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Fleet Week 2016 Kicks Off In NYC

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The crew of LHD5 ready for the start of Fleet Week. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

Fleet Week 2016

Parade Of Ships assembling 10 miles out from Verrazano Bridge (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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FDNY fire boat salutes Parade Of Ships. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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The crew of LHD5 ready for the start of Fleet Week. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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A sailors salute at the 9/11 memorial. (Credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

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Packed in like sardines for the ride out to the USS Bataan. (Credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

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And away we go! USS Bainbridge leads the Parade Of Ships into NY Harbor. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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Getting ready to board the Sea Stallion for the ride out to the LHD5 USS Bataan. (Credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

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Suited up and ready! (Credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

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Hanging with the crew on the LHD5 USS Bataan. (Credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

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And away we go! USS Bainbridge leads the Parade Of Ships into NY Harbor. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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Flight ops aboard the USS Bataan. (Credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

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Passing under the Verrazano Narrows bridge. (Credit: Marla Diamond/ WCBS 880)

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Come check out an Osprey on the deck of the USS Bataan -- tours staring Thursday at Pier 88. (Credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

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Parade Of Ships assembling 10 miles out from Verrazano Bridge (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

Fleet Week 2016

Parade Of Ships assembling 10 miles out from Verrazano Bridge (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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The crew of LHD5 ready for the start of Fleet Week. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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USS Bataan slides by Lady Liberty. (Credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

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The crew of LHD5 ready for the start of Fleet Week. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

Fleet Week 2016

FDNY fire boat salutes Parade Of Ships. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

Fleet Week 2016

FDNY fire boat salutes Parade Of Ships. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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FDNY fire boat salutes Parade Of Ships. (Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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Intrepid Museum is set for the start of Fleet Week in New York City.(Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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Intrepid Museum is set for the start of Fleet Week in New York City.(Credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

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A water cannon welcome as the USS Bataan slides by Ellis Island. (Credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)

Marla Diamond Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 - Fleet Week NYC 2016

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond joins the USS Bataan at sea before the Fleet Week NYC 2016 'Parade of Ships' - May 24, 2016. (Photo: Joe Cingrana/CBS Local)
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