The last major regulatory approval was secured when the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the proposed USS Midway museum and education center. More than 350 San Diegans--from former astronaut Wally Schirra to Pearl Harbor survivors to high school students--attended the hearing in support of the Midway. Speakers in favor of the project outnumbered opponents 20 to 1.




With the approval in hand, all that remains is to continue working with the Navy on some details that will clear the way for formal donation of the Midway to San Diego. Hopefully, the Midway can be brought to San Diego later this year so she can begin her final tour of duty in 2002.