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Navy Week Louisville Navy Week 2007 Events and Activities 
IN THE NEWS Articles about Louisville Navy Week "Louisville Citizens’ Troop Support Shines Bright During Navy Week" Navy newsstand LOUISVILLE, Ky. (NNS) -- Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2, Rear Adm. Michael C. Vitale lauded the Louisville town of his alma mater for its “America Supports You” spirit as hundreds of Sailors poured into Kentuckiana, April 16-21 for Louisville Navy Week. “The Navy and Louisville enjoyed a busy six days, culminating in Thunder Over Louisville,” said Vitale, who commands Strike Group 2 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Thunder Over Louisville is a six-hour air show capped by the largest annual fireworks show in America. “Louisville can be very proud of its military as a whole, realizing these service members are serving around the world with pride and honor.” Vitale took part in Navy Week events including tours, speaking engagements and media appearances, along with visits to local Navy commands. He and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Virginia D. Mayo, who recently returned from Iraq duty with the U.S. Marines, gave the first pitch at the Louisville Bats vs. Norfolk Tides. more "Navy Band Sparks Youth Interest During Louisville Navy Week" Navy newsstand NEW ALBANY, Ind. (NNS) -- The Navy Band Midsouth group “Freedom” got some New Albany High School students talking about the Navy after a performance April 18 for Louisville Navy Week. “It’s the buzz in the hallway right now,” said Lt. Cmdr. Joe Maynard, the school’s senior naval science instructor for Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC). “Students are energized and interested [in the Navy].” “We played rock and roll from old school funk to U2,” said Chief Musician Christopher Griffin of the nine-member band. “We mixed it up. We can do it all.” more "USS Louisville Sailors Visit School for Navy Week" Navy newsstand LOUISVILLE, Ky. (NNS) -- Nearly 400 students at St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School participated in a question and answer session April 18 with members of the crew from USS Louisville (SSN 724) as one of several activities for the Louisville Navy Week. Students flooded the Sailors with questions like, “How fast can subs go and have you ever fired a torpedo?” Principal Paul DeZarn presented a school T-shirt to Cmdr. John A. Sager, Louisville commanding officer. He also gave each crew member a medal of St. Raphael, patron saint of travelers. The crew then presented something special to a young submarine fan. The 10-year-old stood before his peers, seemingly nervous but very excited, as Sager presented him with the submarine’s official coin and a picture of the Louisville. more "Admiral Trades Aircraft Carrier for Marine Corps Tank" Navy newsstand FORT KNOX, Ky. (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Mike C. Vitale normally travels the world aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), but during an April 15 visit to Fort Knox the commander of Carrier Strike Group 2 seemed very comfortable in a M1A1 Abrams tank. Vitale, a graduate of the University of Louisville, visited nearby Fort Knox while in town as the senior Naval officer during Louisville Navy Week. "Louisville Cyclist Race in Navy Week Criterium" Navy newsstand LOUISVILLE, Ky. (NNS) -- More than 120 participants braved winter-like conditions to compete in the first “Navy Week Criterium” bike race in downtown Louisville on April 15. The race, organized by Papa John’s Racing Team member and Louisville Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) commanding officer Cmdr. Ward Zauner, was the first official event of the six-day celebration promoting Navy awareness and community relations. "Navy Drops in at School" Louisville Courier Journal 19 APR 2007 article "Indiana students see the Navy in action" Louisville Courier Journal 18 APR 2007 article NAVY WEEK 2007 PHOTO GALLERY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUBMARINE BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST On April 11, 2007, the United States Submarine Force celebrated 107 years of silent service to our nation. RDML Vitale and the Navy League honored our submarine veterans and current Sailors with a Submarine Birthday Breakfast sponsored by United States Submarine Veterans Louisville Chapter (SUBVETS) at NOSC Louisville, 5401 Southside Drive, Louisville, KY, on Saturday, April 14, 2007, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The wonderful folks from USA Cares prepared and served a pancakes and sausage or bacon, as well as collected donations of athletic gear for Operations Slugger II (http://www.usacares.us/slugger/index.htm). Admission was $10, with 30% of proceeds donated to SUBVETS to assist them in installing a Mk 14 Torpedo memorial to the silent service in Jeffersontown. An additional 30% supported U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Louisville Division and League Cadet Training Ship Western Middle School, while another 30% was to be presented to the NOSC’s morale, welfare, and recreation fund. Walk-ins were accepted, but RSVPs were requested by Thursday, April 12, 2007 to psetters@gmail.com. NAVY WEEK BIKE RACE Navy League sponsored a bike race at Waterfront Park, Louisville, April 15, 2007, starting at 10:00 AM. With loads of prizes and special guests, this is one event was fun for the entire family. For more information, visit: http://www.kyanaseries.com/race6.htm. LOUISVILLE ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE APRIL LUNCHEON The Louisville Armed Forces Committee met for lunch at the Frazier International History Museum, 829 W. Main Street, Louisville, on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. RDML Vitale was the guest speaker. The social program started at 11:30 AM with lunch at Noon. The cost was $10 and the favor of a reservation was requested to Captain Clyde Green at (502) 426-7248 no later than April 13. WELCOME ABOARD Navy friend O’Shea’s Pub, 956 Baxter Avenue, sponsored a no-host “Welcome Aboard” party for Navy personnel in the area. Festivities began at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 17, 2007, and uniform was requested. NAVY LEAGUE RECEPTION NLUSCKC hosted a gratis reception for our maritime services, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 19, 2007, a the Jefferson Club, 2900 PNC Plaza, 500 West Jefferson Street. With local commercial, civic and government leaders in attendance, the reception was the perfect time to display your support for our nation’s armed services. USA Cares was there to collect donations for Operation Slugger II, and the brief program featured remarks by Major General Donald Storm, The Adjutant General of Kentucky, as well as RDML Vitale. Those who wished to attend, contacted Captain Greg Reinhardt at captaingreg@insightbb.com, uniform was requested. NOTE: The reception ended promptly at 7:00 PM to allow distinguished visitors to disperse for their evening events. LEAP FROGS PRACTICE JUMP The Navy Parachute Team made a practice jump on to the Great Lawn, Louisville Waterfront, at 3:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2007, in preparation for Thunder Over Louisville. This was an excellent time to meet the team and see them land up close and personal. USA CARES/NAVY NIGHT AT THE BATS The Navy arrived in force at 6:30 PM, Friday, April 20, 2007, as the Louisville Bats prepared to take on the Norfolk Tides in a AAA baseball game at Slugger Field. The Navy Parachute Team delivered the game ball to RDML Vitale for the ceremonial first pitch, while a vocalist from Navy Band Mid-South performed the National Anthem. NAVY ROCKS 4TH STREET LIVE! The Navy Band Mid-South ensemble “Freedom” rocked 4TH Street Live! in a concert that began at 8:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2007. Spectators were able to listen to the sound of life and liberty performed by those who defend against all who threaten it. Admission was free and open to the public. NAVY FIELD DEDICATION Reserve SEABEES improved a youth baseball field for Mount Washington Boys & Girls Youth Baseball. The organization returned the favor by designating the field “Navy Field” on opening day, 9:00 AM, Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Mount Washington. Featuring a jump by the Navy Parachute Team and ceremonial first pitch by RDML Vitale, the Sailors from USS LOUISVILLE were on hand to raise the flag. THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE The Navy provided plenty of boom to Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 21, 2007. With aerial demonstrations from F-18s and E/A-6Bs, and an opening jump by the Leap Frogs, Thunder celebrated the excellence of all our armed services. The SEAL Accelerator was on the Waterfront, and Sailors were mingling with the crowd. Your Support Requested NLUSCKC would like to request your support in two ways. First, if you attended the Navy Week events, your attendance was greatly appreciated. Second, the favor of a financial contribution will greatly help to offset the expenses of Navy Week and future support activities. NLUSCKC is an IRS designated 501(c)3, non-profit, educational organization, and all contributions are deductible to the full extent of the law. Checks should be made out to NLUSCKC and designated to Navy Week/Adopt-A-Sailor. Please mail contributions to Mr. James Wyrick, 2257 Mangrove Drive, Lexington, KY 40513. Current levels of the Sea Services Circle of Support are as follows: $100 – Link Circle $250 – Chain Circle $500 – Anchor Circle $1,000 – Flag Circle $2,500 – Fleet Circle $5,000 – Chief of Staff - Navy Week Title
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