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By Daniel Baxter |
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February 12, 2011 - The 100th Anniversary of Naval
Aviation Foundation has announced its Official
Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick-Off Gala in honor of
the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard’s 100th
anniversary of flight.
This momentous occasion will be celebrated today,
(February 12, 2011) onboard the USS Midway Museum in
The Kick-Off Gala is part of the weekend-long San Diego
Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick-Off Celebration, which
will serve as the initiation to a year-long celebration
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“We are
kicking off a year-long commemoration of the progress and
achievements of Naval Aviation and celebrating the commitments
made by hundreds of thousands of Americans over the past
century” said Foundation Co-Chairman Rear Admiral John “Mac”
McLaughlin, USN (Retired).
The
Kick-Off Gala will include a custom video presentation paying
tribute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation, guest speakers and
a special entertainment performance. “The Kick-Off Gala will be
a special night where we come together to reflect on the
achievements of the past and embrace the possibilities of the
future of Naval Aviation,” said Foundation Co-Chairman Major
General Bob Butcher, USMC (Retired).
100th
Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation events are presented by
The Boeing Company. Joining Boeing as National Sponsors are
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, Raytheon,
Breitling, Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitney, GE Aviation and BAE.
Breitling, Vanguard Industries and Sparta Promotions are also
signed on as licensing partners to the Foundation. The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation was formed to support the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard with their 2011 Centennial celebration. The mission of the Foundation is to raise national Naval Aviation awareness and honor a century of mission-ready men and women throughout the 2011 Centennial. As a result of regionally based events and education displays, the Foundation will recognize unique Naval Aviation achievements and provide resources for national involvement in the Centennial of Naval Aviation. |