The United States Navy traces it's lineage to 13 October 1775, the date it was established by an act of the Continental Congress. Every year members of the Navy, former members, retirees, and family members celebrate the occasion. Oftentimes the celebration takes the form of a formal ball, sometimes it takes the form of a mess night, and still other times it is observed with a cake-cutting ceremony when the junior and senior member of the crew share the responsibility of cutting the birthday cake. More information is available at:
http://www.history.navy.mil/birthday.htm
It is ironic that while the Navy was born as a result of the American Revolution we share so many traditions with Britain's Royal Navy. Beyond those, we share a broad set of traditions with all the other navies of the world and still more with mariners of all sorts the world around. As a cadet, you are invited to share in the traditions we honor everyday.
Happy Birthday!
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