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
Always Wanted to Own a Military Tactical Vehicle? Here's Your Chance
Seven-tons and ITV Growlers are going on sale soon.
Navy's Maintenance Boss Defends New Supercarrier Despite Tech Bugs
The Navy is working through a series of problems that have left the Ford behind schedule and over budget.
Navy Won’t Resurrect Decommissioned Ships for 355-Fleet Buildup, Admiral Says
Inactive frigates, destroyers and other mothballed vessels won't be making their way back to the fleet, Navy leaders decided.
Florida Man Faces DUI Charges After Crash that Injured 8 Navy Sailors
Authorities say Eric Watt drifted off a street in 2017 and hit a group of Navy sailors from Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Russia Shadows USS Donald Cook as It Heads to Black Sea
This is the 4th time this year the Navy has sent a warship to the Black Sea, following Russia's seizure of Ukrainian ships.
USS Tulsa Commissioned as the US Navy's Newest Warship
The USS Tulsa was commissioned on Saturday at a pier in San Francisco.
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Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Overview
The Navy Physical Readiness Test consists of push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), and either running or swimming.