As part of Navy Week, sailors will engage with the Sacramento community through educational events and service projects. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The U.S. Navy’s Navy Week Sacramento takes place March 17 to March 23. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sacramento Navy Week will bring 50 to 75 sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.

This year's Sacramento Navy Week holds special significance as it coincides with the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday, a historic milestone celebrating a quarter-millennium of maritime excellence, national security and global leadership.

The U.S. Navy’s Navy Week Sacramento on March 17 to March 23 will bring 50 to 75 sailors to engage directly with residents through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy

“America is a maritime nation and 90% of commerce travels through the seas that the Navy has protected for 250 years,” said Cmdr. Julie Holland, Navy Office of Community Outreach director. “We're thrilled to bring your Navy sailors to Sacramento. Though America's Navy operates the world's most sophisticated weapons systems, it is our highly skilled people at sea and ashore who provide an unmatched advantage. At Navy Weeks, Americans connect with sailors who have tremendous character, competence and dedication to the mission and who continue a tradition of decisive power from seabed to space.”

Sacramento hosted four previous Navy Weeks, most recently in 2018.

As part of Navy Week, sailors will engage with the Sacramento community through educational events and service projects. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy

This year promises an impressive lineup designed to inform, educate and inspire the Sacramento community.

Meet and hear from senior Navy officials, including those with local ties to Sacramento.

Interact with sailors serving aboard the USS California (SSN 781), a Virginia-class submarine.

Enjoy live musical performances and masterclasses led by talented Navy musicians in the U.S. Navy Band Southwest.

Explore the rich connection between Sacramento and the Navy through interactive presentations and educational programs.

Witness demonstrations featuring the Navy's oldest commissioned ship, the USS Constitution, and its enduring legacy.

Engage in STEM-focused sessions highlighting oceanographic and atmospheric science with the U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.

Discover opportunities within the Navy through community projects, displays and career discussions.

The Navy Blue Angels will be featured in the California Capital Air Show in Sacramento. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy

Navy Weeks bring the Navy to regions without a major naval presence, fostering connections and showcasing how the Navy's mission ensures the security, prosperity and freedom of our nation. The Navy Week program has visited more than 95 U.S. markets since the program's inception in 2005.

For more details on Sacramento Navy Week, visit https://outreach.navy.mil/navy-weeks. Follow Navy Outreach on social media: Instagram (@navy.outreach), Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn (@navyoutreach) and #NavyWeek.