NASM celebrates Navy b-day

Naval Air Station Meridian celebrated the Navy’s 239th birthday Oct. 4. Capt. Scott A. Bunnay, base commander, was guest speaker. The traditional cake cutting was done by the most senior and junior sailors present: Command Master Chief Hayden Jones and Aviation Maintenance Administration Airman Recruit Rebecca Dobbert. In 1972, CNO Adm. Elmo Zumwalt authorized recognition of October 13 as the Navy's birthday. (NAS Meridian 10/08/14)