US Navy

The ocean is the most powerful force on Earth, and every Navy Sailor is forged by it. Find resilience you didn’t know you had, stability in a world that is often unsteady and be part of something bigger than yourself. When you defend your country with honor, courage and commitment you’ll discover exactly what you’re capable of—and what it means to be Forged By The Sea.

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between the ages of 17—39 to enlist* or be between 19—42 to become an Officer
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent (Enlisted) or have a four-year degree from an accredited
university (Officer)
• Have a qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Batter (ASVAB) test (Enlisted) or the
Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) and Aviation Selection Test Battery (Officer)
• Pass the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) medical exam
• Meet the physical, mental and moral standards of the Navy

*If you are not yet 18, you need parental consent in order to join.
Learn More About Requirements to Join: https://www.navy.com/joining-the-navy/requirements-to-join?activity=1251812

an interest, we have career for you. Imagine repairing fighter jets, operating nuclear reactors, tracking weather patterns, diving into the deep, flying into the stratosphere or defending our nation’s cyber networks. The Navy has nearly every job you can imagine. Explore Navy careers. https://www.navy.com/careers?activity=1251812

When you choose to serve in the Navy, your country shows its gratitude with competitive pay, generous bonuses and extensive benefits. Navy compensation packages rival the private sector, ensuring you can support yourself, your family and your ambitions in full. From housing allowances and travel perks to full health care coverage and retirement plans, you will be set for life. Learn more about Navy pay: https://www.navy.com/what-to-expect/military-pay-and-benefits?activity=1251812

Serving your country doesn’t mean putting your education on hold. The Navy’s extensive education benefits mean you can pursue the degree that’s right for you, and the Navy will help you pay for it. Explore more benefits: https://www.navy.com/what-to-expect/military-pay-and-benefits?activity=1251812

Just because you wear a uniform, doesn’t mean you sacrifice your individuality. Sailors bring their own backgrounds, identities and perspectives to the table. No matter who you are or where you are from, you can make a difference for the world and for yourself in the Navy. Discover how, together, we are One Navy: https://www.navy.com/who-we-are/diversity

The Navy is the military branch with the widest reach. We touch every corner of the globe with our Fleet, and that means that we need people from all walks of life with all kinds of experience to better our impact. If you hear the call to serve and want to make a difference in the world, the Fleet has a place for you. Odds are that you will meet many Sailors who share in this goal. Start your journey: https://www.navy.com/local