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Oklahoma City Navy Week 2009 is packed with events demonstrating the mission of the Navy and our proud heritage. These events include Navy Band performances, Navy Warrior Fitness Challenge, Blue Angels F/A-18 Flight Simulator, Navy Theme-Wrapped Suburban and Navy Flyovers. All intend to give the public a personal look at the men and women of the Navy serving throughout the world in different roles.

Rear Admiral Douglas McClain, Director of Global Operations (J3), United States Strategic Command (STRATCOM) will serve as our spokesperson this year. RADM McClain is a Putnam City High School and University of Oklahoma graduate, a distinguished fighter pilot with over 1,500 landings on 12 different carriers, Navy Instructor Pilot of the Year in 1986, and former Blue Angel pilot.

There will also be a guest apprearance from and Rear Admiral Robin R. Braun, Deputy Commander, Navy Recruiting Command on Friday, June 12.

In addition to the Admirals, there will be guest appearances from Captain Dwight D. Shepherd, Commander, Strategic Communications Wing ONE (TACAMO) and Task Force 124, Commander Aaron M. Thieme, Commanding Officer of the USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), Navy Mid-South "Freedom" Band and other outstanding local Sailors from TACAMO and NOSC-OKC.

For more information about Oklahoma City Navy Week 2009, contact Lt. Kris Hooper
at (918) 289-7190 or e-mail
kris.hooper@navyweek.org

Navy Weeks . . .

June 6, 2009
The Strategic Communications Wing One (SCW-1) Honor Guard presents the colors during the singing of the National Anthem at the opening ceremonies of the Oklahoma City Nationals Drag Boat Races. more

Oklahoma City Sailor Proud To Fight Pirates
The Oklahoman
May 13, 2009

Petty Officer First Class Bryan Dean, an Oklahoma City sailor on a Navy ship fighting pirates off the Somali coast said Monday the pirates are desperate, and that makes them dangerous. more

How Many Pull-ups Can You Do?
OKLAHOMA (June 20, 2009) Chief Petty Officer Mathew Pate, from Navy Recruiting District Dallas gives guidance to Delayed Entry Personnel competing in the pull-ups section of a SEAL Fitness Challenge held at Oklahoma City Community College during Oklahoma City Navy Week 2009. more..

Admiral visits alma mater for Navy Week
The Norman Transcript (June 18, 2009) Julianna Parker Jones
A Navy admiral with ties to the University of Oklahoma visited the Navy ROTC Wednesday afternoon to talk with active military students and give some encouragement. more..

Oklahoma City family's struggle put strain on U.S. sailor
News OK (June 18, 2009) Bryan Dean
McClain, an Oklahoma City native, spoke Wednesday to a group of U.S. Navy sailors and their families in Oklahoma City about the struggles Navy families face, and how they can work to overcome those problems. more..

Rear Admiral Discusses Navy Week
KWTV News 9 (June 17, 2009)
Rear Admiral Douglas McClain returns to his Oklahoma roots as he returns for Navy Week in Oklahoma City. more..

Oklahoma City Navy Week 2009 kicks off at the OKC Drag Boat Races, June 6-7, and includes Navy Nights at the Bricktown Ballpark June 16 and 20, performances by the Navy Rock Band Freedom at the Bricktown Blues Festival and Sound Bites in the Park, Blue Angels F/A-18 Navy Simulator availabilityaround the city and the Navy Warrior Fitness Challenge June 20 at Oklahoma City Community College.

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USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) Namesake Crew To Visit During OKC Navy Week
USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723), a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The USS Oklahoma City recently returned from a six month deployment in the Arabian Gulf in support of the Global War on Terror. Upon their return from a successful deployment and as a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire crew, they were tasked to conduct a Western Pacific deployment in support of the War on Drugs. The USS Oklahoma City, along with several other government agencies, was directly responsible for the capture of over 11 metric tons of illicit narcotics. These two successful deployments lead to the recognition of Commander Submarine Squadron 8, who awarded them with the Submarine Squadron 8 Battle Efficiency “E” for the top ship within the squadron for 2008.

In 2008, CDR Aaron M. Thieme reported as the Commanding Officer.

For more information about the USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) view the commanding officer's biography.

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This year, 21 cities have been selected to host a Navy Week including Phoenix, St. Louis, Des Moines, Denver, Spokane, Rock County WI, Rochester, Chattanooga, Oklahoma City, Quad Cities IA, Boston, Salinas CA, Omaha, Columbus OH, Knoxville, York PA, Reno, Albuquerque, Greenville SC, Houston and New Orleans.

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