Two and a half centuries ago this October, a navy was born. The fledgling fleet was modest at best, and its birth had not been an easy one.

The Navy’s founding on 13 October 1775 and the Marine Corps’ founding on 10 November 1775 will be honored with a full slate of events billed as “Homecoming 250 Navy–Marine...

Bernard D. Cole and David Alan Rosenberg have been named the recipients of the 2025 Commodore Dudley W. Knox Award.

During World War II, seaplanes reached the apex of their use by the U.S. Navy.

Facing off against the most powerful fleet in the world, the upstart Continental Navy had an impressive roster of intrepid, hard-fighting commanders.

Commanders at sea face the perpetual problem of communicating orders and intentions to subordinates in a manner that will be readily understood and still remain secure.

How a memorable World War II shipboard tale evolved from bestselling novel to hit play to all-time Navy cinematic classic.

Based on interviews with the aviators who were there, here is a gripping account of aerial combat from Vietnam ’68.

Experts review Phantom Fleet, and other new and noteworthy books.

The Mariners’ Museum is one of the largest maritime museums in North America.

There is considerable information about the design of the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest award for military valor. Unknown and forgotten is what became of the original prototype.

On 28 December 1984, the Naval Institute’s Paul Stillwell interviewed Admiral Eller—Director of Naval History from 1956 to 1970.