By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
Class Sean P. Gallagher, Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs
SPOKANE, Wash. (NNS) -- Navy Week
Spokane 2012 kicked off May 14 with a Mayoral proclamation at Spokane's city
hall.
Rear Adm. Douglas Asbjornsen, deputy
commander, Navy Region Northwest, along with Sailors from USS Constitution and
the local area, attended the ceremony.
The Navy Week program is designed to
raise awareness about the Navy in areas that traditionally do not have a naval
presence and include community relations projects, speaking engagements and
media interviews with flag hosts and area Sailors.
"As a long time resident of the
greater Spokane area, I am exceptionally pleased and excited that Spokane is
one of 15 cities in the nation to host Navy Week," said Asbjornsen.
"[It is a] great opportunity to share what the Navy is all about,
especially to the American public, who may not be exposed to the Navy."
Spokane locals will be able to meet with
Sailors from the Leap Frogs, Naval Operational Support Center Spokane, Navy
Recruiting District Seattle, as well as two of the Navy's highest ranking
officers, Asbjornsen and Rear Adm. Kevin Kovacich, associate director of
Assessments Division at the Chief of Naval Operations.
"Navy Week is a wonderful time to
really highlight what we do in the Navy and we have a number of great events
planned," said Asbjornsen. "We really encourage the locals to
interact with our Sailors; they are the best and brightest we've ever
had."
Navy Week will bring with it several
assets to demonstrate its capabilities to the public. The US Navy Parachute
Team, the Leap Frogs, is planning to make several jumps. Navy Band Northwest
will be putting on performances throughout the week. Sailors from USS
Constitution and local Sailors from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) will be
participating in various outreach events such as community relations projects.
Spokane Navy Week 2012 is scheduled to
be one of 15 Navy Weeks held this year.
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