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Helping youth, veterans, and our community discover purpose, explore maritime careers, build meaningful connections, and chart their path forward.

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Maritime Pathways helps people discover their purpose, explore maritime opportunities, and connect with people who can help them chart their path.

Explore the Maritime Pathways Framework→

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Youth→

Explore history, STEM, scholarships, and maritime career opportunities.

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Share your time and talents while making a difference.

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Build connections through events, partnerships, and shared experiences.

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Connect with maritime opportunities, resources, events, and people.

Youth Programs

Explore history and STEM field trips, overnight programs, scholarships, and maritime career pathways that inspire learning and open doors to future opportunities.

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Camp Battleship Overnight

Camp Battleship gives youth groups an unforgettable opportunity to experience life aboard the historic Battleship IOWA.

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Field Trip: STEAM at Sea

STEAM at Sea is aligned with NGSS STEM activities and aims to inspire, inform, and connect students to establish a pathway towards a career in the maritime sector. 

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Field Trip: American History

Experience history where it happened aboard Battleship IOWA. Join our expert guides to uncover stories of American maritime power, innovation, and leadership.

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To schedule a visit or ask questions:
Phone: 877-446-9261 ext. 706
Email: groupsales@labattleship.com

Overnight Inquiries
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Gravely Experience

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Gravely Essay Contest

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Birthday Parties Aboard IOWA

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VOLUNTEER

Find your place. Join the crew. Make an impact.

Volunteering: Find Your Place Aboard Battleship IOWA

Volunteers are the heart of Battleship IOWA—bringing their skills, experience, and time together to preserve the ship, serve our community, and become part of a crew built on purpose and connection.

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Veterans Programs

Build connections, explore maritime opportunities, and chart your next path.

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Social Interest Groups

Connect with fellow veterans and community members through shared interests, experiences, and activities that build lasting relationships.

Surface Navy Association

Marine Corps League Big Stick Det 1496

Sea Cadets – Battleship IOWA Division

American Legion Battleship IOWA Post 61

American Legion Riders Chapter 61

Skillbridge

Gain hands-on experience, build civilian skills, and make valuable connections while transitioning from military service to your next career.

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Military & Veterans Ceremonies

Host your military ceremony aboard Battleship IOWA, from promotions and retirements to reenlistments, commissioning ceremonies, and other milestones.

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Volunteerism

Support the organization’s greatest needs and help keep our mission moving forward.

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Those Who Served

Honor and preserve the legacies of those who served aboard Battleship IOWA.

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Community Programs

Building connections that make our community stronger.

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Leadership Summit

The annual Leadership Summit at LA Fleet Week brings together senior leaders from the military, government, business, education, public safety, and community to address shared challenges and build the relationships Los Angeles depends on.

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Freedom of the Seas Awards

The annual Freedom of the Seas Awards brings together leaders from the military, government, business, and community to recognize those whose service, leadership, and commitment strengthen our nation and the maritime community.

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LA Fleet Week

LA Fleet Week connects nearly 1,000 service members with more than 250,000 people across Southern California through ships, community events, service, and shared experiences.

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LA Disaster Recovery and Resilience Collective (LADRRC)

LADRRC connects businesses, nonprofits, government, and community partners to strengthen preparedness, coordinate resources, and help Los Angeles respond and recover when disaster strikes.

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Public Safety Training

Battleship IOWA provides a unique real-world training environment where first responders can sharpen skills, test equipment, and prepare for complex emergencies.

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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.

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