Meet Battleship IOWA's other big guns! You see Jonathan Williams, Mike Getscher, David Canfield, Dave Way, and other members of our outstanding team in front of cameras frequently, but there are others who rarely if ever make appearances. Bet you didn't know that half our staff is women! This week, we coaxed a bunch of the ladies into introducing themselves and as you'll see, they had fun with the assignment. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9phcrPvQBs0[/embedyt] Shout outs to our...

Dear IOWA and Surface Navy Family, On Monday, our Board of Directors assembled for our December meeting and discussed numerous topics including the Covid-19 crisis. There is no doubt that the crisis is having a tremendous impact on each of us, whether it is our livelihood, our health, or both.   We feel incredibly blessed to have tremendous support from people like you and people throughout the world. Every time we send out a plea asking for help, you respond. Our volunteer crew continues...

What is the "American spirit?" At the heart and soul of Battleship IOWA is a celebration of the American spirit. This past year, the very term has been called into question by some. Dr. Edwin Feulner, author of The American Spirit, writes: “Today, millions of Americans are not clear about why the United States is the greatest country on earth and in all human history. And that’s a shame." As Americans, we stand on the shoulders of those who sacrificed their lives to give us the freedoms we...

Surface Navy Museum and IOWA Family: As I write this blog, we are actively monitoring the COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County and their subsequent impact. Friday evening, we received an update that has required us to reduce our maximum occupancy and added additional criteria for admission to those visiting and volunteering on board the ship. Our crew immediately sprang into action and adjusted to this new protocol. Last week, we began with a positive outlook on the holiday weekend. Yet as the...

Surface Navy Museum & IOWA Family: As we head into Thanksgiving, many of us will be enjoying much smaller gatherings than in years past. It is a reflection of where we currently are in the pandemic. For many of us, a cure, vaccine, or end can't come quick enough. With the increase in cases, we have seen a further reduction in traffic aboard IOWA. Today, the County of Los Angeles has decided to shutdown outdoor dining for at least three weeks. Los Angeles has remained in the most...

Dear IOWA and Surface Navy Family, The Surface Navy is the backbone of America’s Navy and the most capable surface force in the world. Since October 13, 1775, sailors of the Surface Navy have deployed around the globe. Battleships evolved over time and were constructed to be stable and steady, and to inspire confidence. They sailed boldly wherever they went, made a statement simply by arriving, and never shirked a fight. In spite of 2020 continuing to be a fight, like the IOWA herself, our...

IOWA and Surface Navy Museum Family: Many of us across the country are being impacted by additional measures to help curb the spread of the Coronavirus. We continue to see businesses and organizations dealing with the ramifications of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The pandemic is disrupting lives on many different levels and I offer my heartfelt thoughts for every person and family that has been affected.   The recent news of a vaccine is creating hope across the world, and for...