191012-N-NO627-1100 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Adm. Christopher Grady, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, delivers remarks during the 2019 Hampton Road Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The ball was in celebration of the U.S. Navy's 244th birthday. The U.S. Navy, local businesses, and civic organizations will celebrate 2019 Fleet Week Hampton Roads, Oct. 11-19, with a variety of events that serve to honor the outstanding contributions and selfless sacrifice of Sailors and their families, and recognizes Hampton Roads as "America's Navy Town." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Angel Thuy Jaskuloski)