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Fleet Week
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070524-N-3235P-631 NEW YORK (May 24, 2007) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) pose for a photograph in Times Square while on liberty. The 20th annual Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for New Yorkers to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and thank them for their service. Fleet Week honors the service and sacrifice of all Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as the city of New York, in the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass (RELEASED)
FLEET WEEK: WHOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man, you have to love it when you pull into a place like New York City for Fleet Week. They roll out the red carpet, have a bunch of parties, and you get to do it in whites.
Never did NYC, but in March 97, we pulled into Ft. Lauderdale with the USS HARRY S TRUMAN, and a cruiser whose name escapes me. We moored next to Burt and Jack's and what a blast. Even though we were preparing for our Tactical Readiness Exercise (TRE: submarine weapons/warfighting certification due annually), it was a great time.
The Navy League had a reception and then we went into town.
In whites.
Highly recommended.
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oooh,
whites.
with rolled whitehats and neckerchiefs rolled with a dime in them.
blackshoe navy at its best.
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Thank all of you for protecting and serving on our behalf.
REALLY