The U.S. Navy proudly announces its return to Columbus, Ohio for Navy Week, Aug. 18-24. As part of the Navy’s signature outreach initiative, Columbus Navy Week will bring 50 to 60 Sailors to the city to engage with the community through a dynamic schedule of performances, educational outreach and community service projects. The events will lead into the Columbus Air Show Aug. 22-24 at Rickenbacker International Airport featuring the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.

This marks a celebrated return to Columbus, reaffirming the Navy’s commitment to connecting with communities across the country. Navy Week provides a unique opportunity for residents to meet Sailors from across the fleet and gain a deeper understanding of the Navy’s vital role in national security and global operations. Columbus Navy Week will feature a range of activities including Navy Band performances, senior leader engagements, STEM demonstrations, and visits to schools, nonprofits and local businesses.

This year’s 2025 Navy Week schedule holds special significance as it coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday — a historic milestone celebrating a quarter-millennium of maritime excellence, national security, and global leadership.

Since its inception in 2005, the Navy Week program has visited more than 95 markets across the United States. The week will feature a dynamic lineup of activities designed to educate, inspire, and strengthen community ties:

• Senior Navy Leaders: Meet and hear from Rear Adm. Tracy Hines senior executive for Columbus Navy Week.
• Namesake Ships: Interact with Sailors serving aboard the USS Columbus (SSN-762).
• U.S. Fleet Forces Band: Enjoy live musical performances and masterclasses led by talented Navy musicians.
• Naval History and Heritage Command: Explore the rich connection between Columbus and the Navy through interactive presentations and educational programs.
• USS Constitution: Witness demonstrations featuring the Navy’s oldest commissioned ship and its enduring legacy.
• Navy Talent Acquisition Group Ohio River Valley: Discover opportunities within the Navy through community projects, displays, and career discussions.
• Plus many more Sailors serving across the Fleet representing a wide range of naval STEM capabilities, including hometown Sailors from the heart of Columbus.

Columbus Navy Week brings the Navy to regions without a major naval presence, fostering connections and showcasing how the Navy’s mission ensures the security, prosperity, and freedom of our nation.

For more details on Columbus Navy Week contact Lt. j.g. Lamar Badger at (901) 229-5709 or via email at erick.l.badger.mil@us.navy.mil. Follow Navy Outreach on social media:

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