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NEW YORK - The chief of naval operations highlighted his trip to Fleet Week New York during a special group re-enlistment for 25 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen and a promotion for six Naval officers aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), May 25.
The ceremony conducted by Adm. Jonathan Greenert is one of many events, held during this year's Fleet Week New York which commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and celebrates the nation's sea services.
"It was an honor to re-enlist with the CNO," said Operations Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Berrien, who is stationed on the Wasp. "I re-enlisted for six more years, and I really enjoy serving my country."
"It is an opportunity to embrace folks who agree to commit to the Navy for another period of time," said Greenert.
Family members were able to attend the ceremony and watch as their loved ones took the next step in their military careers
"I'm very proud of her," said Patricia Belace, mother of Navy Lt. j.g. Christine Cairoli, who was promoted during the ceremony. "She worked hard for where she's at."
Held nearly every year since 1984, Fleet Week New York provides an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see, first-hand, the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.
"I think reenlisting in New York, the place of 9/11, which was really a pivot for many of them, they joined after 9/11, to come back here is sort of solemn ground, kind of a hallowed ground," said Greenert. "To re-enlist in the most cosmopolitan, biggest city in the world, is pretty important, but I think just to commit yourself again, to take the time to think, 'why am I doing this,' to support and defend the constitution, and the country that it represents is very special."
More than 6,000 service men and women from the U.S. and coalition nations will arrive aboard the ships.
"Thank you very much for your service," said Greenert to the service members who are in New York for Fleet Week. "Remember that this city, this country appreciates what you're doing. What we're really about is the security of these people here in New York, and to help them understand that and help to get to know you. They are curious, they admire what you're doing, and they want to know you."
This year, Fleet Week New York is one of the signature events around the country commemorating OpSail 2012, the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner.
The commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 is a salute to all sailors and Marines who fought gallantly in that conflict, who served in all our nation's conflicts since then, and who are defending freedom around the world today.
"This is our celebration of the 200th commemoration of the War of 1812," said Greenert. "A lot of our protocols, a lot of our traditions, a lot of our principles that make us the Navy we are today came out of that."
For more information, visit the official Fleet Week New York City Web site at www.fleetweeknewyork.com or find "Fleet Week New York" on Facebook.
For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.
| Date Taken: | 05.25.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.09.2012 00:19 |
| Story ID: | 95861 |
| Location: | NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US |
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