The following is the 2018 Navy birthday message from Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith.
"For 243 years @USNavy has been a global force, forged from the sea, united in a common purpose, ready to fight , respond, and defend wherever there is need…" – #SECNAV76 #243NavyBday pic.twitter.com/wa1HDvajQZ
— SECNAV76 (@secnav76) October 12, 2018