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local-news1 year ago

Memorial Day Events and Activities in Los Angeles and Southern California

On Memorial Day, hundreds of sailors from the USS Carl Vinson participated in a Fleet Week event on L.A.'s 6th Street Bridge, which included performances, speeches, and a moment of silence for fallen service members. The event, part of the Navy's public outreach, saw sailors enjoying food trucks and exploring the city, though attendance was lower than expected. The bridge, a recently reopened landmark, has faced issues like copper wire theft but continues to host community events.

via Los Angeles Times|
#6th-street-bridge#fleet-week#local-news
events1 year ago

"NYC Fleet Week 2024: Dive Tanks, Ships, and Navy Band Highlights"

Fleet Week has returned to New York City, featuring U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps members engaging with the public in Times Square. Highlights include Navy divers demonstrating their skills in a see-through dive tank, interacting with visitors, and showcasing their underwater expertise. The event aims to foster a sense of community and appreciation between military personnel and civilians, with additional activities like the Parade of Ships and various ceremonies leading up to Memorial Day.

via Fox News|
#events#fleet-week#memorial-day
accidents2 years ago

Identity Revealed: Woman's Tragic Fall from SF Rooftop during Fleet Week

Patricia Hamon, a San Francisco woman, fell to her death from a rooftop party while watching the Fleet Week Blue Angels airshow. The 51-year-old was identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. There were no signs of foul play, and her friends expressed shock and sorrow on social media. The Blue Angels airshow is a popular annual event held during Fleet Week in San Francisco.

via KRON4|
#accidents#blue-angels#fleet-week
events2 years ago

"Blue Angels Take Flight at San Francisco Fleet Week"

Fleet Week in San Francisco kicked off with a Parade of Ships, followed by the highly anticipated air shows featuring the Blue Angels. The event honors California-based military units and individuals for their heroic actions, such as the California Air National Guard 129th Rescue Wing, which has saved over 1,159 lives. Visitors also had the opportunity to experience various public service demonstrations and exhibits. Fleet Week is dedicated to the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, who brought the event to San Francisco in the 1980s.

via KGO-TV|
#blue-angels#events#fleet-week
human-interest2 years ago

Geraldo Rivera's Failed Attempt to Treat Fleet Week Marines to Dinner

Veteran journalist Geraldo Rivera attempted to buy dinner for a group of Marines at a steakhouse in Manhattan during Fleet Week, but two other Good Samaritans beat him to it. Fleet Week, which brings thousands of servicemen and women from the Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard to New York City, runs through May 30. Rivera, who has been on air for over 50 years, works as a Fox News senior correspondent and appears regularly on shows such as "The Five."

via New York Post |
#fleet-week#geraldo-rivera#good-samaritans