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The Broadside January 2026

January 9, 2026 | [Internal] The Broadside

VOL. 2, NO. 1 JANUARY 2026 Ahoy, shipmates! You have stumbled into THE BROADSIDE, Battleship IOWA’s official crew newsletter. Herein we’ll share all the ship-sized shenanigans and tantalizing tales that cruise the companionways of our beloved armored ice...

“Oh Those Float Planes…”

November 7, 2025 | History

4 November 1946: Off Long Beach”Oh, Those Float Planes…” A lot can happen in a day aboard a ship – especially one as complex as an Iowa Class battleship. Let’s take a trip back in time to 1946 and see what life aboard was like. 1200 to...

Accepting Applications: Paws For Freedom

October 16, 2025 | Announcements

Overview Paws for Freedom is a community art and engagement initiative by Battleship IOWA that invites people of all ages to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States through creativity, reflection, and shared storytelling. Centered around 8 small “Vicky...

Headlines from the End of World War II

September 2, 2025 | History

Celebrating The 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, come with us on an imaginary journey through what could have been newspaper headlines in the week surrounding that momentous occasion. 27...

Celebrating Our Volunteers

August 26, 2025 | Volunteers

Five Bells And All’s Well It’s 1:00 PM – 1300 in military parlance – on a Saturday. Beautiful afternoon. Bright sunshine, cool breeze… and a group of Battleship IOWA crew members has gathered near the structure that supports the radio antenna on the...