The following are messages from President Barack Obama, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and several tweets on the occasion of the U.S. Navy’s 240th birthday.
A Selection of Official Messages Celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 240th Birthday
October 13, 2015 1:50 PM - Updated: October 13, 2015 4:07 PM

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