Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dale Cornelison | Naval Support Activity Philadelphia | 09.08.2024
A ceremony was held on Sept. 8 at Old St. Mary’s Church in Philadelphia to honor Commodore John Barry, the "Father of the American Navy." The annual event, featuring a Navy color guard and wreath laying, commemorates Barry's contributions to the U.S. Navy and American history. Born in Ireland in 1745, Barry immigrated to America and became a key naval figure during the American Revolution,......
