Skipper's Chair

Marilyn was in the first graduating class of U.S. Navy WAVES in WW II

Our vision is to build ANAM into the leading museum of its kind on the West Coast. This is no small task, but certainly no pipedream either. To be a leading museum we'll need more of the hard work, determination and tenacity that has been the hallmark of our first eighteen months of operation. We'll need higher levels of funding, the lifeblood of any non-profit organization. We'll need significant growth in our base membership. New members will bring the additional skill sets and innovation we need to implement the many programs that will serve our local community and the country as a whole. Finally, and most importantly, we'll need to follow our long-term plan that carefully outlines what must be accomplished for the museum to develop, grow and measure success. Each of these is critical if we hope to achieve our vision and goals.

When the museum shut its doors with the closure of NAS Alameda in 1997, those of us who had a role in its inception doubted whether they would ever open again. It's been a long road full of seemingly insurmountable challenges. But we did it! It is with tremendous pride that I proclaim ANAM is back! Never to close her doors on the community she serves again.

I want to thank all of the countless individuals who played a role in our rebirth. So many of you have given generously of your time and money to get us where we are today. Very special thanks go out to the Board of Directors and our Staff. You have accomplished so much. I am proud to have you at my side as together we preserve the history of NAS Alameda and her predecessors, aviation pioneers and the brave men and women who have served their country at Alameda Point.