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NAVY (USN) UNITED STATES

The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined.[4] The U.S. Navy also has the world's largest carrier fleet, with 11 in service, one under construction (two planned), and one in reserve. With more sailors staying in the military amid a slumping economic recovery, the U.S. Navy is taking the unprecedented step of firing low-ranking petty officers to help rein in spending. In terms of military ecclesiastical power, this position makes him the Navy’s version of the Pope.  Rumors at the time whispered he was extremely liberal; and he didn’t waste time proving it.  Immediately after repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, RADM Tidd issued a directive to all naval chaplains: from now on, they would “be allowed” to perform same-sex marriages. ...