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Credit: U.S. Navy
111021-N-SH953-025 CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Oct. 21, 2011) USS Constitution celebrates the 214th anniversary of her launching day. Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. She defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)
