When is fleet week 2018 nyc

Diligence WMEC is a foot cutter, and it is one of the oldest commissioned vessels in the country, in service since These little workhorses are frequent visitors to the GMD shipyard in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, as the federal government tries desperately to keep year-old ships afloat; right now its sister ship Dauntless is in Dry Dock 1.

This ship holds a special place in our heart — not only did we have a great time visiting it in , but our newest team member Ramon Ortiz served on board during his time in the Coast Guard. This is one of the newest, and most troubled, hull designs in the Navy. The problem is that while terrorism is obviously still a serious threat, the bigger threat to American naval power is peer or near-peer navies.

The week kicked off with the Parade of Ships, which arrived Wednesday. Among them are four U. Navy ships, three Coast Guard cutters, four U.

Service members gave back to the city by helping with Habitat for Humanity projects in Brooklyn and Queens on May 24 and Dozens of events are scheduled throughout the week, so there are plenty of chances to take part. Some businesses are also getting in on the fun with Fleet Week specials. The Parade of Ships is among the first on a long list of Fleet Week events. Demonstrations, concerts and other performances are lined up each day. Navy Band Concert p. South Street Seaport, 12 Fulton St.

Navy Dive Tank in Times Square 10 a. Military Island, Times Square St. Read Aloud at Brooklyn Public Library 11 a. Navy Band Concert 4 p. Washington Square Park, W. Screening of Top Gun at the Intrepid. FREE screening starts at 7pm, bring your own seating.

Navy Association Remembrance Ceremony and Celebration 11 a. Joint Reenlistment and Promotion Ceremony 2 p. Navy Band Concert 8 p. Navy Aviation — Eisenhower Park 10 a.

Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Homeport Pier, Staten Island. All-Navy Rugby vs. Gaelic Park, W. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Brooklyn. The ships will depart on Tuesday, May Over 2, members of the U. Below is a look at some of the activities planned on Staten Island in celebration of Fleet Week.

For a complete schedule, click here. The Parade of Ships is the signature kick-off event for Fleet Week each year. Fort tours will be ongoing during that time.

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