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Battleship USS IOWA Education Programs Leverage Historical Battleship to Bring STEM Lessons to LIfe

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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SAN PEDRO, Calif., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Battleship USS IOWA Museum, a top five museum and attraction in the Los Angeles area and future home of the National Museum of the Surface Navy, today announced the availability of unique, interactive education programs that combine history with STEM education. Offered in both in-person and virtual formats, the STEAM at Sea program is designed to engage students in grades 2-8 in a variety of scientific and engineering concepts that can be related to Battleship USS IOWA.

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  • The historic battleship was relocated to her current berth in San Pedro, Calif., and opened to the public on July 4, 2012, as Battleship USS IOWA Museum, where she now serves as a community platform for education, veterans, and the community.
  • The Battleship IOWA education team provides synchronous virtual lessons that include a Powerpoint presentation designed with inquiry-based learning in mind to engage students and encourage discussion.
  • The schedule and pricing for upcoming sessions can be found on the Battleship IOWA education program page.
  • For more information about the education programs offered year-round aboard Battleship USS IOWA, visit the Education Programs page on the website, or contact Education Manager Tiffany Ellerbeck at [email protected] or 877-446-9261 ext.

Coming Soon to Mobile - The Mouse Trap of Your Childhood!

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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LONDON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mouse Trap is back with a snap! Marmalade Game Studio, developers of Hasbro Gaming classics on iOS, Android, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox, are about to add another childhood favourite to their collection! The Mouse Trap title will sit alongside their adaptations of Monopoly, Clue (Cluedo), The Game of Life, The Game of Life 2 and Battleship.

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  • The Mouse Trap title will sit alongside their adaptations of Monopoly, Clue (Cluedo), The Game of Life, The Game of Life 2 and Battleship.
  • With a bright, interactive 3D board and customisable animated mice, it's pure entertainment for players of all ages.
  • We put a great deal of love into every game we adapt and I am so proud of the team for what they've accomplished with Mouse Trap.
  • Players can pre-order Mouse Trap on iOS and save 50%, from March 29th to April 26th, priced £3.49 / €3.99 / $3.99
    Watch the pre-order trailer here: https://youtu.be/4qr4C6niIiU

The Op Games | Usaopoly Launches MONOPOLY: Original Squishmallows Collector's Edition

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Usaopoly (The Op Games), the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations®, Blank Slate™, and Hues and Cues™, along with global branded entertainment leader Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS), today launched the plush-inspired version of a classic game with MONOPOLY®: Original Squishmallows™ Collector's Edition, taking the in-demand license to the tabletop for the first time. As a great gift for any fan who wants to squish, collect, and squad up with Original Squishmallows, the game features an exclusive collectible 4" Squishmallows Cam the Cat Plush which can only be found in the game. 

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  • "We love the opportunity to merge two beloved properties into a game that people will love, which is why we're so excited to launch MONOPOLY: Original Squishmallows,"said Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op Games.
  • The Op, also known as Usaopoly, is a family entertainment company and leading publisher and manufacturer of board games and puzzles for over 25 years!
  • The Op Games continues to partner with marquee brands and licensors such as Hasbro, Disney, Marvel, Nintendo, Warner Bros., and Nickelodeon.
  • The Op Games is passionate about bringing family, friends, and fans together to create memorable experiences through play!

Boston Seaport by WS Development Announces the Return of Snowport, The Magical Winter Wonderland Featuring Seasonal Fun for All, Including Seaport's Annual The Holiday Market

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It wouldn't be the holiday season in Boston without Seaport's iconic winter experience, Snowport. Returning for the fourth year and serving as the ultimate holiday destination for Bostonians and tourists alike, Snowport will once again feature The Holiday Market at Snowport, created with The Makers Show, and in partnership with Constant Contact. The luminous, open-air market, which debuted in 2021, returns in 2022 with over 120 small businesses to shop from, doubling last year's lineup. Visitors will also find an expanded dining area and enchanting holiday décor throughout. In addition to The Holiday Market, Snowport will offer outdoor iceless curling, large-scale winter games, the Tree Market at Snowport, and an annual holiday tree lighting and celebration, Light Up Seaport (December 2). Snowport begins on November 11, 2022. Further details and dates are below. Visit www.bostonseaport.xyz/snowport and follow @seaportbos to learn more.

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  • In addition to The Holiday Market, Snowport will offer outdoor iceless curling, large-scale winter games, the Tree Market at Snowport, and an annual holiday tree lighting and celebration, Light Up Seaport (December 2).
  • 66% of the participating businesses are local to Boston and the New England area, while 76% of businesses are minority and/or female owned.
  • The Holiday Market at Snowport will be located at 100 Seaport Blvd, Boston Seaport, MA 02210, at the corner of Pier 4 Boulevard and Seaport Boulevard.
  • About WS Development: Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be.

Aegis Treatment Centers Opens Third Location in Bakersfield to Help Individuals Struggling with Opioid Addiction

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Treatment Centers , the largest outpatient treatment provider in California for opioid addiction, has opened its third opioid treatment program in Bakersfield.

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  • BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Treatment Centers , the largest outpatient treatment provider in California for opioid addiction, has opened its third opioid treatment program in Bakersfield.
  • Aegis also operates treatment centers on 21st and Columbus streets, both in Bakersfield.
  • "The past two years have been extremely difficult on everyone, and especially those already struggling with addiction.
  • Headquartered in New Jersey, Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a recognized leader in comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment serving nearly 35,000 patients daily in California (Aegis Treatment Centers), Georgia (HealthQwest), Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Jonathan Williams Receives Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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The National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA , the museum for Americas Surface Navy located aboard the historic Battleship USS IOWA Museum, today announced Jonathan Williams, President and CEO, Pacific Battleship Center , and President, LA Fleet Week Foundation , has been awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award by the Department of the Navy.

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  • The National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA , the museum for Americas Surface Navy located aboard the historic Battleship USS IOWA Museum, today announced Jonathan Williams, President and CEO, Pacific Battleship Center , and President, LA Fleet Week Foundation , has been awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award by the Department of the Navy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220124005094/en/
    Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, presents the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award to Jonathan Williams, president and CEO of Battleship IOWA Museum and the National Museum of the Surface Navy.
  • Williams was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the U.S. Navy through the Battleship IOWA Museum, Los Angeles Fleet Week and the National Museum of the Surface Navy.
  • The Navy Distinguished Public Service Award is the Navy's highest award for non-military civilians.

Morphy's Dec. 14-17 Auction Presents Premier Collectible Firearms and Militaria Including Stellar Collection of Presentation & Civil War Swords, Lincoln Indian Peace Medal and Whiskey Flask

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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The 2,400-lot sale features a spectacular array of museum-quality Civil War swords and militaria, early advertising and historical memorabilia, exceptional sporting arms, and military arms that include World War I and World War II issues.

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  • The 2,400-lot sale features a spectacular array of museum-quality Civil War swords and militaria, early advertising and historical memorabilia, exceptional sporting arms, and military arms that include World War I and World War II issues.
  • The sale starts with items from America's Revolutionary War era and post-colonial days.
  • There are muskets, bayonets, pistols and powder horns, including an example from French and Indian War period that was professionally engraved with the image of a map of New York.
  • Estimate: $7,000-$10,000
    Collectors can expect to see the finest Civil War-era presentation swords ever to appear for public sale.

National Museum of the Surface Navy and TogetherWeServed.com Partner to Honor U.S. Navy and Marine Corp Veterans

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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As a sponsor and technology partner, TogetherWeServed.com is providing the National Museum of the Surface Navy promotional support via its extensive veteran member base and programming support for its Plank Owner Registration program.

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  • As a sponsor and technology partner, TogetherWeServed.com is providing the National Museum of the Surface Navy promotional support via its extensive veteran member base and programming support for its Plank Owner Registration program.
  • TogetherWeServed.com will also provide the platform that will showcase comprehensive military service histories of millions of U.S. military veterans on dedicated Roll of Honor kiosks located throughout the museum.
  • In 2025 on the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy, the first and only national museum dedicated to the men and women of the Surface Navy will open aboard Battleship USS Iowa, said retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Shatynski, Chairman of the Board of the National Museum of the Surface Navy.
  • Scheduled to open in 2025 aboard the historic Battleship USS Iowa Museum, the National Museum of the Surface Navy is the museum for Americas Surface Navy.

Navy Admiral Michelle Howard to Receive Leadership Award at Inaugural Freedom of the Seas Awards Gala

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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Leadership Award at the inaugural Freedom of the Seas Awards Gala on October 23, 2021.

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  • Leadership Award at the inaugural Freedom of the Seas Awards Gala on October 23, 2021.
  • "We are proud to name Admiral Howard the first recipient of the Freedom of the Seas VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.
  • Leadership Award and look forward to the honor of presenting the award to her at our inaugural awards gala," explained retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Shatynski, Chairman of the Board of the National Museum of the Surface Navy.
  • The Freedom of the Seas Awards is the premiere annual event of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA.

Uncover World War II Secrets at The Bottom of The Sea with CuriosityStream's World Premiere Special "Unsinkable: Japan's Lost Battleship"

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Monday, March 9, 2020
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In 1944, with the outcome of World War II at stake, Japan was counting on a secret weapon the Americans knew nothing about.

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  • In 1944, with the outcome of World War II at stake, Japan was counting on a secret weapon the Americans knew nothing about.
  • At 72 thousand tons, the Musashi was the largest and most powerful battleship ever built, touted by the Japanese as unsinkable.
  • But in her first major fight the historic Battle of Leyte Gulf the massive ship went down.
  • Allen, who died in 2018, was the son of a World War II veteran, with a passion for history as well as innovation and exploration.