T e First Navy Jack As the first ships of the Continental Navy readied in the Delaware River during the fall of 1 775, Commodore Esek Hopkins issued a set of fleet signals. His signals for the fleet to engage the enemy provided for the Strip'd jack and Ensign at their proper places. Thus, the First Navy jack was a flag consist- ing of 13 horizontal alternating red and white striped bearing diagonally across them a rattlesnake in a moving position with the motto 'Dont Tread On Me. In 1977, the Secretary of the Navy directed that the ship in an active status with the longest total period of active service shall display the first Navy Jack until decommissioned or transferred to inactive service, at which time the flag shall be passed to the next ship in line with appropriate honors. The display of this jack by the oldest ship in the fleet is an appropriate form of recognition and promotes pride of service, enhances morale, and contributes to the tradi- tion of Naval service. USS INDEPENDENCE K CV 622 was the first and, to date, only aircraft carrier to hold this honor.
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