‘It is a humbling experience’: Sailors give back to Central New York during Navy Week

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) –You may have seen an increase in Naval presence this week in Central New York. That’s because it’s Navy Week. Sailors are giving back to our community through a variety of ways all week.

Seaman Chloe Whaley has been a sailor for seven months and is experiencing her first navy week.

“Helping those in need or that are less fortunate, it is a humbling experience,” Whaley said.

She and a few other sailors spent their afternoon packaging up food for the Cortland community at the Food Bank of Central New York. Each box represents a thank you from these men and women.

“Without the community, there is no Navy. I think that’s a very good thing to give back too,” Whaley said.

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