African Americans in the Military Exhibit Photo
Honoring Veterans Day on the USS Hornet. We could have a ceremony and visitor audio system beginning at 11 am.
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Please be part of the USS Hornet as we honor Veterans Day. We could have a ceremony and visitor audio system beginning at 11 am. Our featured speaker will probably be Leon Watkins of the Walking Ghosts of Black History. Leon will focus on his group’s not too long ago opened exhibit “African Americans in the Military” which is situated on the 2nd deck of the USS Hornet Museum. We will culminate with a wreath toss off the fantail to honor our Veterans.
We pays particular tribute to U.S. Navy Commander Frederick Rutherford Schrader, who had been listed as MIA in WW2. The Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) introduced that as of September 27, 2022, they accounted for Schrader.
After the ceremony, all of our company are welcome to view the African Americans in the Military Exhibit and Leon Watkins will probably be on hand to reply any questions and supply background.
Other company will embody George Retelas and Tim Hampton, volunteers for the USS Hornet. They could have a desk arrange subsequent to our TBM Avenger the place they are going to be signing copies of the film “Eleven” (created by George Retelas) about The USS Hornet’s well-known Air Group 11 from World War II and they are going to be joined by Dick Miralles, the final identified dwelling member of Air Group 11.
At 1 PM, Ladies First will sing a set in the Hangar Bay. From Concord High School, Ladies First is a choose barbershop group comprised of singers from grades 9-12. Last time they had been on the ship they actually amazed the crowd!
Important Links:
The Walking Ghost Of Back History
“Eleven” The Movie
Ladies First
What: Veterans Day on the USS Hornet Museum
When: November eleventh, Ceremony begins at 11 AM.
Where: 707 West Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA
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Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation preserves and honors the legacy of the USS Hornet CV-12 and its function in naval aviation, the protection of our nation, the Apollo Program, and the exploration of area. The USS Hornet Museum connects the biggest technology of Americans with future generations, educating and provoking them to fulfill their challenges. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit group, the USS Hornet Museum depends on the generosity of people to fund our academic applications, restoration tasks, create and improve displays and far more. The Museum just isn’t supported in any approach by common grants from metropolis, county, state, or federal sources. Through area journeys and live-aboard experiences, the USS Hornet Museum affords academic applications focusing on naval historical past, science, and area expertise: https://uss-hornet.org/youth-education. A registered state and nationwide historic landmark, the ship is open to the public on weekends from 10 a.m. to five p.m. and is completely berthed at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. Ample free parking is on the market throughout from the pier. The USS Hornet Museum can be a singular, unforgettable venue obtainable for company occasions; commerce reveals and expos; non-public events and massive band dances; and TV and movie productions. For extra info, ticket costs and occasion planning, go to: www.uss-hornet.org or name (510) 599-4272.
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