Welcome Fleet Week NYC 2008! - May 21st - May 28th

The 21st annual Fleet Week begins today.

Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and international navy ships will participate in Fleet Week NYC this week.

Eight ships and thousands of sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen are descending on the city today. The warships are making their way up the Hudson River this morning. They'll be greeted with a 17-gun salute at Fort Hamilton.

Hosted every year Memorial Day week, Fleet Week New York is the City's celebration of the sea services. This annual event also provides an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Team.

Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation of many of the participating ships.

Last year nearly 100,000 guests enjoyed visiting the ships, meeting their crews, and learning about their technology.  

 To the 3,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsman participating in Fleet week in NYC - Welcome to the Big Apple and thank you for your brave service. Enjoy experiencing all the sights and sounds and hospitality of "the city that never sleeps" Have a Great Week!

For more information about events, tours, schedules,photos and participating ships and aircrafts check the official website: fleetweek.navy.mil

photo credits:(May 21, 2007) USS San Jacinto (CG56) US Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jason B. Trevett; New York (May 28, 2006) - Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Claudia Rowe and Cryptologic Technician Technical Seaman from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) enjoy their free time sightseeing near Times Square during Fleet Week New York. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Gabriela Hurtado: Sailors in Time Square 2006 photo courtesy fleetweek.navy.mil