Last modified Wed., August 01, 2007 - 04:16 PM
Originally created Thursday, August 2, 2007

Historical photo exhibit dedication ceremony held

By AO1(AW) Ron McClain, Assistant Editor

NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Chip Dobson unveils the dedication plaque during the ceremony.

Service members and civilian employees at NAS Jax gathered at the base quarterdeck in Building 1 last Thursday for the dedication ceremony of the NAS Jacksonville Photographic Exhibit.

The ceremony began as NAS Jax Com-manding Officer Capt. Chip Dobson cut the ribbon signaling the completion of the photographic exhibit. "This project was my vision, but it took the hard work of several individuals to bring it to fruition," he said.

"After several brainstorming sessions, the committee led by Miriam Gallet and consisting of Mary Francis Chergi,

Photos by AO1(AW) Ron McClain AOC(AW) Erik Timmons and SK3 Eric Rivera read some of the historical photo information on display in Building 1.

NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Chip Dobson and Deputy Public Affairs Officer and Gallery Curator Miriam S. Gallet and Ray Harrell of Ray Harrell Picture Framing of Jacksonville, cut the ribbon to officially open the NAS Jacksonville Historical Photographic Gallery in Building 1. Not pictured are committee members Nancy Hanson, Mary Frances Chergi, Linda Doktor and Ron Williamson.