PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:U.S. Coast Guard – Meet members of the world’s premier maritime service, responsible for search and rescue, law enforcement, environmental response, and more. Interact with Coast Guard divers and see them in action in the interactive dive tank. Explore the Mobile Communication Vehicle, one of only three in the Coast Guard, equipped with satellite network connectivity and tactical radio communications, deployable anywhere in the world.
U.S. Marine Corps – The Marines are here! Try on their gear, get camouflaged at the cami paint station, see tactical equipment up close, and learn what it takes to stand among the Few.
U.S. Air Force – Soar through the sky with virtual reality flight simulators, test your physical strength on the WunderWall, and learn what it takes to become an Airman or Guardian. Aim High…Fly, Fight, Win!
U.S. Army: U.S. Army Experience returns in a big way for America250! Join the U.S. Army NYC Battalion for interactive fun! Test your strength in their Fitness Challenge or Boxing station, check out the All-Terrain Fighting Vehicles, dance to the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division Band, and the 78th Army Band! Don’t miss the U.S. Army Drill Team and pick up information about Army Benefits! It’s all happening in the U.S. Army Experience! Goarmy.com
Naval STEM: The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (Navy Medicine) and Naval STEM Coordination Office will present an engaging look at the medical training tools used to teach life-saving skills to our sailors. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with anatomical models and see basic demonstrations of training equipment, including visual-feedback CPR manikins, IV training arms, and tactical tourniquets.
National Coast Guard Museum – Supports Coast Guard missions by inspiring and engaging with the public to celebrate the service’s members and accomplishments of the past, present, and future. Visitors will also have the opportunity for a hands-on experience with an array of Coast Guard educational artifacts.
BuildSubmarines.com – Explore the future of Maritime Manufacturing at the BuildSubmarines.com booth. Visitors can dive into the U.S. Navy’s journey to transform its nuclear-powered submarine fleet and discover how they can be part of this historic mission. At the BuildSubmarines.com booth, they’ll find resources on high-impact manufacturing careers available nationwide. Guests can also test their skills on a virtual welder, score exclusive prizes and giveaway items, and learn more about the hands-on work powering our nation’s undersea edge.
Military Transport Association: Visitors will see restored and antique military vehicles.
Naval History & Heritage Command – The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) is the official command of the U.S. Navy responsible for preserving, analyzing, and sharing naval history, all while managing naval archives, museums, historical artifacts, and underwater archaeology to educate sailors and the public. They will be on hand to display artifacts, show how a submarine dives with a hands on activity, and encourage visitors to use their selfie station! And be on the lookout for the NHHC facility dog, Commander Bond, who salutes!
Navy Talent Acquisition Group Empire State: The Navy Talent Acquisition Group Empire State, U.S. Navy Recruiting Command, will offer participants a unique opportunity to explore the Navy through immersive virtual reality experiences. Guests will be able to walk through Naval aircraft, experience life at sea as a Sailor, and visit ports of call such as Japan and San Diego. Participants will also be encouraged to test their strength and compete for a personal best on our pull-up bar. In addition, free Navy promotional items will be available throughout the event.
WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES10:00am–6:30pm – Intrepid Museum Workshop: Faces of Our Community: Visitors can create a self-portrait collage that represents the communities that shape your identity. Location: Hangar 3
11:30am & 1:30pm: Performances from United States Coast Guard Jazz Combo: delighting audiences in the United States and around the globe since 1925. In its performances, the Jazz Combo plays all musical styles, ranging from selections of the Great American Songbook to Pop, Jazz and Rhythm and Blues. The 55-member United States Coast Guard Band is the sole professional musical representative of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. The Band serves both as a symbol of the service's heritage and as a cultural ambassador for the United States at home and abroad.
12:30pm & 2:30pm: Performances from America's Sweethearts: The Andrews Sisters and beyond! This vintage vocal trio sings music from the 1860s to the 1960s in the style of the girl groups of yesteryear - all with a slice of old-fashioned fun!
3:30pm-6:00pm: Performances from the 10th Mountain Division Army Band: through music, the 10th Mountain Division Band will represent and champion, to the widest degree, the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, and the U.S. Army throughout the North Country and surrounding regions with impeccable military bearing, professionalism, and high-quality musical products. We will use music to build community, steward tradition, bolster troop morale, and honor the fallen in accordance with the senior mission commander’s strategic communication objectives, as well as all published guidelines, policies, and regulations.
12:00pm–4:00pm – VR Experience: Explore Intrepid: Engines and Boilers: Step into immersive 3D recreations of USS Intrepid’s engineering spaces and learn how to run the engines, fuel the boilers, and steer the ship. (Minimum age 10+) Location: Hangar 3
Visiting Ships – Pier 86 ITALY | Amerigo Vespucci
12:00pm–5:30pm – Often called the “most beautiful ship in the world,” the Amerigo Vespucci is Italy’s iconic tall ship and naval training vessel. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore this historic ship and experience its elegant design, rich maritime tradition, and enduring legacy of Italian naval excellence.
URUGUAY | Capitan Miranda
1:00pm–4:00pm – Often called the “most beautiful ship in the world,” the Amerigo Vespucci is Italy’s iconic tall ship and naval training vessel. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore this historic ship and experience its elegant design, rich maritime tradition, and enduring legacy of Italian naval excellence.
1:00pm & 3:00pm – U.S. Army Drill Team: Watch precision routines performed with bayonet-tipped rifles. The Drill Team showcases the U.S. Army nationally and internationally. Location: Flight Deck
2:00pm & 4:00pm: The United States Coast Guard Silent Drill Team: is a hand-selected group of elite Ceremonial Honor Guardsmen stationed in Alexandria, Virginia. Serving as a visible symbol of the Service’s professionalism and precision, the team not only represents the Coast Guard on the national stage but also executes the full spectrum of ceremonial duties and funeral honors throughout the Military District of Washington. These highly trained, highly qualified, and highly motivated professionals embody the Ceremonial Honor Guard’s guiding principles of Pride, Poise, and Perfection, dedicating themselves to flawless execution of precision drill with fixed bayonets where every movement reflects Honor, Respect, and Devotion to duty.
