The 2010 Charleston Navy Week, will offer several free activities to enable the public to experience the wide variety of jobs performed in the U.S. Navy. These activities will include a visit from USS Pinckney, Navy Band Southeast , Explosive Ordnance Disposal divers and the Interactive Navy experience simulators.

Guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) drops anchor in Bristol harbor during New England Navy Week.

The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.

A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation.

The team is stationed at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. during the show season. However, the squadron spends January through March training pilots and new team members at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif.

Air Show fans watch as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, perform at the St. Louis County Fair and Air Show … more

The Blue Angels typically fly close to 60 air shows at more than 30 sites per year. During the 2009 season, the team celebrates 22 years of flying the F/A-18 Hornet. Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 427 million fans.

Please visit the official Blue Angels web site at: www.blueangels.navy.mil
A home video of the Blue Angels' show in San Francisco can be viewed at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOxq9TkFhXk

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Throughout the years, Navy Bands have built an excellent reputation for quality musical performances. They remain on the cutting edge of today's popular music scene by choosing a variety of selections each year from current Top 40 charts.

Their ability to play pop, rhythm and blues, dance, Motown, classic rock, modern rock, soul, hip-hop, swing, country, and disco allows them the flexibility to please all audiences and age groups.

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The U.S. Navy Band Southwest, the Destroyers, perform for students attending West Point Junior High School in support of Utah Navy Week. …more

Up to two divers will be in the dive tank demonstrating military diving techniques and playing an occasional game of “tic-tac-toe” with any interested bystanders. A static display of early 19th century to modern day diving gear is on display with three to four Sailors in the NSW or NSO programs standing by to answer questions. In addition to the dive tank display there is an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) exhibit consisting of a modern bomb disposal suit and a bomb disposal robot.

The EOD Dive Team is based out of Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. and will be showcasing career opportunities in the U.S. Navy’s elite Special Operations community of SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EOD) and Fleet Divers.

Please visit the official EOD web site at: www.eod.navy.mil

Chief Navy Diver Mike Hunt visits with children near his dive tank during San Antonio Navy Week. …more

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Students of Caesar Rodney High School stand in line to ride the Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighter Jet Flight Simulator during Philadelphia Navy Week. …more

The Blue Angel F/A-18 Flight Simulators provide the power to simultaneously involve and communicate with the community and prospective recruits. It is programmed to move in-sync with point of view imagery presented on a large screen at the front of the simulator capsule. Integrated premium quality digital projection and surround sound technology are also included to provide a true immersive experience.

The flight simulators feature the live action ride film adventure “F-18 Carrier Experience.” Designed specifically to capture the imagination of the public and future Navy recruits, this ride film presents a pilot’s perspective of an aircraft carrier take-off and landing combined with low level flying. Additionally, a “Blue Angels” ride film is available for those who may enjoy a second opportunity to further experience U.S Navy life.

There is one 20-seat mobile simulator designed on 65 foot tractor trailers and one 8 seat simulator is constructed on top of a 45 foot long tractor trailer making it easily accessible to urban areas and small venues.

Both of the mobile simulators travel the 48 contiguous United States and are featured at air shows, state fairs, shopping malls, high schools, NASCAR events and Navy Fleet Weeks. The simulators are managed and operated by Pulseworks, the leading supplier of simulation attractions for entertainment, education and marketing exhibits worldwide.

They provide young men and women an opportunity to experience the U.S. Navy's hi-tech environment and get a sense of what it's like to be a part of the Navy’s winning team.

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The Accelerate Your Life Experience (AYLE) Simulators gives participants a look at some of the day-to-day naval operations using actual footage via Immersa-Domes.

Students from Lewisville High School experience the AYLE simulator during Dallas Navy Week. …more

The simulator travels the 48 contiguous states and is showcased at state fairs, festivals and other large public events. The purpose of the AYLE is to attract the attention of potential recruits and give the general public a chance to “feel” what it is like onboard an aircraft carrier.

The Immersa-Domes are designed to feel like aircraft carrier ready room chairs. A visual display lowers over participant’s heads and a short movie is played. The movie, which depicts a fighter jet being launched from an aircraft carrier, is started in conjunction with the immersion effect. Participants are immersed in the 180-degree view of the movie which includes the sound and even smell of a carrier flight deck.