Surface Navy Association
About the Surface Navy Association
The 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 Naval Surface Warfare and to
support the activities of Surface Naval Forces. The Association'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 Chairman of the Board. In an effort to expand the communication and education goals of the Association, an annual
symposium and convention was begun in 1988.
- 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
- Recognition of excellence through its Awards Program
- Contributions to scholarship funds
- Support of Navy recruiting programs
- Publication of a periodical to expand communication within the community
- Annual symposia to promote exchange of information and ideas
- Participation in professional forums
- Subscription to the SITREP newsletter
- Information on National and Chapter events
- Participation in local Chapter events
- Camaraderie within the community
- Surface Warfare Magazine for Life Members
- Invitation to Annual Symposium
- Volunteer opportunities
- Liaison with other professional associations
- Networking opportunities
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Alexandria, Virginia 22303 (800) NAVY-SNA
The SNA Website was developed under the management of CAPT Jim Brooke, USNR (Ret.)
Updated March 3, 1999