U.S. Navy 241st Birthday

The U. S. Navy has been the cornerstone of American security and prosperity for almost two and a half centuries. On Oct. 13 celebrate with us. At the heart of our success is the American Sailor, serving afloat and ashore to the far reaches of the globe, protecting our country, advancing our interests, supporting our allies, delivering aid to peoples in crisis, and vigilantly guarding the sea lanes that are so necessary to our economic stability. Throughout history, our Navy has been a force to be reckoned with. The perseverance and fighting spirit of our sailors have always enabled us to prevail in the most dire circumstances and against the most daunting odds. On this, our 241st birthday as a service, we stand ready to defeat any enemy who challenges while we simultaneously evolve to outpace those with aims to challenge our control of the seas. Our Sailors’ unique ability to learn, adapt, innovate on the fly, and ultimately overcome will continue to make the U. S. Navy the most formidable sea power and benchmark that others measure themselves against. Three core characteristics have defined our Navy since its inception. They will continue to supersede all technological advances in importance as we move forward into an uncertain future. Our sailors … our center of gravity … have always been and will certainly continue to be Tough, Bold and Ready.