LWers invited to visit Battleship USS Iowa in honor of Veterans Day

GRF BUS TRIP

In honor of Veterans Day, the Recreation Department is conducting a GRF bus trip to tour the Battleship Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 7. The USS Iowa served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War. The ship earned 11 battle stars, thousands of sailors have called the ship home, and five U.S. presidents have visited it.

Tickets are $90 per person, which includes a docent-guided tour of the Iowa, lunch at 22nd Street Landing, a stop at the scenic Korean Bell of Friendship and transportation. The bus departs from the Amphitheater parking lot at 9 a.m. and returns in the late afternoon.Tickets can be purchased online at https://www. lwsb.com/grf-bus-trips/ or at the Recreation Office, located on the lower level of Building 5 to make a purchase via cash, check or debit/credit card.

Due to the historical nature of the battleship, some stairs will be utilized during the tour. This a high activity level adventure. Each traveler must complete a release form.

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at Recreation.Department@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 2707.