Welcome Back, Hershell — and a Step Forward for Our Team

October 20, 2025 | CEO Corner

Team, Happy Monday! Today, we welcome back Hershell Hardimon as our new Director of Crew Operations. This role—originally inspired by a volunteer’s idea—has taken shape to oversee human resources, volunteer services, security, and training. This development continues...

Important: Policy Reminders & Leadership Changes

October 13, 2025 | CEO Corner

Team, It’s a busy and exciting October as we celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday today with a special Chairman’s Reception unveiling Great Ships and prepare to head into Freedom of the Seas Weekend. I trust your department managers and leadership have already...

From Great Ships to What Comes Next

October 12, 2025 | CEO Corner

Team, This week, we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Navy — a milestone that reminds us of our shared mission to honor service, inspire purpose, and build community. Here aboard IOWA, we’re marking the occasion with the launch of our special...

Shifting into Off-Season: Building, Aligning, and Moving Forward

September 8, 2025 | CEO Corner

Team: School is back in session, vacations have ended, and we are now shifting into the off-season. During this period, we will focus on deepening donor, veteran, and student engagement opportunities. One of the key highlights is the Freedom of the Seas Awards on...

Special Projects

August 14, 2025 | Capital, [Internal] Posts that act like pages with full-width slider as first section

Special ProjectsSpecial projects aboard Battleship IOWA. GET INVOLVED WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS       Battleship IOWA possesses and displays incredible history, fosters creativity and curiosity, and empowers her crew to be leaders. The ship represents 250...