The Marine Guard lowering the Flag closing of the Naval Station.

TODAY IN KEY WEST HISTORY / March 29, 1974

1974 The Key West Naval Station was closed in an emotion-packed ceremony in front of the Headquarters Building 124. Rear Admiral John H. Maurer ordered his flag hauled down ending 151 years of operations at the Station.

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