BOSTON (May 24, 2021) Hospital Coprsman Katrina Mastrolia, assigned to USS Constitution, assists acting mayor of Boston, Kim Janey, in firing the saluting battery onboard the ship. Constitution, is the world�s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship�s mission of promoting the Navy�s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk)