New York Fleet Week Celebration Concludes

30 May 2019

Marking its 31st annual time-honored celebration of the sea services, Fleet Week New York wrapped up its weeklong event on May 27. The Fleet Week celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. USS New York Departs Its Namesake City After NY Fleet Week 2019

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USS New York (LPD 21) sends a special message to New York City by spelling out “I ♥ NY” on the ship’s flight deck at the conclusion of 2019 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 28. FWNY, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roger S. Duncan)

190522-N-FH905-1402 NEW YORK (May 22, 2019) Airman Stuart Price, from Valparaiso, Indiana, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), mans the rails as they approach New York City for Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tribes-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett Walker/Released)

Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), as they approach New York City for Fleet Week New York.

190522-N-XI307-1434 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2019) Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), as they approach New York City for Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tribes-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. ( (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Seelbach/Released)

190526-N-XQ474-1196 NEW YORK (May 26, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Tridents of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 flies over New York City during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

190522-N-XG464-1028 NEW YORK (May 22, 2019) A Sailor takes a selfie while U.S. and Canadian service members pose for an iconic photo as they gather to fill Times Square’s Red Steps at Father Duffy Square during Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2019. FWNY, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

190526-N-UX013-1223 NEW YORK (May 26, 2019) The Navy Band Northeast ensemble Rhode Island Sound performs at Times Square during Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2019. FWNY, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)

190523-N-N0101-116 NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, center, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, signs a guest book at the New York Stock Exchange as U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Scott Buschman, right, and Chris Taylor, vice president of listings and services at the NYSE look on. Sea services representatives are welcomed to the exchange in celebration of Fleet Week New York. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of NYSE by Courtney Crow/Released)

190526-N-YG415-160 NEW YORK (May 26, 2019) The Mets honor World War II Navy veteran Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class Lucille Katz Posner as Veteran of the Game with a flag ceremony at Citi Field during Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Gomez/Released)

190525-N-DO281-0979 NEW YORK (May 25, 2019) The Navy Band Northeast performs at a military appreciation event at the Rockefeller Center as part of Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/Released)

190523-N-N0101-117 NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) The New York Stock Exchange welcomes U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Scott Buschman, second from left, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, and U.S. Marine Corps Major Gen. Karsten Heckl, second from right, to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of Fleet Week New York. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of NYSE by Courtney Crow/Released)

190522-N-XG464-1022 NEW YORK (May 22, 2019) Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and Royal Canadian navy sailors pose for an iconic photo as they gather to fill Times Square’s Red Steps at Father Duffy Square during Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2019. FWNY, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

190523-N-DO281-0034 NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) Navy Diver 2nd Class David Yoder, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, participates in a diving demonstration in Time Square during Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler)

190526-N-UX013-1030 NEW YORK (May 26, 2019) Navy Band Northeast's Rhode Island Sound performs at Times Square during Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2019. FWNY, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)

A U.S. Sailor serves food to elderly patients at the at Burden Senior Center during Fleet Week New York 2019.

190523-N-FH905-1033 NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Nathan Gay, from Lancaster, California and assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), serves food at Burden Senior Center during Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tribes-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett Walker/Released)

190523-N-DO281-0222 NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) An explosive ordinance disposal technician assigned to Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 demonstrates a Sug-V remote controlled robot in Times Square during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler)

190528-N-YZ252-442 NEW YORK (May 28, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) departs New York Harbor at the conclusion of Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roger S. Duncan/Released)

190528-N-YZ252-501 NEW YORK (May 28, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) departs New York Harbor at the conclusion of Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roger S. Duncan/Released)