Eagle3
08-31-03, 06:21 PM
Just another great Navy Day.
Late Thursday afternoon the Secretary of the Navy signed his approval to donate Ex-USS MIDWAY to the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum. Press release out of Washington, DC follows below.
Additionally:
--The Navy has turned Pier 11A over to the Port Commission.
--The proposed lease from the Port is in our hands and we are fine tuning it.
--The mooring platforms start construction Tuesday 2 September.
--Three aircraft have been completely restored to display status and two more are getting close with a third awaiting pickup at Davis Monthan AFB (yes it is a Navy aircraft).
--Your Executive Committee in coordination with Pete Clayton on scene in Bremerton is working all the issues of ship painting, towing, and arrival date .
While the exact date of the MIDWAY arrival is not yet known, we expect early December just after mooring platform construction is completed.
WELL DONE to all of you and enjoy your weekend. Press release follows.
Best,
Riley D. Mixson
Executive Director
United States Department of Defense
IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2003
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Donation Contract Signed Transferring Historic Aircraft Carrier
Today, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hansford T. Johnson signed the donation contract officially transferring the historic aircraft carrier Midway to the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum in San Diego. Before the ship opens to the public next year, SDACM plans to perform work necessary to transform the ship into a museum and memorial.
"I’m pleased to approve the transfer of the Midway, which is a significant step in the effort to bring this historic vessel to one of America’s finest cities," said Johnson. "San Diego is a natural location for a naval museum, and the historic aircraft carrier Midway will make an outstanding centerpiece."
Built at Newport News, the USS Midway was commissioned on Sept. 10, 1945, and has the distinction of being the first fleet carrier to be named after a World War II battle. It is the third ship to bear the name "Midway."
During 47 years of service, the USS Midway operated high performance aircraft and received many awards for the actions of its crew, including the Presidential Unit Citation for outstanding service during the Vietnam War.
The Navy donates ships as a way of preserving naval history and tradition, educating the public and commemorating the men and women who built and sailed these vessels. There are currently 46 museum ships displayed in 21 states across the country.
Further questions can be referred to the Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs at (202) 781-2975.
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2003/nr20030829-0418.html
Late Thursday afternoon the Secretary of the Navy signed his approval to donate Ex-USS MIDWAY to the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum. Press release out of Washington, DC follows below.
Additionally:
--The Navy has turned Pier 11A over to the Port Commission.
--The proposed lease from the Port is in our hands and we are fine tuning it.
--The mooring platforms start construction Tuesday 2 September.
--Three aircraft have been completely restored to display status and two more are getting close with a third awaiting pickup at Davis Monthan AFB (yes it is a Navy aircraft).
--Your Executive Committee in coordination with Pete Clayton on scene in Bremerton is working all the issues of ship painting, towing, and arrival date .
While the exact date of the MIDWAY arrival is not yet known, we expect early December just after mooring platform construction is completed.
WELL DONE to all of you and enjoy your weekend. Press release follows.
Best,
Riley D. Mixson
Executive Director
United States Department of Defense
IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2003
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Donation Contract Signed Transferring Historic Aircraft Carrier
Today, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hansford T. Johnson signed the donation contract officially transferring the historic aircraft carrier Midway to the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum in San Diego. Before the ship opens to the public next year, SDACM plans to perform work necessary to transform the ship into a museum and memorial.
"I’m pleased to approve the transfer of the Midway, which is a significant step in the effort to bring this historic vessel to one of America’s finest cities," said Johnson. "San Diego is a natural location for a naval museum, and the historic aircraft carrier Midway will make an outstanding centerpiece."
Built at Newport News, the USS Midway was commissioned on Sept. 10, 1945, and has the distinction of being the first fleet carrier to be named after a World War II battle. It is the third ship to bear the name "Midway."
During 47 years of service, the USS Midway operated high performance aircraft and received many awards for the actions of its crew, including the Presidential Unit Citation for outstanding service during the Vietnam War.
The Navy donates ships as a way of preserving naval history and tradition, educating the public and commemorating the men and women who built and sailed these vessels. There are currently 46 museum ships displayed in 21 states across the country.
Further questions can be referred to the Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs at (202) 781-2975.
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2003/nr20030829-0418.html