To celebrate its first Fleet Week activities in Miami and kick off Mother's Day weekend, Carnival Cruise Line welcomed more than 150 military servicewomen on board. carnival conquest.
During the program To Vera Lana graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Vice President of Strategic Sourcing at Carnival Corporation, expressed deep appreciation for the impact of women serving in the military.
carnival conquest cruise director Stefan Neral Oversaw military sector recognition, with each soldier receiving a special commemorative challenge coin from Carnival. The program also gave special honors to military teams supporting sea rescues.
“As an American cruise line, we transport more active-duty military and veterans than any other cruise line. That's why we're honored to pay a special tribute to military women as part of Fleet Week in Miami, where we are based and where we sail five cruise ships. “Beautiful ships,” he said. Christine DuffyPresident of Carnival Cruise Line.
“We want all military members to know that we are deeply grateful for their service and sacrifice,” Duffy said in a news release.
Fleet Week is an annual event that celebrates the many outstanding achievements of the United States Armed Forces. Beginning May 5 and running through May 12, Fleet Week Miami features a variety of community outreach and events, including performances by Navy and Marine Corps bands, guided ship tours, ceremonies and tributes to military members.
Carnival celebrates the military with military appreciation gatherings on each voyage. Last year, Carnival hosted more than 1,500 military gatherings attended by tens of thousands of people from across the fleet.
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