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
The Navy's Future Fleet May Include Submarines Without Sailors
The Navy's fiscal year 2020 funding request indicates a new level of commitment to autonomous sea operations.
USS Iowa: First Came the Explosion, Then the Cover-Up
It's been 30 years since an explosion inside the number two gun turret on the USS Iowa killed 47 American sailors.
Military Leaders Face Off Against a Rising Enemy: The Weather
Navy and Air Force leaders told lawmakers that rising sea levels, fires and storms affect personnel at home as and at work.
Remains of 15 Unclaimed Veterans Get Military Funeral
But one man discovered that his father's remains had gone unburied for 31 years.
Next CNO Wants to See More Women Getting Promoted to Captain, Admiral
More female officers should be serving in top Navy command posts, the admiral nominated to lead the service said Tuesday.
Damaged USS Fitzgerald Leaves Dry Dock After 15 Months of Repairs
A Navy destroyer is afloat again as an overhaul continues following a 2017 collision off Japan that killed seven sailors.
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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
- The Navy's Future Fleet May Include Submarines Without Sailors
- USS Iowa: First Came the Explosion, Then the Cover-Up
- Military Leaders Face Off Against a Rising Enemy: The Weather
- Remains of 15 Unclaimed Veterans Get Military Funeral
- Next CNO Wants to See More Women Getting Promoted to Captain, Admiral
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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