On 13 October, 1775 the Second Continental Congress (later becoming the United States of America) authorized the purchase of two naval vessels and the United States Navy was Born. Navies are created from a spirit of Independance and under the threat of war. They become matrue by defending their country. Consider this thought that two-thirds of the planet earth is covered by water, and the remaining one-third is covered by land. Today's Navy has a monopoly on both. With the help of nuclear submarines, nuclear aircraft carriers, technologically advanced aircraft, and the largest fleet and amphibious force in the entire world, the US Navy can be anywhere, anytime, anyplace in the world to wield and project a super-power that can reach out and touch any target (day or night) around the globe within a matter of minutes - not days. This awesome presence and power requires the most-expertly skilled men and women to man these potently powerful ships to protect the freedom and democracy that we so very often take for granite. The perfect combination of Sailor and Soldier fighting in every environment known to man. Come - be a Naval citizen and make history as the Navy Commands & Controls the sea, air & land.