The USS Midway—America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20^th century—had its share of hair-raising missions, pranks, heartbreaking disasters, and remarkable accomplishments.  Shared by about 150,000 sailors whose average age was only 19!  Find out why “Midway Magic” became universally known throughout the Navy. 

Led by: Chris Day

Chris has been a USS Midway Museum Docent since July 2014. He served as a US Navy Officer 1977-1984 (Lieutenant)

A few highlights about Chris:

-Commercial construction industry post-Navy. Retired in 2014 as Vice President and Director, Swinerton Builders, a national commercial builder.

-Founding Board Member and former Chairman, ACE Mentors San Diego, mentoring High School students toward careers and college in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) industry.

-Board of Directors for Vista Hill Foundation, a not-for-profit assisting families, adults, and children in crisis in San Diego County.

-Mentoring Navy and USMC Special Operators as they transition from active duty into successful civilian careers.

There is no fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes. This event is held virtually on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event. For more information, contact Program Director Ilene Tatro at itatro@cbisd.org.