Phoenix Navy Week 2010 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 Ship and namesake crew visits, the "Navy "Leap Frog" Parachute Team, Navy Band, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Dive Tank, SEAL Accelerator, SEAL Fitness Challenge, Blue Angels F/A-18 Flight Simulator, Navy Tactical Air Demonstrations (TACH DEMO) and Flyovers, Accelerate Your Life Experience (AYLE) Simulator and Navy Theme-Wrapped Suburban.

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

A typical Leap Frogs performance consists of fourteen jumpers leaping out of an aircraft at an altitude of 12,500 feet. During free fall, jumpers reach speeds of 120 mph and can accelerate up to 180 mph by pulling their arms to their sides and straightening their legs into what is called a "track." The jumpers typically open their parachutes at around 5,000 feet by releasing a smaller pilot chute which deploys their main blue-and-gold canopy. After deploying their chutes, the Leap Frogs fly their canopies together to build dramatic canopy-relative work formations.

The Leap Frogs are renowned for exciting and complex formations such as downplanes, sideplanes, dragplanes, diamonds, big stacks, tri-by-sides, and T formations

After performances, the Leap Frogs make themselves available to the public to answer questions about the Navy and the Naval Special Warfare community, as well as to sign autographs.

Please visit the official Leap Frogs web site at: www.leapfrogs.navy.mil

A member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, known as Leap Frogs, jumps into Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School during Oklahoma City Navy Week. …more

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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, Virginia and will be showcasing career opportunities in the U.S. Navy’s elite Special Operations community of SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCCs), 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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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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The U.S. Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge is a series of physical fitness events challenging athletes to maximize their performance in individual tests of strength and endurance. It closely mirrors the initial physical screening test given to anyone who desires to become a SEAL. The event consists of swimming, push ups, sit ups, pull-ups and running.

If you ever wondered how you stack against America's elite operations team, take the Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge and see how fit you really are!

All competitors will be scored and ranked against each other and receive a complimentary commemorative T-shirt.

____ Navy Week's SEAL Fitness Challenge will be held at ____ on _____.

Please visit the official SEAL Fitness Challenge web site at for more information and to register. www.sealfitnesschallenge.com

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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wo MH-60S Seahawk helicopters, assigned to the "High Rollers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85, and a Bell 205 helicopter fly above Petco Park. …more

Every year U.S. Naval Aviation Squadrons, around the world, are solicited to participate in air shows, sporting-event-halftime-presentations and other public events. Their mission is simple; to razzle, dazzle and show the public the skill and hardware of the U.S. Naval Aviation program.

A typical air event can consist of a myriad of static and dynamic exhibits. Aircraft flyovers in formation, Navy fighter jets breaking the sound barrier, simulations of air-to-air and air-to-ground tactical maneuvers and mock bombing runs. These demonstrations event may also showcase in flight refueling, helicopter search and rescue techniques and much more.

Depending on the location of the event, some of the aircraft can to set up a “static display” in a public location. This display consists of an actual aircraft with the crew and/or support staff who will be standing by to answer questions and allow the occasional peek into the cockpit.

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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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.

Patrons at the Okra Strut Festival enjoy playing a game of Guitar Hero from the Navy Surburban during Columbia Navy Week. …more

The Navy Suburban is a Navy theme-wrapped vehicle. Out of the back of the suburban pops four interactive game stations where the public can play Sony SOCOM, a Navy SEAL inspired videogame.