Young cadet joins USS Oak Hill for Fleet Week in NYC

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Local sailors are in New York City for the big military celebration at Fleet Week, offering up fun experiences for our service members and an opportunity to engage with the public while providing opportunities for young cadets using this to experience life on board a Navy ship for the first time.

Born in San Diego while her father was serving, 14-year-old Sara Magee got to experience Fleet Week as a Sea Cadet.

“As soon as we got there, the crew immediately accepted us as a part of them,” Magee said…

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