United States Navy

American  

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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Example Sentences

"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

When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution.

From Salon

A man named Gorringe, who is a commander in the United States Navy, has been put in charge of removing the obelisk and bringing it to America.

From Literature

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

After serving in the United States Navy, he expanded his family's peanut-growing business by utilizing the latest advances in agricultural science and technology.

From Salon