Navy celebrates birthday at Camp Wilson [Image 223 of 282]

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, UNITED STATES

10.14.2016

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado 

U.S. Navy           

The 241st Navy birthday cake from the Marines to the sailors displayed before the cutting of the cake ceremony at Camp Wilson, Calif., Oct. 13, 2016. The Navy was established on Oct 13, 1775 making this year the 241st anniversary since its commissioning. Marines and sailors from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division and 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division gathered for the reading of the commandant’s message and the cutting of the cake ceremony, signifying the passing of Naval heritage from the oldest to the youngest sailor among the units.

• Date Taken: 10.14.2016
• Date Posted: 10.21.2016 00:40
• Photo ID: 2935731
• VIRIN: 161014-M-DL117-001
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 2.18 MB
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, US