Chief of Naval Operations

TYSONS CORNER, Va. (Oct. 13, 2012)1 of 4

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert holds a plate for the Honorable Paul Ignatius, former Secretary of the Navy (1967-1969) as he cuts a piece of birthday cake for a junior Sailor from the USS Constitution at a Navy Birthday Ball honoring the Navy's 237th Anniversary. Navy tradition dictates the youngest and oldest or most senior ranked Sailor at the Navy Ball cut and eat the first pieces of cake. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 121013-N-WL435-622

WASHINGTON (Oct. 13, 2012)2 of 4

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and a former USS Davis (DD 937) crew member place a wreath in front of the Lone Sailor statue at the U.S. Navy Memorial in honor of the crew who served aboard Davis. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 121013-N-WL435-142

TYSONS CORNER, Va. (Oct. 13, 2012)3 of 4

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert makes brief introductory remarks at a Navy Birthday Ball honoring the Navy's 237th Anniversary among Sailors, families, retirees and military supporters from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 121013-N-WL435-483

WASHINGTON (Oct. 12, 2012)4 of 4

Carla Lucchino, the Department of the Navy Assistant for Administration, shakes hands with Secretary of Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus while Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Willie Williams, the Director of Marine Corps Staff, after a ceremonial ribbon cutting to unveil the Diversity Wall exhibit at the Pentagon. The display honors the accomplishments of diverse men and women who make up the fabric of the Navy-Marine Corps team. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 121012-N-WL435-070