FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Miami, FL—The Miami “Rock the Fleet” concert, part of the inaugural Miami Fleet Week, kicked off with a NewsNation interview with Blue Star Families (BSF) CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, and Gloria Estefan, the multi-Grammy Award-winning musical icon.
NewsNation correspondent Blake Burman asked Roth-Douquet and Estefan about the importance of supporting our servicemembers and their families.
Watch the full interview here:
Estefan, the daughter of a military Veteran, is a key figure in the concert that is expected to host 1,800 U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen.
Joining her are Roth-Douquet and the Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, this evening. The event will also feature the Cuban American model and television presenter Lili Estefan, and the internationally recognized reggae band The Wailers, promising a star-studded evening.
Roth-Douquet will appear on SiriusXM’s “The David Webb Show” on SiriusXM’s Patriot 125 tomorrow, May 8, 2024, at 9:55 AM ET.
Listen to the interview here:
About Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families (BSF) is the nation’s largest Chapter-based military and Veteran family support organization. Its research-driven approach builds strong communities with a focus on human-centered design and innovative solutions. Since its founding in 2009, BSF has delivered more than $200 million in benefits and impacts more than 1.5 million people annually. For more information, click here.
About Fleet Week Miami: Fleet Week Miami will be held May 7 — 14, 2024, at PortMiami and will bring more than 1,800 service members to south Florida whose primary mission will be to contribute to a growing understanding of the sea services’ importance in our country’s national defense. The week-long event is expected to feature both U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels to showcase military technology to the public.
