Popeye the Sailor Man’s 75th Anniversary Salute to Old Glory Features Appearances by the Mighty Mariner and Comic Stars Beetle Bailey and Sarge

On Saturday, June 12, Popeye the Sailor Man is teaming up with Beetle Bailey and Sarge, the beloved comic-strip creations of the “Dean of Cartoonists” Mort Walker, for the star-spangled salute to that red-white-and-blue icon of America during the “Fantastic Flags and Army Birthday” celebration at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Visitors can enjoy a fun photo opportunity with Popeye, Beetle and Sarge on Pier 86 from Noon to 4 p.m. The Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum is located at 12th Avenue & West 46th Street in New York City.

ABOUT THE INTREPID SEA AIR SPACE MUSEUM

Established in 1982, the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum is comprised of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier USS Intrepid with two full decks and four theme halls: the guided missile submarine, USS Growler; and an extensive aircraft collection. The Museum, which attracts more than 600,000 visitors each year, offers a wide variety of programs and events for children and adults to continue the Museum’s mission to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth about the price of freedom For more information, visit www.intrepidmuseum.org.

ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMY

For more information, please visit www.army.mil