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
2021: Reopening Battleship IOWA Without Returning to the Old Normal
Reopening in 2021 was not simply a return to tourism. Pacific Battleship Center rebuilt visitor operations while launching Veterans West, opening Vicky’s Doghouse and the Veterans Resource Center, hosting the first Freedom of the Seas Awards, and continuing major preservation work.
House Passes Bill To Designate Battleship IOWA as the National Museum of the Surface Navy
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Humanitarian Award at Freedom of the Seas Gala
The National Museum of the Surface Navy announces that retired Navy Admiral Michelle Howard will receive the VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Leadership Award at the inaugural Freedom of the Seas Award Gala. The award recognizes leaders who exemplify the trailblazing, courageous service of the late U.S. Surface Navy Vice Admiral.
Resolution supporting the Battleship USS Iowa Museum and National Museum of the Surface Navy Act of 2021 passes CA Senate
Vicky’s Doghouse
Vicky’s Doghouse aboard Battleship IOWA is the only Hot Dog cafe on the Waterfront in Los Angeles with food, drinks, and the best view! Free parking for 1-hour and fantail admission for Vicky’s customers.
Underserved Women Veteran Project
Admiral Michelle Howard to Receive Leadership Award at Freedom of the Seas
The National Museum of the Surface Navy announces that retired Navy Admiral Michelle Howard will receive the VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Leadership Award at the inaugural Freedom of the Seas Award Gala. The award recognizes leaders who exemplify the trailblazing, courageous service of the late U.S. Surface Navy Vice Admiral.
Summer 2021 SNA Sitrep: LA Chapter
In the summer 2021 SNA Sitrep, which serves as the Battleship IOWA’s quarterly newsletter our Chairman of the Board RADM Mike Shartynski gives an important update on the progress of the National Museum of the Surface Navy.
Veterans Resource Center Welcome Sign Naming Campaign Week 4
Catching Up with our Core Pillars Battleship IOWA Museum is dedicated to creating a positive impact that ripples far beyond the footprint of the ship's impressive 887 foot hull. How do we accomplish that goal? We reach out through our three mission-driven pillars of Veterans, Education, and Community. We're going to use today's email as an opportunity for quick updates across all three. Veterans Bust out the sawzalls and welding torches. Our ops team, many veterans themselves, is...
Story about the IOWA by the Palos Verdes Pulse
A story by the Palos Verdes Pulse about the IOWA’s unique history and everything they are doing to preserve it and enable future generations to learn about it.
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.