Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates
Pacific Battleship Center Auction
Have you perused the items up for bid in our silent auction yet? There’s some pretty fun stuff! For example: looking for a get away once travel becomes more feasible? How does a week in a Hawaiian condo sound? (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Announcing The Big Stick Auction!
We're getting 2021 rolling by putting some F-U-N in fundraising. It's time for the Big Stick Silent Auction! _______________________________________ How It Works From now through the end of January, you can preview the items up for bidding on our online auction page....
One dose down
... senior living facility, had 98 residents receive the Pfizer vaccine; 60% of the staff was also vaccinated. Oliver served on the USS Iowa from 1953-55.
Education Resources
Battleship IOWA Fuel Consumption Lesson
Battleship IOWA Museum's education team has released another cool virtual lesson for students, parents, and teachers. Are you curious How much fuel a battleship uses in comparison with a car or truck? How many miles can it sail when it’s "topped off?" What what kind...
Battleship IOWA Virtual Conversion Project
Inspired by the arrival of USNS Mercy, our education team got together with LAUSD’s Office of Outdoor and Environmental Education to create another amazing virtual learning opportunity consisting of five lessons that can be used individually or as a whole unit of...
Battleship Word Search
Students, parents, and teachers! Looking for more fun educational resources? Battleship IOWA Museum's education department is busy prepping new content, but in the meantime, we've got a battleship-themed word search for you. You can do it online or use the printable...
Navy / Surface Navy
CNAL Announces Sailors of the Year
Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (COMNAVAIRLANT), Rear Adm. John Meier announced the Fiscal Year 2020 Junior Sailor of the Year and the 2020 Senior Sailor of the Year for COMNAVAIRLANT, Jan. 22.
Navy History Matters – January 26, 2021
Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Communication and Outreach Division Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we’ll gather the top-interest items...
Navy, DoD Respond to COVID-19 in Navajo Nation
Navy personnel deployed to the Navajo Nation reservation in New Mexico and Arizona to help treat COVID-19 patients.
Things to Do in Los Angeles
America’s Largest Port Home to Mighty Surface Warship USS Iowa
USS Iowa in San Pedro to reopen for limited, on-deck tours Saturday, May 30
Mary 27, 2020 | The Daily Breeze https://www.dailybreeze.com/uss-iowa-in-san-pedro-to-reopen-for-limited-on-deck-tours-saturday-may-30
July 4th Flyovers Replace Fireworks Shows over Nixon Library, Moorpark
July 2nd, 2020 | CBS Los Angeles https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/07/02/july-4th-flyovers-replace-fireworks-shows-nixon-library-moorpark/