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1st Place - Ships
LTJG Zachary Kinsman, USN

USS HOWARD (DDG 83) conducts routine operations in Sagami Wan with a beautiful view a Mt. Fuji.
1st Place - Personal Interest
MC3 Taylor Crenshaw, USN

Flyover from an EA-18 as USS SPRUANCE (DDG 111) conducts a Battle of Midway Memorial ceremony while on deployment.
2nd Place - Ships
LTJG Sam Stewart, USN

USS MICHAEL MONSOOR (DDG 1001) passing underneath the Astoria-Megler Bridge, enroute to the Portland Rose Festival.
2nd Place - Operations
LTJG Grace Rovira, USN

USS MASON (DDG 87) Sailors perform a gun salute following a burial at sea for 20 sets of cremains.

Our History

Surface Navy Association (SNA) was incorporated in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in Surface Warfare while supporting the activities of Surface Forces..


Our Mission

We are an association at the center of Surface Warfare. We provide our members support, programs, & various activities that enable professional growth, personal satisfaction, and camaraderie.


Our Purpose

  • Recognizing the continuing contributions of the United States Navy & Coast Guard’s Surface Forces in regards to the security of the United States
  • Showcasing professional excellence within the Surface Naval Forces
  • Dealing with the challenges that are faced as Surface Naval Forces in regards to National Security
  • Nurturing communication among military, academic, and business communities
  • Enhancing and Preserving the Heritage of Surface Naval Forces
  • Providing forums on professional matters affecting Surface Naval Forces and the United States Navy and Coast Guard
Federal Sites
Library of Congress Social Security Administration United States House of Representatives United States Senate
Getting Started
DefenseLINK News and information about DoD Naval History and Heritage Command Navy Jobs U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Navy The official Navy website with an overview of the organization, ships, etc.
Major Installations/Regions
Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka Military OneSource One-stop shopping for information on bases around the world. A great resource for PCS time. Naval Base Kitsap Naval District Washington Naval Station Norfolk Naval Station Rota Naval Station San Diego, CA Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy Pearl Harbor/Hickam
Medical/Dental
BUMED TRICARE Latest information on the health services program for military personnel and their families. United Concordia Military's Dental Plan
Navy-Related Sites
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society Navy Memorial Navy Mutual Aid Association Navy Veteran Locator U.S. Naval Institute
Organizational
Fleet Forces Command Naval Forces, Central Command Naval Forces, Japan Naval Forces, Korea Naval Forces, Marianas U.S. 3rd Fleet U.S. 4th Fleet U.S. 6th Fleet U.S. 7th Fleet U.S. Atlantic Fleet U.S. Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Fleet
Other
Department of Veterans Affairs Destroyers Online Fleet Reserve Association Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) Marine Corps Mine Warfare Association Naval Order of the U.S. Naval Historical Foundation Naval Technology Navy League Military Officer Association of America U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Association Vietnam Veterans
Personnel/Pay
Defense Finance and Accounting Service The military pay section has the latest pay charts and allowances information. Naval Personnel Command
Publications
All Hands Naval Reservist News Navy Directives Navy News Service The principal news service of the DoN. Surface Warfare Magazine
Scholarship
Anchor Scholarship Foundation
Surface
Naval Vessel Registry Official registry of U.S. Naval Ships. Navy Surface Forces USS CONSTITUTION USS CONSTITUTION Museum
Training/Education
Warrior-Scholar Project Site of the Warrior-Scholar Project. Naval Education and Training Site of the Navy's training gurus. NJROTC A program for high school students seeking the Navy experience. NROTC All about the program that turns college students into officers. NTC Great Lakes