Honoring Citizen Sailors Since 1915 ⚓ Happy Anniversary to the United States Navy Reserve!

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the United States Navy Reserve, established on March 3, 1915. For more than a century, Navy Reserve Sailors have answered the call — supporting missions at home and around the world while balancing civilian careers and military service. From World War I to modern global operations, these dedicated Citizen Sailors have played a critical… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Military History / Naval History

10/13/2016

Happy 241st Birthday United States Navy!

Click here to view businesses owned by U.S. Navy Veterans (and active duty/reservists) Click here to view USN military quotes Click here to view famous veterans Click here to view the history of the USN and anniversaries On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns,… Read more

Events / Military History / Naval History

10/12/2015

Happy 240th Birthday U.S. Navy!

Click here to view businesses owned by U.S. Navy Veterans (and active duty/reservists) Click here to view USN military quotes Click here to view famous veterans Click here to view the history of the USN and anniversaries On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns,… Read more

Events / Military History / Military Veterans Events / Naval History / News

10/13/2014

Happy 239th Birthday United States NAVY!

On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise of three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. This was… Read more

Events / Military History / Military Veterans Events / Naval History / News

10/13/2011

The Birth Certificate of The United States Navy: October 13, 1775

On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise of three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. This was… Read more