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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 and insights from one of the nation’s most innovative nonprofit organizations. His writing explores leadership, community, and culture — connecting lessons from the deck plate to the boardroom while highlighting the people, progress, and purpose that continue to drive the mission forward.

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Newest Updates

Every Sailor has a Story

by Jonathan Williams | Jun 23, 2026 | [Internal] Posts that act like pages with full-width slider as first section, [Internal] [Sliders] Exhibits

Meet the people who serve.

HUP-2 Retriever Helicopter

by Jonathan Williams | Jun 22, 2026 | [Internal] [Sliders] Exhibits, [Internal] Posts that act like pages with full-width slider as first section

Korean War era Hup-2 Helicopter

Sticks Art Gallery

by Jonathan Williams | Jun 22, 2026 | [Internal] Posts that act like pages with full-width slider as first section, [Internal] [Sliders] Exhibits

Discover IOWA’s story through art.

Gunnery Incidents

by Jonathan Williams | Jun 21, 2026 | [Internal] [Sliders] Exhibits, Visitor Information, [Internal] Posts that act like pages with full-width slider as first section

Navy ships operate around the world in service of our nation, often using powerful and complex weapons under demanding conditions.

Top Things To Do In Long Beach And San Pedro

by Marann Fengler | Jun 19, 2026 | Visitor Information, [Internal] Posts that act like pages with full-width slider as first section

Hidden gem Battleship IOWA is one of the best things to do in the South Bay

FIFA World Cup Games on Battleship IOWA

by Marann Fengler | Jun 10, 2026 | Announcements, News & Announcements

FIFA World Cup games shown on Battleship IOWA’s fantail LED wall

The Broadside – June 2026

by Marann Fengler | May 28, 2026 | [Internal] The Broadside

LA Fleet Week wrap up in this month’s issue of The Broadside, IOWA’s crew newsletter

LA Fleet Week

by Marann Fengler | May 15, 2026 | Visitor Information

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND | Kicking off AMERICA 250 in Los Angeles May 22-25 | Festival & ToursMay 19-25 | Neighborhood ActivationsSouthern California’s Largest Memorial Day Event.And It’s FREE! LA Fleet Week kicks off summer right with ship tours, a waterfront festival, live entertainment, competitions, and community activations across Los Angeles neighborhoods. This year, we’re also the first event in LA’s AMERICA 250 celebration. Come join us!Festival & Ship Tours Memorial Day weekend...