Spring Mixer 2026
Pacific Battleship Center Announces New Board Leadership, Honors Retiring Chairman
New Board Leadership to Guide Battleship IOWA’s Next ChapterNew Pacific Battleship Center board chairman Bruce DD MacRae meets with scholarship winners at the National Museum of the Surface Navy’s annual awards dinner. Photo Credit: Rick StipaSAN PEDRO, Calif. – Feb...
Presidents Day Special
FLASH SALE – Camp Battleship
LA Cruise Terminal
Step off your cruise and step into adventure at the west coast's only battleship museum... right next door to the cruise terminal Make Your Cruise Even More Unforgettable You're setting off or returning from an amazing ocean voyage. You have some extra time on your...
Supporters
Through program partners and shared purpose, we create pathways that strengthen careers, communities, and our nation.Shared Purpose. Real Impact. At the Pacific Battleship Center, impact is created through shared effort. Those who stand with us help activate...
“Oh Those Float Planes…”
Excerpt from IOWA’s deck log: “Oh, those float planes”
CEO Corner
CEO Corner Updates from Jonathan Williams Jonathan Williams is the President & CEO of the Pacific Battleship Center, home of the Battleship IOWA, LA Fleet Week, and the National Museum of the Surface Navy. A purpose-driven leader and storyteller, he shares updates...
Update and Invitation to Host a Reception
Friends, I wanted to share a quick update. We were recently informed that the Secretary of the Navy has withdrawn from the Navy Museum land swap deal for the new museum in Washington, D.C. While it’s too early to know how this may affect their efforts, I wanted to...
Congratulations on an Extraordinary Freedom of the Seas
Team, Congratulations to everyone for an extraordinary Freedom of the Seas, celebrating 250 years of our Surface Navy! Freedom of the Seas is truly a team effort — planning begins early each year with the Awards Committee selecting recipients and the Events Planning...
Welcome Back, Hershell — and a Step Forward for Our Team
Team, Happy Monday! Today, we welcome back Hershell Hardimon as our new Director of Crew Operations. This role—originally inspired by a volunteer’s idea—has taken shape to oversee human resources, volunteer services, security, and training. This development continues...
Accepting Applications: Paws For Freedom
Paws For Freedom is a community art and engagement initiative to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States
Important: Policy Reminders & Leadership Changes
Team, It’s a busy and exciting October as we celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday today with a special Chairman’s Reception unveiling Great Ships and prepare to head into Freedom of the Seas Weekend. I trust your department managers and leadership have already...
From Great Ships to What Comes Next
Team, This week, we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Navy — a milestone that reminds us of our shared mission to honor service, inspire purpose, and build community. Here aboard IOWA, we’re marking the occasion with the launch of our special...
Shifting into Off-Season: Building, Aligning, and Moving Forward
Team: School is back in session, vacations have ended, and we are now shifting into the off-season. During this period, we will focus on deepening donor, veteran, and student engagement opportunities. One of the key highlights is the Freedom of the Seas Awards on...
