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USS MIDWAY MUSEUM A LEGACY OF SERVICE TO AMERICA
Patriotism runs deep at Southwest Airlines , and we are proud of all those who serve , especially the active duty , reservists , veterans and military spouses who are part of the Southwest Family . In fact , more than 8,200 of our Employees have a military background , making up 12.7 % of our workforce . Southwest Airlines ’ culture of caring , hospitality and delivering meaningful , memorable experiences dovetails with USS Midway ’ s own culture of celebrating service , sacrifice and freedom through the onboard exhibits , educational outreach and public special events we support . We invite you to learn more about one of America ’ s longest-serving aircraft carriers .
Kelly Knox Community Outreach Lead
Southwest Airlines
The USS Midway Museum is fun for the entire family , dedicated to providing engaging and educational experiences that strengthen future generations . Together , families can experience firsthand the legacy of this aircraft carrier museum through the Midway ’ s extensive collection of more than 30 restored military aircraft that span nearly 90 years of naval aviation history . Midway volunteers , many of them former naval aviators , bring the ship ’ s flight deck to life with stories of their adventures on the high seas .
Midway ’ s continued success is due in large part to a number of important partnerships , and the museum is fortunate to have a long-valued relationship with Southwest Airlines . Since 2014 , this partnership has grown
USS Midway Museum
from supporting museum education programs like Operation Wing Scout teaching STEM principles of flight in the Southwest Airlines Flight Academy Lab to San Diego County Girl Scouts , to becoming the Midway ’ s official airline . This ongoing collaboration is critical in supporting Midway ’ s mission to inspire , educate , and entertain almost a million and a half visitors every year .
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