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

U.S. sailors parade the colors during a ceremony at Ponte Dirillo, Sicily.

Navy Releases Names of 2 Naval Air Station Sigonella Sailors Killed in Sicily Crash

The crash happened when the car in which the women were traveling crashed into a concrete support pole.

Sailors deploy the Sibitzky Remotely Operated Vehicle.

Navy Doing Deep Sea-Search for Sailors' Remains, Helicopter

The Dominator was used in 2020 to recover the remains of seven Marines and one sailor after their AAV sunk.

Boeing to Build Navy Aircraft at MidAmerica, Invest $200M

Construction on the MidAmerica facility is scheduled to be completed in early 2024.

The USS John S. McCain departs Japan after 24 years.

USS John S. McCain Heads to New Homeport in Washington After Momentous 24 Years in Japan

The McCain is headed for Naval Station Everett, Wash., its new homeport.

USS George W. Bush COVID-19 vaccine

Navy Secretary Says All COVID-19 Sailor and Marine Deaths During His Tenure Have Been Unvaccinated

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has given troops 90 days from Aug. 31 to be vaccinated or get an exemption.

A U.S. Navy SEAL special forces operator during a joint U.S.-Cyprus military drill at Limassol port.

US Navy SEALs, Cyprus Special Forces Hold Anti-Terror Drill

The U.S. decided for the first time last year to provide military education and training funding to Cyprus.

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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

Navy Physical Fitness Program

Navy Physical Fitness 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