SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 8, 2021) Ball-goers dance at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo�s Navy Ball held Oct. 8, 2021 at Hotel Flags Kujukushima in celebration of the Navy�s 246th birthday. The theme of the 246th Navy Birthday and Heritage week is �Resilient and Ready�, which speaks to the Navy�s history of being able to shake off disaster, such as the loss of a ship or a global pandemic, and still maintain force lethality and preparedness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham)