Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip Hamilton strikes nine bells in honor of the U.S. Navy's past and future during the 237th Navy birthday celebration aboard the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Oct. 12, 2012) Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip Hamilton strikes nine bells in honor of the U.S. Navy's past and future during the 237th Navy birthday celebration aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. More than 200 military and local community leaders gathered on the fantail of Wisconsin to help celebrate the event. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Phil Beaufort) File# 121012-N-ZO696-200