Fleet Week New York 2012 marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nation's sea services.

This year, the seven-day event coincides with the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will host more than 6,000 service-members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team in addition to coalition ships from around the world.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Gretchen Albrecht