USS Wayne E. Meyer Tied Astern

August 14-18 : Navy Days LA featured destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer DDG 108 tied astern of Iowa. Special tours were given to their officers.

IOWA OPENED FOR TOURS

Iowa opened for tours as a floating museum to the general public at her new permanent home at Berth 87, San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles.

Plankowner Celebration

Celebration (by invitation only) for Plankowners (initial supporters) who made donations to the nonprofit Pacific Battleship Center by May 20, 2012, Iowa holds an open house.
Grand Opening

Grand Opening

The private invitation Grand Opening was held on July 4th. The Independence Day Celebration featured Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, and U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa.

USS Iowa Vets Visit

A private open house on Iowa is held for the visiting Iowa Veterans Association members and their families. During the first week in July, the Iowa Veterans Association held their annual reunion in San Pedro at the Doubletree Hotel.
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