About
the United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated:
From the USSVI Web Site: We are United States
Submarine Sailors! We were, and are, members of the elite fighting force of the
United States Navy. We are all QUALIFIED IN SUBMARINES.
Included are submariners from the very
early boats: S, R or earlier: WWII boats; post-war GUPPY boats and FBM and Fast
Attack submariners. All Qualified in Submarines - from E2 to 4 Stars. Retired,
short timer, or active duty - it makes no difference.
If you are Qualified in Submarines we
want you in United States Submarine Veterans Inc.
The USSVI Creed:
To perpetuate the memory of our
shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving
their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant
source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and
patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.
We have 150+ local Bases (chapters) from Pearl
Harbor to Portsmouth, NH, four Internet bases, and one Motorcycle Club chapter.
Our members are from every state in the Union.
In addition to the regional and district meetings
throughout the year we also hold a National Convention in a different city
every year.
If you want to learn submarine history from the
people who wrote it, tell or hear sea stories from Pre-WWII, WWII, Korea, VN,
Cold War or right now, USSVI is the place to do it.
If you want to find shipmates, plan or attend a
boat reunion, eat, drink, or just share a common bond that never goes away,
USSVI is the place.
This is where everyone understands what you do or
did, and you understand them. This is common ground. Only Submarine Sailors
need apply for regular membership. However, we also include provisions for
Ladies Auxiliary and Associate memberships.
Some things we do:
Provide a Scholarship Fund for Children and
Grandchildren of Submariners.
Establish & support memorials to those who gave
their lives in Submarines.
Hold memorial services on Memorial Day, Veterans
Day, and similar occasions.
March in parades, hold parties, picnics, and other
events for Submariners.
We also have a national print magazine, The
AMERICAN SUBMARINER. It has news, sea stories, and articles of Submariner
interest. Most USSVI Base's have a Newsletter (some in print, some on-line, some
both) with local Submariner information, sea stories, and meeting information.
For
more information, including how to find the SubVets Base nearest you, simply click
on the link; http://www.ussvi.org/
Click
here to connect with the web site for USSVI Groton Base, Groton CT,
First & Finest!
Click
here to connect with the web site for USSVI Marblehead Base, Marblehead, MA.
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