U.S. Navy Career Paths: Global Power and Purpose
The Navy offers over 130 career fields including aviation, engineering, intelligence, nuclear power, special warfare, medical, and more. Explore them all in the Navy Careers portal. Every enlisted sailor starts with Boot Camp at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. Navy Boot Camp – Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, ILU.S. Navy – Global Power, Maritime PurposeProtect the Seas. Project Strength.The U.S. Navy is America’s maritime force—serving on, above, and below the world’s oceans. From patrolling sea lanes to launching aircraft, submarines, and global communications systems, the Navy is always forward deployed.The U.S. Navy is America’s maritime force—serving on, above, and below the world’s oceans. From patrolling sea lanes to launching aircraft, submarines, and global communications systems, the Navy is always forward deployed. Navy life is fast-paced, technical, and mission-focused.The Navy protects U.S. interests at sea, deters conflict, supports humanitarian efforts, and projects global force through surface ships, submarines, and aircraft. From naval aviation and nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and logistics, the Navy ensures that the U.S.