United States Navy Quotes

I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: ‘I served in the United States Navy.

This flick is all I have to say about being 17, the United States Navy, Christmas and the Fourth of July.

I’ve received many honors and I’m grateful for them; but I’ve already received the highest award I’ll ever receive, and that has been the privilege and honor of serving very proudly in the United States Navy.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace.

The difference between a good and great officer is about ten seconds.

**** the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!

When asked what I am most proud of, I stick out my chest, hold my head high and state proudly, ‘I served in the United States Navy!’

It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious.

The United States Navy carries the might and the mission of America to the farthest parts of the world.

The battle of Iwo Island has been won. The United States Marines by their individual and collective courage have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.

It has been more than 30 years since this disgraceful episode occurred, and I believe that the United States government should demand the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy without further delay.

You may fire when you are ready Gridley.

I have an honorable discharge from the United States Navy. Hillary Clinton don’t have one. Bill Clinton don’t have one. Trump don’t have one. Obama don’t have one.

I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm’s way.