Farragut was also the first Hispanic-American to be appointed to the rank of Rear Admiral, and the first full Admiral in the U.S. Navy. He started his naval career early, going to sea as a midshipman at the age of 10 years old.

"The IRGCN’s actions didn't meet intn'l standards of professional or safe maritime behavior, increasing risk of miscalculation and collision. U.S. Navy remain vigilant and will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere int'l law allows while promoting regional maritime security."

In a widely denounced video released Monday, Greitens called himself a Navy SEAL. He hasn’t been affiliated with the Navy for more than a year. kansascity.com/news/politics-…

.U.S. Indo-Pacific Command #USSSpruance conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USS Abraham Lincoln. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #PhilippineSea #Readiness 📸: AWS2 Zane Cardoza

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command "So the concern for all Americans should be the pace, scale and scope that China is growing -- and what does that mean with regard to [their] intent for a future peaceful globe?"

The destroyer escort that fought like a battleship has been found! ⚓ Ocean explorer and former U.S. Navy officer, Victor Vescovo, has found the wreck of USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413), a destroyer escort sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. go.usa.gov/xJGHK

There’s no place like home. ⚓️ The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham returned to Naval Station Mayport today following a deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet & U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, where it deterred aggression and strengthened our international partnerships. U.S. 2nd Fleet | @surflant | NATO

F-35B Lightning II aircraft conduct flight operations on the U.S. Navy's USS Tripoli in the Pacific Ocean, June 24. The #BlueGreenTeam Tripoli is operating in the 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with #AlliesAndPartners. #JointForce

#MedalOfHonorMonday: “Lone Survivor” made U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell a familiar name. The man responsible for his survival is Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, who gave his life during Luttrell’s rescue operation. Murphy’s sacrifice earned him the Medal of Honor. go.usa.gov/xJ7gM

June 28, 2005. Operation Red Wings. "Lead the Fight." navy.mil/MEDAL-OF-HONOR…

#FlyNavy #LGM

Social media literacy is national security, too defense.gov/News/Releases/…

Congratulations, shipmates on your U.S. citizenship. Our Sailors’ stories and their cultures, customs, and traditions unites us and makes us stronger. Thank you for your service and we are proud of you. dvidshub.net/image/7295006/…

The U.S.S. Constitution—named by George Washington and built with copper bolts forged by Paul Revere—is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat anywhere on Earth. on.natgeo.com/3Acbvx7

TikTok has confirmed what I was first to report more than a year ago, which is that Chinese employees have access to U.S. user data: cnbc.com/2021/06/25/tik… Per NYT: int.nyt.com/data/documentt…

Hey - That's us! 👀 Our Navy has been to every #Rimpac since 1971 Small yet mighty 💪 #WeTheNavy ▶️ stripes.com/theaters/asia_…

#IndianNavy's P8I LRMRASW aircraft is in Hawaii, USA to participate in the 28th edition of the RIMPAC international #maritime exercise. Coordinated multinational, multiplatform advanced ASW ops along with 20 MPRAs from 7 participating nations U.S. Navy India in USA

#OTD July 5, 1801 David G. Farragut is born. Known for the quote, Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864, he is commissioned an admiral, the first-ever in the US Navy in 1866. Read more here: go.usa.gov/xJJBu