For 251 years, generations of Americans have raised their right hand, gone to sea, stood the watch, and answered whenever our Nation called.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle told service members during a ceremony at the Pentagon today that as we begin our 252nd year, we will continue to build the readiness and lethality necessary to deter aggression and, if deterrence fails, fight and win.
Happy 251st Birthday, U.S. Navy!