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

Navy Not Doing Enough to Evaluate Training Changes After Deadly Collisions: GAO

The Navy must change the way it evaluates SWO training as part of an ongoing push to prevent catastrophic ship collisions.

Trump Says Navy Won’t Remove Gallagher’s SEAL Designation

Navy's Top SEAL Can Revoke Tridents. Here's Why He's Sending Gallagher to a Board Instead

Chief Eddie Gallagher's legal team is hitting back against the idea of revoking his trident.

Sound Off: Should We Stop Naming Aircraft Carriers After Presidents?

Every single president ever elected in the United States of America has been the embodiment of evil to at least some of the v...

US Navy Carrier Transits Strait of Hormuz After Deployment

The U.S. Navy says the USS Abraham Lincoln transited the strait on Tuesday, making its way to the Persian Gulf.

As Gallagher Faces Loss of Trident, Lawyers Claim SEAL Brass Showed Contempt for Trump

Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher's high-profile legal battle has been fraught with controversy.

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Get Navy Fit

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 EOD - Diver Training

Navy Physical Fitness Program

Creating a Circuit Training Routine

Navy Equipment

RQ-2A Pioneer

NU-1B Otter

F-5 Tigershark

Join the Navy

U.S. Naval History and Roles

U.S. Navy's Values and Missions

Navy Jobs At a Glance

Navy Officer Explained

Navy Weight Requirements At a Glance

What To Expect At Navy Boot Camp

Navy Special Pay

Navy Aviation Continuation Pay

Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay

Diving Duty Pay

Nuclear Officer Career Bonus

Navy Sea Pay

Submarine Pay