Navy Birthday.

[major bill]

On October 13 it was the 234th birthday of the Us Navy. During the Civil War did the Navy even think about celebrating the 1775 founding of the Navy?

 

[JOHN42768]

I would think they would have been preoccupied.

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

I might be wrong, but I think the Marines are the only service that makes a big deal about the "birthday," then or now.

 

[Carronade]

One Florida congressman remembered the Navy's birthday:

Too bad it's a Russian ship, the "battle cruiser" Pyotr Velikiy or Peter the Great.

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

Sigh... yeah, I saw that. Stock photo probably located by some staffer that either couldn't tell the difference or thought no one else could. :: facepalm ::

ETA: A shame, really, because I think the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are about as good-looking a ship as has served in the post-WW2 Navy. I think it's that rake to the mast that does it. Anyway... would have been a much better choice.

190916-N-PC620-0539 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), front, and USS Farragut (DDG 99) transit the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 16, 2019. Forrest Sherman and Farragut are operating in the Atlantic in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released)

 

[USS ALASKA]

Today, the United States Navy celebrates its 250th Birthday.

https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/

'Bravo Zulu'

Cheers,
USS ALASKA

 

[James Brenner]

Fair winds and following seas.