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The most junior sailor in the room joins Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano to cut a birthday cake celebrating the Navy’s 241st birthday at National Harbor, Md., Oct. 7, 2016. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio

Navy Birthday

The most junior sailor in the room joins Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano to cut a birthday cake celebrating the Navy’s 241st birthday at National Harbor, Md., Oct. 7, 2016. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio

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