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The U.S. Navy celebrated the 235th anniversary of its inception on Wednesday, and its Twitter feeds were active in noting the occasion throughout the morning.

Adm. Mike Mullen, who is Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said:

Happy Birthday Navy! My very best to all our Sailors, Navy civilians and their families. Thanks for your service.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead said:

As Elisabeth just pos! ted, it is a fine Navy day on our birthday. Happy Birthday Shipmates.

The Naval Air Forces, tweeting at @flynavy, said:

Better start getting out the candles. Its gonna take a while to put all 235 on the cakes. #navybday (ak)

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NAVY!!!

U.S. Naval Forces, Japan, said:

Feelin' young for being 235 years old!

The Pacific Fleet retweeted several greetings from followers:

TY!! :-) RT @Hitomiko_Yuki  HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR US NAVY :) YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU GUYS :)

Tks 4 enduring support! RT @coffee_tweets  Happy Birthday to the @USNavy!!! Still lookin' good at 235!!! :)

Thanks, champ! RT @mikezagorski Happy Birthday to the @USNavy!!! Getting better with age!

@USNavy Birthday greetings from our boss ... Happy 235th!

The U.S.S. Harry S. Truman said:

Please join us in celebrating the Navy's 235th Birthday!!!

The U.S.S. Halsey said:

Happy 235th birthday to the United States Navy!!

The Naval Air Station at Brunswick, Maine said:

Happy Birthday to Mother Navy!

Master Chief Petty Officer Rick D. West sent a message to Navy personnel and families calling the fleet the "best it's ever been."

"I would like to thank each and every one of you for your service to our nation and our Navy, and for truly making our great Navy a global force for good. As we celebrate our anniversary, take a moment to remember those currently on watch around the world and those who have gone before us and laid the foundation to which you build upon … Happy 235th birthday Navy and HOOYAH!" the statement read, in part.

Adm. Roughead also recorded a video message to the fleet. 

This post will be updated as necessary.