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United States Navy

Sail the world's biggest ships, fly amazing planes, and protect the oceans with the awesome US Navy!

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United States Navy bases

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Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the United States Navy participate in Malabar 2020
The United States Navy Band performs at the 2014 Virginia Music Educators Association conference in Norfolk, Va.
The United States Navy Band performs at the 2014 Virginia Music Educators Association conference in Norfolk, Va.
Lieutenant Edward Henry ''Butch'' O’Hare, United States Navy. A Grumman F4F Wildcat is in the background.
United States Navy ships under the Story Bridge, Brisbane, January 1958
United States Navy Ceremonial Band
The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters perform at Catherine Reid Elementary School in Lanham, MD
United States Navy
The United States Navy Band performs at the 2014 Virginia Music Educators Association conference in Norfolk, Va.
Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137), also known as the 'Kestrels', are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter squadron
United States Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft fly in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) for Valiant Shield 2006.

Key Facts

Number of Aircraft Carriers
11 giant ships that carry airplanes.
Total Ship Weight
About 4.5 million tons, which is heavier than millions of school buses!
Number of Planes
About 4,012 amazing aircraft.
Fun Fact
The US Navy has the most powerful fleet of ships in the entire world!

Giant Ships on the Water!

Imagine a ship so big it's like a floating city! The US Navy has the biggest ships in the whole world. They are like giant playgrounds on the sea, carrying hundreds of planes. These ships are so powerful they can travel to any ocean on Earth. They are like the ultimate explorers, always ready for an adventure!

Heroes from Long Ago!

The Navy started a super long time ago, when America was just a new country! Brave sailors fought in big wars to keep the country safe. They used to sail on wooden ships with big white sails. Now, they have super-fast boats and amazing technology to help them. They are like the superheroes of the sea, always on watch!

Flying High and Diving Deep!

The Navy doesn't just have ships! They also have tons of airplanes that can land on those giant ships. These planes are like speedy birds, zooming across the sky. Sailors also wear special suits to explore deep under the water in submarines. It’s like having a whole world to explore, above and below the waves!

Keeping Everyone Safe!

The US Navy is like a big, strong protector for the country. They sail all around the world to make sure everyone is safe and that ships can travel without problems. They are always ready to help if there's a problem, like a big storm or if someone needs rescuing. They are the guardians of the sea!

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