Proud History
SINCE
1879
we’ve faithfully served
our nation’s military families
Navy Mutual over the years
1876
After the Battle of Little Big Horn, widows and children of the fallen were left stranded in Montana Territory
1879
Navy officers established the Navy Mutual Aid Association “for the purpose of aiding families of deceased Members”
1926
After years of financial success, Navy Mutual’s death benefit increased to $7500
1942
Navy Mutual refused to adopt a war clause despite U.S. involvement in World War II
1950
Under threat of nuclear war, Navy Mutual safeguarded Members’ personal records at a secure site
1963
Navy Mutual opened membership to the U.S. Public Health Service
1972
Navy Mutual opened membership to the uniformed officers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1980
Navy Mutual opened membership to enlisted Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel
1993
Navy Mutual headquarters were relocated to Henderson Hall, adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery
2001
After the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, the building Navy Mutual occupies was converted to a medical triage area for victims
2005
Navy Mutual worked with Members impacted by Hurricane Katrina to help them avoid inadvertent policy lapses
2015
Navy Mutual Board of Directors allowed Army, Air Force, and National Guard personnel to purchase Navy Mutual products
Today
Our core mission remains to help secure the future of those who serve our nation