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Nov 24, 2019

Liberty Freedom Bell

On December 6th, USS Bowfin will host the Spirit of Liberty Freedom Bell. The bell is available to the public at Pearl Harbor to ring in memory or honor of a member of the armed forces and first responders — who give so freely for our nation’s freedom.

The bell features the emblems of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The symbolism reaches deep into our national commitment to Freedom. Join us on our lanai December 6 at 10:00 am to take part in the ceremony preceding the public ringing of the bell.

The bell will be available to be rung from December 6 – 10.

Open to all high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recently graduated seniors, the Summer CTE Academy is a five-week exploratory summer program that offers students the opportunity to experience various career and technical education programs offered at Honolulu Community College.

The high school age students met with Pearl Harbor naval shipyard officials and other organizations to learn about potential opportunities in the maritime industry, using virtual reality technology to replicate shipyard work. Academy students also had an opportunity to tour the USS Bowfin submarine and adjacent museum.

“There is a high demand for skilled workers at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and in Hawaii’s maritime industry, said Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum executive director Chuck Merkel. “We want to help develop local students for good paying jobs here that will allow them to stay home, rather than relocating elsewhere.”