Master Chief Navy Equipmentman William W. Warren cuts a cake in in celebration of the Navy’s 243rd birthday. In keeping with military tradition of past and present, the youngest and oldest members participate in the ceremonial cutting of the cake. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Recruit Moreland was the youngest member in attendance while Master Chief Navy Equipmentman William W. Warren was the oldest. The Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, established during the War of Independence by the Continental Congress on October 13, 1775.

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