FReeper Canteen ~ Happy 237th Birthday, US Navy ~ 13 October 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Happy 237th Birthday, United States Navy!! ~

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Showing support and boosting the morale of
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and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Establishment of the Navy, 13 October 1775

This resolution of the Continental Congress marked the establishment of what is now the United States Navy.

"Resolved, That a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage guns, and a proportionable number of swivels, with eighty men, be fitted, with all possible despatch, for a cruise of three months, and that the commander be instructed to cruize eastward, for intercepting such transports as may be laden with warlike stores and other supplies for our enemies, and for such other purposes as the Congress shall direct.

That a Committee of three be appointed to prepare an estimate of the expence, and lay the same before the Congress, and to contract with proper persons to fit out the vessel.

Resolved, that another vessel be fitted out for the same purposes, and that the said committee report their opinion of a proper vessel, and also an estimate of the expence."

Navy Times

As the first ships of the Continental Navy readied in the Delaware River during the fall of 1775, Commodore Esek Hopkins issued a set of fleet signals. His signals for the fleet to engage the enemy provided for the "Strip'd Jack and Ensign at their proper places." Thus, the First Navy Jack was a flag consisting of 13 horizontal alternating red and white stripes bearing diagonally across them a rattlesnake in a moving position with the motto "Don’t Tread On Me."

In 1977, the Secretary of the Navy directed that the ship in active status with the longest total period of active service shall display the First Navy Jack until decommissioned or transferred to inactive service, at which time the flag shall be passed to the next ship in line with appropriate honors. The display of this jack by the oldest ship in the fleet is an appropriate form of recognition and promotes pride of service, enhances morale, and contributes to the tradition of naval service.

USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) became the oldest active ship in the United States Navy upon the decommissioning of USS Independence (CV 62) on September 30, 1998. Kitty Hawk is only the second aircraft carrier ever to hold the honor of flying the First Navy Jack.

Excerpted from the Web site of the USS Kitty Hawk.

Uniform for the Navy of the United States of America

Captain's Uniform. FULL DRESSED COAT. Blue Cloth with long buff lappels, and a standing collar, and lining of buff--to be made and trimmed full with a gold epaulet on each shoulder. The cuffs buff, with four buttons to the pockets. Lappels to have nine buttons, and one to the standing collar. Buttons, yellow metal, and to have the foul anchor and American eagle on the same.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff, with flaps and four buttons to the pockets of the vests, so as to correspond and be in uniform with the coat. Buttons the same kind as the coat, only proportionably smaller.

Lieutenants. COAT. Long, blue, with half lappels, standing collar, and lining of buff. The lappels to have six buttons, and one to the collar; below the lappel, right side, three buttons, left side, thee close worked button holes. Three buttons to the pocket flaps, and three to a slash sleeve, with a buff cuff. One gold epaulet on the right shoulder. Trimmings, plain twist.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff-- The former to be made with skirts, and pocket flaps, but to have no buttons to the pockets. The buttons for the vest and breeches, and coat, the same as for the captain's uniform.

Lieutenant of Marines. COAT. Long, blue, with long lappels of red; standing collar and lining red. The lappels to have nine buttons, and one to the standing collar. Three buttons to the pocket flaps, and three to a slash sleeve, with a red cuff. One gold epaulet on the right shoulder, for the senior lieutenant, where there are two lieutenants for the same ship, and one on the left shoulder for the second officer. Where there is only one lieutenant, he is also to wear the epaulet on the right shoulder. Trimmings plain.

VEST AND BREECHES. The former, red with skirts and pocket flaps, but to have no buttons to the pockets.-- The latter blue-- Buttons for the suit, the same as the captains and lieutenants.

Surgeons. COAT. Long, dark green, with black velvet lappels, and standing collar.--Lappels to have nine buttons, and one to the standing collar-- No linings, other than being faced with the same cloth as the coat. Slash sleeves, the cuff the same as the facings, with three buttons. Pocket flaps, plain.

VEST AND BREECHES. The former, red, double breasted. The latter green, same as the coat. Buttons, the same as the officers.

Surgeon's Mates. The same as the surgeons, with only this difference in the coat, to wit--Half lappels, with six buttons, and one to the collar; below the lappel, right side, three buttons; left side, three close worked button holes.

Sailing Masters. COAT. Long, blue, with facings and standing collar of the same, edged with buff-- nine buttons to the lappels, and one to the standing collar. Lining blue, or faced with the same as the coat-- Slash sleeves, with three buttons-- Pockets plain.

VEST AND BREECHES. Plain buff vest-- and blue breeches. Buttons (for the suit) the same as for the officers.

Pursers. COAT. Plain frock blue coat, with the proper naval buttons-- no lappels.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff and plain.

Midshipmen. COAT. Plain frock coat of blue, lined and edged with buff, without lappels, a standing collar of buff, and plain buff cuffs, open underneath with three buttons.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff-- former to be made round and plain-- Buttons (for the suit) the same as before described.

Marines. Plain short coats of blue, with a red belt, edged with red, and turned up with the same, with common small naval buttons, with blue pantaloons edged with red, and red vests.

CAPTAINS, LIEUTENANTS, AND MARINE OFFICERS, to wear when full dressed, cocked hats, with black cockades, and small swords (yellow mounted) and when undressed, such swords as my be hereafter fixed upon or ordered, which said swords are to be worn at all times by the midshipmen, who are to wear cocked hats, &c. when fully dressed only-- surgeons; mates, sailing masters, and pursers, cocked hats and black cockades.

JAMES M'HENRY

Secretary of War

War-Office, August 24, 1797.

N.B. SUMMER DRESS-- Vest and breeches (excepting for marine soldiers) to be white, or nankeen, as may correspond with the uniform, &c. &c. Marines, white linen overalls.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Hope you’ve had a “relaxing” day. *HUGS*

IT’S SNOWING!!! Everything is now white. I don’t think it will stay long, but it is beautiful.

I didn’t get any errands done today (had to call 911 for my Dad...seemed to be having several seizures....shaking and no response...I would have waited longer, but he wasn’t in bed or a chair...he was headed to the floor and we can’t get him up without his help...several more hours in the ER, but he’s home now, and eating, drinking, and alert), so must venture out tomorrow. It’s bordering on freezing, but supposed to get into the low 40s tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Connie.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov, ML...((HUGS)) Did you have a sunny day, good lessons?

It has been snowing here for about 3 hours...everything is white. It should melt tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy 237th Birthday to the Navy, Mac.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours. Having a good Saturday?

[ConorMacNessa]

A good Saturday, Thanks! A Blessed Lord's Day to You and Yours! Prayers going up!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

"I can imagine no more rewarding career, and any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy'"

President John F. Kennedy



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

We are a Navy Family!



The proudest day of my life - 25Aug1969 - My Father presenting me with the PH the day he retired from 24 years of service in the U.S. Navy.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[luvie]

What a beautiful picture and how proud you looked! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Norm...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

And the Navy does a pretty good job at the haulin’. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A proud day indeed...

We thank both you and your Dad for your service to our country.

[AZamericonnie]

I did indeed have a relaxing morning & it was grand. However I am paying for it now.:)

So crazy to know it is snowing there already & we have highs in the 90’s all next week! LOL

Hopefully you can get your errands done tomorrow & Pop’s will have a restfull & healing day. *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours. You and Maddi have a good week? How’s Zeus? Still handling a tiny one well?

Hope you had a good Saturday? Been mugged yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I miss using them with Mr Tonkin every week after his Coast Guard shift at the CG station. They are fun.

Glad you took the time to “read” them. d:o)

[Gene Eric]

>> The proudest day of my life

Very admirable, ConorMacNessa. Thanks for sharing!

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOVE that ship, the VICTORY!! She’s beautiful. And look at all those gun ports.

[fatima]

So we had our reunion for the teen dance show.All I did was cry they are all so grown Up.One of our regular dancer Kate is a Marine,she brought along Daisy her dog cause she has some brain damage from Iraq.She looked beautiful and she flew in from California.she is staring in a movie and i will post the credits when I get them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very cool....crying is ok. d:o)

God Bless and watch over your Marine as she heals, with Daisy to help her.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and your, fatima. ((HUGS))