151108-N-RE886-100 NEW YORK (Nov. 8, 2015) New York City Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Dr. Loree Sutton, a retired Army Brig. Gen., greets USS New York (LPD 21) Commanding Officer Kenneth Coleman. New York is participating in Veterans Week New York City to honor the service of all our nation’s veterans. The ship conducted training certification during its transit from its homeport in Mayport, Florida. 7 tons of steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001, was used in the construction of the ship's bow. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian McNeal/Released).