The Victory Belles, a vocal trio that performs musical classics from the World War II era, sing "God Bless America" for sailors and visitors aboard USS Wasp during a reception commemorating the War of 1812. Wasp is in New Orleans April 17-23 celebrating Navy Week. Approximately 3,000 sailors and Marines, nine ships from the United States, France, Canada, Great Britain, Ecuador, and Indonesia, and about three dozen aircraft will be present for the event. The commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 is a salute to all sailors and Marines who fought gallantly in that conflict, who have served in out nations' conflicts since then, and who are defending freedom around the world today.