The mission of the United States Navy Memorial is to honor the men and women of the United States Navy (and the rest of the Sea Services) – past, present, and future.

The Navy Memorial takes great pride in recognizing the service and sacrifices of men and women in uniform and their families. We remind the public of the contributions of our nation’s historically significant maritime figures through interactive exhibits and our annual Lone Sailor Award; we commemorate the sea service experiences of more than 600,000 veterans through The Navy Log; we celebrate the service of today’s active duty through the Sailor of the Year program; and we offer dedicated youth programs to educate potential future sea service personnel about the value of military service.