181012-M-ZD670-071 PALA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2018) Rear Adm. Cedric E. Pringle, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, delivers remarks to attendees of the 243rd Navy Birthday Ball at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort in Pala, Calif., Oct. 12, 2018. Pringle is the guest speaker for Camp Pendleton’s Navy Ball and took part in the cake cutting with the oldest and youngest Sailor at Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan/Released)