Profile: United States Navy

Train for a Career
Your future is coming. Will you be ready? When you join the Navy, you will not only learn how to adapt to the challenges of life, but also how to take charge of your life and steer yourself into a career that you will find rewarding - in every sense of the word. A good place to start is the Life Accelerator, where you'll get help finding fields that match your interests.

Continue Your Education
The Navy places a lot of value on education. We want Sailors and officers who can both learn and teach - our demanding missions and high-tech work environment demand it. The Navy insists that all recruits have at least a high school degree or equivalent, and it encourages all Sailors to pursue their education. To help you, the Navy offers money for college, ways to pay off student loans, and even offers college courses on ships and bases.

Experience the World
A sunset in Spain. The neon glow of Hong Kong. The legendary beaches of Australia. Joining the Navy is one of the best ways to see the world. For many people, travel helps to broaden their worldview and experience different cultures. For others, it's a way to have fun. Navy ships visit ports around the world, and while you have a job to do when on deployment, Sailors are given time for exploration and sightseeing while ashore.

Secure Your Future
One way to accelerate your life is to prepare for the future. By creating a plan and foundation for the future, you prepare for tomorrow by advancing yourself today. The Navy is one of very few jobs that can assure your security - measured in pay, insurance, medical care and retirement - for as long as you serve and sometimes even after you leave. In many ways, the Navy is the smart choice for people who like guarantees.

Personal Development
You may have noticed that people with Navy experience have certain intangible qualities. Things like self-confidence, pride and a sense of purpose. The Navy instills these qualities in enlistees because it makes them good Sailors. These same qualities can also make you more employable, better at dealing with others and better at dealing with challenges. The Navy is your chance to defend your country while developing personally.