Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet (center right) cuts a cake with Gunner’s Mate Third Class Skyler Collins, assigned to guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) during a segment for KUSI News, of San Diego, to celebrate the Navy’s 240th birthday. This year’s theme, “Ready Then, Ready Now, Ready Always,” is a nod to the ever-ready state of the active duty Navy and a way to recognize this year’s centennial celebration of the Navy Reserve Force, which shares the theme. ( Navy Photo by Doug Sayers/Released)

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