EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA, Spain (Oct. 7, 2021) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith poses for a selfie with Command Master Chief Kim Ferguson, command master chief of Naval Station Rota, and Capt. David Baird, commanding officer of Naval Station Rota, during the base's Navy Ball which commemorated the Navy's 246th Navy Birthday. The theme for the 246th birthday is "Resilient and Ready," which speaks to the Navy's history of rising above the most challenging crises, 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 Anna Van Nuys)