Sam Spade's San Francisco

The U.S. Navy is on the way to San Francisco!

Witness one of the most spine-tingling experiences of the year as the Blue Angels twist and twirl overhead, regal ships parade the waterfront and crowds go wild cheering for the men and women in our armed services. That's just what you'll experience during Fleet Week San Francisco, Oct. 4–9, as the City of San Francisco welcomes more than 9,000 visiting crew members for several days' worth of not-to-miss events.

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Experience complete awe as you tour the topside of U. S. Navy warships and pure entertainment with tons of air show demonstrations, fireworks, music, parades and more. Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to join in this once-a-year event!

For more information visit this link: Fleet Week San Francisco

On behalf of Navy Region Southwest, let me express my distinct appreciation to the San Francisco Fleet Week Committee and the citizens of the San Francisco Bay Area for their tremendous support of our Sailors, Marines, Coastguardsmen and their families. It is an honor to have our Fleet back in the 'City by the Bay' again this year.

Fleet Week provides an excellent opportunity to meet first hand the quality of our nation's best and brightest sea service professionals as well as view our cutting-edge technology. As we celebrate this Fleet Week, let us also keep in mind those service men and women who are serving in many capacities, away from their homes and families, protecting and preserving our freedom.

I want to thank the citizens of San Francisco Bay Area again for their support and encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity to experience the people and technology of today's Fleet.

Rear Admiral Len Hering
U.S. Navy
Commander, Navy Region Southwest