The name Navy is of English origin and is primarily a gender-neutral name. It means "A Fleet Of Ships." The word "navy" originated from the Old French "navie," which means "fleet of ships," and ultimately from the Latin "navigium," meaning "a vessel, a ship, bark, boat," derived from "navis," which means "ship." In modern usage, "navy" refers to a military fleet, while the term "merchant navy" is used for commercial fleets. The historical significance of naval warfare and the evolution of naval tactics and technologies are intertwined with the name's meaning. The name Navy carries a strong association with maritime and naval operations, reflecting power, strategic projection, and historical naval traditions.
The Navy Cross is the United States Naval Service's second-highest military decoration, established in 1919 as a recognition of extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. It is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force Cross, and the Coast Guard Cross. The medal is awarded by the Secretary of the Navy and may also be conferred upon members of other armed services and foreign military personnel serving with the U.S. Naval Service. Initially, the Navy Cross was awarded for both combat heroism and distinguished service, but in 1942, it was revised to be a combat-only decoration, following the Medal of Honor in order of precedence. The criteria for receiving the Navy Cross include extraordinary heroism not justifying the Medal of Honor, performed in the presence of great danger or at great personal risk. The medal's design features a modified cross pattée with laurel leaves and a sailing vessel on the obverse, and crossed anchors with cables on the reverse. Additional awards are denoted by gold or silver stars. The Navy Cross holds a significant place in the recognition of valor and service within the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
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