A Victim of Surprise
February 19, 2025 Dear Friends, I recently celebrated my 50th birthday, and to my surprise, our crew gathered on a Friday morning to mark the occasion with treats and friendship. While I didn’t indulge in the treats, Cesar (Vicky’s manager) had me covered with egg...
Leaks, 2025, CONCERT!!!, and more
January 30, 2025 Dear Friends, This week begins with rain, marking the annual “find the leak” challenge for our crew. True to form, the team sprang into action Monday morning, cleaning up water and tracking the sources of the leaks. Fortunately, thanks to...Donate to City of LA EMD Disaster Relief Fund
DONATE TO EMD FUND The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) has designated the Pacific Battleship Center, the established 501c3 non-profit that owns and operates the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA and Los Angeles Fleet...A Message About The Wildfires from CEO Jonathan Williams
Friends, I begin this note by expressing our heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of concern and support we’ve received from across the nation regarding the ship, our crew, and our community. We are grateful to share that the ship is safe and, for the most part,...
Southern California Wild Fires
January 8, 2025 We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the ongoing fires across Southern California. Our hearts go out to all those affected, including the incredible number of first responders fighting to keep people safe. Pacific Battleship Center is...
2025: Here We Go!
January 1, 2025 MAKE AN IMPACT - DONATE TODAY Happy New Year from your Battleship IOWA and National Museum of the Surface Navy family! Here We Go! Are you ready? 2025 – the year we’ve been eagerly anticipating has arrived. We’ll open the first phase...
Creating Community | Shaping The Future
Friends, Twenty-four years ago, I took my grandfather to visit his ship, USS MISSOURI. Seeing him transform into his younger self from the moment he stepped aboard altered the course of my life. It was the catalyst that sparked my involvement with Battleship IOWA. It...
Needle Gun Serenade Plus A New Face
DECEMBER 18, 2024 MAKE AN IMPACT - DONATE TODAY Needle Gun Serenade Time to get you caught up with our 01 level decking project. For the latest scuttlebutt, let’s go to our roving reporter, Stan “Dr. Wood” Sato! “Noisy deck work [the...