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Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

Midway Memories Last a Century

Military service profoundly impacts the lives of many veterans through a deep-seated sense of patriotism, enduring friendships and lasting memories.

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Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

Project Recover Brings Home Airman Lost in World War II

Staff Sgt. Jimmie Doyle climbed into the gun turret of his B-24 Liberator nicknamed…

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Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

Centennial of the Aircraft Carrier: A Decade of Advances

The arrival of the U.S. Navy’s large aircraft carriers USS Lexington (CV-2) and USS…

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Midway Currents summer 2022 July 15, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight: Margaret Riggs

Best guesses estimate that more than 200,000 officers and crew called the…

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The wreckage of Dick Bradley’s SH-34 after it was recovered from the ocean.

Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

Flight of Survival

On March 14, 1964, The Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” became the number one song in America, “Bonanza” was the country’s top-rated primetime TV show, and Navy Lt. Dick Bradley was fighting for his life.

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Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

Midway Honors the Fallen on Memorial Day

On Oct. 6, 2013, Capt. Jennifer Moreno, an Army nurse, was supporting the 75th…

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Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

Battle of Midway Anniversary and Aircraft Carrier Centennial Commemorated on Midway

There are events that are so significant that they change the course of history. For…

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Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

USS Midway Museum’s Volunteers of the Month

USS Midway Museum volunteers are the reason behind the museum’s continued…

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  • Food For Thought

    “Midway thrust the warlords back on their heels, caused their ambitious plans to be canceled, and forced on them an unexpected, unwelcomed, defensive role.”

    Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison, U.S. Navy historian on the American victory at the Battle of Midway

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    The Spirit of Independence Day Celebrated on Midway

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    Junior ROTC Cadets Excel in Midway’s Leadership Academy

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    Top Gun Colors Midway’s Summer Advertising

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    United Stories Docuseries Profiles USS Midway as Floating City

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    Top Gun Fans Unite on Midway

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    Midway Currents summer 2022 July 14, 2022

    Qualcomm Sponsored Distance Learning Programs Take Off!

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    GEICO Military Helps Midway Tell Stories of Courage, Sacrifice and Service

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  • By the Numbers
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    The number of Japanese Imperial Navy aircraft carriers sunk at the Battle of Midway – Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū and Hiryū.

  • Upcoming Events
    September 10, 2022

    USS Midway 77th Birthday and Multi-Cultural Celebration Day

    October 2022

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    November 11, 2022

    Salute to Service Veterans Day Celebration

    December 7, 20200

    Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony

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  • It's #NationalSistersDay and we want to take this day to appreciate our two sister aircraft carriers: the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42) and the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). Match the nicknames of our sister ships ⚓ !
1. Foo-De-Roo
2. The Big Stick
3. Ageless Warrior
4.  The Gray Ghost
  • Learn what it takes to become the “Best of the Best!” ✈️
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  • Happy 232nd birthday U.S Coast Guard @USCG 🎊 ! Let us thank all our coast guards for protecting us and keeping our waterways safe.
  • Reliving the good old days! ⚓ 
Can you guess the name of the ships and the aircraft on the carrier? 💭 
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  • Another beautiful shot of the USS Midway in sunny San Diego! ☀️ 
Comment one word or emoji that comes to your mind when you see this photo.
📷 Shot by Matt Goins @mattgoins_
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  • What’s your favorite part of the museum ⚓️✨? 
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  • Happy National 👨‍👩‍👦 #ParentsDay! Thank you to all the parents out there for being so strong and amazing every day! Keep being cool. 😉 
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