Sea cadets raise 150 flags at Battleship North Carolina on Navy’s 250th birthday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Monday marks 250 years since the United State Navy was established and the Battleship North Carolina hosted a special flag raising in honor of the milestone.

Over 150 historic American flags were raised individually at the museum.

Wilmington-area members of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps raised the flags honoring navy service members dating back to 1775…

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