
“13 October 2022 will mark the Navy’s 247th birthday. The central theme of this year is “On Watch – 24/7 for 247 Years,” which highlights our Navy’s enduring ability to remain fully ready to respond to and effectively deter emergent threats.” Read more history about the US Navy at the Naval History and Heritage Command website at https://www.history.navy.mil/.
(Photo and quote from Naval History and Heritage Command website at https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/commemorations-toolkits/navy-birthday.html.)