We invite you to join numerous USS Indianapolis family members and friends at several upcoming public events. Check the details below for dates, times, and locations. We aim to keep the site updated with the latest information about each event as it becomes available. DECEMBER 2026 Join the USS Indianapolis family at Arlington National Cemetery on December 14 for a very special day of remembrance honoring Orlando Robert Ortiz and the entire final sailing crew of USS Indianapolis CA-35. And if...

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 resolution.Special...

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: Feb 1, 2026 –...