Since 1933, Navy Federal has grown from seven members to over 3 million members. And since that time, our vision statement has remained the same You can leave the military, change employers, move, retire, get married—and never have to leave Navy Federal. "Once a member, always a member." This policy undoubtedly has helped NFCU become one of the nation's largest credit unions, claiming more than 3 million members who can retain their credit union privileges even after discharge from the armed services. Formed in 1933, NFCU provides a variety of financial services to all Department of Defense uniformed personnel, reservists, National Guard personnel, civilian employees, and contractors, as well as their families