Navy
Recruiters:
PO2 (AW) Arthur A. Stanley
U.S. Navy Recruiter
Office: 541-779-8141
Cell: 541-215-7879
Fax: 541-776-3841
Navy Recruiting Station Medford
1251 E. McAndrews Rd, Suite 120
Medford, OR 97504
The U.S. Navy was founded under the authority of George Washington in 1775, with the intent to intercept British supply ships near Massachusetts. Despite success in battle during the American Revolution, a standing Navy was considered too large an expense for more than a decade. But, in 1794, pirate attacks on trade routes and increasing international conflicts cemented the importance of a strong Navy. Thus began the force that, to this day, protects U.S. interests at home and abroad.
Currently comprised of approximately 320,000 personnel, today's Navy is equipped to handle operations both on and under the sea, in the air and on the ground. Its reach is worldwide, spanning 100 international ports and touching the farthest corners of the open ocean. Elite groups within the Navy, such as the SEALs and Navy Divers, receive specialized training for advanced warfare situations. A Navy Sailor generally serves a term of four years aboard one of the Navy's 271 deployable ships, though options for shorter time commitments exist.
