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Interviews with Admiral Brown Available - Willamette Valley Navy Week
What: Navy Rear Admiral Charles “Mike” Brown will visit Willamette Valley Sept 26-29 to participate in Oregon’s first Navy Week.
Willamette Valley Navy Week (Sept. 23–Oct. 1) brings Sailors from across the fleet to the area to emphasize the importance of the Navy to the Willamette Valley, the state of Oregon, and the nation. More than 60 Sailors will participate in educational and community outreach events throughout the city, including the Oregon International Air Show.
Who: Navy Rear Admiral Charles “Mike” Brown. Biography: Link Here
When: Admiral’s visit: Sept. 26-28, 2023
Where: The Admiral will be available for interviews at various events throughout his visit and can be scheduled for in-studio.
Visuals/Photo op:
Tuesday, 9/26 -
- Outside on the Peace Plaza for City of Salem Navy Week Proclamation with Mayor Chris Hoy– 9:30-10:00 AM – 555 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OP 97301.
- Walking tour of Willamette University with President Steve Thorsett – 10:30-11:00 AM – Waller Hall, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301.
- Tour Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties and Veterans of Courtney’s Place Veterans House – 1:30-3:00 PM – 685 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301.
Wednesday, 9/27 –
- City of Keizer Navy Week Proclamation with Mayor Cathy Clark– 8:30-9:00 AM – Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa RD NE, Keizer, OR 97303.
- Speaking at Salem Rotary - noon Willamette Heritage Center Dye House, 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, OR 97301
- Keizer Community Night at Volcanoes Stadium – 6:00-8:00 PM – Volcano Stadium, 6700 Field of Dreams Way NE, Suite 101, Keizer, OR 97303.
Admiral Interview Opportunities:
Tuesday, 9/26 –
- 9:30-10:00 AM – 555 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR 97301 (Outside the Peace Plaza).
- 1:30-3:00 PM – 685 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301.
Wednesday, 9/27 –
- 8:30-9:00 AM – Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa RD NE, Keizer, OR 97303.
- 11:55-1:00 PM – Willamette Heritage Center Dye House Meeting Room, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem, OR, 97301.
- 6:00-8:00 PM – Volcano Stadium, 6700 Field of Dreams Way Northeast, Suite 101, Keizer, OR 97303.
To secure an interview appointment, contact Alice Leenhouts, National Security Analyst.
Navy Week Executive Planner - Contractor for the Navy Office of Community Outreach
General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
6361 Walker Lane, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22310
p: 910.632.3229 | alice.leenhouts@gdit.com
For a complete list of Navy Week Activities: Navy Outreach | Navy Weeks 2023 | Willamette Valley