Musicians representing nine Navy Bands from the East Coast and overseas will offer two virtual concerts on Facebook today and tomorrow as part of Virtual Fleet Week New York. Both concerts will begin promptly at noon. Additionally, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band will provide a performance on Instagram of “One Call Away,” which is as a tribute to first-responders. After the concerts, viewers are encouraged to stay after the show to submit questions live with select band members, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Today’s concert line-up will feature musicians from the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, based in Norfolk, Virginia; Rhode Island Sound and President’s Duo from Navy Band Northeast, based in Newport, Rhode Island; Naval Forces Europe Band, based in Naples, Italy; and Navy Band Southeast, based in Jacksonville, Florida. 

In addition to the concerts, today’s schedule of events includes:

9 a.m. – Take a virtual Tour of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Coho (WPB-87321) from New London, Connecticut.

10 a.m. – Navy Divers will discuss the Standard Navy Double Lock (SNDL) Recompression Chamber, which is one of the most important pieces of equipment they use.

11 a.m. – U.S. Fleet Forces Environmental Stewardship: Learn about Sonar in the Marine Environment.

2 p.m. – Take an aerial drone tour of the tall ship USCGC Barque Eagle (WIX-327).

3 p.m. – Meet a Navy helicopter pilot from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FIVE. Afterwards, hear some answers to various questions we received through social media about Navy pilots at 4 p.m.

Additional content will appear on social media throughout the day, including a photo contest where people can share their favorite #SelfieWithASailor moment from previous Fleet Weeks, and shout-outs from New York natives aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Check VirtualFleetWeekNYC’s social media platforms as noted above to view these events: FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook or @FleetWeekNYC on Instagram. Join the conversation on social media by using #VirtualFleetWeekNYC.