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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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Veterans Day: Mission to Heal
“My vision here today is to at least reach out to one vet who is suffering,” said Iraq war veteran Tom Woods during a speech he gave while standing in the shadow of the battleship Iowa in San Pedro on Saturday afternoon. Scanning the crowd, Woods adds, “Somewhere out here is a man who needs help, standing in this very parking lot.”
Veterans Appreciation Festival- Tours For Veterans
Gayle Anderson was live in San Pedro with a preview of Saturday’s Veterans Appreciation Festival to show appreciation for all that this nation’s veterans have done for their country. This free festival is for the whole family and will include free USS IOWA tours for veterans and active-duty military personnel (with ID), live music, a resource fair, kids’ activities, and food trucks!
Battleship Iowa open during government shutdown; military gets free admission
The Battleship Iowa will remain open during the federal government shutdown and will give active military and veterans free tours.
The Pacific Battleship Center, which runs the site, said it would remain open for the duration of the shutdown since it is a nonprofit independent organization.
Touring USS Iowa “Most Fascinating Thing To Do In San Pedro”
Big Crowd Expected For San Pedro Meeting On Waterfront Progress
Battleship IOWA hosts Spirit of 45 Day
Rare photo found of elevator added to battleship Iowa for FDR
A rare photograph has surfaced apparently showing an elevator added to the battleship Iowa, one of a handful of adaptations made to the vessel for wheelchair-user President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II.
USS Iowa Honors Service Members With Memorial Day Celebration
The crew of the Battleship USS Iowa is hosting their first Memorial Day celebration Monday since arriving in Los Angeles.
The event, which is to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve the United States, is taking place at the LA Waterfront at 250 South Harbor Blvd. in San Pedro.
Battleship IOWA Named 2013 Museum Ship of the Year
LONG BEACH, CA (May 4, 2013) – The Battleship IOWA’s has been named the 2013 Museum Ship of the Year by the Steamship Historical Society of America (SSHSA) in its annual meeting/SHIPosium held Saturday, May 4. The SSHSA recognizes the IOWA’s advanced design characteristics and notable contributions to our nation’s defense over the years, but more importantly the successful efforts of the Pacific Battleship Center to secure the ship as a permanent museum thereby affording the general public a...
BATTLESHIP IOWA ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATION CHANGES TO MEET 2013 OBJECTIVES AND GROWTH
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