This year’s Navy Weeks hold special significance as they coincide with the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday, a historic milestone celebrating a quarter-millennium of maritime excellence, national security and global leadership.

“We’re excited to bring your Navy to Eugene for the very first time,” said Cmdr. Julie Holland, Navy Office of Community Outreach director. “While our technology is unmatched, it’s our Sailors, the people you’ll meet throughout Navy Week, whose character, skill, and dedication make America’s Navy the most capable in the world. Eugene residents will see firsthand the pride and professionalism that continue a tradition of decisive power from seabed to space.”

Although Oregon has welcomed Navy Weeks in other cities before, this marks Eugene’s debut as a host. The 2025 event will showcase an extraordinary lineup of performances, demonstrations, and community engagements designed to inspire, educate, and strengthen the bond between the Navy and the people of Eugene:

• Senior Navy Leaders: Meet and hear from senior Navy officials, including those with local ties to Eugene.
• Namesake Sailors: Meet the men and women serving aboard Navy ships and submarines that carry names honoring Oregon and its communities.
• U.S. Navy Band Northwest: Enjoy live musical performances and masterclasses led by talented Navy musicians.
• Naval History and Heritage Command: Explore the rich connection between Oregon and the Navy through interactive presentations and educational programs.
• U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard: Witness the precision and professionalism of one of the Navy’s most elite units, showcasing time-honored traditions that embody the pride and heritage of naval service.
• Plus, many more Sailors serving across the Fleet representing a wide range of naval capabilities.

Navy Weeks bring the Navy to regions without a major naval presence, fostering connections and showcasing how the Navy’s mission ensures the security, prosperity and freedom of our nation. The Navy Week program has visited over 100 U.S. markets since the program’s inception in 2005.

For more details on Eugene Navy Week, visit https://outreach.navy.mil/navy-weeks/ or contact Lt. j.g. Josh Keim at (901) 232-4451 or via email at joshua.a.keim.mil@us.navy.mil. Follow Navy Outreach on social media @NavyOutreach on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn and connect using #NavyWeek.