181013-N-HU624-1001 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Oct. 13, 2018) Service members forward-deployed to Camp Lemonnier and Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa, along with base personnel and coalition partners celebrate the U.S. Navy's 243rd birthday by hosting a Navy Ball at the base multipurpose facility, Oct. 13, 2018. On Oct. 13, 1775, the Navy was established by a resolution of the Continental Congress. The theme for this year's celebration is Forged By The Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon D. Barnwell/Released)