By Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Chambers, U.S. Navy, Navy Office of Community Outreach

The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Trenton, N.J. during the week of May 2-8, as the fourth Navy Week of the calendar year.

If health conditions permit, the Navy will conduct education and community outreach throughout Trenton and the surrounding communities.

Trenton Navy Week will bring between 50 and 75 Sailors from across the nation to volunteer throughout the community and discuss why the Navy matters to Trenton.

A virtual Navy Week was previously held in Trenton in 2020.

(Learn More. As part of Virtual Fleet Week New York 2021, meet the men and women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 2 based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They disarm bombs, dive, and skydive. Courtesy of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and YouTube. Posted on May 29, 2021.)

Trenton Navy Week will feature in-person demonstrations, performances, and engagements throughout the week that will include:

Senior Navy Leaders

• Flag officer and senior civilian Navy leaders with ties to Trenton and the surrounding area.

Namesake Sailors

• Sailors serving on PCU New Jersey (SSN 796), a Virginia-class attack submarine.

Navy Band Northeast

• Performances and masterclasses with Navy Musicians.

Naval History and Heritage Command

• Educational presentations and lesson plans about the deep ties between Colorado and the Navy.

USS Constitution

• Demonstrations about the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy.

(See a brief introduction to the Charlestown Navy Yard/Boston National Historical Park from Anne Grimes Rand, President, and CEO of the USS Constitution Museum, featuring a brief history of USS Constitution, America’s Ship of State. Alongside Constitution’s officers and crew, the National Parks of Boston, and the Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment Boston, the Museum is dedicated to engaging all ages in the story of “Old Ironsides” to spark excitement about maritime heritage, naval service, and the American experience. Courtesy of the USS Constitution Museum and YouTube. Posted on Aug 8, 2018.)

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

• Educational STEM presentations and fitness demonstrations by technicians, medics, and divers.

U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command

• An educational presentation on the importance of atmospheric and oceanographic science and the overall value of STEM education to the Navy.

(Learn More. Meteorology and Oceanography encompass every natural law that dictates the Navy’s every move. At sea, we are victims of the environments we place ourselves in. That’s why we need meteorologists and oceanographers to inform us of weather patterns, prepare comprehensive maps, and watch over Aerographer’s Mates who forecast the weather. Every airstrike needs to know which way the wind is blowing and every submarine needs to account for currents when they’re underway. Whether you’re stationed on a ship or conducting research in one of our top-of-the-line labs, Navy METOCs give technical and tactical advice daily. Learn how far this career could take you at http://bit.ly/2QnG8ZJ. Courtesy of America’s Navy and YouTube. Posted on Jan 14, 2020.)

Every Sailor selected to participate in Trenton Navy Week, except those with an approved waiver for health or religious reasons, will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Furthermore, the Navy Office of Community Outreach will work closely with community partners in Trenton and follow guidance from public health officials.

Navy Weeks are the service’s signature outreach program, designed to allow the citizens of Trenton to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity.

The Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) coordinates Navy Weeks.

(Learn More. The U.S. Navy’s newest amphibious assault carrier, the USS Tripoli is home to some 1,100 sailors, and serves as an offshore base for Marine Corps aircraft flying missions over land. Courtesy of NBC Bay Area and YouTube. Posted on Oct 5, 2021.)

“We are very excited to bring Navy Week to Trenton,” said NAVCO’s director, Cmdr. John Fage.

“Navy Weeks give us the opportunity to help connect Americans to their Navy.”

“We are looking forward to safely and responsibly building those connections in the Trenton area and showing everyone why their Navy is so important.”

Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s flagship outreach effort to regions without a significant Navy presence, with over 250 Navy Weeks held in more than 80 different U.S. markets.

“We coordinate about 75 outreach events during a Navy Week,” added NAVCO Navy Week program manager Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Chambers.

“Outreach events range from corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service engagements.”

For more information on Trenton Navy Week, contact Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Chambers at (901) 232-4450 or kevin.l.chambers4.mil@us.navy.mil. 

With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

Thank you for coming out to support the men and women who maintain America’s advantage at sea.

United States Marine Corps Recognized in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now entering it’s Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards highlights the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

The United States was forever changed 20 years ago on September 11th, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.

In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.

Our keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.

Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.

The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Access Control/ Identification	Personal/Protective Equipment	Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism
Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System	Interagency Interdiction Operation	Cloud Computing/Storage Solution
Facial/IRIS Recognition	Body Worn Video Product	Cyber Security
Video Surveillance/VMS	Mobile Technology	Anti-Malware
Audio Analytics	Disaster Preparedness	ID Management
Thermal/Infrared Camera	Mass Notification System	Fire & Safety
Metal/Weapon Detection	Rescue Operations	Critical Infrastructure
License Plate Recognition	Detection Products	COVID Innovations
Workforce Management	Government Security Programs	And Many Others to Choose From!

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

Why American Security Today?

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast-changing security landscape.

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State, and local levels of government as well as firms allied to the government.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers’ eyes throughout the story with cutting-edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.

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AST Digital Publications are distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals, in federal, state, local, and private security sectors.

‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’

AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.

Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture, and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.

These experts are from Government at the federal, state, and local level as well as from private firms allied to the government.

AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website, and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.

AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

(See just a few highlights of American Security Today’s 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East. Courtesy of My Pristine Images and Vimeo.)

To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, please see the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2021 ‘A Year in Review’.

The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of Annual ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.

It serves as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.

From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.

It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

• For a complete list of 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, begin HERE.

For more information on All Things American Security Today, as well as the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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