Battleship IOWA: Giving Tuesday 2020
The Power of Giving Today is Giving Tuesday -- a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This year, we're doing something a little different. It's not news that 2020 has been incredibly...
CEO Update November 30, 2020
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...
CEO Update November 24, 2020
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....
2020 Annual Appeal – You’re the reason!
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...
CEO Update November 16, 2020
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...
Exciting News for Veterans Day 2020
Join us for VIRTUAL VETERANS DAY! We're taking Veterans Day online this year, and we've got three ways for our vets to celebrate! World of Warships Virtual Fleet Week World of Warships will honor the U.S. Navy with a live virtual Fleet Week on November 9, 2020, just...
Annual Appeal 2020: Give Today To Build Tomorrow
Dear Friends and Supporters, We're heading toward the finish line of one of the most challenging years any of us has known. By now you're well aware that Battleship IOWA has faced daunting numbers - 75% of revenue lost as a result of a pandemic that has struck the...
CEO Update November 2, 2020
Surface Navy Museum and IOWA Family: This Tuesday November 3rd is Election Day, a day on which each of us (18 years or older) exercises our right to vote. The right to vote is a fundamental protected by the United States Constitution and fought for by generations of...
CEO Update October 27, 2020
Surface Navy Museum and IOWA Family: There is excitement abounding aboard Battleship IOWA with momentum building for the National Museum of the Surface Navy. The progress wouldn't be happening without your support and the dedication of our committed crew. There is no...
THE IOWAN: Battleship USS IOWA Fall 2020 Newsletter
CEO UPDATE Dear friends and supporters, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support you have shown throughout this devastating pandemic. We would not have our decks open today without your unwavering commitment to your ship, mission, and crew. It is...