171021-N-OT701-101 SILVERDALE, Wash. (Oct. 21, 2017) Capt. Alan Schrader, commanding officer of Naval Base Kitsap, shares a laugh with the Navy Ball guest of honor, Don Rakers, who was a 3rd class petty officer during World War II, and Ed Stern, Raker’s son-in-law, during the Navy Ball celebrating the U.S. Navy's 242nd birthday. The theme for the Navy’s 242nd birthday is sea power to protect and promote. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Greg Hall/Released)