Fleet Week 2012
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Credit: U.S. Navy
120523-N-WX378-003 NEW YORK (May 23, 2012) Logistics Specialist Seaman Johan Alva from Queens, New York, Machinist�s Mate 3rd Class Alasthair Lyne from Bronx, New York (middle) and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Angel Garcia from Bronx, New York, all assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), watch the parade of ships sail up the Hudson River for Fleet Week New York 2012. Fleet Week New York 2012 marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nation's sea services. This year, the seven-day event coincides with the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will host more than 6,000 service-members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team in addition to coalition ships from around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff/Released)