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USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) Namesake Crew at the OKC Nationals Drag Boat Races
CDR Aaron M. Thieme
Commanding Officer
USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723)
Wiki page
11:00 a.m.
Crew members will be aboard a River Cruiser for the official "Cruise By" and participate in the Opening Ceremonies.
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. Kris Hooper at (918) 289-7190 or E-mail kris.hooper@navyweek.org
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12:00 noon
Opening Ceremony for the Little Ceasar's Oklahoma City Nationals Drag Boat Races
Location: On the Oklahoma River near I-44 and SW 15th Street
OKC Nationals Web Sites: www.okcmotorsports.com |
Friday, June 12, 2009
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8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Navy Week -
Habitat for Humanity Build
Local Sailors from Strategic Communications Wing ONE (TACAMO)
, NOSC-OKC, NRD-Dallas and the local chapter of Navy For Moms will be participants in the build.
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Navy Band Mid-South “Freedom” Performance at SoundBites in the Park Series
Location: Downtown OKC, Couch/Kerr Park
Check out Navy Band Mid-South Freedom's new demo on YouTube: NBMS Freedom Demo |
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Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival
Festival Phone Number: 405-236-4143
Location: Parking Lot outdoors on the corner of Oklahoma and Sheridan; 50 E. Sheridan,
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Bricktown web site: www.welcometobricktown.com
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NAVYforMoms.com Informational Booth at the Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival
"Paint the Town Blue!" |
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Navy Mid-South "Freedom" Rock Band Performance at the Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival
Festival Phone Number: 405-236-4143
Location: Parking Lot outdoors on the corner of Oklahoma and Sheridan; 50 E. Sheridan,
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Bricktown web site: www.welcometobricktown.com
Check out Navy Band Mid-South Freedom's new demo on YouTube: NBMS Freedom Demo
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com |
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NAVYforMoms.com Informational Booth at the Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival
"Paint the Town Blue!" |
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7:05 p.m.
Navy Night with the Yard Dawgz
Location: Cox Convention Center
One Myriad Garden
OKC, OK 73102
Phone Number: 405-228-3294
OKC Yard Dawgz web site: www.okcyarddawgz.com
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Navy Mid-South Rock Band "Freedom" performs at the Yard Dawgz Tailgate Party; West Reno Street by the Stadium
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Navy Football Toss and Pull-up Bar at the Yard Dawgz Tailgate Party; West Reno Street by the Stadium
7:05 p.m.
Navy Honor Guard and National Anthem Singer
7:05 p.m.
Coin Toss by CAPT Dwight Shepherd, Commanding Officer of Strategic Communications Wing ONE (TACAMO) based at Tinker A.F.B.
Check out Navy Band Mid-South Freedom's new demo on YouTube: NBMS Freedom Demo |
| Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com |
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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1:00 — 6:00 p.m.
"Any Day in the Navy" Live Display at Science Museum Oklahoma
This event is an interactive display designed to tell the Navy’s story; what they do and why it is important. Navy personnel will be on hand in their working uniforms to discuss the various jobs, technologies and duties of Navy personnel.
Location: Science Museum Oklahoma map
2100 NE 52nd St
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Phone Number: 405-602-6664
Science Museum Oklahoma: www.sciencemuseumok.org
1:30 — 4:30 p.m.
Navy Mid-South Rock Band "Freedom" on the mezzanine of the museum. These versatile entertainers perform a wide-range of music from Hard Rock to Rap, Country and Classic Rock.
Check out Navy Band Mid-South Freedom's new demo on YouTube: NBMS Freedom Demo
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com
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12:00 noon — 6:00 p.m.
Navy Suburban with Video Game Systems
at Science Museum Oklahoma
A Navy themed wrapped vehicle packed with action. Out of the back of the suburban pops four interactive game stations where the public can play Sony SOCOM, a Navy SEAL inspired videogame and Guitar Hero.
Free and open to the public. |
Monday, June 15, 2009
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Navy Mid-South "Freedom" Rock Band Performance
at the Oklahoma City Veteran's Medical Center
Location: 921 N.E. 13th Street, OKC, OK 73104
Phone Number: 405-456-1000
OKC VAMC web site: www.oklahoma.va.gov |
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2:00 — 8:00 p.m.
"Navy Day" at Frontier City
Amusement Park
Location: Frontier City map
11501 NE Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Phone Number: 405-478-2140
Frontier City web site: www.frontiercity.com
6:30 — 8:00 p.m.
Navy Mid-South Rock Band "Freedom" on the mezzanine of the museum. These versatile entertainers perform a wide-range of music from Hard Rock to Rap, Country and Classic Rock.
Check out Navy Band Mid-South Freedom's new demo on YouTube: NBMS Freedom Demo
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com
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2:00 — 8:00 p.m.
Navy Suburban with Video Game Systems
at Frontier City
A Navy themed wrapped vehicle packed with action. Out of the back of the suburban pops four interactive game stations where the public can play Sony SOCOM, a Navy SEAL inspired videogame and Guitar Hero.
Free and open to the public |
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
8:00 a.m.
RADM Douglas McClain Accepts the
Oklahoma City Navy Week Proclamation —
Mayor's Office and City Council
Location: OKC City Hall
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9:30 a.m. 940 N.W. 13th Street, OKC |
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Petroleum Club Downtown OKC
100 N Broadway Chase Building, OKC,
(405) 232-1184 |
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2:00 3:30 p.m.
Navy Mid-South "Freedom" Rock Band Performance and Clinic at Oklahoma City University Arts Academy Music Camp
Phone Number: 405-208-5000
Location: 2501 N. Blackwelder, OKC, OK 73106
OKC University web site: www.okcu.edu
Check out Navy Band Mid-South Freedom's new demo on YouTube: NBMS Freedom Demo
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com |
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7:05 p.m.
Navy Night at the Redhawks Bricktown Ballpark
Location: AT&T Bricktown Ballpark is located in the Bricktown District immediately east of downtown OKC. The home plate entrance, is at the corner of Reno Ave. and Mickey Mantle Drive.
OKC Redhawks website: www.oklahomaredhawks.com
7:05 p.m.
Navy TACAMO Honor Guard
and National Anthem Singer
7:05 p.m.
First Pitch byRear Admiral Douglas McClain, Director of Global Operations, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). In addition to being a 2-star Admiral in the Navy, he is also a Putnam City High School and University of Oklahoma graduate, a distinguished fighter pilot, Navy Instructor Pilot of the Year in 1986, and former Blue Angels pilot. (Complete biography)
Note to the Media: For Interviews with RADM McClain, please contact Lt. Kris Hooper, NAVCO Action Officer at (918) 289-7190 or lightstudio-kh@cox.net |
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12:00 noon — 7:05 p.m.
Blue Angel F/A-18 Flight Simulator
Imagine you're in the seat of an F-18 Hornet taking off and landing on the deck of a Navy carrier!
Rides are free and open to the public |
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12:00 noon — 7:05 p.m.
Navy Suburban with Video Game Systems
at Frontier City
A Navy themed wrapped vehicle packed with action. Out of the back of the suburban pops four interactive game stations where the public can play Sony SOCOM, a Navy SEAL inspired videogame and Guitar Hero.
Free and open to the public |
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
"Taking Care of the Navy Family" Luncheon
Oklahoma City Navy Week is proud to sponsor a “Taking Care of the Navy Family” Luncheon for sailors and guests from Strategic Communications Wing One (TACAMO); NOSC-OKC staff and Reservists; NROTC-OU; Navy For Moms-Oklahoma Navy Moms Group; and the Oklahoma City Navy League.
Location: Spaghetti Warehouse, Bricktown
101 East Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 235-0402 |
Costs will range from $12.50-$17.00, including salad, bread, drink, tax and gratuity. For a complete menu: www.meatballs.com/menus/Banquet_Packages.pdf
Our guest of honor for the luncheon will be RADM Douglas McClain. Admiral McClain is currently the Director of Global Operations, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). In addition to being a 2-star Admiral in the Navy, he is also a Putnam City High School and University of Oklahoma graduate, a distinguished fighter pilot, Navy Instructor Pilot of the Year in 1986, and former Blue Angels pilot. (Complete biography)
This will be a great opportunity for everyone to participate in an “Admiral’s Call” with a proud Oklahoman and to socialize with local Sailors and their families. RADM McClain will do a short presentation (5-10 minutes) about his experiences in the Navy and the importance of “Taking Care of the Navy Family” followed by a short Q&A. |
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1:30 p.m.
Oklahoma Navy Week Proclamation — Governor Henry and Staff
Location: Capitol Building
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com |
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12:00 noon— 7:00 p.m.
"Navy Day" at White Water Bay
Location: White Water Bay map
3908 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone Number: (405) 943-9687
White Water web site: www.whitewaterbay.com |
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12:00 noon — 7:00 p.m.
Blue Angel F/A-18 Flight Simulator
Imagine you're in the seat of an F-18 Hornet taking off and landing on the deck of a Navy carrier!
Rides are free and open to the public |
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12:00 noon — 7:00 p.m.
Navy Suburban with Video Game Systems
at Frontier City
A Navy themed wrapped vehicle packed with action. Out of the back of the suburban pops four interactive game stations where the public can play Sony SOCOM, a Navy SEAL inspired videogame and Guitar Hero.
Free and open to the public |
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
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11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
"Any Day in the Navy" Live Display at Science Museum Oklahoma
This event is an interactive display designed to tell the Navy’s story; what they do and why it is important. Navy personnel will be on hand in their working uniforms to discuss the various jobs, technologies and duties of Navy personnel.
Location: Science Museum Oklahoma map
2100 NE 52nd St
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Phone Number: 405-602-6664
Science Museum Oklahoma: www.sciencemuseumok.org
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11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Blue Angel F/A-18 Flight Simulator
Imagine you're in the seat of an F-18 Hornet taking off and landing on the deck of a Navy carrier!
Rides are free and open to the public
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11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Navy Suburban with Video Game Systems
at Science Museum Oklahoma
A Navy themed wrapped vehicle packed with action. Out of the back of the suburban pops four interactive game stations where the public can play Sony SOCOM, a Navy SEAL inspired videogame and Guitar Hero.
Free and open to the public. |
Saturday, June 20, 2009
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8:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm
Navy Warrior Fitness Challenge at OCCC
Events: Swimming, Push Ups, Sit Ups, Pull Ups and Run
The Challenge will have five groups of approximately 30 participants per half hour.
Location: Oklahoma City Community College
7777 South May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73159
405-682-1611 - OCCC website: www.occc.edu |
| Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com |
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7:05 p.m.
Navy Night at the Redhawks
Bricktown Ballpark
Location: AT&T Bricktown Ballpark is located in the Bricktown District immediately east of downtown OKC. The home plate entrance, is at the corner of Reno Ave. and Mickey Mantle Drive.
OKC Redhawks website: www.oklahomaredhawks.com
7:05 p.m.
Navy TACAMO Honor Guard
and National Anthem Singer
7:05 p.m.
First Pitch by CDR Michael Mullins, Commander of Navy Recruiting District-Dallas.
Note to the Media: For Interviews with the Crew, please contact Lt. jg. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com |
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NAVYforMoms.com
"Paint the Town Blue!" |
12:00 noon — 7:05 p.m.
Blue Angel F/A-18 Flight Simulator
12:00 noon — 7:05 p.m.
Navy Suburban with Video Game Systems |
Other events not open to the public.
Throughout Oklahoma City Navy Week, our Flag Officer and other special guests will do presentations and make visits to various local schools, hospitals and other civic organizations.
Any local school, hospital or civic group that desires to coordinate this type of event, please contact Lt. Kris Hooper at (918) 289-7190 or E-mail kris.hooper@navyweek.org or Lt. Tim Paige, NAVCO Action Officer at (901) 874-7049 or tim_page_2000@yahoo.com
To the Media: Please note that if you want view or report on any of these private events it must be cleared by the individual school administrative office, hospital public relations staff or civic organization. Neither Lt. Kris Hooper nor the U.S. Navy has the authorization to let the general public come this type of event.
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