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Greetings,

You may find yourself asking, “What is Sea Cadets?” Many people will have the same thought when first hearing about the Cadets. In fact, some people label the Sea Cadets as the “Navy’s Best Kept Secret.” This is exactly correct.

The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is for American youth ages 13-18
that have a desire to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Sea Cadets are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms appropriately marked with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The objectives of the Sea Cadet program are to introduce youth to naval life, to develop in them a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and self-reliance, and to maintain an environment free of drugs and gangs.

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps provides youths:

·Development of mental, moral & physical ability
·Development of structure & principles of patriotism
·Good citizenship
·Instills a sense of duty
·Develops basic seamanship
·Self respect & respect for others
·Classroom training
·College Scholarships

Membership in the Sea Cadets allows teenagers to sample military life with no obligation to join any branch of the armed forces. A cadet who successfully completes the Sea Cadet program, may enlist in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard or Marine Corps, prior NSCC training may permit entry at an advanced pay grade depending on the service.

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps affords equal opportunity for participation to all young Americans regardless of race, religion, or gender.

We've had many cadets succeed here at Stars and Stripes, and go on to succeed elsewhere.
We've decided to highlight a few of our graduates in the STARS AND STRIPES HALL OF FAME!

Look at this!
Cadets should be able to
'read' this without trouble.
Taken from the wall prior to
Marine's live shooting drill.