Members assigned to local Naval Special Warfare (NSW) commands joined Coronado community leaders and guests for a reception celebrating the opening of the “History of Navy SEALs in Coronado” exhibit at the Coronado Museum of History and Art, May 1.
Approximately 150 guests attended the opening for the exhibit featuring historical photos and displays showcasing Coronado’s history with the NSW community.
“No one has told the story to the public the way we are doing it here,” said Bruce Linder, executive director of the Coronado Museum of History and Art and curator of the exhibit. “Everybody in Coronado knows SEALs; they see them on the beach running. For those looking for more information and the connection to Coronado, this is one way to find out.”
Guests such as retired Rear Adm. Raymond C. Smith, a former commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, socialized and reminisced about the relationship and impact the NSW Community has on the city of Coronado.
“I think it is very important for this city because the SEALs and the city have been intertwined for the last 60 years, if not longer,” said Smith. “Many families have come and gone, and many of them live here now. The SEALs are part of what makes Coronado a wonderful place.”
The exhibit will be available for public viewing through January 2015, and is part of a larger exhibit hosted by the San Diego History Museum to show the history of the military in San Diego.
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