Our Chapters
With over 30 chapters and interests groups worldwide, we strive to meet the needs of Surface Warriors and thier families.
Our Chapters are our backbone, and without them we can not complete our mission.Current Chapters & Interest Groups
Click on a chapter to see its details. If you would like to start a chapter or interest group please email chapters@navysna.org.
Anacostia Douglas Munro 
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Dorothy Hernandez, USCG
Vice President: CDR Justin Nadolny, USCG
Treasurer: LT Victoria Castleberry, USCG
Secretary: LCDR Brian Baffer, USCG- Committee Chairs:
Membership - LCDR Lauren Milici, USCG
Events & Awards - LT Christina Sandstedt, USCG; LT Riley Sansone, USCG; LT Evan Ward, USCG- Other Positions:
Communications - CDR Katie Lodispoto, USCG
Annapolis
Home of the United States Naval Academy, the Annapolis Chapter provides support to our Surface Warriors and to the Brigade of Midshipmen. In addition to providing a forum for networking among our members, we educate future Naval Officers about the Surface Warfare community. If you're in the Annapolis area and are curious about SNA, contact us to learn more!
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CDR Peter Flynn, USN
Vice President: LT Victoria A. Reyes, USN
Treasurer: LT Victoria A. Reyes, USN
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Arabian Gulf
The Surface Navy Association Arabian Gulf Chapter provides a community and family atmosphere for all forward-deployed US Navy members, Coast Guardsmen, and US Allied and Partner nations. There are social and professional gatherings with US and Foreign Navy Leaders who have a wealth of experience and opportunities to network with fellow surface warriors and allied nations in this joint community. Our goal is that all our members will find a forum for mentoring, professional development, networking, trading sea stories, and fostering all-around friendships regardless of rank. Our community welcomes all to join, and we look forward to meeting you at our next event located at the tip of the spear in Manama, Bahrain, where it's always hot and sunny.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Patrick Murphy, USN
Vice President: BMCM Tony Martinez, USCG
Treasurer: LT Andrew Bichlmeier, USCG
Secretary: LCDR Stephen Roman, USN- Committee Chairs:
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Bath, Maine
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CDR Carne Livingston, USN
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
Membership & Social Media - CDR David Patch, USN (Ret)
Awards - Vacant- Other Positions:
Battleship IOWA (LA/Orange/Ventura)
The Battleship IOWA Chapter meets aboard the historic US Navy battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) in the community of San Pedro in the Port of Los Angeles. The chapter is centrally located for SNA members in LA, Orange, and Riverside Counties. SNA members from the State of Iowa and other midwestern states not served by a local chapter can find a home aboard IOWA. The Battleship IOWA Museum is the home of the new National Surface Navy Museum and the chapter is actively involved in both IOWA and NMSN activities. Join the Battleship IOWA Chapter for professional growth, personal satisfaction, and camaraderie opportunities unique to a chapter based aboard the Battleship IOWA.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: RADM Mike Shatynski, USN (Ret)
Vice President: CAPT Toby Reid, USCG
Treasurer: CDR Bill Lauper, USN (Ret)
Secretary: CAPT Joe Walsh, USN (Ret)- Committee Chairs:
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Bay Area
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Brian Krautler, USCG
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: LCDR Charles England, USCG
Secretary: LCDR Christopher Klein, USCG- Committee Chairs:
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Charleston
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Jonathan Carter, USCG
Vice President: CDR Nicholas Hartmann, USCG
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Dahlgren
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Earnest Swauger, USN (Ret)
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Gaeta/Naples
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Donald Rauch, USN
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer/Secretary: LCDR Jon Whitney, USN- Committee Chairs:
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Great Lakes
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We are actively looking for volunteers to reactivate chapter. Please contact chapters@navysna.org
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Greater New York
Chapter programs focus on Awards, including:
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT David Rewkowski, USN
Vice President: CAPT Joel Knippel, USN
Treasurer: Michael Lombardi
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Greater Washington
The Greater Washington Chapter serves the Surface Warfare community in and around the nation’s capital, many of whom are fully engaged in current issues and initiatives shaping our Navy. Whether attending high-level speaking events or social opportunities, our members enjoy exposure to cutting-edge discussion about Surface Warfare and the future of our force.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Dave Stoner, USN
Vice President: LCDR Devereux Smith, USN
Treasurer: CAPT Jeff Niner, USN (Ret)
Secretary: Vacant
Directors at Large:
CAPT Jon Kaufmann, USN (Ret)
CAPT J. F. McCarthy, USN (Ret)
CAPT Stephen Murray, USN (Ret)
CAPT Gerard Roncolato, USN (Ret)
CAPT Michael Fiero, USN (Ret)
CAPT Joel Uzarski USN- Committee Chairs:
Membership - Vacant
Communications - CAPT Ned Lundquist, USN (Ret)
Events - Vacant- Other Positions:
Gulf Coast Area
Our chapter's beam includes Louisiana, Mississippi Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle. Our shipmates are active, reserve, retired and veteran Coast Guard cuttermen and Navy surface warriors.
In addition to networking, socializing, professional development, our primary focus is on the mentoring of the next generation of 'Good Citizens' and prospective Surface Warriors via the SNA's NJROTC Stephen Decatur awards and the SNA's NJROTC essay contest.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Thomas Daniel, USN (Ret)
Vice President: Robert Kennedy
Treasurer: CDR Mark Wenzel, USN (Ret)
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Advisor - RADM Richard Landolt, USN (Ret)
Advisor - RADM Paul Tobin, USN (Ret)
Hampton Roads
We are the local Hampton Roads chapter of the Surface Navy Association. We are at the center of Surface Warfare and provide our members support, programs and activities which enable professional growth, personal satisfaction and camaraderie. Come join us!
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Jeff Betz, USN
Vice President, Events: GSCS(SW/AW) John Bradshaw, USN (Ret)
Vice President, Community Engagement: CAPT Leonard Remias, USN (Ret)
Treasurer: CAPT Craig Langman, USN (Ret)
Recording Secretary: LCDR Kelly Maher, USN
Corresponding Secretary: LCDR Shannon Winfield, USN (Ret)
VP Alumni: CAPT Robert Oldani, USN (Ret)
VP NSA Norfolk: CAPT Robert Oldani, USN (Ret)
VP Little Creek/Fort Story: CAPT David Gray, USN
VP MSC/Immediate Past President: CAPT Jamie Murdock, USN
VP MSC: LCDR Casey Colton, USN
VP CVN: Vacant
VP Dam Neck: CAPT Matthew Rick, USN
VP Naval Station Norfolk: Vacant
VP Junior Officers/ROTC: LT Brad Ellington, USN
VP Junior Officers/ROTC: LT Samantha Roberts, USN
VP Senior Enlisted: EMCS Michael Carter, USN
VP for Junior Enlisted: PO1 Anatasha Williams, USN
VP Reserve Personnel: LCDR Tyler Sellmer, USN- Committee Chairs:
Membership - CAPT Robert Warner, USN (Ret)
- Other Positions:
Chapter Historian - CAPT Francis Castellano, USN (Ret)
Golf Coordinator - CAPT Ron Peterman, USN (Ret)
Webmaster - CPO Mary Popejoy, USN (Ret)
Chapter Board Member - CAPT Jim Kirby, USN (Ret)
Chapter Board Member - CAPT Donna Looney, USN (Ret)
Key West
Located in the beautiful Florida Keys, the Key West Chapter’s mission is to support our Cuttermen and Surface Warriors. We provide our members with programs and activities to enable professional growth, personal satisfaction and camaraderie for those members who have served or are serving throughout the Florida Keys.
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We are actively looking for volunteers to reactivate chapter. Please contact chapters@navysna.org
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Mayport/Jacksonville
Located in sunny Jacksonville, Florida, the Mayport chapter covers the First Coast region for Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired officers and enlisted Sailors in the Navy and Coast Guard. Our members engage in a wide variety of community service, professional development, mentorship, training, and social events.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Wade Smith, USN
Vice President: CAPT Chuck Nygaard, USN (Ret)
Treasurer/Secretary: LT Linzie Bogan, USN- Committee Chairs:
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Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Interest Group
Located in South Florida, we advocate for and support Coast Guard cuttermen and Navy surface warriors. Whether you're still on active duty, retired, or a friend of the sea services, we are excited to provide you a forum for networking, socializing, mentoring, professional development, and more. Check our events page and social media for info on the next event near you!
Photo Credit: BMC Ronald Garcia, USCG
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We are actively looking for volunteers to reactivate chapter. Please contact chapters@navysna.org
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Mid-South (Millington, TN)
Chapter members include both active and retired officers and enlisted USN, USNR, USCG, a large segment of civilian “corporate” members as well as members of other services residing in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Chapter is proud of its associations with members of the Navy League, Naval Recruiting District New England, the USCG Cuttermans Association, the Wardroom Club of Boston, the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts, and other military organizations.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Rob Francis, USN
Vice President: LCDR Zachary Martens, USN
Treasurer: LT Tatihana Moreno, USN
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Monterey
Located in sunny Monterey, CA, home of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The chapter offers social gatherings, professional development opportunities, and discussions with senior leaders.
Many of the chapter’s members study at NPS, which offers world-class executive education and professional development programs. Alongside students from various warfare communities from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy, many Surface Warfare professionals studying at NPS complete their Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I) in-person with professors from the Naval War College.
One important institution for Surface Warriors at NPS is the Naval Warfare Studies Institute, which applies NPS education and research to operational problems. The Meyer Scholar program at NPS, named for Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer, offers Surface Warriors focused professional development opportunities in Combat Systems design and operation.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: LT Katherine Lindmant, USN
Vice President: LT Mary-Riley Huelbig, USN
Treasurer: CAPT Jeremy Gray, USN
Secretary: LT Peter Lopez, USN- Committee Chairs:
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New London
The New London Chapter of the Surface Navy Association primarily consists of U.S. Coast Guard officers and enlisted, both active and retired, in the New London, CT area. Our activities center around providing professional development and camaraderie amongst the chapter’s membership, cadets attending the USCG Academy, Officer Candidates and others involved in the maritime profession. Each year, the chapter organizes “Cuttermen’s Call” events which coincide with bi-weekly classes of prospective afloat command cadre courses. These events allow for ample sea stories and excellent mentoring and fellowship. The chapter also coordinates with SNA National and the National Cuttermen Chapter of the SNA to encourage cadets and officer candidates to pursue a career afloat, and serves to demonstrate the value of joining an outstanding seagoing professional organization such as SNA.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CDR Justin VandenHeuvel, USCG
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: LT Logan Hudson, USCG
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Newport
Located in beautiful Newport, RI, we are the premiere organization for Surface Navy professionals. We provide our members with opportunities to engage in social gatherings, provide mentorship for Surface Warfare professionals, and further personal and professional goals.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Joseph A. Baggett, USN
Vice President: CDR Christopher Petro, USN
Treasurer: LT Carlos Urquilla, USN
Secretary: LCDR Jade West , USN- Committee Chairs:
Membership - LT Daniel Feeney, USN
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Pearl Harbor
Located in the Pearl Harbor, our mission is to help support our Surface Warriors. We provide an atmosphere for our members that inspires moments of optimism with community support, scholarship programs, & various activities to warrant professional growth, personal satisfaction, and camaraderie experienced regardless of rank. We are always looking for help, feel free to reach out to get started!
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CDR Chad Stewart, USN
Vice President: CAPT Ken Athans, USN (Ret)
Vice President Planning & Ops: CMDCM Quentin Newsom, USN
Treasurer: LSCS Techur Johanes, USN
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Philadelphia
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- Chapter Officers:
President: RADM Joe Hare, USN (Ret)
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Puget Sound
Located in the Pacific Northwest, we are here to help support our Surface Warriors. We provide our members with support, programs, & various activities to enable professional growth, personal satisfaction, and camaraderie. We are always looking for help, feel free to reach out to get started!
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Emily Cathey, USN
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: LSC(SW/AW) Kimshin Lim, USN
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Rota Interest Group
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- Chapter Officers:
POC: LT Cody Roberts, USN
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San Diego
We are the local San Diego chapter of the Surface Navy Association. We are a part of a larger National association at the center of Surface Warfare and we provide our members support, programs and activities which enable professional growth, personal satisfaction and camaraderie. We welcome members from both the Officer and Enlisted ranks of the Surface Warfare community. Come join us!
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Vic Sheldon, USN
Vice President: LCDR Christina Danai, USN
Treasurer: LT Christopher Taylor, USN
Secretary: LCDR Carlos Carballo, USN
Assistant Secretary: LT Heather Brown, USN
Chairman: RDML Dave Steindl, USN (Ret)
Board Member: ENS Marybeth Salas, USN- Committee Chairs:
Social - LCDR TJ Kerins, USN
Membership - CAPT Matthew McGonigle, USN (Ret)
BDOC Co-Chair - LT Augusta Garies, USN
BDOC Co-Chair - LT Sarah Cobarruvias, USN
SMWDC Chair - LT Alejandra Murillo, USN- Other Positions:
Sasebo
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Patrick German, USN
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: CAPT Ed Thompson, USN (Ret)
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Tampa Bay
Widely dispersed geographically, the Tampa Bay Chapter covers all of Central Florida in addition to the Tampa Bay area, from The Villages in the north, to Naples in the south and from the Gulf in the west, to the Space Coast in the east. With the recent merger between SNA and the Coast Guard Cuttermen’s Association, we are looking forward to having the opportunity to engage in expanded activities in the future.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Jim McTigue, USN (Ret)
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Directors:
CAPT Bill Barns, USN (Ret)
CAPT Basil Read, USN (Ret)
CAPT Dave Snee, USN (Ret)- Committee Chairs:
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USS CONSTITUTION
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Kevin King USCG (Ret)
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: CAPT Michael Hennessey USNR (Ret)
Secretary: Vacant
Immediate Past President: CAPT Bill Mauser, USN (Ret)- Committee Chairs:
Membership - CAPT Ray O’Hara USNR (Ret)
Awards - CAPT Mike Hennessey USNR (Ret)- Other Positions:
Advisors:
CAPT Gary Finerty, USNR (Ret)
CAPT Tom Hennessey, USNR (Ret)
CAPT Hal Learson, USNR (Ret)
CAPT George Ripson, USNR (Ret)
Yokosuka
The Yokosuka Chapter of the Surface Navy Association promotes the Surface Naval Forces amongst American and Japanese society, in order to better understand, foster, and communicate about its role in the security of the United States and Japan.
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- Chapter Officers:
President: CAPT Justin Harts, USN
Vice President: CAPT David Huljack, USN
Treasurer: LT David Christie, Jr., USN
Secretary: Vacant- Committee Chairs:
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Upcoming Events
GWC Fall Golf Tournament
Greater Washington SoutheastThu, Oct 24, 2024, 8:00 AM - Thu, Oct 24, 2024, 3:30 PM
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Newport Fall Social
Newport NortheastMon, Nov 4, 2024, 5:00 PM - Mon, Nov 4, 2024, 7:00 PM
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Postponed: November Luncheon
Greater Washington SoutheastWed, Nov 6, 2024, 11:00 AM - Wed, Nov 6, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Holiday Social
Greater Washington SoutheastWed, Dec 4, 2024, 5:00 PM - Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 7:00 PM
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37th National Symposium
NationalTue, Jan 14, 2025, 8:00 AM - Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 11:30 PM
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