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CEO Update December 15, 2020

December 15, 2020 | News and Updates

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...

Operation American Spirit: SHARE SHARE SHARE!

December 11, 2020 | News and Updates

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...

CEO Update December 7, 2020: URGENT NEED

December 7, 2020 | News and Updates

Dear IOWA & Surface Navy Museum Family: Today is a sad day for many of us, especially those whose lives and/or livelihoods are affected by this terrible pandemic. Today is also Pearl Harbor Day and ironically, the day that we must close due to State of California...

Battleship IOWA: Giving Tuesday 2020

December 1, 2020 | Development

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...

CEO Update November 30, 2020

November 30, 2020 | News and Updates

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

November 25, 2020 | News and Updates

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...

2020 Annual Appeal – You’re the reason!

November 20, 2020 | News and Updates

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

November 17, 2020 | News and Updates

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...

Surface Navy Heroes

November 9, 2020 | History, Experience, Museum

Surface Navy Heroes Diversity, Leadership, and Bravery. View our first exhibit for the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA online and in-person.  Each display covers an individual that served in the Surface Navy and proudly represents the ideals...

Exciting News for Veterans Day 2020

November 7, 2020 | Veterans

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,...

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