More than 300 service members and their guests attended the Navy Birthday Ball held at the Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor Plaza Ballroom.
“It’s important to celebrate the Navy’s birthday because it teaches junior Sailors the significance of our tradition, and it’s also a reminder of where we began,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SW/AW) Ritchetta Sanders, event coordinator. “This evening is really special to me because I get to reflect on the rich naval history and share it with my mother, who is present tonight.”
Holding with tradition, the oldest Sailor in the crowd, Capt. Jim Stone, Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) commanding officer, was called forward along with the youngest Sailor, Culinary Specialist Seaman Christy Probost from NBK; together, they cut the birthday cake. “This is my first Navy ball,” said Culinary Specialist Seaman Aaron Beeler, NBK. “Since I am new to the Navy I want to embrace its heritage and learn more about it. And hopefully win a prize.” Following the entertainment, raffle tickets were drawn with more than $1,700 in prizes given out all through the evening.
More than 300 service members and their guests attended the Navy Birthday Ball held at the Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor Plaza Ballroom.
“It’s important to celebrate the Navy’s birthday because it teaches junior Sailors the significance of our tradition, and it’s also a reminder of where we began,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SW/AW) Ritchetta Sanders, event coordinator. “This evening is really special to me because I get to reflect on the rich naval history and share it with my mother, who is present tonight.”
Holding with tradition, the oldest Sailor in the crowd, Capt. Jim Stone, Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) commanding officer, was called forward along with the youngest Sailor, Culinary Specialist Seaman Christy Probost from NBK; together, they cut the birthday cake. “This is my first Navy ball,” said Culinary Specialist Seaman Aaron Beeler, NBK. “Since I am new to the Navy I want to embrace its heritage and learn more about it. And hopefully win a prize.” Following the entertainment, raffle tickets were drawn with more than $1,700 in prizes given out all through the evening.
