MC3 Sean Gallagher Sailors from USS Constitution clean the streets of Baltimore's 400 block during a Baltimore Navy Week 2010 community service project. Baltimore Navy Week is one of 19 Navy Weeks planned for 2010.

During Baltimore Navy Week, Constitution Sailors performed color guard ceremonies, including one at a Baltimore Orioles game, and participated in community outreach projects.

“Baltimore Navy Week has been a wonderful way to join two communities who share a common love for the Navy and warships,“ said Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Savage, executive officer of Constitution. “Along the way, our Sailors have met many wonderful Baltimoreans, including veterans from World War II and the Korean War.“

Sailors met with former military members at a veterans affairs hospital, served food at a soup kitchen and helped transform a vacant lot into a garden. They also participated in giving 60 Navy ballcaps to children dealing with lifelong or long-term health issues during a Caps for Kids visit at Mt. Washington Hospital.

“After this trip I feel a new sense of pride,“ said Airman Matthew DeAngelo, from Constitution. “We are here for a reason. It is important that the people of America know what the Navy is about, and it is evident that our presence was appreciated.“

Navy Counselor 1st Class (SW⁄AW) Melissa Santiago, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Macgillivray, Airman Bryan Pickett, Airman Michael Moore, Airman Tracy Stephens, Seaman Lance Devero and Yeoman Seaman Alexis Condon also represented Constitution during Baltimore Navy Week.

Baltimore Navy Week is the fourth Navy week in 2010 that Constitution Sailors participated in. They performed similar activities during Des Moines Navy Week, April 19-24; Spokane Navy Week, May 10-15; and Boston Navy Week, June 30-July 5.

Baltimore is one of 20 Navy weeks planned across America for 2010. Navy weeks show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

“As Sailors, our goal is to be leaders within our country, our community and our U.S. Navy,“ said Rear Adm. Scott A. Weikert, deputy commander of 1st Naval Construction Division in Norfolk. “Baltimore Navy Week 2010 was the time to shine that leadership, and I am proud of how bright the Sailors have made Baltimore this week.“

Constitution is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston and is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. Constitution welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year.