JOIN THE NAVY
THE REASONS WHY
YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU

The Navy Needs More Men

In case of war the Navy must do the first fighting. If any one starts a fight with this country, let 
us finish it.

THE TIME HAS COME TO PREPARE

The rapid development and enlargement of our Navy affords you a rare opportunity;

ALSO

The United States Navy offers you good pay, steady promotion, healthful outdoor life, congenial companions 
and opportunities to travel — to get the best training, physical and mental, which will always enable you 
to make a good living.

NAVY LIFE

Pay at the very start — over and above all necessary expenses — good food — lodging and a complete 
outfit of clothing.

Pay continues, sick or well, on duty or on furlough.

Medical attention and hospital treatment without expense.

Rapid advancement to those who prove efficient.

Continued change of scene — different countries — different customs and people.

The Battleship is not merely a fighting machine, but is in every sense a complete and splendidly equipped 
manual training school where men are engaged in a score of different occupations, especially fitting them 
for careers in civil life. Machinists, electricians, pharmacists, bakers, boilermakers, coppersmiths, 
carpenters, stenographers, wireless operators, plumbers, boat construction, bookkeepers—in fact, 50 different 
trades; and in doing all of this the Navy is in the essentials carrying out a policy of practical and 
industrial education designed to fit the youth to take care of himself in life. It teaches the young citizen 
to live healthfully; it teaches him self-reliance and gives him a broad view of life.

Apart from the work there are field and water sports, football, baseball, rowing, swimming, boxing, 
music, drills and exercises, target practice, and what goes generally to make life cheerful.

The Policy of the Navy Department is to better the condition of the enlisted man and to increase his 
opportunity along the lines of any particular talent.
Membership in the Navy is an honor. Talk it over with your parents — should they object, we will supply 
you with detailed information concerning the life and benefits to be derived, and in every instance the 
objections are overcome.
Not enough can be said here. If you are in doubt or want further information, apply to the

NAVY RECRUITING STATION

OR TO
The Navy League of the United States
LOCAL HEADQUARTERS