NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson kicks off San Diego race weekend on Midway.
It is rare that a motion picture captivates audiences across decades, earning the admiration of generation after generation of moviegoers. “The Wizard of Oz,” “Star Wars,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and even Disney’s animated “The Beauty and the Beast,” are among a select few classic films whose popularity has endured, remaining just as beloved today as when they first hit the silver screen.
“Top Gun,” without question, has proven itself to also be one of those few films that has stood the test of time, capturing viewers’ imagination and keeping them on the edge of their seats for 40 years.
The A-1 Skyraider is a legendary aircraft. A workhorse attack plane for the Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, it was famous for its durability, massive payloads and unmatched slow-speed maneuverability during close-air support missions in combat.
When the USS Midway (CV-41) was an active-duty ship with the U.S. Navy, it was not required to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). When Midway became a museum, however, it was a different story. Opening…
America’s 250th birthday comes only once, and USS Midway Museum celebrated this historic occasion in grand fashion.
More than 2,500 Independence Day revelers, clad in various shades of red, white and blue, packed Midway’s flight deck for an old-fashion rock ‘n’ roll concert and to view one of the most impressive fireworks extravaganzas on the West Coast.
Since opening to the public in 2004, the USS Midway Museum has remained steadfast in its commitment to honoring and supporting military veterans and their families. Through direct financial contributions, discounted and complimentary admission programs, commemorative ceremonies and special events,…
The USS Midway Museum’s educational programs are renowned, not just in San Diego, but around the country and with our international neighbors. Since the department’s inception in 2005, it’s estimated that nearly a quarter of a million students have visited…
Food For Thought
“We must, indeed, all hang together or most assuredly we shall all hang separately…”
Benjamin Franklin – upon signing the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
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