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MCPON 245th Navy Birthday Message

Defense Media Activity - Navy Production Division
Oct. 10, 2020 | 1:37

A message from the 15th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Master Chief Russell Smith commemorating the U.S. Navy's 245th birthday. (U.S. Navy video production by All Hands Magazine/ Navy Production, Defense Media Activity)