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

Sign at the entrance of Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. (Josh Brasted/Getty Images)

Just One 6-Pack: NAS Pensacola Limits Alcohol Sales as Discipline Problems Increase

Troops in the rank of E-3 and below are limited to purchasing one six-pack of beer per day from the base's Navy Exchange.

US Navy Ships Aircraft Carrier Strike Groups

Active Ships in the US Navy

The U.S. Navy may not have the most ships of any country's fleet, but it is well established as the greatest power on the...

The Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels debut flight formation "Super Delta."

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Team Up to Execute New 'Super Delta' Flying Formation

The six Hornets formed a tight triangle and were flanked by three Fighting Falcons on each side.

Navy Equipment Operator 3rd Class Aaron Fish

Sailor Killed in Military Vehicle Crash Remembered for Loving His Work, Helping Others

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Aaron Fish, with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, was killed in the accident Tuesday.

Navy sailor Covid vaccine

Navy Debunks Top 10 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

Officials took to Facebook to counter vaccine misinformation among service members.

Virginia-class submarine USS Montana christening ceremony

Newport News Shipbuilding Launches Submarine Montana

The launch last month means the Montana is now 92% complete.

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Get Navy Fit

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

Members of Naval Special Warfare Group TWO.

U.S. Naval History and Roles

Sailors on the USS Essex

U.S. Navy's Values and Missions

Navy Jobs At a Glance

A U.S. Navy change of command ceremony.

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

Ticonderoga Cruiser

Virginia Class Attack Submarine SSN