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Local sailors participate in Fleet Week Miami

By Meghan Moriarty, Action News Jax
Hospital-Man Second Class Jalin Farrie is at Fleet Week Miami.

Local sailor at Fleet Week Hospital-Man Second Class Jalin Farrie is at Fleet Week Miami.

By Meghan Moriarty, Action News Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thousands of military members are heading to Miami for a week-long tradition bringing active military and the community together. This year, two local sailors are joining in.

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Hospital-man Second Class, Jalin Farrie is a Navy sailor and a 2019 First Coast graduate. He’s one of two military members from the local area who will be in Miami for Fleet Week.

The week-long event allows guided tours on ships and provides the opportunity for community outreach at local high schools. Service members will also get to attend a concert.

Wesley Campbell is another local participant. He is a 2020 Frank H. Peterson High School graduate.

Fleet Week takes place this week and will wrap up on Sunday.

Two local sailors are in Miami for Fleet Week.

Headed to Fleet Week Two local sailors are in Miami for Fleet Week. (WJAX)

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