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

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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.
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#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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