The U.S. Navy’s uniforms reflect both long-standing tradition and practical requirements for modern service. While uniform components and authorized wear have changed over time, Navy uniforms continue to maintain standardized appearance rules and prescribed occasions for wear. Like other branches, including the US Army, the Navy commonly uses multiple uniform categories, including working, service, and … Read more
Families anticipate the proud moment of attending or viewing their recruit’s Navy boot camp graduation ceremony marking the completion of training and entry into the fleet. Graduations are held weekly on Thursdays at 9:00 AM CST at Recruit Training Command RTC Great Lakes Illinois in the Pass-In-Review format. The ceremony features division marches reviewing officer … Read more
There are several military slang words and phrases, and you may have heard and wondered the Bravo Zulu meaning. Bravo Zulu goes way back to the 1940s, and it shows up in casual conversation, as a way to communicate between two ships, and even over the radio waves. Related Article – What Does Oscar Mike … Read more
When I was a young lad (~19-20 years old), I dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL. Mind you, this was around 20 years ago, and the internet was nothing like it is today. There were no courses for prospective SEAL candidates being taught online. (like Stew Smith) No forums I could talk with real life … Read more
Navy SEALs have access to some of the best gear in the world, but what they actually carry on missions is often very different from what you see in movies or on social media. SEAL teams use a mix of issued equipment, personally purchased items, and mission specific modifications. The gear must be reliable, lightweight … Read more