About NSVA
Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc.
The Navy Seabee Veterans of America Inc., is a National Organization, perpetually incorporated in the State of Illinois under the “General Not For Profit Corporation Act”.
“We, the Veterans of the Naval Construction Forces and the Civil Engineer Corps of the United States Navy, who have Honorably served our Country during time of war and peace, recognizing that service to God and Country is the foundation on which our Nation was founded, do hereby rededicate ourselves to that service, and further pledge our lives and actions to preserve the fundamental ideals of American Government, which we believe are Justice, Freedom, and Equality for all.
11 Guiding Principles
The core values that define our mission and purpose
Governance Documents
The foundational documents that guide our organization
NSVA Constitution
The Constitution of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America.
Download PDF →NSVA By-Laws
The By-Laws of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America.
Download PDF →Standing Rules
NSVA standing rules governing organizational procedures.
Download PDF →Articles of Incorporation
NSVA articles of incorporation under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of Illinois.
Download PDF →SVAA Bylaws
Bylaws for the Seabee Veterans of America Auxiliary (SVAA).
Download PDF →Ritual & Procedures Manual
Official NSVA ritual and procedures manual for meetings and ceremonies.
Download PDF →National Leadership
Access officer directories and leadership communications
National Officers
Current NSVA national officers and contact information.
View PDF →National, Department & Island Officers
Complete listing of all officers organized by department and island.
View PDF →Commander's Corner
Message from the NSVA National Commander.
View PDF →The National Island At Large
Information about the NSVA National Island At Large program.
View PDF →Contact: Secretary Charles Coffin — 203-843-5513
NSVAA — Seabee Veterans of America Auxiliary
Bringing together the families of Seabee veterans in fellowship, service, and remembrance.
The SVA Auxiliary brings together the families of Seabee veterans. Spouses, widows, widowers, parents, children, siblings, and grandchildren (over 18) of Seabees are welcome to join and support our mission of fellowship, service, and remembrance.
2025–26 NSVAA Elected Officers
Auxiliary Documents
SVAA Membership Application
Coming soon
Auxiliary SVAA By-Laws
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Eligible family members include spouses, widows, widowers, parents, children, siblings, and grandchildren (18+) of Seabees.
Learn more about joining — Coming soonResolutions 2026
Current resolutions adopted or under consideration by the NSVA
Amendment of Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc., Standing Rules, Rule 5: National Convention and Convention Committee, Paragraph D.
View Resolution PDF →Establishing the NSVA National Outreach Program
View Resolution PDF →Executive Board Resolution Digital Continuity & Website Modernization
View Resolution PDF →Convention and Reunion Registration & Revenue Procedures
View Resolution PDF →
“We Build, We Fight — and the difficult we do at once; the impossible takes a bit longer.”
Seabee Monuments
Honoring the legacy of Seabees through monuments and memorials across the nation
National Cemetery Project
Initiative to place a Seabee monument in every National Cemetery across the United States.
View project details →
North Tonawanda Memorial
Seabee Memorial Monument in North Tonawanda, NY. Order a commemorative plaque.
Order plaque form →
Arlington Ceremonies
Annual ceremonies at the Seabee Memorial Monument, Arlington National Cemetery.
- ●Veterans Day: November 11, 09:00
- ●Seabee Birthday: March 7, 09:00 — Wreath laying at Admiral Ben Moreell's grave
Organizations We Support
Partnering with organizations that share our commitment to the Seabee legacy
Privacy Act Statement
How NSVA collects, uses, and protects your information
Authority: The Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc. (NSVA) collects personal information under its authority as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization incorporated in the State of Illinois under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act.
Purpose: Personal information is collected solely for the purpose of administering membership, facilitating communication among members, processing donations, managing event registrations, and supporting the organizational mission of NSVA. This includes maintaining accurate membership records, delivering the Can Do magazine, coordinating local Island chapter activities, and processing Ships Store orders.
Routine Uses: Information you provide may be shared with NSVA national officers, department officers, and local Island chapter officers as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above. Member directories may be made available to other NSVA members for fraternal and organizational purposes. Your information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
Disclosure: Providing your personal information is voluntary. However, failure to provide required information may result in the inability to process your membership application, donation, or other requests. Financial information provided for donations or purchases is processed through secure third-party payment processors and is not stored by NSVA.
Data Retention & Security: NSVA retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Your Rights: Members may request to review, update, or correct their personal information by contacting the NSVA National Secretary. Requests to delete personal information will be honored to the extent permitted by organizational record-keeping requirements and applicable law.
Contact: For questions regarding this Privacy Act Statement or to exercise your rights, contact the NSVA National Secretary at 203-843-5513.
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