Supervisor Don Clavin and Hempstead Town Officials are thrilled to announce that on Monday, August 9th the U.S. Special Operations Naval Force parachute team, the “Leap Frogs”, will be performing an airshow at Town Park at Point Lookout. Joining Supervisor Clavin at the announcement were Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilmen Bruce Blakeman, Anthony D’Esposito, Dennis Dunne, Sr., Thomas Muscarella and Chris Carini, Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll and Town Clerk Kate Murray.
“It is an honor for our United States Naval Forces to visit the largest township in the country and conduct a notable air show which involves dangerous stunts and stunning visuals,” Supervisor Don Clavin stated.
The Leap Frogs are comprised of active members of the Naval Force parachute team who will be partnering with the U.S. Navy and Navy Special Operations as a recruitment effort formally known as the Warrior Challenge Program.
Once it is show time, a designated ground crew will give precise directions to jumpers to ensure an efficient and smoothly run air show. Under the approval of the F.A.A. (Federal Aviation Administration) and depending upon the area of landing, the number of jumpers can range from 4 to 10 people at the optimal height of 12,500 feet. Jumpers can perform stunts varying from attaching smoke canisters to ankles to ensure visibility to viewers to soaring at thousands of feet above ground level while balancing on another jumper’s shoulders.
“New York City doesn’t have a huge Navy presence, so this is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the Navy and the Navy’s Special Operations in the smaller areas of New York,” Chief Kristopher Regan, the Navy Talent Acquisition Group Empire State Public Affairs Officer, stated.
The Leap Frogs will be performing at Point Lookout on Monday, August 9th, 2021 to showcase the Navy’s specialized flying skill set and precision along with various areas of the Naval Force. As the show begins at 6 PM, members of the Warriors Challenge Program encourage residents to be in attendance at 5 PM due to the punctuality of the thrilling 6 minute air show. Following the show, viewers are invited to a special meet and greet to ask questions to Leap Frog representation consisting of Navy SEALs, SWCC (Special Warfare Combat Craft), EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Navy Divers and PR (Parachute Riggers) with regards to joining any Naval Force programs.
“Aside from the show-stopping performance, we must salute the true stars of the show – the entire U.S. Naval Force, for the protection of our country, response to disasters and contributions to global order,” Clavin concluded. “Their brotherhood is something to admire and if anyone is interested in joining, please feel free to ask them any questions after the show.”
