PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct. 13, 2017) — Information Systems Technician Seaman Apprentice Laderlynn Griffin, a native of Philadelphia, Miss., and Military Sealift Command Electronics Technician Roberto Ames, cut the cake for the Navy's 242nd Birthday on the mess decks on board the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), Oct. 13. A sword is used to cut the cake as a reminder that Sailors are a band of warriors, committed to carrying arms so that our nation may live in peace. The Theme of the Navy's Birthday is, "Sea Power to Protect and Promote.” ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialis

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PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct. 13, 2017) — Information Systems Technician Seaman Apprentice Laderlynn Griffin, a native of Philadelphia, Miss., and Military Sealift Command Electronics Technician Roberto Ames, cut the cake for the Navy's 242nd Birthday on the mess decks on board the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), Oct. 13. A sword is used to cut the cake as a reminder that Sailors are a band of warriors, committed to carrying arms so that our nation may live in peace. The Theme of the Navy's Birthday is, "Sea Power to Protect and Promote.” ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Allen Michael McNair/Released)

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