Forged by the sea
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Garret Van Sickle, student at the Navy Center for Information Warfare Training student, ceremonially rings a bell nine times during the 243rd Navy Day Ball, eight to symbolize the end of the year, and one to welcome the next year, during the ball at the Event Center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 12, 2018. In addition to ringing the bell, the ceremony included, posting the colors, a guest speaker and cutting of the cake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seraiah Hines/Released)