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  1. Karl’s Korner

Tag: line crossing tradition

Line-Crossing Traditions

Hello and welcome back to “Karl’s Korner”, a historical segment written by myself, Karl Zingheim – Ship Historian of the USS Midway Museum! As we approach Thanksgiving, it is all about...
November 13, 2018     Karl’s Korner     read more
Posted in Karl’s Korner | Tagged crossing the equator, historian karl zingheim, karl zingheim, karl zingheim uss midway, karls korner, king neptune, line crossing tradition, line crossing us navy, line-crossing ceremony, pollywog, shellback

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  • TBD Devastator
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  • Junior Pilot Program
  • Catapult & Trap Talks
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  • Little Skippers

SPECIAL DAYS

  • Season of Thanks
  • Destination: Midway
  • Veterans Day Celebration
  • 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII
  • WWII Wall of Honor
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  • Top Gun Movie Nights
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MIDWAY INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS

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  • Connect2Compete

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF USS MIDWAY MUSEUM

The health and safety of the USS Midway Museum guests, members, staff and volunteers remains our top priority. While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) at the USS Midway, after carefully reviewing guidance from state and local public health officials, and in the best interest of the community, we feel it is appropriate to temporarily close the museum to the public. ...
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