Fleet Week 2016 is under way here in New York City, and the streets and subways are packed with sailors, marines, and other US Naval service members. Warships like the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan are docked here in New York City for the week before and after Memorial Day Weekend.
It’s not just a time for our nation’s servicemen to let loose after months at sea, it’s also a time for New Yorkers to tell these heroes how much we appreciate their service (and maybe snap a photo or two). We cruised through Instagram searching for some of the best pictures involving Fleet Week and found some real winners–some of the ships, some of the sailors out on the town, and some of NYC women enjoying their new neighbors.
Being born and raised here in NYC, it’s insane to see how massive these ships are. Obviously some are bigger than others, but the fact that these aircraft carriers are out there like floating skyscrapers is (to me) the definition of amazing.
If you’re around New York City this weekend, do everyone a favor and thank these guys for their service. The US Navy is a bad-ass armed service we’re lucky to have on our side. And now without further ado, check out the best photos of Fleet Week 2016.
