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 341,000 sailors serving actively in the U.S. Navy today with an additional 59,000 reserve personnel.

Navy News

Marines rest after building bridges in Afghanistan.

Settlement Spurs Navy to Take Another Look at 'Bad Paper' Discharges of Traumatized Vets

The U.S. Navy has agreed to review more than nine years’ worth of “bad paper” discharges given to thousands of Iraq and...

destroyer USS Chafee is seen from Russian navy's Admiral Tributs destroyer

Russia Says It Pushed US Destroyer from Area Near its Waters

The incident came as Russia and China conducted joint naval drills in the area.

U.S. Navy sailor gets a COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

Navy Prepares for Discharges of Sailors Who Refuse COVID Vaccine

Sailors who refuse the shot can be reassigned while their cases are heard, and will not be promoted or given any other orders...

Committee ranking member Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho

Idaho Senator Wishes Navy a Happy Birthday with Photo of Chinese-Made Warship

A U.S. senator’s birthday greeting Wednesday to the U.S. Navy on Twitter turned out to be anything but happy.

The Virginia-class attack submarine Minnesota under construction.

Navy Engineer and Wife May Face Life in Prison for Allegedly Trying to Sell Nuclear Sub Secrets

The details of the Navy's nuclear submarine propulsion system are a closely guarded secret that has been shared with only one...

Photo collage of the five sailors killed when an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter crashed

Navy Recovers Remains of 5 Sailors Killed in Helicopter Crash Off San Diego

The service said it recovered the lost aircraft from a depth of about 5,300 feet with the help of a salvage and dive team...

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Get Navy Fit

Sailors record their scores on the Navy physical readiness test.

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

Sailors warm up for new physical readiness test events.

What You Should Know About the Navy Physical Readiness Program

Reservist goes through circuit training.

Creating a Circuit Training Routine

Navy Equipment

RQ-2A Pioneer

NU-1B Otter

F-5 Tigershark

Join the Navy

Navy submarine tour Hawaii

US Naval History and Roles

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Hatch, assigned to Company 2-6 of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, participates in a diving casualty drill with a Mexican navy diver during a joint training mission in Veracruz, Mexico. (Courtesy photo)

US Navy's Values and Missions

Navy civilian equivalent occupations installation maintenance repair

Navy Jobs at a Glance

A U.S. Navy change of command ceremony.

Navy Officer Explained

Fort Carson swimming Navy physical fitness assessment

Navy Weight Requirements at a Glance

Navy boot camp recruits

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

Ticonderoga Cruiser

Virginia Class Attack Submarine SSN