Pittsburgh

America’s Navy is coming home to the “Steel City” of Pittsburgh in 2017, one of 15 cities selected to host a Navy Week, one of the Navy’s signature outreach programs.

Pittsburgh Navy Week is scheduled for June 19-25, 2017, coincident with the Westmoreland County Blue Angels Air Show, and is designed to give area residents an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity. 

The Navy plans to include the following elements in the week-long celebration:

- Navy Divers and Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams

- Aviators, Sailors and a CH-53 helicopter from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, home based in Norfolk, VA

- The U.S. Navy’s Parachute Team, the “Leap Frogs”

- Navy Band Northeast musical performances

- A senior flag officer and other senior Navy leaders, who will engage with local corporate, civic, government and education leaders

- Navy simulator(s) and other interactive displays

- Visits to area schools

- Community service projects and events with local sports franchises

- Visits with local veterans

More information will be added as available.

June 19 - 25

CONTACT INFO

Navy Coordinator

navyweeks@navy.mil

901.874.7048