On April 21, 2005, Mill Creek Pier at Naval Station Annapolis 
was dedicated as the
 

John L. Dunning, Jr.
CDR, USNR, Ret.
Memorial Pier
at Mill Creek  Cove

Director, MWR Annapolis
from 1988 to 2001
 
 

Photos of Dedication Ceremony below

Aerial photo of Mill Creek Pier
                                                                                                               USNA Photo
PHoto of Mill Creek Pier
                                                                Photo by Cheryl Coull-Perry, MWR Marketing
~  Background  ~

         Mill Creek Pier is an addition to Morale, Welfare and Recreation Annapolis’ Carr Creek Marina.  Mill Creek Pier is the premier berthing location for Carr Creek Marina and provides a safe facility that is convenient to the Chesapeake Bay for DoD patrons.
         CDR John L. Dunning, Jr., USNR Ret., and former civilian MWR Director from April 1988 until October 2001, was instrumental in formulating plans for Mill Creek Pier and in gaining final approval for its construction.
         On September 25, 2002, the Chief of Naval Operations approved the name of the new pier as Commander John L. Dunning, Jr, USNR, Ret. Memorial Pier.
         Mill Creek Pier opened in December 2003 and offers 32 slips with full utilities, accommodating boats up to 40 feet in length.  Mill Creek Pier services include a central pump-out station, security fencing, lighting, hard surface parking and a launching ramp.
          It is with great esteem that this pier is dedicated in honor of CDR John L. Dunning, Jr.

Photo of CDR John L. Dunning, Jr.


Photo of unveiling plaque
 
Photo of Posting of ColorsPhoto of Arundelair Barbershop Chorus singing National Anthem

                                                          

Photo of Gift PresentationPhoto of Guest Speaker Cannon

Photo of audiencePhoto of Handing out programsPhoto of Refreshments

                                                                                                                                           

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Last update:  March 19, 2007
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