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The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. The Blue Angels fly F-18’s for demonstrations that are seen by an estimated 11 million spectators a year.
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Hospital Corpsman care for Sailors and Marines saving lives when medical emergencies occur. They perform emergency medical treatments injured in the field, serve as operating room technicians, assist dentists and maintain medical records.
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The United States Navy Parachute Team “The Leap Frogs” is the official parachute demonstration team of the United States Navy. The Navy Leap Frogs comprise active-duty Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) and support personnel.
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Naval aviators fly helicopters and jets. They can fire missiles, guns and other weapons. They are also capable of searching for underwater threats and delivering supplies.
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The Navy Construction Battalion "Seabees" embody efficiency, teamwork and reliability, mixed with an ability to build almost anything permanent or portable. Seabees prepare land surveys, assist with construction plans, operate bulldozers, install drywall and other finishing work and repair systems such as plumbing and electrical distribution.
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The Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Forces –SEALs - are expertly trained to deliver highly specialized, intensely challenging warfare capabilities that are beyond the means of standard military forces. Their missions include: direct action warfare; special reconnaissance; counterterrorism; and foreign internal defense. When there’s nowhere else to turn, Navy SEALs achieve the impossible.
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The submarine force of the United States Navy is known as the "Silent Service." They hunt other submarines and surface ships. They also deliver cruise missiles from sea to land and provide for nuclear deterrence. This is often viewed as the most difficult and demanding assignment in the Navy.It is a duty which most richly deserves the proud and time-honored title - SUBMARINER.
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“Surface Warrior” is a term used to describe enlisted U.S. Navy Sailors and commissioned officers who have earned their community’s respective warfare designation, which indicates passing a comprehensive test of knowledge and abilities. Surface warriors defend against surface threats, hunt down submarines and fire missiles from sea to shore. They also deliver Marines to destinations around the globe.
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Sharing Sailor stories through local connections (e.g. hometown, high school, family, etc).