WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2023) -- The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard presents the colors during at the 248th U.S. Navy Birthday Ball at Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Oct. 14. This year's ball was hosted by the Navy League and the theme is "248 years of Power, Presence and Protection." (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda R. Gray/released)