Carnival Cruise Line showed its support and appreciation for the military by saluting more than 150 women military members on Carnival Conquest to cap off the first-ever Fleet Week festivities in Miami.
During the program, U.S. Naval Academy graduate Vera Lannek, vice president of strategic sourcing for Carnival Corporation, shared gratitude for the impact of the women’s military service.
Carnival Conquest Cruise Director Stjepan Neral led the recognition of the military branches, where Carnival individually gifted military personnel across each branch a commemorative challenge coin. The program also included special recognition for military teams that assist in rescues at sea.
“As America’s cruise line, we carry more active military members and veterans than any other cruise line, so it’s our honor to host this special salute to military women as part of Fleet Week in Miami, where we’re headquartered and sail five of our beautiful ships,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We want all members of the military to know that we greatly appreciate their service and their sacrifice.”
Fleet Week is an annual tradition that honours the many contributions made by the men and women of the USAF.
Carnival honours the military on every sailing with a military appreciation gathering, with most events expanding the tribute to Military Appreciation Day across the fleet.
