Americans for a Stronger Navy

Peace through Strength

Supporters of a Stronger Navy will argue that a strong Navy is necessary for national defense, economic security, and maintaining the country’s status as a global superpower.

Additionally, a strong Navy is seen as important for protecting sea lanes of communication, ensuring access to resources and markets, and providing humanitarian aid in times of crisis.

Community Driven and Memberhip Supported

Americans for a Stronger Navy is not only a sentiment, but it is also a community-driven and membership-supported organization.

For a long time, many Americans have believed that maintaining a strong Navy is necessary to protect American interests and project American power abroad, as the United States Navy is one of the most powerful and capable naval forces in the world.

Americans for a Stronger Navy works to support this sentiment by mobilizing a community of individuals who are passionate about a strong Navy and advocating for policies and legislation that strengthen the Navy’s capabilities.

Members of the organization provide crucial support to ensure that the Navy is equipped with the necessary resources to maintain its strength and effectiveness.

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” – George Washington, First Annual Address, to both houses of Congress- January 8, 1790

Americans For A Stronger Navy

Americans for a Stronger Navy is a community driven organization dedicated to promoting the peace through strength and readiness of the U.S. Navy. Our mission is to educate the public and on the importance of a strong navy to America’s security and to support the Navy’s ability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing global environment.

Mission: Promote a strong and capable US Navy to protect American interests at home and abroad and ensure peace through strength.

Vision: A peaceful world secured through a strong and capable United States Navy, projecting American power and protecting American interests.

Strategy: Engage the public through education and outreach initiatives to increase funding and support for Navy programs and technology.

Our strategy will be supported by several key initiatives, listed below in order of priority:

Initiatives

1. Fleet Forward initiative: This initiative will focus on the development of new and improved shipyards and maintenance programs, as well as the expansion of the Navy’s fleet with the latest and most technologically advanced ships. We will prioritize the development of trained personnel and shipyards to meet the needs of Navy programs. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the ‘Fleet Forward’ category.
2. “Who’s Who” directory initiative: This comprehensive directory of active duty and reserve Navy personnel, retired Navy, supporters, business and industries doing business with them will serve as a valuable resource for networking, career development, and recognizing top performers in the Navy as well as a b2b and b2c Directory.
3. Tell us your Story initiative: This initiative will highlight the day-to-day life of active-duty personnel and veterans of the U.S. Navy, sharing the latest developments and innovations in naval technology and strategy, as well as the experiences and perspectives of those who serve in the Navy. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the ‘Tell us your Story’ category.
4. US Navy Week initiative: Navy Week is a crucial initiative that brings the Navy to communities throughout the United States. This year, Navy Week is being held in 14 cities across the country, providing a unique opportunity to showcase the Navy’s assets, equipment, and personnel. Through Navy Week, we aim to educate Americans on the vital role of Naval service and the value of a strong Navy in protecting the American way of life. We support Navy Week by conducting press outreach to local dignitaries, community groups, and the public to shine a spotlight on the Navy’s activities and participants, including outreach to the community. The Navy Week program is an essential component of the Navy’s outreach efforts, helping to build a stronger, more informed, and supportive community of Americans committed to the Navy’s mission.
5. Why Join the Navy initiative: This initiative highlights the unique skills and experiences that military veterans, particularly those who served in the Navy, bring to the tech industry. These include leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills, making Navy veterans valuable assets in the fast-paced tech industry. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the ‘Join Navy’ category.
6. Naval History Matters initiative: This initiative will educate the public on the positive role of the U.S. Navy and the brave individuals who have served in the past, exploring a different moment in the rich history of the U.S. Navy each week. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the ‘Naval History’ category.

Many Americans advocate for a stronger Navy to achieve “peace through strength.” This is because a robust Navy can enhance national security by protecting the United States and its interests abroad, projecting military power to deter potential adversaries, and promoting stability in regions of strategic importance.

Additionally, a strong Navy can safeguard economic growth by protecting trade routes and ensuring the free flow of goods and resources. Moreover, a powerful Navy can enable the US to provide aid and support to allies and be more effective in humanitarian missions, further promoting peace and stability.

Advisors

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National Defense and American Interest

There are several reasons why many Americans support both a stronger Navy and a bigger fleet. First, a stronger Navy is necessary for national defense and protecting American interests around the world.

This includes:

• Deterring potential aggressors and responding to any military threats.
• Second, a stronger Navy and a bigger fleet is needed to support global trade and humanitarian aid.
• Third, a stronger Navy and a bigger fleet is needed to project American power and influence around the globe.

National defense and protecting American interests around the world helps help to maintain peace and stability in key regions, and support the United States’ foreign policy objectives that support and defend allies and partners around the world and a number of potential security threats facing the United States including:

• Increasing competition from other major naval powers.
• Protecting vital sea lanes and trade routes by maintaining a global presence.
• Modernizing the Navy to meet new challenges, such as cyber and space, as well as preparing for future warfare scenarios like anti-access/area denial.

Global Trade and Commerce

The United States Navy plays a crucial role in supporting global trade and commerce. This includes protecting shipping lanes, enforcing sanctions, and providing humanitarian aid. The Navy’s presence in key waterways, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the South China Sea for example helps to ensure the free flow of goods and resources, which is vital to the global economy including:

• Protecting shipping lanes is one of the most important functions of the Navy. These lanes are critical to the global economy, as they allow for the transportation of goods and resources between different countries.
• The Navy’s presence in these waterways helps to deter potential aggressors and respond to any threats to commercial ships. This helps to ensure the safe passage of ships and the continuity of global trade.
• Sanctions are a powerful tool for the United States to exert pressure on countries that violate international laws or engage in activities that threaten American interests.
• The Navy’s presence in key waterways allows it to enforce sanctions by interdicting ships carrying prohibited goods. This helps to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other dangerous materials.
• Providing humanitarian aid. In times of natural disasters or other humanitarian crises, the Navy is often the first responder. Its ships and aircraft can provide critical aid, such as food, medical supplies, and shelter, to those in need.
• The Navy’s ability to move quickly and respond to these crises helps to save lives and alleviate suffering.

Power and Influence Around the Globe

In addition to these defensive missions, the Navy also plays a crucial role in projecting American power and influence around the world. This help to maintain peace and stability in key regions, and support the United States’ foreign policy objectives.

The Navy’s presence in various regions can also serve as a deterrent to potential aggressors, helping to prevent conflicts before they occur including:

• A vital role in supporting and defending allies and partners around the world.
• This includes participating in joint military exercises and training with other countries’ militaries, as well as providing assistance and support in times of crisis.

Investing in new Technologies,
Personnel and Additional Ships

A stronger Navy is one that is better equipped, better trained, and better prepared to meet the challenges it may face. This can be achieved through a variety of means, including investing in new and advanced technologies, providing better training and education for sailors and officers, and improving logistics and support systems.

One way to achieve a stronger Navy and a bigger fleet is through:

• The development and deployment of new technologies. This can include investing in increasing the number of new and additional ships, submarines, and aircraft that are more advanced and capable than current platforms.
• Additionally, the incorporation of new technologies such as unmanned systems and artificial intelligence can enhance the navy’s capabilities and increase its effectiveness in a variety of missions.
• Improved training and education for sailors and officers. This can include providing more advanced and realistic training exercises, as well as investing in programs that help sailors and officers develop the skills and knowledge they need to operate effectively in a rapidly changing security environment.
• Improving logistics and support systems is also crucial for a stronger Navy. This can include investing in new logistics and support systems that are more efficient and effective, as well as developing new methods for maintaining and repairing ships, submarines, and aircraft.

To Achieve these Objectives

To achieve these objectives, the Navy must continue to invest in new technologies and capabilities to maintain its edge over potential adversaries including:

• Developing new weapons systems, such as hypersonic missiles, and incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its operations.
• The Navy is also looking to develop a more distributed force that can operate across multiple domains, including the seabed and space.

Show your support for a strong United States Navy. Individuals can show their support for a strong United States Navy by:

• Educating themselves on the importance of a strong Navy and the role it plays in national security and global stability.
• Contacting their elected representatives and expressing their support for policies and funding that will help to maintain and strengthen the US Navy.
• Supporting organizations that advocate for a strong national defense and the US Navy, such as veterans’ service organizations and military support groups.
• Participating in events and activities that raise awareness and support for the US Navy, such as Navy appreciation days or veteran’s parades.
• Recognizing and thanking the service men and women in the Navy for their sacrifices and service.
• Donating to organizations that support the well-being of Navy service members and their families.
• Joining Navy-related groups and communities to stay informed, network, and advocate for a stronger Navy.

In conclusion,

The United States Navy remains pivotal not only for American defense but also for global stability and security. Essential reasons for a robust Navy include:

• Defending American interests and maintaining national security.
• Ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting global trade.
• Offering humanitarian aid during crises.
  Projecting power, influence, and deterring potential threats.
• Collaborating with allies and partners for mutual defense.
• To meet evolving challenges and potential threats, particularly from peer competitors like China, the Navy is adopting significant strategic changes.
• This involves embracing advanced technologies such as AI, hypersonics, and developing a hybrid fleet inclusive of both manned and unmanned vessels.
• Additionally, enhancing cooperation with entities like the United States Marine Corps, especially in pivotal regions like the Pacific, further strengthens our maritime posture.

Supporting a more formidable Navy, therefore, not only safeguards American interests but also plays an instrumental role in ensuring the global flow of trade, enforcing international norms, and fostering global peace.

Sources:

CNO Gilday: ‘We Need a Naval Force of Over 500 Ships’
https://news.usni.org/2022/02/18/cno-gilday-we-need-a-naval-force-of-over-500-ships

Expert’s warning to US Navy on China: Bigger fleet almost always wins
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/01/16/asia/china-navy-fleet-size-history-victory-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

America Needs a Bigger Navy https://www.wsj.com/articles/america-needs-a-bigger-navy-admiral-mike-gilday-pentagon-defense-spending-11645649492

WHY DOES THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NEED A STRONG NAVY?
https://cimsec.org/united-states-america-need-strong-navy/

Initiatives to Support a Stronger U.S. Navy

Washington, D.C. – Americans for a Stronger Navy today announced several new initiatives aimed at supporting the U.S. Navy and promoting its role in protecting American interests and defending the country.

Events: One of our main initiatives is to organize and participate in various events that promote the awareness and appreciation of naval power and its importance for the security and prosperity of the nation and its allies.

These events include:

• Webinars and podcasts that feature naval experts, analysts, and practitioners who share their insights and perspectives on current and emerging issues related to naval strategy, policy, operations, and technology.
• Book launches and discussions that showcase the latest publications on naval history, doctrine, innovation, and leadership by renowned authors and scholars.
• Conferences and symposiums that bring together naval professionals, academics, policymakers, industry representatives, and the general public to exchange ideas and best practices on how to enhance the U.S. Navy’s capabilities and readiness in the 21st century.
• Outreach and education programs that engage with students, teachers, veterans, and community leaders to foster a culture of naval service and excellence, as well as to inspire the next generation of naval leaders and innovators.

Through these events, we aim to inform, educate, and inspire our members and friends who care about naval power and national security. We also seek to build partnerships and networks with other organizations that share our vision and mission. You can find more information about our upcoming and past events on our website events page.

Fleet Forward initatve will focus on the development of new and improved shipyards and maintenance programs, as well as the expansion of the Navy’s fleet with the latest and most technologically advanced ships. This initiative will also prioritize the development of trained personnel and shipyards to meet the needs of Navy programs. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the “Fleet Foward” category.

Who’s Who” directory initiative: This comprehensive directory of active duty and reserve Navy personnel, retired Navy, supporters, business and industries doing business with them will serve as a valuable resource for networking, career development, and recognizing top performers in the Navy as well as a b2b and b2c Directory. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the “Who’s Who” category.

Community Outreach initiative leads support for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Week and Navy Weeks.

Naval History Matters initiative will educate the public on the positive role of the U.S. Navy and the brave individuals who have served in the past exploring a different moment in the rich history of the U.S. Navy each week. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the “Naval History” category.

Tell us your Story initiative will highlight the day-to-day life of active-duty personnel and veterans of the U.S. Navy, sharing the latest developments and innovations in naval technology and strategy, as well as the experiences and perspectives of those who serve in the Navy. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the “Tell us your Story” category.

Why Join the Navy initiative highlights the unique skills and experiences that military veterans, particularly those who served in the Navy, bring to the tech industry. These include leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills, making Navy veterans valuable assets in the fast-paced tech industry. You can follow along with our efforts and progress under the “Join Navy” category.

Americans for a Stronger Navy will launch a comprehensive public relations campaign as part of the Fleet Forward initiative, and will work closely with the public to promote legislation and policies that support the modernization and expansion of the Navy. You can follow along with our efforts and progress by following along with the blog and our newsletter.

“The U.S. Navy plays a critical role in protecting American interests and defending the country, and it is more important than ever to support its modernization and expansion,” said a spokesperson for the Americans for a Stronger Navy organization. “We are excited to launch these initiatives and work with the public and our elected officials to ensure that the Navy has the resources and support it needs to continue to be a powerful and capable force.”