The Navy the nation needs is coming to Abilene, Texas, for Navy Week May 4-10.

Navy Weeks are the signature outreach program that allows the Navy to build and strengthen ties to the community. 

Abilene Navy Week is scheduled to feature:

• Senior Navy leadership – Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, Commander, Navy Reserve Force
• Navy Band Southwest
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One
• Navy History and Heritage
• USS Constitution
• U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard

In addition to events throughout Abilene, Navy units plan to participate in the Dyess Big Country Air and Space Expo, which will feature the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Blue Angels and serves as the anchor event for the week.  Navy units will also participate in the Western Heritage Classic at the end of the week.