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Cheerleaders Visit the USS John P. Murtha
The Eagles Cheerleaders and Eagles Alum Bill Bergey visited the USS John P. Murtha before it was commissioned on October 8th in Philadelphia.

USS John P. Murtha

Arzice and Janel were honored to meet pilots with the United States Marines

Deonna and Snow aboard the MV 22 Osprey

Eagles Legend Bill Bergey and United States Marine pilots

Honored to meet Senior Chief Mike Orton

Inside one of the engineering rooms

On the flight deck with service members of the United States Navy

Eagles Legend Bill Bergey learning about the MV 22 Osprey from two United States Marines

PA Congressman John P. Murtha was the first Vietnam War Veteran elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

Service members of the United States Navy enjoyed meeting Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey

SWOOP loved spending time with the United States Marines and members of the U.S. Navy

The cheerleaders signed photos for the service members

The cheerleaders were able to personally thank members of the United States Navy and Marines for their service and sacrifices

On the flight deck with United States Marines

The MV 22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft can land and take off from the flight deck

The USS John P. Murtha can launch and recover amphibian vehicles including hovercrafts

The vehicle space and cargo carrying capacity is a key element of the USS John P. Murtha

Christine, Jess, and SWOOP learned about vehicles used by the U.S. Marines for combat support and motor transportation

Sleeping quarters!

The USS John P. Murtha was commissioned in Philadelphia on October 8, 2016

Victoria and Janel in the driver's seat

A souvenir was needed for such a memorable day aboard the USS John P. Murtha