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
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 October 25th. More information, including ticket purchases, can be found at: https://surfacenavymuseum.org/fos/. This week, I will be attending the LA Tourism Market Outlook Forum, my first event as a board member. Hall will be...
Headlines from the End of World War II
Memories on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II
Celebrating Our Volunteers
Battleship IOWA recognizes volunteer accomplishments with special ceremony
IOWA VP Mike Getscher On CSULB Podcast
IOWA VP Mike Getscher appears on CSULB podcast
USS Iowa Presents Commissioning Pennant To Namesake State
Battleship IOWA joins new USS Iowa in a presentation to the ships’ namesake state
Surface Navy Life of a Sailor
From boot camp to the fleet, Life of a Sailor connects America to its Surface Navy and Maritime Heritage through pop culture, stories, and interactive roles that come to life.
Freedom of the Seas Park & Pavilion
A waterfront community use pavilion and park that creates jobs, provides opportunity, and connects area residents to there waterfront.
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.
Limited time only!
Kids Board Free
In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.
Kids board free with a paid adult.