Fleet Week Begins in New York

Fleet Week starts in New York this week, bringing a diverse group of nearly 1,500 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to the city. This year’s Fleet Week, 26th the annual celebration of America's sea services, coincides with Memorial Day -- making the celebration even more meaningful.    The USS Oakhill docked in New York City, carrying men and women of the U.S. Navy and Marines from their base in Norfolk, Virginia. Like the country itself, service people represent many...

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