Introduction
*Fleet Week 2023 has come to a close, and it was an incredible week of events and activities showcasing the strength and innovation of the U.S. Navy. This year marks the 32nd Port Everglades Fleet Week. Fleet Week has been hosted by Broward Navy Days and the event provides a tremendous opportunity to showcase naval technology and the Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who serve the nation.
As proud members of the Americans for a Stronger Navy organization, we are honored to have covered this event and shone a spotlight on the ships, crews, and individual sailors who make the Navy community so remarkable. In this blog post, we will celebrate the achievements and excellence of the Navy community during Fleet Week.
Enlisted Person of the Year Awards
One of the highlights of our coverage was the Enlisted Person of the Year awards for various ships and submarines. These awards recognized the outstanding dedication and achievement of enlisted personnel in the U.S. Navy, highlighting the crucial role they play in keeping our nation safe. We covered many stories featuring these exceptional sailors, including:
- Culinary Specialist 1st Class Michael Brown of the USS New York (LPD 21)
- Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) Third Class Fernando Villareal of the USS Indiana (SSN 78https://strongernavy.org/celebrating-navy-excellence-meet-the-enlisted-person-of-the-year-for-navy-region-southeast/
- Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kristin Stoops
- Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Charmae Peria
- Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Sydney Thayer of the USS New York (LPD 21)
- Navy Counselor 1st Class Amarachi Abiodun of Navy Recruiting District Miami
- Culinary Specialist 1st Class Rodrick Sheridan of Navy Region Southeast
- Specialist 1st Class Steve Ortega of the Navy Reserve Center Mia
Other Stories
In addition to the Enlisted Person of the Year awards, we covered a variety of other stories during Fleet Week, including:
- USS Indiana (SSN-789): A Modern Virginia
- Exploring the USS Cole: A Look Inside One of the Ships Docked at Fleet Week Port Everglades
- The USS New York: A Symbol of Strength and Sacrifice – At Fleet Week Florida
- Honoring Our Seagoing Services: Broward Navy Days Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Key Takeaways
Through our coverage of Fleet Week, we celebrated the achievements and excellence of the Navy community. We highlighted the Enlisted Person of the Year awards, which recognized the outstanding dedication and achievement of enlisted personnel in the U.S. Navy.
Our coverage also showcased the strength and innovation of the U.S. Navy, featuring a variety of stories, including modern Virginia-class attack submarines, the USS New York, and the USS Cole.
We are proud to be a part of the Navy community and honored to have covered this event, and we hope our readers are inspired to support and appreciate the sacrifices that our sailors and their families make in order to serve our country.
Conclusion
Fleet Week Florida 2023 was an incredible event showcasing the strength and innovation of the U.S. Navy.
We are proud to be a part of the Navy community and honored to have covered this event, highlighting the achievements and excellence of the Navy community. A shout out to Jay Cope, Region Southeast Public Affairs for his support.
As Americans for a Stronger Navy, we hope to inspire our readers to support the cause and join us in rallying for a stronger Navy.