The Ray Vyeda Memorial Gallery: From Mothballs to Museum

The Ray Vyeda Memorial Gallery: From Mothballs to Museum

To commemorate a dedicated USS Hornet CVA-12 crew member, Raymond Vyeda, and his efforts to save the ship, the Museum explores how the ship went from the mothball fleet after its decommissioning to the museum it is today. This exhibit features the stories and efforts of the many dedicated veterans and volunteers who preserved and restored.

Marine Detachment

Marine Detachment

The Marine Detachment 9MARDET) consisted of 55 enlisted men and two officers. The Marines operated the Brig and...
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The Space Race/Apollo Splashdown

The Space Race/Apollo Splashdown

The Space Race / Apollo Splashdown In Hornet’s hangar bay, see larger artifacts from the Space Race between...
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442nd Nisei Exhibit

442nd Nisei Exhibit

This exhibit was installed by the Friends of the Nisei, a non-profit who worked with the Hornet Museum...
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