150522-N-SX684-015 NEW YORK (May 22, 2015) Aviation
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150522-N-SX684-015 NEW YORK (May 22, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Christopher Proffitt, of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, places flight gear onto a Paramus High School student during an aviation static display event as a part of Fleet Week New York (FWNY). FWNY, now in its 27th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984, and it is anticipated that nearly 1,800 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate this year.
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