CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Marines forward-deployed to Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, perform in a color guard during a Navy Ball celebrating the Navy’s 243rd birthday at the the base multi-purpose facility, Oct. 13, 2018. On 13 October 1775, the Navy was established by a resolution of the Continental Congress. The theme for this year’s celebration is Forged By The Sea.

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