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
US Navy Expert: Tanker Attack Mine Resembles Iranian Mines
Iran has denied being involved in the attack last Thursday that hit the Japanese tanker Kokuka Courageous.
Was Dead Militant War Casualty or Navy SEAL's Murder Victim?
The court-martial of Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher began Tuesday.
Jury To Be Seated in Navy SEAL's California Murder Trial
Combat veterans are being questioned as potential jurors in the war-crimes trial of Edward Gallagher.
Pentagon Sends 1,000 More Troops to Middle East as Iran Tensions Heighten
The Pentagon also released more still photos of the alleged Iranian attack on a tanker in the Gulf.
Want to Bring the Naval Academy into the 21st Century? Get Rid of Parades
"Despite their obvious lack of training value, the Naval Academy continues to clutch parades close to its chest."
Navy Launches Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul
The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul was dropped sideways into the water Saturday at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard.
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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.
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Navy Videos
Video recorded by a U.S aircraft of an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Gashti Class patrol boat and crew.
Ships depart Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in.
The Navy Parachute Team jumps into Petco Park for the 75th Anniversary D-Day Salute.
At approximately 11:45 am on June 7, 2019 while operating in the Philippine Sea, a Russian destroyer (Udaloy I.
At approximately 11:45 am on June 7, 2019 while operating in the Philippine Sea, a Russian destroyer (Udaloy I.
Navy Updates from The Military Report
- US Navy Expert: Tanker Attack Mine Resembles Iranian Mines
- Was Dead Militant War Casualty or Navy SEAL's Murder Victim?
- Jury To Be Seated in Navy SEAL's California Murder Trial
- Pentagon Sends 1,000 More Troops to Middle East as Iran Tensions Heighten
- Want to Bring the Naval Academy into the 21st Century? Get Rid of Parades
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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