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What’s happening in the Surface Community.

Bill Introduced to Designate the U.S.S. Iowa Battleship as the National Museum of the Surface Navy

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on Bill Introduced to Designate the U.S.S. Iowa Battleship as the National Museum of the Surface Navy

September 24, 2020, Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán and Senator Diane Feinstein introduced legislation to designate Read More…

“Old Tar” Designation Passes To Master Chief David B. Carter

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 SNA StaffLeave a Comment on “Old Tar” Designation Passes To Master Chief David B. Carter

The Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) ”Old Tar” designation, honoring the U.S. Navy Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) serving on activeRead More…

Battleship IOWA Back in the Fight

April 27, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on Battleship IOWA Back in the Fight

US Navy personnel used IOWA for the beach detachment HQ while USNS Mercy provided backup to Los Angeles area hospitals during the Spring-Summer 2020 Read More…

Navy League Virtual Sea-Air-Space

April 21, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on Navy League Virtual Sea-Air-Space

If you missed the virtual SAS last week, you can now see all of the sessions by going to: https://www.navyleague.org/programs/sea-air-space-2020-Read More…

MCPOCG Charles ‘Skip’ Bowen (Ret.) – BM – Officer in Charge – Command Chief

April 16, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on MCPOCG Charles ‘Skip’ Bowen (Ret.) – BM – Officer in Charge – Command Chief

SNA Vice President and 10th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles ‘Skip’ Bowen talks the capsize of a marijuana laden sailboat whRead More…

Navy Chief of Information 2019 Thompson-Ravitz Awards

April 12, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on Navy Chief of Information 2019 Thompson-Ravitz Awards

SNA has been informed that Navy Chief of Information has announced the winners of the 2019 Thompson-Ravitz Awards for Excellence in Navy Public AffaiRead More…

Message to the Department of the Navy from New Acting SECNAV McPherson

April 9, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on Message to the Department of the Navy from New Acting SECNAV McPherson

To all of our Sailors, Marines, Civilians, and Military Families, I am honored to return to the Navy-Marine Corps Team as your Acting Secretary. Read More…

CNO Gilday’s Message to the Fleet April 8, 2020 7:19 PM

April 9, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on CNO Gilday’s Message to the Fleet April 8, 2020 7:19 PM

WASHINGTON (NNS) — The events of the past week have been difficult for our Navy and our nation. We will learn from them. But make no mistake, we arRead More…

PACFLEET Commander, Fleet Master Chief Message to Sailors

April 5, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on PACFLEET Commander, Fleet Master Chief Message to Sailors

Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. John Aquilino and Fleet Master Chief James Honea address sailors and their families on March 31, 2020. View at: https:/Read More…

Blessing of the Fleet at Navy Memorial

April 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Executive DirectorLeave a Comment on Blessing of the Fleet at Navy Memorial

Every year the Navy Memorial conducts a Blessing of the Fleet. This year is no different except that the ceremony will be conducted virtually. On SatRead More…

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