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Fleet Week Cancelled in NYC

Annual military celebration called off due to defense budget cuts.

This article was written by Nathan Duke 

The United States Navy will not send any ships – or additional sailor and marines - to New York this year for Fleet Week due to cuts in the defense budget, the event’s director of public affairs said.   

But Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard members who are in the city will be allowed to take part in any local events that are taking place.   

“We look forward to the opportunity to participate in future Fleet Weeks and we greatly appreciate the city’s patience and understanding during these unusual times,” said Beth Baker, director of public affairs for Fleet Week.   

Fleet Week, which celebrates sea services and allows residents to witness military demonstrations and displays, has been held every year since 1984.   

According to NY 1, Fleet Week was expected to generate an estimated $20 million for the city.   

“We understand the Navy’s budgetary limitations and hope that the Fleet Week tradition can continue in 2014,” a statement from the city read.

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