Marine, Navy Helicopters To Land At Eisenhower Park Saturday

As part of the 2017 Fleet Week, Nassau County will once again host a Marine and Navy helicopter landing at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The free event will be the only Marine/Navy helicopter landing on Long Island. Attendees to the fun, family friendly activity are allowed to board the aircraft and meet with military personnel, too.

Both helicopters will be landing on Saturday, May 27, but at different times. First, at 10 a.m., is the Navy landing. The Leap Frogs, the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, will perform an aerial parachute demonstration showcasing the skills of the Naval Special Warfare Team. In addition, a combined team of members from the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD) and a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron will present a mine countermeasures demonstration.

Then, at 12:30 p.m., the Marines land. The CH-53 Sea Stallion, MV-22 Osprey and AH-1W Cobras will perform an area sweep and transport a Marine Raid Force to the landing zone. Marines will perform an assault demonstration, after which the helicopters will land and will be available for public display, along with the weapons typically used by a Marine Corps Rifle Platoon.

The helicopter landings will be taking place on the Kite Field, just south of the Veterans Memorial in Eisenhower Park, with parking at field 6A and adjoining parking fields. New safety regulations have redefined spectator areas, so all are advised to arrive early.

Northwell Health will also have a presence at the event with displays, vehicles and entertainment and support for participating military personnel.

For more information about this event, call 516-572-0200 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

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