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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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    Midway’s Summer Advertising Turns and Burns With “Top Gun”

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

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    November 11, 2022

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    December 7, 20200

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  • 🙏🏻 We are deeply grateful to all our guests who attended the USS Midway Museum's 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony today, as well as those who watched our Facebook livestream. Your presence and support mean the world to us, and we couldn't have asked for a better tribute to our Vietnam veterans. Thank you for taking the time to honor their service and sacrifice 🇺🇸 
 #USSMidwayMuseum #VietnamVeterans #HonoringServiceAndSacrifice #VietnamWar
  • In honor of Women's History Month, we want to recognize Joellen Oslund, a true trailblazer in naval aviation. Oslund made history as the fourth female naval aviator to complete flight training and the first female to earn wings of gold as a helicopter pilot as designator R-12906.5. Her dedication, bravery, and skill have paved the way for countless women to follow in her footsteps. 
Oslund's legacy reminds us that we can achieve anything with determination and hard work. Thank you, Joellen Oslund, for your service and for inspiring future generations of women in aviation.
 #JoellenOslund #WomenInAviation #WomensHistoryMonth #USSMidwayMuseum
  • Join us in celebrating and honoring our brave heroes for the 🇺🇸 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony on Wed. March 29 at 9 am PDT on board the USS Midway Museum.
The event is free and open to the public, and guests are welcome to explore the museum aboard the Midway after the ceremony. Guests must arrive at the ceremony by 9:20 am to receive complimentary admission to the museum following the ceremony.
Guest Speakers
⭐ Col. Jim Collins, USMC (ret.) – Member of Marine reconnaissance battalion
⭐Roy Knight, Jr. III – His father, a U.S. Air Force pilot, was killed in action
⭐Courtney Herrmann – South Vietnamese refugee evacuated from Saigon to USS Midway
⭐Cmdr. Everett Alvarez, USN (ret.) – Navy pilot and prisoner of war
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate in this special day by tuning into Midway's live stream with the link in our bio on the day of the ceremony.
#USSMidwayMuseum #VietnamWar #livetheadventure #honorthelegend #ussmidway #vietnamwarveterans
  • Raise your hands if you’re guilty of having trouble staying away from the USS Midway Museum 🙌🏻
#Capcut #ussmidwaymuseum #ussmidway #midway #aircraftcarrier #pedro #pedropascal #sandiego #visitsandiego
  • It's #RosietheRiveter Day 💪🏻 
Here's a #throwback photo of our staff and volunteers embodying the "We Can Do It" spirit!
What's one thing you want to accomplish this year? Comment down below! 👇 
#wecandoit #livetheadventure #honorthelegend #sandiego #ussmidwaymuseum #ussmidway
  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the USS Midway Museum! ☘️
#happystpatricksday #letspaddy #shamrock #leprechaun #ussmidwaymuseum #ussmidway #aircraftcarrier #green #aircraft
  • ❗Save the Date: Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 27 at 11 a.m. PDT❗
The USS Midway Museum is back with the popular Top Gun Movie Night & Party! This time, we're showing the original sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.
Get your aviators + bomber jackets and start your Memorial Day weekend with this ultimate movie event on the iconic USS Midway flight deck on Friday, May 26. 
Tickets for this event will sell out at supersonic speed, so mark your calendar and set your alarm for the ticket on-sale date.
Ticket Details
⭐General Admission - $30
⭐Children age 3 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
#topgunmovie #topgunmaverick #tomcruise #topgunonmidway #ussmidwaymuseum

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