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The U.S. Navy celebrates its 231 years of heritage, Oct. 13, 2006. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus Ramirez, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, prepared the cake. It was cut on the ship’s mess decks by the oldest and youngest crew members.

NAVY CELEBRATES

The U.S. Navy celebrates its 231 years of heritage, Oct. 13, 2006. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus Ramirez, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, prepared the cake. It was cut on the ship’s mess decks by the oldest and youngest crew members.

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