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How did the USS Midway get her name? It was as a result of the historic Battle of Midway that CV-41 received the "Midway" name. On June 6 - 75 years ago, this American victory forever changed the course of world history. This is the battle that turned the tide of the war, that shifted the balance of naval superiority, and that demonstrated the potential power and extraordinary capabilities of our Navy and its Sailors. The USS Midway Museum commemorated this anniversary with a ceremony on the fli

In the final hours of the Vietnam War, USS Midway’s crew rose with extraordinary courage and compassion, rescuing thousands of South Vietnamese refugees. Led by Capt. Larry Chambers and Cmdr. Vern Jumper, sailors worked around the clock — clearing decks, guiding aircraft, and risking everything to save lives. Among the rescued was 8-year-old Courtney Herrmann, fleeing with 16 members of her family. This little girl found freedom and a future aboard Midway. This is Operation Frequent Wind.💛 #Ope

The USS Midway (CV-41) was a pioneering US Navy supercarrier, commissioned just after WWII in 1945, serving for 47 years through the Cold War, Vietnam War (including Operation Frequent Wind in Saigon), and Operation Desert Storm, becoming the first US carrier too large for the Panama Canal and the first homeported abroad (Japan). Decommissioned in 1992, it is now a popular museum ship in San Diego, California, showcasing naval aviation history with numerous aircraft and exhibits. #cv41 #usa #usn