The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Albuquerque during the week of Sept. 9-15, as the 12th Navy Week of the calendar year.

Albuquerque Navy Week will bring between 50 and 75 Sailors from across the nation to volunteer throughout the community and discuss why the Navy matters to Albuquerque. This will be the sixth Navy Week hosted by New Mexico and the surrounding communities. The program last visited Albuquerque in 2022.

Albuquerque Navy Week will feature in-person demonstrations, performances, and engagements throughout the week that will include:

• Senior Navy Leaders – Flag officer and senior civilian Navy leaders with ties to Albuquerque and the surrounding area.
• Namesake Sailors – Sailors serving aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine, USS New Mexico (SSN-779)
•  Navy Band Southwest -Performances and masterclasses with Navy Musicians.
• Naval History and Heritage Command – Educational presentations and lesson plans about the deep ties between New Mexico and the Navy. 
• USS Constitution – Demonstrations about the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy.
• Navy Expeditionary Combat Command – Educational STEM presentations and fitness demonstrations by technicians, medics, and divers. 
• U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command – Educational presentation on the importance of atmospheric and oceanographic science and the overall value of STEM education to the Navy.

For more information on Albuquerque Navy Week contact Lt.j.g. Madison Kwok at (808) 754-6863 or madison.k.kwok.mil@us.navy.mil