The Navy Club of Carbon County, Ship 260, recently celebrated the birth of the U.S. Navy with a church service at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lansford. The Navy was established Oct. 13, 1775, by an act of Congress. The service honors all veterans of all branchesof service, but is especially significant to members of the seaborne services. The Rev. Marjorie H. Keiter officiated the ceremony,which also included memories of families and friends who served. Representing the Navy Club with residents in attendance are, William Flail, past national commandant Navy Club USA, and club members Richard Tamplin, Robert Siesputowski, Stan Jaroszewski, Commander Scott Reinhart and Eugene Seip.