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Iwo Jima Sailors, Marines Enjoy Surprise Guests while En Route NYC
from: news.navy.mil
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Gina Wollman, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
USS IWO JIMA, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) enjoyed special guests while en route to Fleet Week New York City 2009.
Rocker JOAN JETT of JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS and the Liberty Bells from the Uniform Services Organization (USO) entertained the crew as it arrived in New York for the annual celebration of the sea services.
The Liberty Bells, a five-person group who come on board each year to perform for service members prior to arriving at Fleet Week New York, say that even though they've performed on board ships before, each time is different and exciting.
"We keep coming back because of the men and women of the armed forces," said Ali Bertash, a performer for the Liberty Bells. "They work so hard every day and act so selflessly. They really have to love their job to keep doing it, and we try our best to keep them in good spirits so they can keep fighting."
The Liberty Bells performed a live show in the hangar bay of the Iwo Jima, singing the anthems of each branch of the armed forces and dancing to favorite songs from the past. The crowd went wild as they pulled people on stage with them to dance.
"It was great that they involved us," said Cpl. Garcia Suarez. "It hyped us up more than if they had just stayed on stage."
Jett toured the ship and got the chance to get a closer look at Navy and Marine Corps equipment and warfighting capabilities. Afterward she spent time being photographed with service members and signing autographs. She saw her visit with the Sailors and Marines as a wonderful opportunity.
"Being able to come to the ship today and visit with all of the service members was such an honor, and I see it as my way of giving back," she said. Ê"I feel such a great deal of appreciation to each man and woman that serves in our military today. ÊWhat they do for our country just means so much."
Fleet week is organized to provide the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tri-state area the opportunity to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see, firsthand, the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.
For more news from Commander Navy Region Mid Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnrma/.
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