Miami hosted Fleet Week for the first time, and the event left spectacular images of military maneuvers in the city landscape.
Among them, those carried out by fighter pilots who flew over the Miami skyline in supersonic fighters, even performing low flights over the beaches.
There were also helicopter and Marine exercises that were launched from these devices into the sea in a simulated landing and infiltration of commandos.
Images shared by event sites Only in Dade and lifestyle_miami They allowed us to see the deployment of the US armed forces in the city.
During Fleet Week, civilians were able to access large warships and view a large US Navy aircraft carrier from the shore.
One of the big attractions of the event turned out to be the aircraft carrier USS Bataan, an 843-foot amphibious assault ship whose arrival was greeted with applause from curious onlookers waiting excitedly on the shore.
Also able to visit the guided missile cruisers USS Leyre Gulf and USS Normandy, as well as the Coast Guard cutter USCGS Seneca.
"It's exciting to show off our ships, the types of jobs we do and just meet everyone. If you see a sailor, Marine or Coast Guardsman, feel free to stop them, take a photo and thank them for their service," said Jasmin Aquino, Navy Communications specialist.
Visitors were able to talk and take photos with sailors, marines and coast guardsmen, and learn about the Navy's military technology and the programs they are a part of to protect the environment.
There were also interactive displays of technology and fighter jets flying over the area, as well as concerts by the Navy and Marine Corps Band.
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