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“The Chief Petty Officer is one of the most respected positions in the Navy and has a history of expertly handling the most critical and demanding challenges under the greatest pressure at sea and on shore,” said Mike Weidenbach, curator for the association. “The purpose of the CPO Legacy Center is to pay tribute to the proud legacy of Chief Petty Officers, whose knowledge, experience and leadership forge a fighting, unified force from the courageous young hearts of inexperienced citizen sailors and officers.”
The CPO Legacy Center is the first of its kind, recognizing more than a century of history. The exhibit space is located within restored CPO living spaces, including the Chiefs’ mess (a.k.a. “goat locker”), galley, lounge and bunkrooms. The Legacy Center features a series of displays and artifacts that provides an overview and insight into the history and essential role of Chiefs in the Navy. There is also the opportunity to leave a permanent legacy of one’s own. By making a $500 donation, a mug inscribed with a Chief’s name of the donor’s choice will be placed on the CPO Mug Rack in the center. Space is limited and only a total of 500 mugs will be displayed. Donation will ensure the continued maintenance and operation of the CPO Legacy Center. The USS MISSOURI is the world’s last battleship, best known as the site where World War II formally ended with the surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. Following an astounding career spanning five decades and including three wars — WWII, Korea and Operation Desert Storm — the 887-foot, 45,000-ton “Mighty Mo” is now open to visitors in Pearl Harbor as the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Visitors can access the CPO Legacy Center with general admission to the Battleship Missouri Memorial. General admission is $16 per adult and $8 per child 4-12. Military and kama‘aina (local resident) rates are $10 per adult and $5 per child. Guided tours are additional. For more information or to reserve a tour, call toll-free at 1-877-MIGHTYMO or visit www.ussmissouri.org. Battleship Missouri is an American icon maintained under the tireless care of the staff and volunteers of the USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a private Hawaii-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to create and maintain a fitting memorial to the people and historic events reflecting our nation’s legacy of duty, honor, strength, resolve and sacrifice. Battleship Missouri Memorial does not receive government funding. The memorial’s continued success is made possible by visitors’ support, grants, memberships and the generosity of donors. 
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