The United States Navy has participated in many battles over the years, made many improvements to its ships, and allowed women to join the military; this is why the Navy is one of the largest branches of the military today. The Navy is a brand of the nation's armed forces that includes warships and support ships, their crews, land bases, and many personnel. Additionally, many navies include an air force; some navies also have combat forces known as marines. Marines are trained to fight in the air and on the ground; they are some of the toughest people in the military. “The United States Navy was formed October 13, 1775.” (“Book of the World” 2). There was a meeting and the Continental Congress voted to approve the Navy. This was to help out at sea where the English were the main force at the time. The Navy was initially created to disrupt trade and munitions between Britain and other countries. This was an attempt to help the Americans in the war. The world's smallest navies usually consist of warships, smaller vessels such as patrol boats, missile boats, and minesweepers. The main objective fo...