City 7-12-21
July 26th through August 1st will be Cheyenne Navy Week in the Capital City. The week-long series features a variety of Navy outreach assets, events, equipment, and personnel throughout the community with local leaders and organizations.
“Cheyenne’s roots date back more than 150 years ago with the simultaneous founding of our city and base,” stated Mayor Patrick Collins. “Cheyenne appreciates the service of our military members, and we look forward to sharing the Cheyenne Frontier Days experience with all our service members and their guests.”
Cheyenne Navy Week features a virtual reality special warfare/SEAL mission using the nation’s only USS Nimitz VR trailer, Navy Rock Band performances, Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal demos, USS Constitution and Ceremonial guard performances and much more!
Below is a schedule of public events to be held during Cheyenne Navy Week:
Monday, July 26th
· 7 AM – 9 AM: Navy Sailors and Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of U.S. Naval Academy at Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast
· 10 AM – 4 PM: USS Nimitz Navy Virtual Reality Trailer at Lions Park
Must be 14+ to ride, those 14-17 must have permission from parent or guardian
· 10 AM – 12 PM: Navy Ceremonial Guard, USS Constitution, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 and Naval History and Heritage Command Demos and Presentations at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
· 10:30 AM – 11 AM: Sailors Swear-in at the Wyoming Capitol with Vice Admiral Buck and Navy Officials
· 12 PM – 1:30 PM: Navy Rock Band at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
· 12:45 PM – 1 PM: Navy Sailors roll out American Flag at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Arena
· 2 PM – 4 PM: Navy History and Heritage Command Presentation at Cheyenne Depot Museum
Tuesday, July 27th
● 8 AM – 10 AM: Explosive Ordnance Group 1 at Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club for Navy Fitness and Nutrition
For Boys & Girls Club members only
● 9 AM – 10 AM: Navy Rock Band at Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade with Vice Admiral Buck and Navy Sailors from Cheyenne
● 10 AM – 4 PM: USS Nimitz Navy Virtual Reality Trailer at Lions Park
Must be 14+ to ride, those 14-17 must have permission from parent or guardian
● 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Navy Ceremonial Guard, USS Constitution, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 & Naval History and Heritage Command Demos and Presentations at Laramie County Library
● 2 PM – 4 PM: Navy History and Heritage Command Presentation at Cheyenne Depot Museum
● TBD – Navy Ceremonial Guard Evening Colors at Wyoming Capitol
Wednesday, July 28th
● 7 AM – 9 AM: Navy Sailors from across the Fleet at Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast
● 10 AM – 4 PM: USS Nimitz Navy Virtual Reality Trailer at Lions Park
Must be 14+ to ride, those 14-17 must have permission from parent or guardian
● 12 PM – 3 PM: Navy Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, USS Constitution, Ceremonial Guard at Navy Veteran’s Build with Habitat for Humanity (603 East 7th St.)
● TBD – Navy Musician MU3 Taylor Johns to sing National Anthem at Wyoming American Legion Baseball State ‘A’ Championship Game at Powers Field
● 2 PM – 4 PM: Navy History and Heritage Command Presentation at Cheyenne Depot Museum
● 4 PM – 5:30 PM: Navy Rock Band Concert at Depot Plaza
Thursday, July 29th
● 9 AM – 10 AM: Navy Rock Band at Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade
● 10 AM – 4 PM: USS Nimitz Navy Virtual Reality Trailer at Lions Park
Must be 14+ to ride, those 14-17 must have permission from parent or guardian
● 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Navy Ceremonial Guard, USS Constitution, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 and Naval History and Heritage Command Demos and Presentations at Laramie County Library
● 12 PM – 1 PM: U.S. Naval Academy and other Navy Sailors at Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club for Women’s Leadership TED Talk and Hands-on Skills Events with USS Constitution
for Boys & Girls Club members only
● 2 PM – 4 PM: Navy History and Heritage Command Presentation at Cheyenne Depot Museum
Friday, July 30th
● 7 AM- 9 AM: Navy Sailors from across the Fleet at Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast
● 8 AM – 10 AM: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 STEM Event at Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club
for Boys & Girls Club members only
● 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Swim/Relay Race and Presentation with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 and Cheyenne Swim Club at Cheyenne Country Club
● 10 AM – 4 PM: USS Nimitz Navy Virtual Reality Trailer at Lions Park
Must be 14+ to ride, those 14-17 must have permission from parent or guardian
● 12 PM – 1:30 PM: Navy Rock Band Concert at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
● 2 PM – 4 PM: Navy History and Heritage Command Presentation at Cheyenne Depot Museum
Saturday, July 31st
● 9 – 10 AM: Navy Rock Band at Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade
● 10 AM – 4 PM: USS Nimitz Navy Virtual Reality Trailer at Lions Park
Must be 14+ to ride, those 14-17 must have permission from parent or guardian
● 10:30 – 11:30 AM: Navy Ceremonial Guard, USS Constitution, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 and Naval History and Heritage Command Demos and Presentations at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
● 2 – 4 PM: Navy History and Heritage Command Presentation at Cheyenne Depot Museum
The Navy Week program is the Navy’s primary outreach effort into areas of the country that do not have a significant Navy presence. Since 2005, there have been more than 250 Navy Weeks held in more than 90 different U.S. cities. A traditional Navy Week brings in a variety of outreach assets, equipment, and personnel for a week-long series of events with leaders and organizations representing all sectors of the city.
To learn more and for any information about how you or your organization can be a part of Cheyenne Navy Week, contact Lt. Ian McConnaughey at (760) 932-0866 or ian.mcconnaughey@navy.mil
