Fleet Week 2024 kicks off with annual Parade of Ships: See full coverage
Summary
TLDRThe video script captures the excitement of Fleet Week in New York City, featuring interviews with service members from the Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. Participants share their experiences and anticipation for events like the aviation tour at Eisenhower Park. The Navy Band, directed by David, performs and discusses the theme of elevating service members, both past and present. The Coast Guard's Rear Admiral emphasizes the unique mission of the service and encourages young people to consider joining. The script highlights the pride, camaraderie, and dedication of those serving in the sea services.
Takeaways
- đș The Navy Band is participating in Fleet Week, with members waking up early and being excited to celebrate through music.
- đ A member of the Navy Band from Staten Island, New York, is looking forward to sharing the diversity and culture of the Navy with others during Fleet Week.
- đ The theme of the celebration is 'elevating those who serve,' aiming to honor both current service members and those who have served in the past.
- đą There will be a Parade of Ships event at Pier 88 in Midtown, showcasing naval vessels as part of Fleet Week festivities.
- đ The Navy Band's schedule includes performances at various locations such as Bryant Park, Eisenhower Park, and Liberty State Park throughout the weekend.
- đ Eisenhower Park will host an Aviation Tour from 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, which is one of the events service members are looking forward to.
- đ€ A service member from Texas and others from different states like Utah, Colorado, and Florida are representing the diversity across the country during Fleet Week.
- đšââïž A mortarman in the Marines supports his battalion with indirect fire using a cannon, highlighting the various roles within the military.
- đźââïž The Coast Guard is participating in Fleet Week, emphasizing their unique mission and encouraging young people to consider joining.
- đ The Coast Guard's mission includes protecting the sea and maritime transportation, which is vital for the economy.
- đšâđŠ A Lieutenant Commander in the Coast Guard shares a personal story of how her godfather's service at Governors Island inspired her to join.
Q & A
What is the significance of Fleet Week in the city?
-Fleet Week is an event that celebrates the Navy, Marines, and other sea services, showcasing their ships and allowing the public to interact with service members. It's the only event going on in the city, as mentioned by Pascal Mellow, which makes it a significant occasion for both the military and civilians.
What is Pascal Mellow's role in the Marines?
-Pascal Mellow is a Mortarman in the Marines. His job is to support his battalion with indirect fire using a cannon, which he aims and shoots.
What event is Pascal Mellow looking forward to during Fleet Week?
-Pascal Mellow is most looking forward to the Aviation Tour at Eisenhower Park on Saturday.
What is Tiana Kamara's role in the Navy?
-Tiana Kamara serves as an Aviation Boat Handler in the Navy, having been in service for a little over a year.
How does Tiana Kamara feel about experiencing Fleet Week at home?
-Tiana Kamara finds it amazing to experience Fleet Week at home, as she is from Staten Island, New York. She is excited to show people the diversity and culture and to be around familiar faces.
What is the theme of the celebration according to the Navy Band?
-The theme of the celebration is 'Elevating Those Who Serve,' which aims to highlight the service of those currently serving and those who have served before, as well as to connect with people who have servicemembers in their family.
How does the Navy Band participate in the celebration?
-The Navy Band participates by celebrating through music, breaking down into a number of groups, with the full strength being 30 members, although not all are present at the time of the interview.
What is the significance of the Parade of Ships during Fleet Week?
-The Parade of Ships is a significant part of Fleet Week, showcasing the naval vessels and serving as a central event where the public can see the ships up close.
What is the role of the Coast Guard as described by Lieutenant Commander Katie?
-The Coast Guard protects the nation from threats that come from the sea and works on the sea itself. They are environmental stewards of the waterways and are responsible for ensuring the maritime transportation system, which is vital for the economy.
How does Lieutenant Commander Katie's godfather's service influence her career?
-Katie's godfather was stationed at Governors Island, and she has a distant memory of visiting him when she was seven years old. This early exposure to the military likely influenced her decision to join the Coast Guard.
What is the size of the Coast Guard compared to other sea services?
-The Coast Guard is the smallest of the sea services with approximately 43,000 people, which is probably less than the number of people on the New York City Police Department.
Outlines
đ· Navy Band and Fleet Week Kickoff
The script begins with a reporter at Fleet Week, an event celebrating the Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. The reporter speaks with Borderman Pascal Mellow, a member of the Navy band, and discusses his excitement for the event. They also talk about Mellow's role as a mortarman, supporting his battalion with indirect fire. The reporter mentions an aviation tour at Eisenhower Park as a highlight of the week, emphasizing the importance of showcasing the Navy's capabilities and ships.
đ Staten Island Native's Fleet Week Experience
Tiana Kamara, an Aviation Boat Handler in the Navy, shares her experience of participating in Fleet Week from her hometown of Staten Island, New York. Having served for nearly two years, Kamara expresses her excitement to be part of the event and to show others the diversity and culture of the Navy. The reporter inquires about her role and her feelings about being home during the celebration, to which Kamara responds positively, mentioning the joy of being around familiar faces and enjoying the food.
đș Navy Band's Role in Honoring Service Members
The reporter interviews David, the band director of the Navy Band, who explains the significance of their participation in Fleet Week. The band's theme is to elevate those who serve, and they aim to highlight the service of current members and honor those who have served before. The band is present to celebrate through music and to connect with people who have service members in their families. The reporter also learns about the logistics of the band, which is broken down into smaller groups for various events, with the full band set to perform later in the week at different locations.
đą Coast Guard's Unique Mission and Recruitment
The script continues with the reporter speaking to a parent in the Coast Guard about the challenges and joys of being a parent while serving. The reporter then has a conversation with a Rear Admiral from the Coast Guard, who expresses excitement for the Coast Guard's involvement in Fleet Week. The Admiral emphasizes the unique mission of the Coast Guard, which includes protecting the maritime transportation system and acting as environmental stewards of the waterways. The Admiral also highlights the importance of recruitment, noting that the Coast Guard is smaller than the New York City Police Department and covers the entire country, making it a fantastic opportunity for young men and women to consider.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄFleet Week
đĄNavy Band
đĄMortarman
đĄAviation Tour
đĄShipmates
đĄDiversity and Culture
đĄElevating Those Who Serve
đĄCoast Guard
đĄEnvironmental Stewards
đĄMaritime Transportation System
Highlights
Day begins with a Navy band performance, setting the tone for Fleet Week.
Pascal Mellow, a Borderman with the Marines, expresses excitement for the city's only event during Fleet Week.
Local resident and mortarman discusses his role in supporting indirect fire for his battalion.
Tiana Kamara, an Aviation Boat Handler from Staten Island, shares her pride in showing diversity and culture during Fleet Week.
Navy Band Director David discusses the theme of elevating those who serve through music.
The Navy Band's presence at Fleet Week is highlighted, with an abbreviated band performing.
Information on where and when to see the Navy Band during Fleet Week is provided.
Diverse backgrounds of the Navy personnel are mentioned, with representatives from Texas, Utah, Colorado, Florida, and Georgia.
The Coast Guard's participation in Fleet Week is emphasized, with Rear Admiral present for interviews.
Lieutenant Commander Katie shares her personal connection to the Coast Guard through her godfather.
The importance of the Coast Guard's mission is outlined, including environmental stewardship and maritime transportation.
A call to action for parents and potential recruits to consider the Coast Guard as a career opportunity.
The Coast Guard's unique role in protecting threats from the sea and ensuring the functionality of the maritime transportation system.
Fleet Week's kick-off with a parade of ships is announced to take place at Pier 88 in Midtown.
The significance of Fleet Week in connecting servicemembers with their families and the community is highlighted.
Beautiful weather and the scenic Hudson River setting enhance the Fleet Week experience.
Transcripts
DAY , PART OF THE NAVY
BAND, AND NOW I WANTED TO SPEAK
TO ANOTHER GENTLEMEN. THE
BORDERMAN PASCAL MELLOW WITH
THE MARINES.
GOOD MORNING.
Reporter: HOW ABOUT THIS FOR
A SOUND TRACK?
BEAUTIFUL. SOUNDS NICE.
Reporter: TELL ME. YOUR
ACTUALLY FROM HERE. YOU SLEPT
IN YOUR OWN BED. A LOT OF FOLKS
FROM OUT OF TOWN. HOW DOES IT
FEEL TO BE HERE FOR THE FIRST
FLEET WEEK?
I'M EXCITED FOR THE ONLY
EVENT GOING ON IN THE CITY.
Reporter: I ASSUME YOU WILL
BE THE TOUR GUIDE FOR A LOT OF
THE FOLKS FROM OUT OF TOWN
TRYING TO GET AROUND. WHAT ARE
YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?
THE AVIATION TOUR AT
EISENHOWER PARK ON SATURDAY.
Reporter: THAT WILL BE
WHERE?
EISENHOWER PARK 10:00 TO
2:00.
Reporter: A LOT OF EVENTS,
FOR THE NAVY, A BIG PART OF IT
IS SHOWING OFF THE SHIPS AND
THINGS LIKE THAT. YOU TOLD ME
ABOUT YOUR JOB AND YOU'RE A
MORTARMAN.
I SUPPORT THE INDIRECT FIRE
TO MY BATTALION WITH A CANNON,
AND I AIM IT TO SHOOT.
Reporter: FANTASTIC SO
GREAT. FIRST YEAR AND A HALF MORNING
LONG, ENJOYING THE BEAUTIFUL
WEATHER WE CANNOT BEAT. TALKING
TO FOLKS WITH THE NAVY BAND OUT
HERE AS WELL, AND NOW SOMEONE
ELSE. THIS IS TIANA KAMARA, DID
I GET THAT RIGHT? TELL ME YOUR
HIT UNTIL
AVIATION BOAT HANDLER.
Reporter: YOU HAVE BEEN IN
THE NAVY A YEAR?
A LITTLE OVER A YEAR.
PUSHING TWO.
Reporter: PUSHING TWO. THANK
YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE.
THANK YOU.
Reporter: YOU WERE TELLING
ME YOU'RE ACTUALLY FROM STATEN
ISLAND?
YES, STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK
TO BE EXACT. HOW DOES THIS
FIRST FLEET WEEK AT HOME FEEL?
I WAS LIKE, I'M GOING HOME,
COOL, BUT NOW I'M HERE, AND
IT'S AMAZING, AND I'M ABLE TO
EXPERIENCE IT WITH MINNELLI LOW
SHIPMATES, AND I CAN SHOW
PEOPLE THE DIVERSITY AND
CULTURE. IT'S GOOD TO BE
AROUND FAMILIAR FACES. THE
FOOD, I'M EXCITED.
Reporter: YOUR DE. HOW IS IT GOING?
Reporter: GOING GREAT, IT
FEELS AMAZING TO BE HERE ALONG
THE HUDSON RIVER , ENJOYING A
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL DAY.
IMAGINE A BETTER DAY TO KICK
OFF FLEET WEEK. PARADE OF SHIPS
IN A LITTLE BIT. A COUPLE HOURS
BEFORE IT ARRIVES HERE ON PIER
88 IN MIDTOWN. HANGING OUT WITH
A NAVY BAND HERE WITH DAVID THE
BAND DIRECTOR. A BUSY MORNING.
YOU GOT UP WHEN WE DID, 3:00 IN
THE MORNING. HOW ARE YOU
HOLDING UP?
WE ARE DOING WELL, WE ARE
USED TO IT AND WE ARE READY AND
EXCITED TO BE HERE.
Reporter: WHAT IS THIS
CELEBRATION MEANING FOR YOU
GUYS?
THE THEME IS ELEVATING THOSE
WHO SERVE SO WE WANT TO BE
HIGHLIGHTING SERVICE OF THOSE
SERVING NOW, THOSE WHO HAVE
GONE BEFORE US, CONNECTING WITH
PEOPLE WHO HAVE SERVICEMEMBERS
IN THEIR FAMILY AND WE ARE HERE
CELEBRATING THAT THROUGH MUSIC.
Reporter: YOU HAVE THIS
ABBREVIATED BAND , THE FULL
BAND IS COMING?
WE BREAK DOWN INTO A NUMBER
OF GROUPS, FULL STRENGTH IS 30.
WE HAVE LESS HERE, BUT EVERYONE
WILL BE DOWN AS WE CELEBRATE.
US A QUICK RUNDOWN OF ONE
PEOPLE CAN SEE YOU.
GO TO THE FLEET WEEK NEW
YORK CITY WEBSITE. LOOK IT UP
ONLINE OR SOCIAL MEDIA. TIMES
WHERE FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY EVENING. BRYANT PARK
MONDAY AFTERNOON, EISENHOWER
PARK SATURDAY AND LIBERTY STATE
PARK ON SUNDAY.
Reporter: BASED OUT OF
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND WITH
PEOPLE FROM NEAR AND FAR. I AM
CURIOUS, WHO IS FROM THE
FURTHEST AWAY? I SAW I HAD
OKAY, FEEL FREE. EVERYBODY
STANDING TALLER.
TEXAS IS ONE OF THE FURTHER
ONES. WE HAVE SOMEBODY FROM
UTAH. A COUPLE FOLKS FROM
COLORADO. SOME FOLKS FROM
FLORIDA, GEORGIA. REPRESENTING
THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.
Reporter: FEELS LIKE A
FLORIDA DAY WITH UPPER 80s. YOU
GUYS ARE LOOKING GREAT.
OKAY NOW WE WILL PLAGUE GOD
BLESS AMERICA.
Reporter: THANK YOU SO MUCH.
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Reporter: I LOVE THE BAND,
THAT IS GREAT. NOW I KNOW CINDY
WILL APPRECIATE THIS. I WANT
YOU TO MEET KATIE, LIEUTENANT
COMMANDER. HOW MANY YEARS IN
THE COAST GUARD?
15 YEARS.
Reporter: TELL ME THE STORY
ABOUT YOUR GODFATHER.
MY GODFATHER WAS STATIONED
AT GOVERNORS ISLAND. I REMEMBER
THIS DISTANT MEMORY VISITING
BACK PROBABLY WHEN I WAS SEVEN
YEARS OLD AND THAT'S PROBABLY
WHY I AM HERE TODAY.
Reporter: WE HAVE SOME
PICTURES WE WOULD LIKE TO
SHARE. CINDY'S DAD WAS IN THE
COAST GUARD. HOW OLD IS YOUR
SON?
MY SON JUST TURNED TWO LAST
MONTH.
Reporter: WHAT'S IT LIKE TO
BE A PARENT IN THE COAST GUARD?
I LOVE IT AND, NOW HE CAN
SAY DAON MONDAY.
BACK OUT LIVE AS WE LOOK AT
THIS ACTION, WE HAVE A
TREMENDOUS CHANCE TO MEET THE
REAR ADM. FROM THE COAST GUARD.
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY.
FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SERVICE AND I WANT YOUR TAKE ON
THE EXCITEMENT OF THE DAY AS WE
THE COAST GUARD IS VERY
EXCITED TO BE HERE. I FEEL THAT
HIGH-PRESSURE SYSTEM. A LITTLE
BIT WARM. THE COAST GUARD IS
TEAMING UP WITH THE MARINE
CORPS AND THE NAVY AS SEA
SERVICES AND THE COAST GUARD IS
THE SMALLEST OF THE SEA
SERVICES WITH 43,000 PEOPLE.
PROBABLY MORE MEN AND WOMEN ON
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
THEN THERE IS ON THE COAST
GUARD TO COVER THE COUNTRY. WE
HAVE A UNIQUE MISSION AND WE
ARE PROUD OF THE MISSION. TO
THE PARENTS, WE NEED YOUR SONS
AND DAUGHTERS TO CONSIDER THE
COAST GUARD. A FANTASTIC
OPPORTUNITY. I HAVE BEEN WITH
THE COAST GUARD OVER THREE
DECADES. WE ARE HAPPY TO SHOW
WHAT THE COAST GUARD DOES. TO
PUT IT IN A NUTSHELL THE COAST
GUARD PROTECTS OUR MISSION FROM
THREATS THAT COME FROM THE SEA.
WHO WORK ON THE SEA. WE PROTECT
THE SEA ITSELF , WE ARE
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS OF THE
WATERWAYS. IT IS AN IMPORTANT
MISSION FOR THE NATION AND WE
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING
THE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM WHICH IS THE LIFEBLOOD
OF THE ECONOMY IS ABLE TO
FUNCTION TO BRING PRODUCTS TO
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