Fleet Week 2010 New York City | What is Fleet Week? - Have you ever heard of Fleet Week? Well, for those who have no idea about what the fleet week, let me tell you something. Fleet Week (May 26-June 2) is a time when big ships and lots of sailors in uniform to visit Manhattan, and only occurs in the heart of America - New York City.

This is one of those moments in the lives of people I could thank you for all the great things he did as an individual and what they have contributed to this quiet country. On each occasion, there are events, and when I refer to the events, it would be all week. Would you ship visits, military demonstrations and a special ceremony on Memorial Day. There is even a free screening of Top Gun on the flight deck for the Intrepid.

I have to confess that up until today I’d never heard of Fleet Week, but today it seems to be what everybody’s talking about and I have to say…what a great idea. A special week in New York City dedicated to enlisted men and women, a kind of way of saying thank you and we appreciate what you’re doing.

Over on Gather, Kimberly Ripley has done a great job of explaining to us just what it’s all about. It’s a good time to be in sailor’s uniforms on the streets of New York, as many people will try to show their appreciation with kind gestures, with many bars offering drink specials for the sailors.

There will also be activities such as military demos and open houses on some of the ships, plus a Memorial Day tribute. There’ll even be a showing of “Top Gun” to add to the atmosphere. However the grand gestures are fantastic but it’s the smaller gestures that may be welcomed even more. Think what it means if someone pats you on a back, or says thank you, or maybe offers to buy a drink. Small gestures can sometimes mean the most.

For more on this go to gather.com. Will you be taking part in Fleet Week 2010? Maybe you’re a New Yorker and want to show your gratitude, or maybe one of the sailors who’ll appreciate the sentiment? We’d love to hear about your experiences of Fleet Week 2010.

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