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Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
Public Affairs Department
Code 750000D, Stop 1014
China Lake, CA 93555-6100
Phone 760-939-8404 : Fax 760-939-2056
China Lake kicks off aviation art show
Capt. Mark Storch, NAWCWD vice commander, introduces the Women's History Month aviation art show on March 20 at China Lake. The painting on the right by Margo Hughes of two F-16s flying during Desert Storm is on display in Michelson Lab in honor of this year's Women's History month theme, Women's Art: Women's Vision. Photo by Joy Lewis.
Date: 22-Apr-08
News Release Number: ECL200804221
By Staci Mathews NAWCWD Public Affairs
Capt. Mark Storch, NAWCWD vice commander, introduced the Women's History Month aviation art show on March 20 at China Lake. The theme of this year's Women's History Month was Women's Art: Women's Vision.
"Aviation art commemorates the traditions of aviation and speaks to the artist on an emotional subject," said Storch.
There were five prints of aviation art featured in Michelson lab donated by artists Margaret Hughes, Susan Sinclair and Alison Boyle. The five pieces represent the Air Force's F-16, an AH-64 Apache helicopter, an F-14 Tomcat, a P-51 Mustang, and an F-117 Nighthawk, which reflect the contributions of the members of the armed forces who serve our country.
In support of this year's theme, a proclamation by the President of the United States encouraged all citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women.
"This year's theme honors the originality, beauty, imagination and multiple dimensions of women's lives," said Deborah Wilson, federal women's program manager. "It is certainly a privilege to share these women's contributions with the workforce."
"It is nice to see women continuing the legacy of leadership and those who are currently on strike carriers," said Storch. "When I was commissioned in the Navy, women had very few roles. I would like to take this time and celebrate the month of March as Women's History Month."
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