San Francisco Fleet Week 2016

Public Affairs Photo Review: Roger Bazeley, USCGAUX Public Affairs-Photographer D11N

October 5th-10th 2016

Taking place over three consecutive days in the skies above the City’s waterfront, this event

attracts over a million people around the Bay. Featuring the United States Navy Blue Angels,

the Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 and, from France, the Breitling

Jet Team. Throughout Fleet Week, thousands of visitors climb aboard amphibious carriers,

destroyers, USCG cutters and cruisers docked at the Embarcadero to get a glimpse into the

day-to-day lives of the sailors serving in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian Navy.

Navy Blue Angles Fly past Bay Bridge and Coit Tower - Photos: Roger Bazeley, Public Affairs USCG-AUX

Much more than just the Blue Angels, this yearly festival and celebration of military power

typically featured a full airshow with a 747, Coast Guard rescue demonstrations, plus Navy ship

tours, live music, a parade of ships underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and tons more. The big

air shows took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday (with a special Blue Angels practice and fly-

overs). Active naval vessels were docked along the Port of San Francisco along the piers with

free tours throughout the week. (Pier 30/32: USS SAN DIEGO LPD 22, Pier 15/17: HMCS

CALGARY FFH 335, Pier 35: USCGC MELLON WHEC 717, USS MOBILE BAY CG 53)

From October 7-9, 2016, 10 am to 5 pm, checked out the Humanitarian Assistance Village on

the Marina Green, an interactive demonstration of U.S. Military and Civil capabilities in

responding to a disaster including: Mass Care and Shelter, Power and Utilities, Community

Response & Rescue, and Environmental Management & Decontamination.

Blue Angles flyby USCGC Buoy Vessel Aspen-Stationed at USCG Sector San Francisco

USN Blue Angles Flying Airshow Formations over SF Bay

USCGC MELLON WHEC 717 passing Alcatraz and USS MOBILE BAY CG 53

Photos: Roger Bazeley, Public Affairs USCGAUX

USN Blue Angles F-18 Hornet and formation flying - PHOTOS: Roger Bazeley, PA USCGAUX

USCG Cutters 89’ Pike and Buoy Vessel Aspen – USS San Diego Leading Parade of Ships

USS San Diego LPD 22 leading Parade of Ships and USS MOBILE BAY CG 53 passing

Jeramiah O’Brian U.S. WW2 Liberty Ship Berthed at Pier 42 Fisherman’s Wharf

Pier 30/32: USS SAN DIEGO LPD 22 - Photos: Roger Bazeley, Public Affairs USCGAUX

USCG District D11 Unit Marching in Columbus Day Parade – Fleet Week

Columbus Day Parade Float with Christopher Columbus – VADM Midgette USCG and Wife

riding in Mustang - Photos: Roger Bazeley, Public Affairs Photographer USCG-AUX -D11N

USMC BAND – San Diego and Canadian Defense Force Commander Jeff Zwick and Wife

SF Shriners and US Navy Band in Columbus Day Parade

USCG Unit representing District D11N marching past review stand

Photos: Roger Bazeley, Public Affairs Photographer USCG-AUX D11N

Columbus Day Parade Units and Bands with International Rotary Parade of Flags

1937 Italian Fire Engine and Ethnic Dancing Unit

Band Competition in SF Golden Gate Park with Marine Corps Band One from San Diego

Photos: Roger Bazeley, Public Affairs Photographer USCG-AUX D11N

General Myatt USMC Retired and Marine Corps Band Officers Presenting Band Contest Trophy

along with former Secretary of State George Schultz - Photos: Roger Bazeley, PA USCG-AUX

Marine Corps Band Members and Senior Officers with Channel 5 News Anchor at Band Contest