U. S. Navy 241st Birthday

The U. S. Navy has been the cornerstone of American security and prosperity for almost two and a half centuries. On Oct. 13 celebrate with us. At the heart of our success is the American Sailor, serving afloat and ashore to the far reaches of the globe, protecting our country, advancing our interests, supporting our allies, delivering aid to peoples in crisis, and vigilantly guarding the sea lanes that are so necessary to our economic stability. Throughout history, our Navy has been a force to be reckoned