 On October 13th, the United States Navy celebrates its 239th birthday. Whether here in the Marshall Islands, during the island hopping campaigns of World War II, or in places like the waters of the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean, or the Rim of the Pacific, the United States Navy continues a long and storied legacy of providing presence around the world. You, the sailors, standing the watch uphold those same values of honor, courage, and commitment that make ours the greatest expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known. Thank you. Thank all of you and your families for what you do in the service to our Navy and our nation. Happy birthday, Navy. Semper Fortis.