The Navy League of the United States-Greater Chattanooga Council and the Navy Reserve Center Chattanooga will locally host the U. S. Navy’s Official 249th Birthday Ball in Chattanooga on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Officials said, "This is a Navy-wide birthday celebration to enhance a greater appreciation of our Navy’s heritage and to provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service. The Navy League-Greater Chattanooga Council and Navy Reserve Center Chattanooga are honored to host this celebration of the Navy’s birthday in Chattanooga.
"The mission of the Navy League-Greater Chattanooga Council is to educate our community about the importance of Sea Power to our nation’s survival and continued prosperity; to directly support men and women serving in the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines and their families, and to support the youth programs - Navy Sea Cadets, the Howard High School Navy JROTC Unit - by giving time, talent and financial assistance.
Events include a dinner, U. S. Navy ceremony, music and dancing, with a social hour starting at 6 p.m. and the ceremony at 7 p.m. Attire for civilians is formal attire and tickets are $60 each, with checks payable to: Navy Ball Fund, P. O. Box 91104, Chattanooga, Tn. 37412. For military ticket pricing, contact Chief Petty Officer Laura Watters at laura.a.watters.mil@us.navy.mil or Petty Officer Brianna Waddell at briannawaddell.48@gmail.com.