Marina in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation
Prosperity 1945 - Present
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 21, 2015
1. San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
With more than 95,000 military personnel in the greater San Diego area today, the Navy is the largest single employer in the region. In addition to active duty personnel, the Navy provides approximately 142,500 civilian jobs that support the fleet. This accounts for more than 20% of the total employment in the San Diego region.
Today San Diego is host to 35 aircraft squadrons with more than 400 aircraft; 48 surface ships including guided missile cruiser, destroyers, frigates, amphibious assault ships, and various patrol craft; as well as seven submarines.
The harbor is home port to deep-water vessels such as two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers the USS Nimitz and the USS Ronald Reagan, and nine Military Sealift Command Ships.
The partnership between the U.S. Navy and the San Diego community has lasted for more than 100 years. The Navy found an ideal location for a deep-water harbor with ample space for training operations. San Diego has prospered due to the influx of federal defense spending - exactly what the city's fathers set out to accomplish
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Erected by USS Midway Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 32° 42.82′ N, 117° 10.61′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Marina. It is on North Harbor Drive, on the left when traveling west. Located on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Midway Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (a few steps from this marker); San Diego's Guardians of the Southwest (a few steps from this marker); Bridle-Arrest "Horns" (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 21, 2015
2. San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 21, 2015
3. San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
Peter Barton Wilson, Mayor of San Diego (1971-1982), U.S. Senator (1983-1991), and Governor of California (1991-1999), worked hard to manage San Diego's dynamic growth. During his service in the Senate, he was an effective advocated for maintaining a strong military presence in the San Diego area.
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 21, 2015
4. San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 21, 2015
5. San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 21, 2015
6. U.S.S. Midway
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
