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United States Navy

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noun

  1. the permanent or regular naval force of the United States, under the authority of the Department of Defense since 1947. USN


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The United States Navy will deploy a nuclear-powered submarine squadron to a strategic Australian navy port this year, Canberra's defence minister said on Friday.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

“The United States Navy is the greatest in the world and has more than enough resources to sustain the blockade,” White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026

"There are countries around the world who ought be prepared to step up on this critical waterway as well. It's not just the United States Navy," he said.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

I then had the honor of being selected as the first Iranian American to serve as a member of the United States Navy Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D.C.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2025

“What United States Navy ship was once captured by the North Koreans?”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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