Navy Week Activities

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Denver Navy Week 2009 will offer several free activities to enable the public to experience the wide variety of jobs performed in the U.S. Navy. These activities could include , the Navy Band, SEAL Accelerator, and Blue Angels F/A-18 Flight Simulator.

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

The mission of Navy Bands throughout the United States is to support Navy Weeks, official Navy functions, Navy Recruiting efforts and related community events in a public relations capacity. Navy bands are comprised of top rated musicians who perform in various musical units including Ceremonial and Parade Bands, Pop/Rock Bands, Brass and Woodwind Quintets and Jazz Ensembles. From time to time, specialized ensembles can also be configured to fulfill specific performance requirements. They may be authorized to perform concerts, patriotic ceremonies and parades for the general public and school concerts in support of Navy Recruiting.

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

The U.S. Navy SEAL Accelerator, new in 2007, travels to cities and events across the U.S. to provide the Navy’s most interactive tour experience to date.

The tour provides a virtual experience that builds a unique communication between the Navy and prospective recruits. It is targeted to events when and where the prospects are active and provides a rare opportunity for the public to explore what the Navy Special Warfare/Navy Special Operations (NSW/NSO) communities are really like.

The SEAL Accelerator is a dynamic display that communicates real life Navy SEAL stories through print, video and online interaction. In addition to the myriad of multimedia there are sets of SEAL and EOD equipment and an interactive challenge where participants can test out the sit-up, push-up, pull-up, and cargo-net/wall-climbing events.

Please visit the official SEAL web site at: www.seal.navy.mil/seal

Aviation Structural Mechanic Equipment 2nd Class Peter Vonszilassy, right, special warfare coordinator with the SEAL Accelerator, competes with a civilian patron during Roanoke 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 features 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 that may enjoy a second opportunity to further experience U.S Navy life.

There is one 20 seat mobile simulators 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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Last Modified: May 17, 2009