Posted On: October 13th 2026, 08:53 pm
⚓️🇺🇸 HAPPY 251ST BIRTHDAY, U.S. NAVY! 💙
Today was a FULL one! I had the privilege of serving as a board member for Bluejacket of the Quarter and Junior Sailor of the Quarter. Before the boards began, I helped prepare a few first-timers who weren’t familiar with reporting procedures, then conducted their inspections once they entered.
It felt good being on the other side of the table, looking for the cream of the crop! Being apart of the selection process to recognize Sailors whose hard work, dedication, and performance set them apart is always rewarding.
After that I scrambled over to security where I graded about 50 tests for Training Tuesday (knocking out these ASTs, if you know, you know 😂), spent time mentoring junior Sailors, enjoyed some fellowship with my peers, and I even received a special package from my longest-running and favorite pen pal, my mom, Bridgette! 📦♥️🙌🏽
Did I get lunch? ABSOLUTELY NOT! 😂
But what better way to celebrate the Navy’s birthday than spending the day doing what makes the Navy what it is? Developing Sailors, recognizing excellence, building relationships, and carrying on the traditions of those who served before us.
251 years of service, sacrifice, tradition, and excellence. Here’s to the Sailors who came before us, those serving today, and the generations still to come! ⚓️💙
HOOYAH, NAVY! 🇺🇸
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