More than 200 visiting Sailors and Marines from across the nation visited, engaged, learned our local history, and ate the finest Philadelphia cheesesteaks (cooked by RDML Sean Bailey among others) during Philadelphia’s first Navy week since 2011
Throughout the week the Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard participated in more than 100 outreach events across the metropolitan area. The Philadelphia Council of the US Navy League along with Heroic Gardens directly coordinated and supported many of these events. This included the making and eating of over 50 cheesesteaks graciously donated by Pats King of Cheesesteaks. In addition, Sailors from the USS Cooperstown as well as others performed community service events throughout the city. The newly commissioned LCS Cooperstown tour was a highlight for our local MCJRROTC, AND NSCC units which our Council supports. The events Culminated in a traditional Navy Ball, and the announcement of the newest San Antonio class LPD the USS Philadelphia.
Thanks to the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Navy outreach, Homecoming 250, Philadelphia Council of the US Navy League and Heroic Gardens as well as all local organizations for delivering on such a special occasion. The events Culminated in a traditional Navy Ball, and the announcement of the newest San Antonio class LPD the USS Philadelphia. We can’t wait to see you all in 2025
