Honoring the Recommissioning Crew | Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pearl Harbor
In 1986, the legendary USS Missouri returned to active service, marking a new chapter in the ship’s extraordinary history. Four decades later, the Battleship Missouri Memorial is proud to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ship’s recommissioning and honor the sailors who brought the “Mighty Mo” back to life, the dedicated Mighty Mo Sailors known as the Recommissioning Crew.
Now permanently berthed in historic Pearl Harbor, the Battleship Missouri Memorial continues to serve as a powerful symbol of service, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of the U.S. Navy. On May 9 & 10, 2026, we invite members of the Recommissioning Crew to return to the ship they helped restore to greatness for a special day of remembrance, camaraderie, and celebration.
These ships are amazing. The "Wisky" (BB64), now parked in Norfolk, may be easier to get to for those in the east. Not of the historical importance of the Missouri, sister ship USS Wisconsin (official name) was last decommissioned in 1991 and stricken from the records in 2006. Her keel was laid after the Missouri's but was commissioned before. Nicknamed the Wisky because after an accident, the USS Kentucky's bow replaced the Wisconsin's. The Kentucky (would have been BB66) was never finished leaving the Wisconsin the highest numbered battleship. (USS Illinois would have been BB65; also never completed)
ReplyDeleteWas on the Missouri in late March, on our way to Iwo Jima. Also visited the Arizona memorial and the wreck of USS Utah. Also toured the submarine Bowfin, which only reinforced my decision years ago to join the USAF rather than the USN...I don't mind flying over water, but don't want to be on it or under it....
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