All Hands On Deck
Celebrating
243 Years on October 13!
Happy Birthday to the United States Navy
The United States Navy celebrates its birthday annually on October 13, marking the day the Continental Congress authorized the purchase of two armed vessels in 1775.
In addition to this year marking the Navy’s 243rd birthday, the year ahead will mark several other historic milestones for the Navy. Throughout the year, Navy will celebrate the 25th anniversary of women’s first assignment aboard a combat ship, the 50th anniversary of Navy’s Fighter Weapons school — Top Gun, the 75th anniversary of Navy’s success during Operation Overlord (D-Day) and the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Extensive historical and other information can be found here: https://allhands.navy.mil/Features/Navy-Birthday/