Navy “Leap Frogs” Parachute Team and Navy/Marine Raid Force
Demonstrations Part of 2017 Fleet Week
Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has
announced that Nassau County will once again host a Marine and
Navy Helicopter Landing in Eisenhower Park on Saturday, May
27th as part of the “Fleet Week 2017” activities in New York
City. The free event, billed “Raid New York” will be the only
Marine/Navy helicopter landing on Long Island. Spectators are
invited to board the aircraft once landed and meet with
military personnel.
Navy Landing at 10:00 a.m.
The U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, based in San
Diego, California will perform an aerial parachute
demonstration showcasing the skills of the Naval Special
Warfare Team. The team is celebrating their 43rd Anniversary
this year. In addition, a combined team of members from the
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD) and a
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron will present a mine
countermeasures demonstration. The EOD technicians are
stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Marine Landing at 12:30 p.m.
The CH-53 Sea Stallion, MV-22 Osprey and AH-1W Cobras will
perform an area sweep and transport a Marine Raid Force to the
landing zone. Marines will perform an assault demonstration,
after which the helicopters will land and will be available for
public display, along with the weapons typically used by a
Marine Corps Rifle Platoon. Marines supporting this event are
part of a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force from the
II Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp LeJeune, North
Carolina.
The Helicopter Landing will be taking place on the Kite Field,
just south of the Veterans Memorial in Eisenhower Park, with
parking at field 6A and adjoining parking fields. Please note:
New safety regulations have redefined spectator areas, so all
are advised to arrive early.
Northwell Health will also have a presence at the event with
displays, vehicles and entertainment and support for
participating military personnel.
At 930 acres, Eisenhower Park is the largest park in Nassau
County and is centrally located in East Meadow with entrances
at Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and Merrick Avenue
at Stewart Avenue.
For more information about this event, please call (516)
572-0200 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
Source:
https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5304