Adult Sailor Costumes

All hands on deck…A person who navigates and assists in the operation of a marine vessel is referred to as a sailor. The term can be applied to military personnel, professional mariners and recreational seaman as well.

In today’s Navy, the “Sailors Creed” is memorized by all personnel in boot camp and has been incorporated in officer training as well. It was written by a Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panel in 1993 at the direction of Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Frank Kelso who commanded that every recruit be given a copy and must commit it to memory. Sailors Creed – I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

Today the United States Navy is a blue-water navy that maintains a vast global presence. You’ll find sailors on aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates and Submarines. The U.S. Navy is the largest, most versatile and most capable naval force on the planet.

A number of presidents served in the Navy before their political careers, including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush.