10/13/2026
For 251 years, the United States Navy has stood watch-defending our nation, protecting our freedoms, and serving with courage, honor, and unwavering commitment across the seas and around the world.
Today, we salute the generations of Sailors who answered the call to serve. We honor those currently standing the watch, those who served before them, and those whose sacrifice will forever be woven into the proud history of the United States Navy.
To every Sailor-past and present-and to the families who have supported them through deployments, separations, homecomings, and countless sacrifices: thank you for your service and dedication to our nation.