A History-Making Event
The commissioning of USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) on November 7, 2009 is an important milestone in her military career. The visit to her namesake state was an opportunity for New Yorkers to see this magnificent vessel up close, meet the officers and crew, and witness the time honored ceremony of a warship being inducted in the United States naval fleet.
Special Mission, Special Bond
USS NEW YORK (LPD-21) has a special mission in the war on terror.
Her bow, forged from steel salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center, embodies the strength and determination of the people of the United States: to recover, to rally, to take the fight to the enemy.
The formal shipboard commissioning on November 7, 2009 not only honors the memory of those who perished and those who survived the attacks, it will forge an enduring alliance between the people of New York and the ship and her crew.
A LOOK AT COMMISSIONING WEEK IN NOVEMBER, 2009:
- Monday, November 2
- Ship arrives at Pier 88 (at 48th Street and 12th Avenue) in New York City to a gala welcome in New York Harbor by fireboats and private vessels.
- Commissioning Committee arrival event for ship's officers and senior enlisted.
- Tuesday, November 3
- 12:00 - 4:00: Onboard reception for 9/11 families and First Responders.
- Special events throughout the day to honor the ship and crew.
- 10:00 - 4:00: Ship opens for public visiting.
- Thursday, November 5
- NYC visit for crewmember families with events to include tours, sporting events, theater and a visit to the World Trade Center site, with reception to follow.
- 1:00 - 4:00: Open for public visiting.
- Friday, November 6
- Captain's reception for Commissioning Committee, Sponsors and Dais Guests.
- Continuation of visits by crewmembers' families and special city events for the crew.
- Saturday, November 7
- Commissioning Ceremony: Attendance limited to ticketholders only. SPECIAL NOTE: This is an OUTDOOR event, so please CHECK THE WEATHER and DRESS ACCORDINGLY.
- Sunday, November 8
- 9:00 - 12:00: Open for public visiting.
- 12:00 - 4:00: Onboard reception for 9/11 Families and First Responders.
- Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10:
- 9:00 - 4:00: Open for public visiting.
Wednesday, Nov. 11: 9:00 - 2:00 Open for public visiting
Thursday, Nov. 12 -- USS NEW YORK departs.
Show your support for the cause of freedom and the men and women of USS NEW YORK who will be defending it.
Show your pride in the U.S. Navy and the City and State of New York. Visit our Ship's Store for Officially Licensed Sourvenirs: Ballcaps, Posters, Mugs, Videos, Collectors' Items, T-Shitrs, other Apparel and more...
Authentic Authorized Cap
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History Channel USSNY DVD
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