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Learn about the pay grades used by the eight uniformed services of the U.S. military, from E-1 to O-10, and their corresponding ranks and benefits. Find out the differences between enlisted, warrant officer, and officer grades, and the special cases of cadets, midshipmen, and inchoate officers.
Navy Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in the US, serving military and civilian personnel worldwide. Learn about its history, products, services, legal issues, and financial data.
Learn about the four main bodies of the U.S. Navy: the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, the operating forces, and the Shore Establishment. Find out the roles, functions, and components of each body, as well as the history and status of the numbered fleets.
Learn about the different types of identity documents issued by the U.S. Department of Defense to identify a person as a member of the Armed Forces or a dependent. See the colors, features, and functions of the Common Access Card, the Next Generation USID card, and the legacy ID cards.
DD Form 214 is a document issued by the U.S. Department of Defense upon a military service member's retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty. It contains important information such as character of service, awards, medals, job specialty, and reason for separation, and is used for veteran benefits, employment, and funeral honors.
Learn about the military awards and decorations presented to members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps by the Secretary of the Navy. Find out the types, criteria, and order of precedence of the medals, ribbons, and badges for both services.
Learn about the history, structure, and types of U.S. Navy ratings, which are general enlisted occupations that denote the skills and abilities of sailors. Find out how ratings differ from ranks, which describe the Navy's enlisted rank and pay-grades.
The Bluejacket's Manual is the basic handbook for United States Navy personnel, first published in 1902. Learn about its history, contents, authors, and editions from this Wikipedia article.