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States chief of naval operations admiral john greenert up for fleet week highlighting his troop with a special group re-enlistment for 25 sailors, marines and coast guards and a promotion for six naval officers aboard the u.s.s. wasp, we talked exclusively to the cno. >> i find it very touching and emotional in its own right. to do it here in new york city 11 years after 9/11, the place where so much of our country has embraced security and what its really all about and to have them commit here ...

Thing. its great for these servicemen and women to be able to watch the faces of kids lighting up as they are touring. this its a great opportunity for families to come out here and tip their hat to servicemen and women and thank them for all that they do. get a close up look at 22 ships and some of the aircraft as well. fleet week new york 2012 is going to be rocking the city until wednesday. these men and women behind me have got something for you guys this morning. here we go. [cheers] >> guy...

Our country. we have to serve them and our families . make sure they are cared for a wounded warier and giving veterans a chance to go to college and find a good yob and enjoy the freedom they risked everything to protect. >> they will be in the arlington national cemetery on money. big apple and thousands of the military members as part of fleet week. when some of them play host to the public. get a chance to see the military vessels and aircraft up close and personal. anna is standing by with ...

Multipurpose amphibious assault ship. largest one here at fleet week 2012. 22 ships began making their way up the hudson river on wednesday. 6,000 men and women on n. uniform are roaming new york. they are everywhere. central park, times square. seeing them all over the streets looking for a good time and getting involved in community outreach projects. chief navy officer even up for the fleet week highlighting trip for group reenlesment for 25 sailors marines and coast guard and promotion for 6...

Were killed in 76 hours. >> >> every time i breathe on this planet i have to breathe for the marines that have girve everything. >> all right. you know that package that we just ran there, you can go to facebook.com/support our troops. last year we did this, we had such an overwhelming response from facebook from all of our viewers go. there and take a minute or so. click like. comment some of the troops there fantastic program. flooded last year as well with those. members of the u.s. marine co...

Majority of a show of hands . president obama and cars -- karzi signed earlier this month. the partnership will now go to the afghan senate where it is expected to be approved next week. it is a key weekend with thousands of sailors and marines and coast guard men in new york. for fleet week for 200 warships and navy vessels that are docked around manhattan. the annual celebration coinicides with memorial day. and they are live for us tont outside of the amphibous ship.

>> all right. coming up in just a bit, i will be in the middle of a very interesting situation center four. you are watching the silent drill team from the united states coast guard ceremonial honor guard. coming up on the program, i fear for my life. guys, back to you. >> lets go to anna coy man now who has the latest on 25th anniversary of fleet week. anna? >> hey there, good morning to you. so, yes, fleet week, new york is a great opportunity for families to come out and tip their hats to ser...

Red carpet here in new york city. a great opportunity here at fleet week 2012 for families to come out and tour the assault vehicles as well as some of the ships here. we even spotted one little girl handing out hand made cards her and her sister put together to thank all the service members for what they do. fleet week rocking new york city until wednesday. back to you. >> we he thank you for bringing us some of the sights and sounds of fleet week. >> um-hm. >> jamie? there are serious new qu...

Some examples of when this has been used? >> we use it a lot in iraq and in kuwait bringing all the marines from camp lejeune, well leave from north carolina and travel across the ocean and deliver them in kuwait so they can do their jobs. >> reporter: and senior chief sutter tells me this is his first time in new york for fleet week and manhattan has really been rolling out the red carpet for the 6,000 men and women in uniform who are roaming the streets of manhattan looking for a good time. ne...

Comes out and loves to get on the tank and it is it a main attraction. we are having a blast. >> can you tell us what it is like to be a part of 2012. is this a great experience for you. >> it is awesome the city is awesome. never been here in fleet week before. and people thank us all of the time. i am having a blast and my wife is really jealous right now. >> it is an opportunity for people to come out and tour the ships and see the assault vehicles . but they are able to thank the service mem...