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National Museum of the Surface Navy Plank Owner certificate

LIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive a digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate.

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Become a Surface Navy Museum and Battleship IOWA Patron and, for a limited time, receive a free digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate.

Stay connected with special updates and invitations, earn points for your support, and redeem them for experiences, apparel, and more.

Ponape

Bombardment of airfield, bombs wharf and other enemy facilities at Ponape. LIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive a digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate. Join Free. earn points.MBecome a Surface Navy Museum and Battleship IOWA Patron and, for a limited time, receive a...

Aitape

Supporting Army landing at Aitape, Tanahmerah and Humbolt Bays.LIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive a digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate. Join Free. earn points.MBecome a Surface Navy Museum and Battleship IOWA Patron and, for a limited time, receive a free digital...

Task Group 58 Support

In support of Task group 58, air strikes against Palau and Woleai islands, followed by further strikes against Hollandia, Aitape and Wake Islands.LIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive a digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate. Join Free. earn points.MBecome a Surface Navy...

First Shore Bombardment Against Mili Atoll

First shore bombardment against Mili Atoll in Marshall Islands. The USS IOWA received her first hit when she was struck by two Japanese projectiles (5 inch and 6 inch). The 6 inch projectile hit Turret 2 and the 5 inch projectile hit the hull plating, neither of which...

First Firing of Weapons in Combat

First firing of weapons in combat in attack on Japanese naval base at Truk in Caroline Islands. In action off Truk, the USS IOWA sank light cruiser Katori.LIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive a digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate. Join Free. earn points.MBecome a...