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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

A sailor directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz.

Carrier Nimitz Returns to Gulf as Iran Makes Threats

The return of the Nimitz is to provide security for the drawdown of troops from Afghanistan and Iraq.

Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero receives a commemorative plaque as the USS Roosevelt prepares to depart

Guam Governor Under Fire for Comment About 'Milking' the US Government After Carrier Outbreak

The USS Roosevelt stayed for two months before it was able to redeploy. Many of its sailors quarantined in island hotels.

Ensign scans the horizon aboard the USS John S. McCain.

USS John S. McCain Challenges Russia's Claims to Peter the Great Bay in Sea of Japan

The Navy sent another warship to challenge maritime claims in the Western Pacific

The DLA is supplying Thanksgiving dinner to troops overseas.

Less Roast Turkey, More Shrimp: Here’s How Much Food Is Being Shipped to Deployed Troops for Thanksgiving

Planning began in early March, when America had fewer than 500 COVID-19 cases and toilet paper began flying off shelves.

Lt. Fan Yang, left, a tactical coordinator assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 5, demonstrates the systems onboard a P-8A Poseidon aircraft to members of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces. (U.S. Navy photo/Jakoeb Vandahlen)

New Indictment Against Navy Officer Drops China Export Charge, Adds to Gun Crimes

Prosecutors have stopped trying to prove that an indicted Navy officer was part of a Chinese CEO's smuggling conspiracy.

Ensign scans the horizon from the bridge of the USS Barry.

Navy Rear Admiral Visits Taiwan as Another US Warship Passes Through Strait: Report

Rear Adm. Michael Studemen's visit would not be the first by a high-ranking U.S. official to Taiwan this year.

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

Members of Naval Special Warfare Group TWO.

U.S. Naval History and Roles

U.S. Navy's Values and Missions

Navy Jobs At a Glance

Navy Officer Explained

A sailor administers the oath of enlistment.

Navy Weight Requirements At a Glance

U.S. Navy Sailors in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class

What To Expect At Navy Boot Camp

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

Navy Sea Pay

Submarine Pay

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Navy Videos

How an Aircraft Carrier Gets Ready for Thanksgiving Dinner

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How to Conduct the New Rowing Portion of the Navy’s PRT

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How to Train for the New Plank Requirement in the Navy’s PRT

A Sailor demonstrates proper procedures for conducting the forearm plank.

Anti-ICBM Test Animation Video

A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missile intercepted and destroyed a threat-representative Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) during a flight...