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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

USS Midway Museum Honors Vietnam War Veterans

In 1963, Bob “Doc” Werner lied about his age, and at 16 enlisted in the Navy…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

From the Bridge…

How do you define a dream job? I think it is something that gives as much…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

California Coastal Commission Approves Freedom Park at Navy Pier

The USS Midway Museum and Port of San Diego made a promise in 2004 that one day they…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

It’s Been an Action Packed 2023

It’s hard to believe that we’re nearly halfway through 2023. Time flies when you are…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Midway Hosts Naval Historians at Academic Symposium

For the fourth consecutive year, the USS Midway Museum opened its doors to the Western…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Q & A: Interview with Terry Kraft, The USS Midway Museum’s New President and CEO

The USS Midway Museum’s new president and CEO is Terry Kraft. The son of a Navy…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Midway Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

As a celebration of the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the USS Midway Museum held…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Midway is a Symbol of Freedom for Refugee Family

By April 1975, life in Saigon had dissolved into chaos. The army of the North…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Shining the Light on Women’s History Month

With war with England looming, colonist John Corbin made the difficult decision to…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Naval Aviation

A Navy brat, Joellen Drag Oslund lived all over the world growing up. A few…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Midway Plankowner Back Aboard Midway After Seven Decades

World War II was in its final year when New York native Herb Alberg was finally…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

The Vietnam War Draws to a Close

The eventual disengagement of American military forces in South Vietnam began…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Midway Volunteers Shine!

USS Midway Museum volunteers continue to be the life’s blood of the ship…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

British Prime Minister Visits Midway

San Diego was the center of the world’s attention in mid-March when…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Midway Lends UCSD a Training Helping Hand

Over the past 20 years, the USS Midway Museum has not only become a symbolic…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Midway Takes the Lead on San Diego Veterans Day Parade

After a three-year hiatus, due in large part to the COVID pandemic, the USS Midway…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Airgle Corp Donates Air Purifiers for Below Decks Spaces

The USS Midway Museum received a very welcomed gift from the Airgle…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Bank of America Expands Support For Midway Museum

Bank of America has expanded its support for USS Midway Museum programs beyond…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

Booz Allen – Midway Partnership Brings STEM Programs to Title I Schools

Beginning its ninth consecutive year of partnership with the USS Midway Museum…

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Midway Currents Spring 2023 May 4, 2023

The Midway Thanks Our 2022 Annual Fund Donors

The Midway Thanks Our 2022 Annual Fund Donors…

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    • USS Midway Museum Honors Vietnam War Veterans

      In 1963, Bob “Doc” Werner lied about his age, and at 16 enlisted in the Navy…

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      The USS Midway Museum’s new president and CEO is Terry Kraft. The son of a Navy…

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  • SAVE THE DATE FOR LEGACY WEEK 🇺🇸 
May 26 - 29
Experience the ultimate Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego at the USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week.” Join us as we pay tribute to our heroes and celebrate our military heritage with a lineup of iconic activities onboard. Every element of Midway's Legacy Week commemoration is designed to honor and remember those who served our country.
EVENT FEATURES
⭐ Top Gun Maverick Party & Movie Night [SOLD OUT]
⭐Remembrance Wall Exhibit
⭐The Music Machine, Bonita Vista High School Mixed Show Choir
⭐U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary Arizona Band Performance
⭐Meet the Aviators and the Planes They Flew
⭐Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony
⭐National Moment of Remembrance
Presented by @BankofAmerica
Sponsored by @Kpthrive @Qualcomm @Southwestair @Coxcommunications @Hologic @Boeing
Click the link in our bio for more details!
#LegacyWeek #MemorialDay #USSMidwayMuseum #MilitaryHeritage #Heroes #HonoringOurVeterans #PayingTribute #MilitaryCommemoration #SanDiegoEvents #MemorialDayWeekend #RemembranceWall #MusicMachine #AviationHistory #WreathCeremony #MomentOfRemembrance #USMilitary #ProudToServe #MilitaryAppreciation #RememberingOurHeroes #memorialdayweekend
  • 🎉 Join us for a historic event! 
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE KOREAN WAR 
FEATURED FILM: "Devotion" 
📅 Save the Date: July 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
The Korean War, which began in 1950 and lasted for three years, resulted in millions of people's deaths and the Korean Peninsula's division into North and South. 
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, the USS Midway Museum will host an event including guest speakers, special exhibits, and a screening of the major motion film Devotion, a movie about "Epic heroism, friendship, and sacrifice during the Korean War.
More details coming soon!
#KoreanWarAnniversary #DevotionMovie #USSMidwayMuseum #Remembrance #Heroes #History
  • 🌺 Happy Mother's Day! 🌺
To the incredible women who gave us life and love, thank you for everything you do. 💖
Did you know that in March 1981, Midway crewmen came together on the flight deck of USS Midway (CV-41) to spell the words "HI MOM"? It's a heartfelt tribute to all the amazing moms out there!
Tag your special mom and leave a comment below to say HI and THANK YOU to the extraordinary mothers in your life. 👇💐
Photo credit: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). NARA DN-SN-84-02495.
#HappyMothersDay #MomLove #USSMidway #GratefulHeart #SpecialTribute #MomAppreciation
  • 🎉 Happy #NationalTopGunDay! 🛩️✨
Celebrate the iconic film that captured our hearts and soared to new heights. Join us in honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. Navy and the aviation community. 🇺🇸
Tag a friend who is a true Top Gun fan and share your favorite Top Gun quote and moments in the comments below. Let the nostalgia take flight! ✈️🔥
#TopGun #AviationHeroes #USSMidwayMuseum #SoaringMemories #USSMidwayMuseum #TopGunonMidway
  • 📣Attention history buffs and book lovers! 
Join us on May 19th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the USS Midway Museum for a captivating book signing event! "Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought To Ensure No Man Is Left Behind," an incredible book chronicling the heroic efforts of Vietnam War POW wives. 🇺🇸❤️
Meet authors Taylor Kiland and Judy Gray, get your book signed, and dive into the spellbinding stories of these fearless women who challenged the government and captivated the nation. Don't miss out! ✨
More information about the book here: https://www.unwaveringbook.com/
📍 USS Midway Museum
📅 May 19th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
#USSMidwayMuseum #UnwaveringBook #BookSigning #VietnamWarHeroes #IncredibleStories #HistoryUnveiled #HonoringHeroes
  • SAVE THE DATE! 
🎆 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS VIEWING PARTY🎇 
July 4, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day in style and join us for our highly anticipated 4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party! Get ready to witness the Big Bay Fireworks show from the vantage point of Midway's iconic flight deck. It’s a celebration for all ages, including live entertainment, activities, food, drinks and the best view in town! This is a sell-out event, so mark your calendar for the ticket on-sale date.
❗Limited Tickets Go On Sale June 7 at 11 a.m. PDT❗
Click the link in bio for more event details.
Supporting Sponsors
@kpthrive @qualcomm @southwestair @coxcommunications @hologic @boeing
#4thofJuly #Midway4th #BigBayFireworks #SanDiego #IndependenceDay #SanDiegoActivities #familyfun #USSMidwayMuseum #Summerevents #sandiegoevents #fireworkshow #July4th #bigbayboom
  • Ready to watch something mind-blowing? The USS Midway Museum crammed an entire city into an aircraft carrier, complete with 4,000 19-year-olds from all over the world! From restaurants and shops to a jail and church, this 70,000-ton floating city had it all. And with epic leisure time activities like skeet shooting and golfing on board, there was never a dull moment. Despite tight quarters and little sleep, the crew of the USS Midway worked together like a well-oiled machine. Check out the YouTube video “Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat: Life on a Floating City” with the link in our bio. 
#navylife #navy #ussmidwaymuseum #aircraftcarrier #sailors #usnavy #crewlife #museum #navyhistory

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