I migliori National Museum Of The Surface Navy podcast (2024)

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Calm in the Chaos - Rescue Swimmer Brian Dickinson 19:10

29d ago19:10

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Brian Dickinson has been a part of an elite unit in the US Navy: he's a retired Navy aviation rescue swimmer. That not adventurous enough for you? He's also one of two people to have stood on the roof of the world completely by himself. Join us for his incredible story. For more, check out his website and his new book Calm In The Chaos comes out TO…

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Brian Dickinson: From Elite Navy Rescue Swimmer to Snow Blind on the Roof of the World 23:29

1M ago23:29

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Brian Dickinson has had been a part of an elite unit in the US Navy: he's a retired Navy aviation rescue swimmer. That not adventurous enough for you? He's also one of two people to have stood on the roof of the world completely by himself. Join us for his incredible story. For more, check out his website and his new book Calm In The Chaos comes ou…

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Jeff Lamberti: "We Couldn't Get The Grill Through The Door" 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Battleship IOWA Museum's first chairman of the board and former Iowa state senator Jeff Lamberti joins the gang to reminisce about the adventure of saving the ship from the mothball fleet. Prepare for some laughs as we share previously untold stories from Suisun Bay and Richmond, and the days when the budget was so tight, we had to ration generator…

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Saving IOWA: We Should Have Failed with Jeff Lamberti 20:57

3M ago20:57

20:57

Former Iowa state senator and the first chairman of Battleship IOWA's Board, Jeff Lamberti was there for the pins-and-needles moments back in 2011 when saving the ship was still a huge question mark. He jumped into a Scuttlebutt recording earlier this year to reminisce about those crazy times and how it's really a miracle we're here! * * * * Come a…

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Travis Davis from Battleship TEXAS Part 2 18:46

4M ago18:46

18:46

Here's Part 2 of our conversation with Travis Davis, Vice President of Ship Operations for Battleship TEXAS. In this podcast he shares behind the scenes info on the recent drydocking and restoration of the world's oldest battleship. * * * * Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit Volunteer with us: https://www.pacific…

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Travis Davis: Battleship TEXAS VP of Ship Ops Gives Us an Update 20:08

4M ago20:08

20:08

We've been trying to get this guy on the podcast for a while. He's Travis Davis, Vice President of Ship Operations for Battleship TEXAS and he's had an interesting few years. In this podcast he shares behind the scenes info on the recent drydocking and restoration of the world's oldest battleship. Part 2 coming soon. * * * * Come aboard for a tour:…

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Restored! IOWA's 1980s TV Studio... And We Just Moved In 29:52

5M ago29:52

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We're excited to introduce the latest restored and working space aboard Battleship IOWA. It's the new home for our podcast: IOWA's 1980s TV studio. Welcome to NEPM Studio 61A! In this episode we sit down with IOWA's Innovation Engineering & Technology (IE&T) Team manager Gary Lopes for a chat about what it was like to restore the ship's 1980s telev…

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Aydin Diaby: 19 Year-Old Creates IOWA Model From Scratch! 26:38

5M ago26:38

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Out of the blue a few months ago, we got an email from a young man from the Philadelphia area. Aydin Diaby is 19 and a self-taught model maker. When he and his brother visited Battleship IOWA in April 2023, Aydin was so inspired, he went home, literally made a 4-foot model of the ship on his own, then reached out to let us know what he'd done. We w…

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Vice Admiral Nora Tyson, USN (Ret) On Leadership And Life (Part 2) 30:38

7M ago30:38

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Vice Admiral Nora Tyson, USN (Ret) is a woman of many firsts: - First woman to be navigator on a carrier - First woman to the first woman to command a carrier strike group in 2010 (She embarked with USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77) in the Mediterranean Sea on its maiden deployment in support of operations in both U.S. 6th and 5th Fleets) - First woma…

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Vice Admiral Nora Tyson, USN (Ret): You Want To Be Navigator on a Carrier...?! 30:00

7M ago30:00

30:00

Vice Admiral Nora Tyson, USN (Ret) is a woman of many firsts: First woman to be navigator on a carrier (USS Lexington) First woman to the first woman to command a carrier strike group in 2010 (She embarked with USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Mediterranean Sea on its maiden deployment in support of operations in both U.S. 6th and 5th Fleets) …

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Sal Mercogliano: What's Going On In Shipping (Part 2) 24:56

8M ago24:56

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We're back for another season of SCUTTLEBUTT and we're starting off by sharing a new YouTube channel addiction: What's Going On In Shipping (https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping). Dr. Sal Mercogliano is a retired merchant mariner and chairman of the history department at Campbell University. In his spare time, he likes to talk about what's going o…

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Sal Mercogliano: What's Going On In Shipping (Part 1) 24:55

8M ago24:55

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We're back for another season of SCUTTLEBUTT and we're starting off by sharing a new YouTube channel addiction: What's Going On In Shipping (https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping). Dr. Sal Mercogliano is a retired merchant mariner and chairman of the history department at Campbell University. In his spare time, he likes to talk about what's going o…

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Attempted Murder with Port of LAPD Officers Stacey Creech & Aldo Morales (Part 2) 20:09

1y ago20:09

20:09

Los Angeles Port Police Community Relations Officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales are near and dear to our hearts here at Battleship IOWA. They have our backs during any event we have that involves the public, most notably LA Fleet Week, and they do everything with kindness and unending good humor. We decided to show them off on our podcast and l…

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This Week On Scuttlebutt... An Attempted Murder with POLA PD Officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales (Part 1) 20:32

1y ago20:32

20:32

Los Angeles Port Police Community Relations Officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales are near and dear to our hearts here at Battleship IOWA. They have our backs during any event we have that involves the public, most notably LA Fleet Week, and they do everything with kindness and unending good humor. We decided to show them off on our podcast and l…

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Joe Sienkiewicz On Tropical Storm Hilary And Other 2023 Storms (Part 2) 19:48

1y ago19:48

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Joe Sienkiewicz from NOAA's Ocean Predictions Center (otherwise known as our favorite "weather guesser") is our ace in the hole when it comes to inclement weather that's headed our way. He's been instrumental in helping us stay on top of how to prepare for events like Tropical Storm Hilary. This former tug boat operator sat down with us for a fasci…

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Joe Sienkiewicz On Tropical Storm Hilary And Other 2023 Storms (Part 1) 20:23

1y ago20:23

20:23

Joe Sienkiewicz from NOAA's Ocean Predictions Center (otherwise known as our favorite "weather guesser") is our ace in the hole when it comes to inclement weather that's headed our way. He's been instrumental in helping us stay on top of how to prepare for events like Tropical Storm Hilary. This former tug boat operator sat down with us for a fasci…

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Captain Dick McKenna: XO of USS KIRK Shares His Experience During The Fall Of Saigon 36:48

1y ago36:48

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Picture it: April 1975. Saigon has fallen. Thousands are frantic to get out. They take to the roof of an apartment building and fly off in the largest helicopter evacuation in history. But where do they go? At least 17 head out to sea and attempt to land aboard USS KIRK, the destroyer-escort where a young Dick McKenna is the executive officer. In t…

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Are We Cutting Through The Armor On Our Hull? 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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Short answer to that one is an emphatic NO. In this video we're setting the record straight on a few of the inaccurate rumors we've been heard floating around lately. Things such as: - Are we cutting a hole in our hull? - Are we gutting and completely restructuring compartments to make room for the national museum? Find out what we're actually cons…

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Why Do We Do Things Like Rotate A Turret? 25:23

1+ y ago25:23

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We've gotten the question, "Why did you turn the turret" a lot in the last couple of weeks. We get it frequently in response to the out-of-the-box ideas that end up making ship the special place it is. In this podcast episode we answer the "why" behind what we do. * * * * Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit Volunt…

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What Has Inspired This Bay Area Trio To Volunteer At Battleship IOWA For A Decade? 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

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"Electric" Bill Weinberg and Angelo Salarpi have been Battleship IOWA volunteers since January 2012, when the ship was undergoing initial restoration in Richmond, CA. They dragged Alan Markle into the fray with them a couple of years later. Known in the ship's community as the "three musketeers," this trio makes the 6 1/2 hour trek from the Bay Are…

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What's It Like To Recommission A Battleship Part 2 19:02

1+ y ago19:02

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What's it like to go aboard a ship that's been closed up for nearly thirty years and help bring it back to life? Bob Lemmond and Marty Palmiere know. They spent years preparing USS IOWA to rejoin the US Navy's active roster in the early 1980s, were there when then-Vice President George HW Bush recommissioned her, and along with Scott Williamson, to…

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What's It Like To Recommission A Battleship? 22:17

1+ y ago22:17

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What's it like to go aboard a ship that's been closed up for nearly thirty years and help bring it back to life? Bob Lemmond and Marty Palmiere know. They spent years preparing USS IOWA to rejoin the US Navy's active roster in the early 1980s, and along with Scott Williamson, were there when then-Vice President George HW Bush recommissioned her. Pr…

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April 19, 2023: 1989 Crew Members Recall Their Time On IOWA 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

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Marty Palmiere, Scott Johnson, and Lonnie Cook (left to right in thumbnail photo) lived through the worst day in Battleship IOWA's history: April 19, 1989. They've lived with the memories ever since. While Marty and Scott have returned to their ship numerous times, 2023 was Lonnie's first trip back since he left in September 1989. After the ceremon…

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Charlie Brown: A Retired Rear Admiral Talks Navy Public Affairs 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

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Rear Admiral Charlie Brown, USN (Ret.) finished a twenty-eight year career in public affairs for the Navy last summer as CHINFO - the Navy's chief of information. He worked in the Pentagon and was "the direct representative of the Secretary of the Navy and of the Chief of Naval Operations in all public affairs and internal relations matters." We ha…

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Cmdr Jenna Van Zeyl: From Astronaut Dreams To Surface Warfare Command 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, we have the pleasure of bringing you a delightful interview we did with Commander Jenna Van Zeyl, commanding officer of the Gold Crew of USS SAVANNAH (LCS-28). From astronaut dreams to surface navy command, this Chicagoland native and Naval Academy graduate shares her fascinating path to her present role, some poig…

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Jose Hernandez: Rigging USS CONSTITUTION And More Part 2 19:57

1+ y ago19:57

19:57

Jose Hernandez was a biologist by trade, but his love of sailing changed his life. When he left small sailboats behind in favor of square riggers, he had no idea he would one day be paid to rig one of the grandest remnants of the Age of Sail: USS CONSTITUTION, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat. We sat down with Jose to talk about knots a…

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Jose Hernandez: Rigging USS CONSTITUTION and More 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

24:44

Jose Hernandez was a biologist by trade, but his love of sailing changed his life. When he left small sailboats behind in favor of square riggers, he had no idea he would one day be paid to rig one of the grandest remnants of the Age of Sail: USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat. We sat down with Jose to talk about knots a…

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When Your Office Is On A Battleship - Part 2 20:26

2y ago20:26

20:26

Walking 300 feet to the nearest restroom, plenty of places to bang your shins, funky electrical systems, guests peeking in your window, and more in Part 2 of our discussion about what it's like to have your office on a WWII battleship. * * * * Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit Volunteer with us: https://www.paci…

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When Your Office Is On A Battleship - Part 1 21:57

2y ago21:57

21:57

There are unusual aspects to many workplaces... but can your office nearly float away in a storm? From the significant highs and lows of temperature in this non-heated or air conditioned steel behemoth to overhearing amusing bits of conversation from guests in passageways near our offices, we share the unique and often amusing features of life on B…

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Scuttlebutt Extra: Judge Eileen Moore on Vietnam Veterans 27:22

2y ago27:22

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Judge Eileen Moore served as a combat nurse in Vietnam in the Army Nurse Corp, where she was Lieutenant Eileen Moore. Following Vietnam she went to college, law school, practiced law for ten years, and ultimately was appointed as a judge to the superior court. She currently serves as Justice Moore on the California Court of Appeals. Justice Moore d…

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Diplomats & Admirals: Fascinating WWII Facts From Author Dale Jenkins 41:21

2y ago41:21

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Back in July, we had author Dale Jenkins on the podcast to talk about his upcoming book, Diplomats And Admirals. Last Thursday, we were privileged to host the release party for the book. We also sat down with Dale and a panel of speakers for a preview of this fascinating new work. From failed negotiations and tragic misjudgments to powerful leaders…

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What Is This "Escape The Mothball Fleet" Thing? 23:57

2y ago23:57

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We've talked a bit about Escape The Mothball Fleet, our new exploration/adventure aboard Battleship IOWA, but what exactly is it? In this episode of Scuttlebutt, we explain not only what you'll experience when you participate, but how the idea for it developed. It's fun stuff, and it's like nothing you've ever tried before. * * * * Come aboard for …

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Finding Treasures: How Missing Pieces Return To The Ship 26:04

2y ago26:04

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Battleship IOWA has an uncanny knack for attracting historical treasures of all shapes, sizes, and several eras. From a guest book signed by FDR and his war cabinet to a Mark-48 bombardment computer, we're always on the lookout for things with relevance to the ship. And opportunities to acquire such priceless artifacts and missing pieces seem to fa…

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Charlie Noble, the fo'c's'le zoo, and more fun nautical terms 28:28

2y ago28:28

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A few podcasts back we got into a discussion about the origins of the word "scuttlebutt." A lot of you looked it up and dropped the meaning in the comments, so we decided to dedicate this week's podcast to ship lingo. We start by explaining a few good ones, then put the sailors in the crowd to the test with a list of terms they had to explain on th…

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2023... and BEYOND! Our Vision For Next Year 22:38

2y ago22:38

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In our last episode we discussed our strategies for preservation. In this one CEO Jonathan Williams describes the direction we're aiming for the next few years, leading up to the opening of the National Museum of the Surface Navy. How do we stay relevant for the future? How do we deliver the message about the importance of freedom of the seas to th…

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No Higher Honor: RADM Sam Cox, USN (Ret.) on the Battle Off Samar 20:34

2y ago20:34

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Every so often, an event of truly epic proportions becomes the stuff of legend. The engagement off Samar during the larger Battle of Leyte Gulf on Oct. 25, 1944 is such an event. Full of humbling, heroic sacrifice, this incredible naval engagement resulted in a U.S. victory that ultimately cost Japan the war. Presented during our Freedom of the Sea…

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HNSA 2022 Wrap-Up: In Which We Make Rust, Corrosion, And Coatings Interesting 31:43

2y ago31:43

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We finally have CEO Jonathan Williams back in the house, so we corralled him for a wrap up of this year's Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) conference. The theme was hull maintenance, a crucial part of operating a historic vessel as a museum, and in this podcast episode, we talk about the future of the industry with regard to preserving ships…

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Jesse Mendoza and VPAN: Making a Difference for Veterans aboard Battleship IOWA 27:04

2y ago27:04

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If you follow this podcast, you know that veterans are a priority at Battleship IOWA. To that end, for over a year, we have been home to the Los Angeles branch of Veterans Peer Access Network (VPAN). VPAN is a veterans-helping-veterans program that connects retired members of our armed forces and their families with services, resources, and other v…

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Ethos of Preservation 26:50

2y ago26:50

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How do we think of preservation when it comes to Battleship IOWA? There are multiple layers to the question. We're a museum, so we have to conserve the ship as an artifact, but we need the functionality of a modern office space. We have to respect the legacies of three generations of sailors (WWII, Korea, the Cold War), who served aboard. We have t…

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Assemblymember Mike Gipson Secures $6.7 Million for the National Museum of the Surface Navy 26:31

2y ago26:31

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Taking a break from our usual fare to bring you some incredible news: Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, 64th District stopped by this morning to officially deliver a check for $6.7 million to the National Museum Of The Surface Navy at Battleship IOWA to build the Freedom of the Seas Park Pavilion. Here is the check presentation ceremony in its entiret…

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Ben Poucher & Warrior Sailing: Healing & Strengthening Veterans Through Sailing 33:55

2y ago33:55

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Battleship IOWA is proud to be a safe haven for veterans as well as a resource and connection to programs dedicated to their well-being. Today, we're highlighting a truly special one: Warrior Sailing We chatted with Warrior Sailing director Ben Poucher to find out all about this life-changing program that gets wounded and injured veterans back into…

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Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation Part II - "Artifact #1" 29:10

2y ago29:10

29:10

The second half of our conversation with Dave Way (Battleship IOWA historian and curator) and Jim Kurrasch centers on "Artifact Number 1" - which is the ship itself. When you have a ship that has served during three different eras, what ethos do you choose when deciding how to preserve it? How do you keep it relevant and interesting to future gener…

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Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation (Part I) 33:45

2y ago33:45

33:45

Battleship IOWA is home to thousands of artifacts. From the ship herself to a chair from NAGATO - the last Japanese battleship, from physical objects to digital images, all of these artifacts must be cataloged and stored. Dave Way is the ship's historian and curator, and ten-year volunteer Jim Kurrasch is his "hands and feet." These two are the cor…

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Dave Badgett & Kent Coble: Fire Chiefs Remember 9/11 Twenty-One Years Later 26:27

2y ago26:27

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Battleship IOWA volunteers Dave Badgett and Kent Coble are retired fire chiefs - Dave finished his career as an assistant chief in charge of training with LA City Fire Department, Kent as a battalion/division chief for Santa Monica Fire Department. Dave was also a task force leader for LA City Fire's FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. On 9/1…

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VJ Alcomindras: From Tour Guide in Oahu to Guest Services Manager in LA 25:38

2y ago25:38

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VJ Alcomindras is a battleship kid. He's been working on Iowa Class BBs since he was 16. He started as the youngest tour guide ever hired (at that point) by our sister ship, USS Missouri, joined Battleship IOWA in 2015, and was recently promoted to Guest Services Manager. In this podcast we get to know him - from growing up on Oahu to college in Ca…

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Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach: A Visit With Lt. Adam Tellez and MNC Brian Chickering From The Mine Shop 31:10

2+ y ago31:10

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Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach lies on the Southern California coast between Long Beach and Huntington Beach. Dating back to 1944, this 5,000 acre complex features 230 buildings, 128 ammunition depots, a wharf for loading and off-loading ships, a 900 acre salt marsh wildlife refuge, and all sorts of things that go 'boom!' In this podcast we get a…

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Carl Herzog: Public Historian for USS CONSTITUTION Museum 29:14

2+ y ago29:14

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With the 210th anniversary of the infamous battle between the US Navy's venerable grande dame, USS CONSTITUTION, and HMS GUERRIERE coming up on August 19, we thought it would be fun to have a conversation with Dr. Carl Herzog, public historian for USS CONSTITUTION Museum. We chatted about everything from bottom copper and cathodic protection to wha…

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Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part III 17:54

2+ y ago17:54

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In the final installment of our series from our 10th anniversary panel, our team discusses how the state of Iowa came through with some critical funding just in time, how our transition to become the National Museum of the Surface Navy came about, and takes a few questions from the audience. Questions? Comments? Email podcast@labattleship.com Once …

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NOAA's Joe Sienkiewicz: How Weather Still Is A Factor For Battleship IOWA 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

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Joe Sienkiewicz, the chief of NOAA's Ocean Applications Branch, has quietly helped us behind the scenes to keep track of swells and storm surge that could affect Battleship IOWA as she sits tied to the dock in one of the world's busiest harbors. Now he joins the podcast to discuss how though it may seem like the ship is safely and permanently in po…

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Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part II 19:23

2+ y ago19:23

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We're back with Part II of our ten year retrospective panel, and this section is a lot of fun. CEO Jonathan Williams, COO Mike Getscher, and CIO David Canfield told stories from the ghost fleet - "Mike walks," David's fire stick, finding keys lost since 1987, and more - and Volunteer Manager Sue Schmidt talks about the gestation of our volunteer pr…

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