160526-N-HP188-031 NEW YORK (May 26, 2016) Captain

160526-N-HP188-031 NEW YORK (May 26, 2016) Captain John “J.C.” Carter, commanding officer of the Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), and Mrs. Chirlane McCray, First Lady of New York City, exchange courtesies before the start of a discussion about Thrive NYC, a program geared to benefit Veterans as part of the NYC First Lady Tour & Round Table Discussion for 2016 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 26. FWNY, now in its 28th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mutis A. Capizzi/Released)