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McClellan Air Force Base
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By S B, circa February 5, 2008 | |
| | | 1. McClellan Air Force Base Marker | | |
Inscription. This memorial is dedicated to the
men and women
of McClellan AFB whose sacrifice, courage
and determination contributed
immeasurably to the
nation's security
Erected 2001.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West marker series.
Location. 38° 39.773′ N, 121° 23.095′ W. Marker is near Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Arnold Avenue north of Peacekeeper Way, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located in a small park area bordered on the north by McClellan Mall and on the south by Mitchell Street. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3404 McClellan Mall, McClellan CA 95652, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named McClellan Air Force Base (here, next to this marker); Base Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); MIA / POW (approx. 0.9 miles away); Walerga Assembly Center (approx. 1.9 miles away); First Transcontinental Railroad (approx. 2.2 miles away); Frank C. Freer (approx. 2.3 miles away); Dr. Alister MacKenzie (approx. 2.3 miles away); Michael “Mac” McDonagh (approx. 2.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Sacramento.| | | | 
July 6, 2012 | |
| | | 2. McClellan Air Force Base Marker | | |
More about this marker. Flanked on either side are photos and information on the history of the base. See "Nearby Marker" McClellan Air Force Base.
Regarding McClellan Air Force Base. The area is preserved on the National Register of Historic Places for it's early military style architecture.
The Air Force Base was closed in 2001. |
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July 6, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Cornerstone of McClellan AFB | ---March 1940---
Dedicated to the Past, Present, and
to the Future of the United States
Air Force -
Civil Engineering Division | | |
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By S B, circa February 5, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Native Sons & Daughters Dedication Plaque | The plaque is place at the opposite end of this small park area.
This Tree Was Dedicated
upon the completion of the
Sacramento Air Depot and in memory of
The Pioneers of California
by the Sacramento City
and County Parlors of the
Native Daughters of the Golden West
April 29, 1939 | | |
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July 6, 2012 | |
| | | 5. NSGW Plaque | | |
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circa July 5, 2012 | |
| | | 6. The NDGW Plaque and Dedicated Tree | | |
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July 6, 2012 | |
| | | 7. McClellan Air Force Base Time Capsule | 8 September 1986
On this date, fifty years ago, ground was broken for construction of the Sacramento Air Depot. To commemorate this 50th anniversary, the men and women at Sacramento Air Logistics Center and McClellan AFB have placed in this time capsule memorabilia from our generation. We leave a legacy of our "Pursuit of Excellence" to be opened on the 100th anniversary, 8 September 2036.
Lee V. Greer - Major General, USAF - SM-ALC Commander
David S. Whitman - Colonel, USAF - Base Commander | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by S B of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 170 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2012, by S B of Sacramento, California. 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2012. 4. submitted on February 16, 2012, by S B of Sacramento, California. 5. submitted on July 6, 2012. 6. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 7. submitted on July 7, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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