Bassett, commanding officer, littoral combat ship (LCS) crew 214, give the opening remarks during the LCS crew 214 commissioning ceremony, Nov. 10, 2016. (U.S. Navy photo/Christopher A. Veloicaza)

Seasoned Female Officer Will Command Newest Littoral Combat Ship

USS Manchester Cmdr. Emily Bassett has made five deployments and held leadership positions on four U.S. Navy vessels.

Control room components of the mini-sub "Nerwin" have been acquired by a naval museum in Keyport, Washington. (Meegan Reid/Kitsap Sun via AP)

Famed Mini-sub's Control Room Acquired by Naval Museum

To date, the NR-1 mini-sub is the only nuclear-powered research submarine ever built or operated.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) launches an amphibious assault vehicle. The warship's skipper was relieved of duty after 14 months in command. (US Navy photo/Geronimo Aquino)

Navy Fires Commanding Officer of Amphibious Warship

The Navy commander's superiors lost confidence in her ability to effectively lead sailors and carry out her duties.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet touches down during past field carrier-landing practice on Iwo Jima, an island known in Japan as Iwo To. (Courtesy of the U.S. Navy)

USS Ronald Reagan Pilots Resume Field Carrier-landing Practice

USS Ronald Reagan pilots are resuming field carrier-landing practice on the remote island of Iwo Jima, the Navy said Friday.

Sailors perform a countermeasure washdown on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during sea trials, May 12, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo/Kenneth Abbate)

'Material Issue' Delays USS Ronald Reagan’s Upcoming Deployment

America's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier's upcoming deployment will be delayed because of a "material issue."

Sailors assigned to the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) handle mooring lines as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton after the completion of the multinational maritime Ice Exercise (ICEX) in the Arctic Circle, May 7, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo/Amanda R. Gray)

Navy Embedding Mental Health Teams with Submarine Squadrons

Rear Adm. Paul D. Pearigen is excited about what reforms for Navy medicine promise, especially for submariners.

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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

Submarine Pay