USSVI San Diego

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USSVI National	Website for the National Organization
2012 National Convention	September 2-9, 2012. Registration and details for the USSVI and USSVWII National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia.
Visit a Nuclear Submarine	Photos and commentary about a 2008 voyage aboard the USS Nebraska (SSBN-739)
First US Submarine	A brief history of the USS Holland (SS-1) which became part of the Navy on April 11, 1900.
Submarine Manual	Balao Class Fleet Submarine training manual with attached colored system drawings.
Silent Hunters	American Legion article about 5 submarines sunk during WWII that have been recently discovered.
On Eternal Patrol	A history of men lost while in service to the US Submarine Force. Includes submarines before, during, and after World War II.
Helping Shipmates	Guidelines for survivors and friends concerning notifications, personal information, and specific instructions provided by the shipmate.
U.S. Navy Deceased Retiree Survivor's Guide	Guidelines for survivors including essential actions, sources of Navy assistance, pensions, military benefits, burial benefits, medical coverage, and educational benefits.
Burial and Memorial Benefits	U.S. Veterans Affairs information regarding, headstones/markers, flags, scheduling burials in national cemeteries, and more.
Scholarship Application	This annual scholarship is available to children and grandchildren of San Diego Base Subvets members, due date is April 15, 2012. See helpful hints when filling out the application. For more information contact Scholarship Chairman Paul Hitchcock at 619-463-2792 or email