Saturday, May 24, 2014

Navy League, NY Council Reception for Officers & Commanders - Fleet Week

This wonderful Fleet Week event returned last night after a one year hiatus due to gov't cutbacks.  The Reception for Officers and Commanders, held at the prestigious New York Athletic Club on Columbus Circle, hosted dozens of military personnel for an evening of cocktails, hors d'ouerves and socializing.  It was an honor to be there among our distinguished service men and women.  Here are some of my photos:

Impromptu portrait of George Simpson, Executive Secretary of the Navy League, NY Council.
 Opera soloist and President of the New York Council Navy League, Ted Mason, USN Capt., Ret'd
 Casual photo of the Color Guard.

The open air terrace offered another space in which to relax and socialize.

The ball room was filled to capacity with members of the military, spouses, friends and supporters.

The captains of each ship in New York harbor for Fleet Week were announced with a bosun's whistle and bell, in a traditional military ceremony.

Color Guard

 Navy League NY Council President Ted Mason with Officers and Commanders addresses the crowd.

Ted Mason is presented with a plaque by the Officers.

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