Houston’s 1st Fleet Week

The city of Houston and the U.S. Navy announced the lineup of ships for the first-ever Fleet Week Houston.

The event:
Fleet Week Houston will bring U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels to the Port of Houston on April 15-22. During that week, the public will have the chance to meet and engage with service members, learn about the ships’ roles in national defense and take ship tours.

Participating ships include:
USS Kearsarge (LHD-3): an assault ship designed for multipurpose operations, including troop transport and aircraft support

USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS-21): a littoral combat ship optimized for operations in near-shore environments with high speed and agility

USS Cooperstown (LCS-23): a littoral combat ship sharing the same advanced capabilities for coastal missions

USCGC Edgar Culbertson (WPC-1137): a fast response cutter equipped for a range of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement and port security

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said the city is excited to welcome Fleet Week.
“It’s a chance for Houstonians to meet the men and women who serve our country and to show our appreciation for their dedication and service,” Whitmire said. “I encourage everyone to tour the ships and enjoy the activities connected to Fleet Week Houston, as we welcome members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.”
Maybe we’ll be asked to the Navy ball like in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman!’
Lana Backman