 Team happy birthday as I mentioned in my very first message the ships submarines and aircraft of our Navy are our muscle and bones But the heart and soul of the Navy is you our people and today we honor and celebrate the legacy of that heart and soul We honor 240 years of proud committed Americans raising their right hand to become sailors Serving and defending our country as part of our high-performing Navy team Shipmates your hard work and dedication to excellence is evident throughout the fleet It is because of you that we have been and will continue to be the greatest Navy in the world So to all our folks serving at sea Supporting a shore and to the countless Navy veterans living across the country happy birthday and thank you for your service We look forward to seeing you and our travels around the fleet