Est. 1942 β€” We Build, We Fight

NSVA

Support scholarships, memorials, and the Can Do mission

Navy Seabee Veterans of America - We Build, We Fight

Veterans, active duty, and family β€” there's a place for you in 200+ island chapters nationwide.

How You Can Take Part

Whether you're a veteran, family member, or supporter β€” there's a place for you.

Built by Veterans, for Veterans

The Navy Seabee Veterans of America is a national organization of veterans of the Naval Construction Forces and the Civil Engineer Corps. We are dedicated to preserving the heritage, traditions, and camaraderie of all who served β€” fostering fellowship, supporting our community, and honoring those who built and fought.

β€œWe pledge our lives and actions to preserve the fundamental ideals of American Government β€” Justice, Freedom, and Equality for all.”

Navy Seabees memorial β€” We Build We Fight

β€œWith willing hearts and skillful hands, the difficult we do at once; the impossible takes a bit longer.”

Since 1942

Seabee Heritage

200+

Island Chapters

Nationwide

Presence

3,000+

Members

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Arlington National Cemetery

Veterans Day: Nov 11, 09:00 β€” Seabee Memorial. Seabee Birthday: Mar 7, 09:00 β€” Admiral Ben Moreell's grave.

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events

NSVA National Convention officers
Featured Event

2026 NSVA National Convention & Reunion

Sep 9–13, 2026Newport News, VA

Join Seabees from across the nation for our 80th annual convention. Registration, hotel reservation, and merchandise forms are available for download.

In Memoriam

Final Salute

Final Salute β€” NSVA members we have lost

Final Salute

In memory of our departed Seabees. Compiled by the National Secretary, as reported by their Islands and units of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America.

The Can Do Magazine is committed to honoring NSVA members on their passing. We remember those listed here and all who have served.

James DeLisle Sr.Island X-3 Β· Myrtle Beach, SC
Carl CrispIsland X-11 Β· Tampa, FL
Ronnie Harvey Sr.Island X-1 Β· Gulfport, MS
John YorkIsland X-19 Β· Alsip, IL
Patrick CallahanIsland X-2 Β· Twin Cities, MN
Michael ZizzoIsland X-5 Β· Buffalo, NY
Raymond NethercottIsland X-4 Β· Toledo, OH
Caroll CaldwellIsland X-1 Β· Cincinnati, OH
Wesley LammersIsland X-2 Β· Davenport, IA
Alfred HeringIsland X-5 Β· Cape Fear, NC
Paul HayworthIsland X-7 Β· Tucson, AZ

Thank You

Our Partners

We are grateful for the organizations and individuals who support the NSVA mission.

ClearSet.AI
clearset.ai
Navy Seabee Foundation
seabee.org

Ryan Reddell, EMBA

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Β· Lic No. 1551395

β€œWhatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people.” β€” Colossians 3:23

Ready to Join the Family?

Download the membership application and become part of a community that has supported Seabee veterans and their families for over 80 years.

Questions? Contact us at 203-843-5513