Guide Note

The U.S. Navy is the branch of the United States military primarily responsible for sea operations. It is one of the five U.S. armed forces and one of seven uniformed services.

Fast Facts

Founded: October 13, 1775
Secretary of the Navy: Donald C. Winter
Chief of Operations: Gary Roughead
Headquarters: The Pentagon, Washington, DC
Motto: Semper Fortis ("always brave")
Active personnel: 342,000
Reserves: 129,000
Fleet: 276 ships
Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron: The Blue Angels

Timeline

1775: Leading up to the Revolutionary War, George Washington takes command of armed ships to attack British supplies
1861: The Navy plays a key role in leading the Union Army to victory in the Civil War
1907: Theodore Roosevelt sends the "Great White Fleet" of ships around the world in a demonstration of naval power
1941: Japan attacks naval base in Pearl Harbor
1962: Sea, Air and Land (Navy SEALs) special forces established

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U.S. Navy Recruiting Information

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