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Fleet Week 2008 Hampton Roads
October 10 , 2008
2007 AirPower Over Hampton Roads - F-15 Eagle Demonstration
Fleet Weeks are always fun, but something special is occurring this year at the Hampton Roads Fleet week. For the first time since the security crackdown after the 2001 terrorist attacks, 3 Navy ships in Hampton Roads will be available for public viewing.
On October 12 & 13th, the Ships @ NAB Little Creek which include the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), -USS Monsoon (PC 4) and the USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) will be open for public viewing from 10am-4pm.
At Naval Station Norfolk on those same days, holders of Defense Department identification and their guests are invited aboard amphibious transport dock Ponce, destroyer Laboon, frigate Nicholas and attack submarines Newport News and
Montpelier .
On Saturday, October 11, Fleet Week’s annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show will happen at the
NAS
Oceana
Main
Gate
Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local teams will compete for "Best Chili in the Fleet". Proceeds from chili sales benefit Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. The event is free and features live music, and lots of activities for the whole family.
On October 17, the CNRMA MWR Fishing Tournament takes place! Contestants can charter "party boats" from Rudee Inlet. The competition also allows individual boaters to participate, but you must be registered beforehand. The tournament is fish only, no shark or skate. Award categories include: Largest fish by category and weight, sea bass, rock fish, flounder, and overall number of fish caught.
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