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 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.
Newest Updates
Hull Preservation
Since 2012, retired Battleship USS IOWA has served as a popular attraction and community platform, proudly representing the ships and sailors that have served in America's Surface Navy since 1775. If this iconic vessel is to continue creating connection to their legacies and the importance of Freedom of the Seas, ongoing crucial preservation and maintenance must be addressed. To ensure the ship and her mission endure, our annual campaign champions efforts to preserve and maintain Battleship...
Annual Leadership Society
Join a dedicated group of supporters whose annual gifts of $1,500 or more provide steady support, strengthen our programs, and shape the future of Pacific Battleship Center.
Gravely Experience
The Gravely Experience brings students together with leaders and professionals for an inspiring day focused on leadership, perseverance, service, and the legacy of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.
Gravely Essay Contest
The Gravely Student Scholarship honors the legacy of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. by challenging high school students to explore leadership, perseverance, and service through an annual essay contest and scholarship opportunity.
Escape the Fleet
Explore rarely-exposed areas of a World War II battleship as you gather the intel needed to... Escape The Mothball Fleet Get ready for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that blends elements of an escape room and a scavenger hunt to challenge you in a whole new way. Unravel enigmatic clues, follow mysterious markings, and search off-limits areas as you race against the clock to save the largest battleship in United States history. This adventure-game was inspired by real-life events....
IOWA Express Experience
Select your date and time for Navy ship tour shuttle, enjoy exclusive collectibles, free entry to Battleship IOWA, and VIP Lounge onboardIf you've been to LA Fleet Week, then you know how amazing it is to tour an active duty Navy ship. You also know that these free tours have limited spots and can fill up FAST every day. If you want to guarantee your shuttle spot, and conveniently select the exact time of day you'd like to get on the tour shuttle, the IOWA Express Experience is for you....
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