The United States Navy celebrated its 250th anniversary on Oct. 13, 2025, marking the establishment of the Continental Navy ...

A former Navy secretary tells of how he helped shape our Navy into the fighting force it is today, and about its beginnings with ties to Rhode Island 250 years ago.

The U.S. Navy was established during the American Revolution on October 13, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized a few small ships, creating the Continental Navy. The core values of the U.S.

The U.S. Navy is celebrating a major milestone. It was on that date in 1775 that the Continental Congress greenlighted the first U.S. naval force. That makes Monday the Navy's 250th birthday. The ...

A coastal town played a major role in the Revolutionary War as the birthplace of the U.S. Navy, and its history is evident ...

A plaque on East Greenwich Town Hall proclaims that distinction. But how does it stack up against four competing claims?

The Puget Sound Navy Museum celebrated the U.S. Navy’s upcoming 250th birthday Sept. 26, which featured speeches from senior leaders, the debut of a new exhibit and celebrations highlighting the ...

The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday on Nov. 10: a date that honors two and a half centuries of ...