DAYTON, Ohio – Nearly 90 members of the Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) Dayton, friends, family members, partners, sister service members, veteran and retirees rang in the 248th birthday of the U.S. Navy during the Command-hosted third annual Dayton Area Navy Ball Oct. 13 in Dayton, Ohio.
The event – which started at the suggestion of NAMRU Dayton’s Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Capt. Walter W. Dalitsch III – grew from an intimate event held during a lull in the COVID-19 pandemic restriction to this year’s larger event.
“I was very pleased this year to see the attendees peak at nearly 90, from a start a couple years ago of just shy of 35,” Dalitsch said. “It was particularly gratifying to have so many veterans...
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Myra Wearing, Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton Director for Administration and Navy Ball master of ceremonies, identifies members of the audience with the longest and shortest Navy service respectively. Dr. Angus Rupert, U.S. Navy Capt. (ret), and U.S. Navy Lt. Kaila Vento were highlighted and selected to cut the Command's birthday cake. Nearly 90 members of the Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) Dayton, friends, family members, partners, sister service members, veteran and retirees rang in the Service's birthday in an event which has grown each year since the COVID-restricted event in 2021.
