Bicoastal USO Fleet Week Activities Connect Service Members and Civilians
May 21 2024 - 10:00AM
As Military Appreciation Month comes to a close, the USO is
preparing to greet thousands of U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine
Corps service members during Fleet Week in New York City and Los
Angeles.
“We’re excited to join the New York and Los Angeles communities
in welcoming our service members,” said Christopher Plamp, Chief
Operating Officer of the USO. “Celebrating and supporting these
heroes in uniform is critical to strengthening their well-being –
not only during Fleet Week, but year-round.”
Fleet Week activities in New York and Los Angeles will take
place from May 22-27. USO activations in the two cities will offer
opportunities for service members to connect, relax, and learn more
about USO resources, as well as opportunities for the public to
show their appreciation for the people who serve.
USO Fleet Week New York activations will include:
- USO Pop-Up Center
on USS Bataan (May 23-26, 8am - 8pm & May 27, 8am - 5pm) is
the premier USO activation during Fleet Week, featuring outdoor
games, a daily lunch service with special guest appearances,
digital gaming, and more. USO is proud to offer the Pop-Up Center
to service members visiting during Fleet Week 2024.
- Parade of
Ships (May 22, 9:30 - 11:30 am) – The USO, in partnership with
the Intrepid Air & Space Museum, will kick off the week with a
parade of ships breakfast. Guests will have prime views of these
incredible vessels as they make their way down the Hudson River and
will also hear from and interact with Navy, Coast Guard and Marine
leadership.
- Celebrating Women
of the Sea Services Panel (May 24, 10am - 12:30pm): A panel of
women military leaders and military spouses will speak about their
journey transitioning from active duty to their current roles. The
panel will be moderated by NBC 4 New York meteorologist Maria
LaRosa and will be held at the New York Athletic Club.
- Peloton
Activation – Tour and Class (May 24, 3:30pm): 20 service
members will join the USO at Peloton for a tour of the facility and
a class with Instructor Tunde.
- USO Intrepid
Community Weekend (May 25-27, 10am - 6pm): Visit the USO tent
to honor our service members by signing a flag and sending messages
of gratitude.
USO Fleet Week Los Angeles activations will include
two USO Pop-Up Centers. The USO Military Lounge at
the Outer Harbor will be open May 22 - 27 from 7am - 5pm
each day and the USO Military Lounge at the Expo
Site will be open May 24 - 27 from 9am - 6pm, to provide
service members with meals, snacks, refreshments, games and
exciting excursions around the Los Angeles community. There will be
a Media Day on May 23 for members of the media to explore
the Pop-Up Center, interview regional USO leaders, and learn more
about the USO’s mission.
For Fleet Week New York updates and a complete list of programs,
visit https://newyork.uso.org/programs/fleet-week-2024
For Fleet Week Los Angeles updates and a complete list of
programs, visit
https://california.uso.org/support/la-fleet-week-2024
About the USOThe USO is the leading nonprofit
dedicated to strengthening the well-being of the people serving in
America's military and their families. Since 1941, the USO has been
by the side of service members throughout their military service.
Impactful support is provided through our 250+ locations around the
world, a robust care package delivery program, global
entertainment, military spouse and youth programming, and much
more, all made possible by donors, corporate partners, volunteers
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David Carrier
USO
dcarrier@uso.org