10/10/2025
🇺🇸⚓️ PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH: FROM SEABED TO SPACE! ⚓️🇺🇸
250 YEARS OF FIGHTING: PENSACOLA AREA NAVY BIRTHDAY BALL!
Tonight, we honor the legacy of two and a half centuries and the Sailors who keep our fleet ready to fight and win. Our guiding principle is to deliver Peace Through Strength across every domain—from the seabed to the stars.
The warfighting spirit of our Navy is the non-negotiable guarantor of America’s freedom and prosperity.
THE CNO'S COMMAND: THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT
The modern battlefield demands speed, modernization, and an unwavering commitment to operational readiness.
“I will relentlessly pursue full-spectrum readiness, modernizing our fleet's capabilities, scaling readiness capacity and aggressively forging our resilient and resourceful sailors who bring all our combat power to life.”
— Admiral Daryl Caudle, U.S. Navy (34th Chief of Naval Operations)
THE MCPON'S FOCUS: CHARACTER, COMPETENCE, CONFIDENCE
The 17th MCPON is focused on developing the best warfighters at every level by prioritizing what truly matters.
“Our Navy must be manned by world-class Sailors, led by the best warfighters at every level. You have my word — I will always fight for you, and for the families who stand beside you.”
— MCPON John Perryman, U.S. Navy (17th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy)
Join us tonight to celebrate our historic 250th milestone, reaffirm our commitment to the mission, and recognize the Sailors who are the backbone of our global dominance!
Happy 250th Birthday!
