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Around the world, around the clock. In defense of all we hold dear back home. (Following, RTs and likes ≠ endorsement)

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America's Navy

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Dec 8, 2022

Boxing taught Kaylah Gillums she was a fighter. Attending the U.S. Naval Academy proved she could fight for all of us. Meet the Midshipman who refuses to live her life against the ropes. #ForgedByTheSea Learn more about Kaylah's story here: bit.ly/3HmZXdZ

If you selected Fire Control Technician, you are right! They maintain, test, repair and calibrate all electronic equipment and systems used for combat. Learn more here: navy.com/careers/fire-c

U.S. Navy Sailors receive a briefing inside the USS Gerald R. Ford.

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Do you know what this Navy job is? I specialize in combat systems aboard submarines. I inspect and launch firepower from a sub. Who am I? 🤔

Fire Control Technician
65.3%
Master-at-Arms
12.2%
Quartermaster
2%
Operation’s Specialist
20.4%

49 votesFinal results

On November 12, 2022, Lt. Cmdr Amber Cowan made history as the first woman to serve as the Executive Officer (XO) of a Navy submarine. Here’s to making more history as the USS Kentucky prowls the sea! #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 28

Dropping off our Rescue Swimmers. #PhotoOfTheDay

A U.S. Navy Aircrewman jumps from a MH-60S helicopter during an exercise in Coronado, California.

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Mar 27

Every job in the Navy is a woman's job. Whether they're behind a computer or elbow-deep in an engine, women in the Navy make our missions stronger. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

A Seabee holds a construction tool and looks into the camera. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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A cryptologist is illuminated by a computer screen. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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America's Navy

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Mar 25

The Navy is shaped by the heroism and selflessness of our Sailors. This Medal of Honor Day, we celebrate them and their unwavering courage. #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 24

Whether they're patrolling new landscapes in the deep or reaching for the atmosphere, women in the Navy live at the forefront of discovery and adventure. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

Tears, smiles, big hugs — you’ll see it all at Navy boot camp’s graduation ceremony. #InsideBootCamp #ForgedByTheSea

America's Navy

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Mar 22

Which of the following time periods is the longest?

Eon
70.2%
Period
21.3%
Age
4.3%
Decade
4.3%

47 votesFinal results

A ”falling star” is also known as a:

Asteroid
22%
Meteoroid
36%
Comet
40%
Sun
2%

50 votesFinal results

Get hyped for today’s ASVAB Trivia sample questions! These are from the General Science portion. ✍ Which planet is closest to the sun?

Jupiter
5%
Saturn
8.3%
Mecury
85%
Neptune
1.7%

60 votesFinal results

If just a peek into all the talent that goes into flying for the Navy inspires you, imagine what it'll be like in person.

Night scenes. #PhotoOfTheDay

A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate signals to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter.

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Mar 17

The sky isn't the limit for Navy women. Thanks to them, Naval aviation has soared past every expectation. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

A Sailor stands with her arms crossed in front of a helicopter. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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A pilot climbs into an F/A-18F Super Hornet. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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A Sailor stands refueling watch aboard a destroyer. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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America's Navy

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Mar 15

The word “decree” most nearly means:

Degree
0%
Declare
88.9%
Demonstrate
7.9%
Detest
3.2%

63 votesFinal results

If you confide in someone, it means you _____ with them:

Live
7.5%
Share
91%
Eat
1.5%
Drink
0%

67 votesFinal results

Train your mind with some ASVAB Trivia questions from the Word Knowledge portion. ✍ If your grip is tenacious, that means it is:

Firm
89.4%
Loose
6.1%
Appropriate
3%
Lacking
1.5%

66 votesFinal results

Unparalleled views. #PhotoOfTheDay

A U.S. Navy Aircrewman sits in a helicopter and overlooks the USS Billings on the Pacific Ocean.

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Mar 13

If you loved the movie, check out a documentary we put together about the real TOPGUN pilots: bit.ly/3LiVlYa

We always knew Maverick had the need for speed, but now he's got the Best Sound too! Congrats to #TopGunMaverick!

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Mar 13

The Oscar for Best Sound goes to...'Top Gun: Maverick' #Oscars #Oscars95

Rosie the Riveter Day celebrates all the working women of World War II. Now, the work continues as proud Navy women carry the torch. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

A female Sailor poses like Rosie the Riveter. Thin lines swirl behind her. A smiling woman stands next to her.

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A U.S. Sailor aboard the HNLMS Van Speijk looks off into the distance. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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A Sailor wearing a headset stands Surface Warfare Coordinator watch. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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A Yeoman Seaman stands phone talker watch. Thin lines swirl behind her.

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America's Navy

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Mar 10

Navy women dominate the STEM field. Across all different jobs, they're always at the forefront of technology, math and science. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 9

Truth is, the best way to see a fighter jet is always going to be from our POV. 👀

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Mar 8

Every woman in the Navy is a role model and leader. To all the women of the Fleet, past and present, happy International Women’s Day. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 7

On March 7, 1994, the first woman was assigned to a combat ship. Today, they give our fleet the edge as we maintain freedom of the seas. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 6

Everything we do, we do together. #InsideBootCamp #ForgedByTheSea

America's Navy

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Mar 6

Confidence is key when you spend every day shaping the future with America's Navy, and Navy women have earned their confidence twice over. #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

Today goes out to the Seabees. Since March 5, 1942, Seabees have made sure the Fleet has a place to rest and ready up, whenever and wherever needed. #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 3

For 108 years today, the Navy Reserve has been giving Sailors a way to follow their dreams in the Navy and civilian world. #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 2

POV: You’ve just completed your marksmanship classroom instruction, and they announce that it’s time to head to the firing range. As you line up, you’re nervous — until you start hitting your target dead-on. #InsideBootCamp #ForgedByTheSea

On March 2, 1867, a group of dedicated Sailors created the Civil Engineering Corps. Now, everything the Navy builds outlasts any storm. #ForgedByTheSea

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Mar 1

Navy women have pushed service to a higher standard. Today, they make the world's most powerful Navy even more powerful. 💪 #WomensHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

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Feb 28

From strong swimmers to people who’ve never seen the ocean before, we train them all to be safe on the water. #InsideBootCamp #ForgedByTheSea

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Feb 27

Until you're one of us, the only look you'll get at the depths of the sea and the heights of the sky is through the porthole— which won't frame your view on our subs or aircraft 😉.

Nothing motivates you like feeling yourself getting stronger. #InsideBootCamp #ForgedByTheSea

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Feb 24

There's no time like the present to make history. And our Sailors never stop achieving excellence. #BlackHistoryMonth #ForgedByTheSea

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Feb 23

POV: You’re marching alongside your division on an early morning in the sun, responding to call and response cadences. You remember watching videos online of Recruits doing this and thinking it actually looked kind of fun. You still can’t believe that’s you now. #InsideBootCamp

There's no better time to learn something new than the start of a new year. With us, you'll learn to do things that you never even knew were possible.

Bonus points if you know how many of these Sailor-turned-presidents have ships named after them.

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