WASHINGTON - Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea cut the Navy birthday cake during the Chief of Naval Operations Navy birthday celebration at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., Oct. 13, 2023. This year's theme to commemorate the Navy's 248th birthday is Power, Presence, and Protection,” highlighting the U.S Navy’s historical and long-standing commitment to being forward deployed, highly trained, and dedicated to defending American interests at sea, on land, and in the sky. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Anastasia McCarroll)