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Harrisburg Navy Week highlights community ties and USS Harrisburg

  • Asia Tabb

aired; May 26, 2026

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Harrisburg Navy Week brought sailors, outreach events, and military traditions to Central Pennsylvania while strengthening connections between the U.S. Navy and inland communities.

On The Spark, Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage discusses the purpose of Navy Week, why Harrisburg was selected as a host city, and how service members engaged with local schools, organizations, and residents throughout the week. A Pennsylvania native originally from Mechanicsburg, Ver Hage also reflects on the significance of the future USS Harrisburg and what the ship represents for the region.

The conversation explores how Navy Week builds public understanding of military service while creating lasting community connections across Pennsylvania.

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