10/15/2026
⚓ Celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 251st Birthday
On October 13, VA Central California observed the 251st birthday of the United States Navy with a brief ceremony and refreshments on the front steps of the medical center in Fresno.
Vietnam Veteran Lyle Bricco, 84, did the honors of cutting the birthday cake. Mr. Bricco served in the Navy from 1961 to 1965 as part of VA-196 Fighter Squadron, where he worked as an ejection-seat repairman for aircraft. He also shared that he was the first manager of Roller Towne in Fresno around 1970.
The observance recognized the Navy’s origins as the Continental Navy, established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, and celebrated its enduring contributions to national security, global stability and humanitarian efforts.
Thank you Mr. Bricco and everyone who has served in the U.S. Navy! 🇺🇸⚓