On April 9th, the Iowa House passed HR 114. 34 sailors, 4 survivors, 30 Lost at Sea were honored for their sacrifice and service. Jeff Ortiz, nephew of LAS Orlando Robert Ortiz was instrumental in getting the resolution written and passed. 33 members of the Iowa House co-signed on to this historic legislation. Pictured with Jeff, is retired Lt. Colonel and U.S. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who was in the chamber this day to join in the somber reading of the res

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED HONORING THEIR LEGACY, INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE You are invited to apply for the 2026 USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship! This annual award preserves the incredible legacy of the WWII cruiser and honors the pilot who led the rescue effort, Wilbur Charles Gwinn. If you are a descendant of a survivor, lost-at-sea crew member, rescue personnel, or other significant part of USS Indianapolis’s legacy, you may be eligible to apply. Application Period

The Education Committee of the USS Indianapolis CA-35 Legacy Organization has created a website honoring the 879 men lost in the sinking on July 30, 1945 and nine lost in the kamikaze attack on March 31, 1945. Biographies are being written for these 888 men with many already completed. Photos are Included. View this website at Project888.org Biographical information and photos may be submitted by anyone wishing to honor one or more of the fallen Indianapolis crew members.

The 2024–2025 fiscal year was one of the most active yet for the USS Indianapolis CA-35 Legacy Organization, with volunteers pouring their hearts into sharing the Indy story in fresh, meaningful ways. From flags flying over the memorial to new digital and print projects, every committee helped strengthen connections across the Indy family. Flags, Classrooms, and Digital Memorials The Flag Committee, led by Olivia Hussey, continued one of the most personal traditions of the Le