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Podcasts
An inspirational look at the challenges, passion, committment, and dedication that the crew and supporters take on daily. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their inspirational stories and opinions on related topics. A new episode is released weekly and be patient with us as we refine this program for the future!
- Diplomats & Admirals: Fascinating WWII Facts From Author Dale Jenkins
- What Is This "Escape The Mothball Fleet" Thing?
- Finding Treasures: How Missing Pieces Return To The Ship
- Charlie Noble, the fo'c's'le zoo, and more fun nautical terms
- 2023... and BEYOND! Our Vision For Next Year
- No Higher Honor: RADM Sam Cox, USN (Ret.) on the Battle Off Samar
- HNSA 2022 Wrap-Up: In Which We Make Rust, Corrosion, And Coatings Interesting
- Jesse Mendoza and VPAN: Making a Difference for Veterans aboard Battleship IOWA
- Ethos of Preservation
- Assemblymember Mike Gipson Secures $6.7 Million for the National Museum of the Surface Navy
- Ben Poucher & Warrior Sailing: Healing & Strengthening Veterans Through Sailing
- Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation Part II - "Artifact #1"
- Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation (Part I)
- Dave Badgett & Kent Coble: Fire Chiefs Remember 9/11 Twenty-One Years Later
- VJ Alcomindras: From Tour Guide in Oahu to Guest Services Manager in LA
Featured Stories
- Kicking off the holidays our way. #BattleshipIOWA #boom #sanpedroboatparade #happyholidays
- Wondering what in the world this "Escape The Mothball Fleet" experience thing is? Get the full story in this week's episode of #...
- It's #GivingTuesday and #BattleshipIOWA's development team has a special message for you. Click here to read it: https://www.pac...
- #GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity...
- Join us TOMORROW (Saturday, Nov. 26) at 11 AM for #WorldCup2022! We'll be showing the Mexico vs. Argentina match on our LED wa...
- Escape The Mothball Fleet
- What Thanksgiving looked like aboard IOWA seventy (😲) years ago. From our family to yours, wishes for a happy, healthy holiday ...
- CEO Jonathan Williams with holiday wishes and 2023 plans in this week's update. Get it here: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/...
- #BattleshipIOWA seems to have a knack for attracting interesting items. Whether it's a large piece of ship's equipment that some...
- MUSEUM UPDATE is out. Get the latest on our end of the year campaign, a wrap up of our Veterans Day event, an upcoming exclusive...
National Museum of the Surface Navy to deploy on Los Angeles’ Battleship IOWA
http://www.oc-breeze.com/2019/01/15/133449_national-museum-of-the-surface-navy-to-deploy-on-los-angeles-battleship-iowa-in-2023/
America’s Largest Port Home to Mighty Surface Warship USS Iowa
https://seapowermagazine.org/americas-largest-port-home-to-mighty-surface-warship-uss-iowa/
U.S. bill would formalize national museum on board the USS Iowa in San Pedro
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2020/09/24/u-s-bill-would-formalize-national-museum-on-board-the-uss-iowa-in-san-pedro
National Navy museum on the USS Iowa in San Pedro gains more support
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2020/10/13/national-navy-museum-on-the-uss-iowa-in-san-pedro-gains-more-support
Closing on a Surface Navy Museum
Closing on a Surface Navy Museum By RADM Mike Shatynski, USN (ret.) - Chairman of the Board Published in Proceedings, January 2020 Download the article.
U.S. Navy Top Stories
- CARAT Indonesia 2022 kicks off with Indonesian and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
- FRCE Conducts Test Run of CH-53K Engine Disassembly
- Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208)
- Diplomats & Admirals: Fascinating WWII Facts From Author Dale Jenkins
- USS Mississippi Sailors Volunteer at Western Australia Wildlife Center
- USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) Returns to Yokosuka, Japan
- USS James E. Williams Departs for Mediterranean NATO Deployment
- Colombian Sailor Helps His Home Country During CP22
- Hercules Strong: Navy Reserve Warfighting Requirements Team Visits C-130 Hercules Production Plant
- Finnish Minister of Defense Visits USS Arlington in Norfolk on Same Day U.S. Destroyer Visits Helsinki
- Kicking off the holidays our way. #BattleshipIOWA #boom #sanpedroboatparade #happyholidays
- USS Leyte Gulf Arrives in Slovenia
- U.S. Seizes 1.1 Million Rounds of Ammunition, Other Illegal Weapons in Gulf of Oman
- Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Commences Training Exercise
- Fellowship Connects NPS Information Warfare Students to NIWC Pacific Needs
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Pacific Battleship Center dba
National Museum of the Surface Navy
250 S. Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CAÂ 90731
Phone:Â 877-446-9261 ext. 747
Pacific Battleship Center is a highly rated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA. Currently the organization operated the Battleship IOWA Museum as a top 5 attraction in Los Angeles. More information at https://surfacenavymuseum.org/about-us/.