USS New York Returns to New York City for Veterans Week

[Chris S]

The USS New York (LPD 21) will return to New York City Nov. 8 for Veterans Week NYC 2013.
It will be moored at Pier 88 on Manhattan's west side. Public visitation is scheduled for
Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

More info here:
http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=77493

[alberchico]

I thought these public events were cancelled due to sequestration ?

[Gerard]

I thought these public events were cancelled due to sequestration ?

You didnt get the memo? :confused:

[gonzalu]

That is one cool ship...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/San_Antonio_class_rendering.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/USS_New_York_in_the_Hudson_River_200911.jpg

[Chris S]

Just saw this video and it looks like the USS New York has an Osprey and a Cobra onboard for it's NYC visit also :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WXTIiQ-6ss