The Surface Navy Association Homepage

Monterey Bay Chapter at the Naval Postgraduate School

History:

The Surface Navy Association (SNA) was incorportated in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business and academic communities who share a common intrest in Naval Surface Warfare and to support the activities of Surface Naval Forces. The Assocation's first elected President, Vice Admiral Robert L. Walters, presided over the first board meeting in January, 1987. The SNA counts among its distinguished members Admiral Arleigh Burke, a founding member and an honorary Chairman of the Board. In an effort to expand the communication and education goals of the Assocation, an annual symposium and convention was begun in 1988.

Purpose:

To promote recognition of the role of the Navy and Surface Forces in United States' security.
To recognize and publicize professional excellence in Surface Naval Forces.
To deal with the challenges in the role of Naval Forces in national security.
To promote liaison and communication among military, academic and business communities.
To foster and preserve the heritage of the Surface Naval Forces in the United States Navy.
To provide forums on professional matters affecting Surface Naval Forces and the United States Navy.

National going ONLINE. See details in "What's New"

What's New!
A Note from the SNA President, Monterey Bay Chapter
The Surface Warrior: Journal of the Monterey Bay Chapter
Upcoming Events
Chapter Locations and Points of Contact
Listing Monterey Bay Chapter members with e-mail address
Important Surface Navy Links on the Internet
Collection of Surface Warfare Images
Comments and Suggestions

Questions, comments, suggestions, problems and other feedback about SNA Monterey Bay Chapter's Home page may be submitted by sending email to Leonard Remias `lvremias@nps.navy.mil`.
Note: This home page was created in conjunction with thesis research at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.