ANNAPOLIS, Md. (October 18, 2020) Midshipmen worship at the Catholic Mass celebrating the United States Navy’s 245th birthday at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel.
The central theme of this year's 245th birthday and heritage week was "Victory at Sea," which encompasses the Navy's efforts in battle during World War II in the Pacific Theater. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Original public domain image from Flickr