US Navy News : The Quad Cities—spanning Iowa and Illinois—welcomed Navy Week, bringing naval pride to the Midwest. This event, led by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO), showcased the Navy’s mission along the Mississippi River.
Sailors engaged the community with band performances, STEM workshops, and volunteer projects, emphasizing the US Navy’s role in securing waterways vital to trade. The Quad Cities, a hub of river commerce, connected naturally to the US Navy’s maritime focus. Residents explored naval technology and met sailors, learning how 90% of global trade relies on sea routes the Navy protects.
Navy Week here, part of a nationwide effort, inspired youth and highlighted local ties to naval service. The event’s riverside setting underscored the Navy’s relevance, even far from oceans, fostering pride and understanding. For the Quad Cities, it was a celebration of shared purpose, blending local history with national defense.
Navy Week proved its adaptability, tailoring activities to this unique region, and left a lasting impression of the Navy’s reach—from the Mississippi to the high seas.
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