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

Naval Academy midshipman Michael Myles James

Naval Academy Midshipman Who Died on Leave Played Linebacker for the Football Team

The cause of death is under investigation and foul play is not suspected, according to a news release from the academy.

Navy haircut USS Theodore Roosevelt

Navy Announces End to Relaxed Grooming Standards

The move comes only days after the Navy announced it is resuming its biannual physical fitness assessment program.

Navy recruits perform the forearm planks portion of their final physical fitness assessment.

Navy's First PT Test Since 2019 Has New Plank Guidance, More Recovery for Postpartum Sailors

Postpartum sailors will be exempt from taking the PFA for 12 months instead of the previous standard of nine months.

Cmdr. Frank Azzarello

Beyond the Seized AK-47: The Real Story of the Forrest Sherman CO's Downfall

Prior to taking command of the Forrest Sherman in September 2019, Azzarello was a rising star who was lauded by his superiors...

1923 photo of Filipino sailors in an unknown location.

Asian Americans Lobby to Name Navy Ship for Filipino Sailor

Supporters say naming a ship for Telesforo Trinidad would honor tens of thousands of Filipinos and Americans of Filipino...

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepares for flight operations in the Arabian Gulf. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex King)

Russia Practiced Destroying an Enemy Carrier Strike Group While the Carl Vinson Was Nearby

The Russians say that their exercises occurred about 2,500 miles southeast of the Kuril Ridge islands.

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Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Overview

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

Creating a Circuit Training Routine

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