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Third Annual "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2009:


Rear Admiral Julius S. Caesar, Reserve Deputy Commander and
Commander, Navy Installations Command, officiated the wreathlaying ceremony. 


The U.S. Navy Band entertains the crowd with one of several songs.


The Lone Sailor stands next to the wreath places to celebrate the Navy's 234th birthday.

 

Second Annual "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2008:

Navy Day 2008

The 2008 "Navy Day in D.C." celebration brought generations of Sailors together to celebrate the Navy's 233rd birthday.

Navy Day 2008: Kids on ship

The miniature tall ship was one of several Navy craft on display for visitors to explore.

Navy Day 2008: Shipbuilding crafts for kids

Kid's activities included boat building crafts (pictured above), as well as face painting, Lego building, Battleship games, and balloon artists.

Navy Day 2008: Cutting the Navy birthday cake

U.S. Navy Memorial President Rear Adm. Rick Buchanan, USN (Ret.)(pictured left) cuts the Navy's birthday cake with assistance from fellow Sailors, as participants and performers look on.

Navy Day 2008: Trying on Navy equipment

Visitors get the chance to test out special Navy equipment on the Memorial Plaza.

Inaugural "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2007:

Navy Day in D.C. Color Guard
The color guard files in to the Quarterdeck at the Navy Memorial to begin the inaugural "Navy Day in D.C." ceremonies.

Rear Admiral Buchanan and Virginia Senator Jim Webb
Rear Admiral Buchanan and Virginia Senator Jim Webb honor the colors.

 

Third Annual "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2009:


RADM Julius S. Caesar salutes the wreath laid in honor of the Navy and the servicemen and women who have been lost.


The U.S. Navy Cerimonial Guard provided the cordon for the wreathlaying.


The U.S. Navy Color Guard stands on either side of the Lone Sailor.

Second Annual "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2008:

Navy Day 2008: U.S. Navy Band "Commodores" jazz ensemble

The U.S. Navy Band jazz ensemble, the "Commodores" played for audiences on the Memorial Plaza.

Navy Day 2008: Harmony Heritage singers

Other musical performances on the Memorial Plaza included the Harmony Heritage Singers.

Navy Day 2008: American Belles sing

The American Belles entertain the crowd with their dazzling voices and costumes.

Navy Day 2008: Drill team performance

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team show off their precision and skill.

Navy Day 2008:Riverine Command Boat

Visitors explore the military craft on display, including a humvee, grater, truck, and riverine command boat (pictured above).

Inaugural "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2007:

Kerwin Miller and Rear Admiral Earl Gay

Director of the D.C. Office of Veterans Affairs Kerwin Miller and Commandant of Naval District Washington Rear Admiral Earl Gay commemorate the historic event.

A Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor at Navy Day in D.C.
A Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor prepares to deliver the speech that deployed the Great White Fleet 100 years ago.
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