Happy Birthday to the Navy, 238 years and still hanging in, in spite of the current administration…
Some traditions DO continue, thankfully…
Traditionally, the oldest sailor and the youngest sailor share in cutting the ‘birthday’ cake.
I happened to be a Third Fleet last week, and they had the cake cutting on the 8th (actual celebrations can be held anytime 7-13 Oct), but since cameras aren’t allowed, no pics, but I DID swipe a napkin…
The ceremony was held on the quarterdeck with VADM Floyd presiding, and the oldest sailor was a Warrant who was 58, the youngest was a Seaman who was 19 (he was born in 1994)!!!
Us old farts standing in the back started laughing as we’d ALL retired before the poor kid had been born… At least I wasn’t the oldest old fart…
Sigh…
Have A Great Navy Happy Birthday Day, Tubemate…’Cuz Every Navy Day Is A Great Day…Mark On Top…Now, NOw, NOW! BIRTHDAY CAKE AWAY!!!
Confident the Navy will survive. Prosper? Not so much.
I understand, sir; I have the certificate awarded to active duty personnel on the Navy’s 200th birthday. Was on Adak at the time.
Joe- And to you Sir!
WSF- Agreed!
Rev- Nice!
The youngest was born in 1994? I have been out so long? Where did all the time go? Nevermind, I wish the NAVY a fine birthday celebration everywhere. All I got was a cute pinup for my Facebook wall, she has legs.
Earl- Yeah, those were MY thoughts too… sigh…
God Bless and Protect the Navy as well all Sailors past,present and future