Among the seven uniformed services of the Unites States, America’s Navy holds the distinction of being the most multidimensional force serving the nation. Composed of highly specialized communities whose duties often extend beyond the sea, it does far more than meet the overwhelming task of carrying out Naval operations around the globe. And to offer the kind of support that often helps enable our
other military forces to complete their missions – successfully and efficiently. Because of its wide-ranging capabilities, the Navy routinely collaborates with the other uniformed services to meet Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. And to meet and anticipate the new challenges of the 21st century, there now exists an even more definitive connection between the Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard through the historic new Maritime Strategy – a collaborative approach to securing a better tomorrow. (Can't view this file? Download Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Beyond all that, America’s Navy can also be found routinely teaming with multinational forces and organizations to:
Conduct training exercises ranging from combat to medical readiness
Strengthen ties between people and nations through hands-on diplomacy
Do everything from rebuild schools to conduct cleft lip surgery clinics
