Navy Marks 240 Years of 'Ready Then, Ready Now, Ready Always'

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The Washington-area's 2015 U.S. Navy Birthday Ball drew more than 1,200 people to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Oct. 10 to celebrate 240 years of honor, courage and commitment. With the theme "America's Navy: Ready Then, Ready Now, Ready Always," the evening also marked the centennial anniversaries of the Navy Reserve and the creation of the Office of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Among those toasting the sea service with ADM John M. Richardson, the 31st CNO, were U.S. Rep. Donna E Edwards, D-Md.; Marine Corps Commandant Gen Robert B. Neller; Maritime Administrator Paul N. "Chip" Jaenichen; ADM Michelle J. Howard, vice CNO; ADM Michael S. Rogers, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency and chief of Central Security; ADM Scott H. Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet; ADM James E Caldwell Jr., director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program; Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike D. Stevens; other flag and general officers; enlisted personnel; Navy civilians; industry sponsors; and friends and family.