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Minneapolis

Minneapolis is set to welcome its Navy for an entire week of engagements and interactions with its sailors the week of September 27- October 3.

Minneapolis Navy Week brings Sailors from across the fleet to the area to emphasize the importance of the Navy to Minneapolis, the state of Minnesota, and the nation.

Navy organizations, including USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul  (LCS 21), USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Navy Band Great Lakes, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, USS Constitution, United States Ceremonial Guard, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Northern Plains, and Navy History and Heritage Command, will participate in a variety of community outreach events. All participating commands will follow DOD, CDC, state, and local guidelines for safety during the current pandemic.

The Navy's senior executive host is Rear Admiral Gene Price, Vice Commander, Naval Information Forces, who will participate in community engagements as well as meet with local businesses, and civic, education, and government leaders.

“I am excited to represent the Navy and engage with the city of Minneapolis and the great state of Minnesota,” said Price. “Minnesota has a rich history of naval service and as such has had 38 ships that have been named after the state, its cities, places and people.”


Navy Weeks are a series of outreach events coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach designed to give Americans an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity. Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy's flagship outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, providing the public a firsthand look at why the Navy matters to Minneapolis.

“During a Navy Week, the Navy conducts approximately 75 outreach events with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service, and diversity organizations in the city," said CDR John Fage, director Navy Office of Community Outreach. "Minneapolis and the Minnesota region has always been a strong supporter of the military and I know our Sailors are looking forward to interacting with the people of Minneapolis and surrounding areas."

Throughout the week, Sailors will participate in various community events across the area including volunteering with Habitat for Humanities, Fisher House, Children’s Hospital, Open Arms Kitchen, MACV and LivingWell Disability Services.

Other key engagements include Navy Band Great Lakes master classes, U.S. Ceremonial Guard performances, Minnesota Twins games, Minnesota Vikings Stadium tours, interactions with University of Minnesota, University of Saint Thomas, public band performances and more.

Minneapolis Navy Week is one of 13 Navy Weeks in 2021, focusing a variety of assets, equipment, and personnel on a single city for a weeklong series of engagements designed to bring America's Navy closer to the people it protects. Each year, the program reaches more than 140 million people -- about half the U.S. population.

Media organizations wishing to cover Minneapolis Navy Week events should contact Mr. Isaiah Sellers at (228) 281-3940 or isaiah.sellers.civ@us.navy.mil.
 

Calendar of Events

September 26, 2021
9:30am - 10:30amNavy Band School Performance
12:00pm - 5:00pmBrickmania
September 27, 2021
8:00am - 9:00amGrounds Upkeep
8:30am - 9:30amHabitat for Humanity
9:30am - 10:30amNavy Band School Performance
9:35am - 10:00amRADM Price Interview
12:00pm - 5:00pmBrickmania
12:40pm - 2:40pmNavy Band School Performance
1:30pm - 3:00pmChildren's Hospital Star Studio Interviews and Bingo
1:40pm - 4:00pmNavy Band Masterclass
2:45pm - 3:45pmYMCA - performance for 5-11 year olds
3:30pm - 4:30pmYMCA - performance for 5-11 year olds
September 28, 2021
8:00am - 12:30pmSchool Visit
9:00am - 11:00amLivingWell Disability Services - Yard/garden clean up
1:00pm - 2:00pmNavy Band School Performance
1:30pm - 4:00pmOpen Arms - Kitchen Meal Prep and Packaging
1:35pm - 2:20pmNavy Band School Performance
4:00pm - 4:45pmYMCA - performance for 5-11 year olds
4:00pm - 4:45pmYMCA - performance for 5-11 year olds
6:00pm - 7:00pmBrewery Tour and Meeting with Owners
September 29, 2021
8:00am - 11:00amGrounds Upkeep
8:45am - 1:00pmGround Upkeep at a MACV Transitional Home
9:00am - 11:30amDoing Business with Department of the Navy
12:00pm - 4:30pmBrickmania
3:30pm - 5:30pmNavy Band Masterclass with U of M
5:10pm - 7:30pmMinnesota Twins Game
September 30, 2021
6:00am - 8:00amU of M NROTC drill team practice
10:00am - 11:00amNavy Band Minnesota Orchestra
12:00pm - 1:00pmNavy Band Public Performance
12:00pm - 1:00pmPresenting to 2 groups of third graders at noon and 1240
3:30pm - 5:30pmTour at Vikings Stadium
October 1, 2021
9:00am - 2:00pmSunset Hill Elementary Fun Run Day
9:00am - 11:00amVolunteers to pack food
10:30am - 11:30amNavy Band School Performance
12:00pm - 2:00pmRotary Club of Minneapolis
6:15pm - 6:45pmPresenting Colors at High School Football game
NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH (NAVCO)

5722 Integrity Drive
Bldg 456-3
Millington, TN, 38054

(901) 874-5800
(901) 874-5813
NavyOutreach@navy.mil

 

 

September 23 - October 2

CONTACT INFO
Navy Coordinator
NavyWeeks@Navy.Mil
(901) 874-5590

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