USS Iowa Veteran's Association Ship Store

06/07/2025

The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.

05/31/2025

04/17/2025

AHOY Shipmates, Family and Friends of the USS Iowa 47

We (my 1st & I) arrived at the Navy Lodge on Hampton Blvd a little over an hour ago. We were able to check in early!! WooHoo 🎉

Getting ready to go shopping at the Navy Exchange for things I need for the store….

We plan on being at the Best Western Plus Hotel at 1307 Atlantic Ave, VA Beach around 2 pm tomorrow afternoon and will bw hanging out for 3 or 4 hours

I will be on Iowa Point around 8:00 am Saturday and wull remain until the last attendee departs. After that Miss Cathy and i plan on heading towards Homeport aince she has to work Minday morning

More information will be disseminated as it developes! 

04/05/2025

To the Crew of the USS IOWA (SSN-797) soon to be commissioned later today.

May you and your families enjoy the celebration of your training, deployments and hardships you all have endured to get to this day. Starting tomorrow and going forawrd may the Gray Ghost sail the sea in peace all the years ahead while standing ready to unlease her fury in defense of the United States of America and its citizens.

GOD SPEED & GOD BLESS ALL WHO SAIL IN USS IOWA SSN-797

02/22/2025

Happy “Original Commissioning” Day! at Brooklyn Navy Yard on 22 February 1943. GoD Bless all the Original Plankowners and all who served on her while during her three active duty period and all who are currently preserving, managing and volunteering her as a museum…..

02/06/2025

AHOY SHIPMATES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Anyone attending the 2025 Veterans Association of the USS Iowa Reunion Cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, I need sizes for your souvenir t-shirt! Please text me the sizes at (321) 759-2261 For those of you who have already contacted me already if you know anyone attending please contact them directly and check with them. Thanks

08/15/2024

We are home safe and sound

08/12/2024

AHOY Shipmates, Family and Friends
Today is first full day of the 2024 Vets Assn of the USS Iowa Reunion
Here are some pics of Hospitality / Ships Store Room

07/13/2024

Good evening, Shipmates, Friends and Family

The Ship's Store will be closed once again starting at noon tomorrow and will remain closed until Tuesday 23 July 2024 due to work commitments in West Virginia.

07/08/2024

AHOY Shipmates, Family and Friends

I have gotten through April 19th, LA Fleet Week and an extended vacation with family. The Ships Store is open once again for business.

For orders and inquiries please only use the Assn Cell Phone to contact me either by text or calling. (321) 759-2261