Shipmate!

Referring to a fellow Sailor as a Shipmate is more than just a term of endearment, it is a title that embodies the highest honor and respect that one can bestow upon another in the naval service. A Shipmate is not just a fellow Sailor, but a comrade, a friend, and a brother or sister in arms. A Shipmate is someone who practice the core values of the Navy: honor, courage, and commitment.


Respect is one of the fundamental attributes of a Shipmate. A Shipmate respects others, regardless of their rank, job, sex or ethnicity. They understand that every Sailor plays a critical role in the mission and that every person deserves respect and dignity. A Shipmate treats others as they would want to be treated, with kindness, fairness, and professionalism.