The primary purpose of this site is to honor the men of the United States Submarine Force by attempting to put faces to as many of the names on the lists of lost submariners as possible.
VETERAN STRONG - Is a new original 30 minute television series focused on sharing military Veteran stories in the greater Tampa Bay business and civic communities. The series will also highlight programs, resources, and benefits of interest to, and available to Veterans of all ages. The show is produced by TBAE with content input from a variety of local Veterans and Veteran groups. Each episode will feature 3 segments: a “VET Strong” story - highlighting a VET company/group/ individual success story; followed by two segments that will showcase various resources and benefits available to Veterans in the Tampa Bay community. Hillsborough County is home to 98,000+ Veterans. Airs Mondays and Thursdays at 10am and 8pm on Spectrum 636 and Frontier 34 in Hillsborough
USSVI - Our purpose is "To Perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution".
In addition to perpetuating the memory of departed shipmates, we shall provide a way for all Submariners to gather for the mutual benefit and enjoyment. Our common heritage as Submariners shall be strengthened by camaraderie. We support a strong U.S. Submarine Force.
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTERS OF AMERICA - We are a community-based nonprofit focused on the overall wellness and reintegration of military veterans from all eras. Founded in 1972 by a group of Vietnam veterans, we have 14 resource centers embedded in local communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada. With a primary focus on housing assistance, behavioral health treatment, and case management, we take a holistic approach to addressing the individual needs of each veteran.
Veterans Administration (VA) - Access and manage your VA benefits and health care.
Naval History and Heritage Command -
American Sailors and Marines were without official medals or other visible signs of their overseas service or combat for the first 120 years of the Navy's existence, since orders, medals and decorations were seen as the trappings of royalty and empire and ran contrary to the republican spirit present at the founding of our country. On rare occasions, Congress authorized special commemorative medals for heroes of dramatic naval victories, but these went chiefly to the vessels' commanding officer and were not medals intended for wear on the naval uniform. Congress repeatedly showed a reluctance to authorize official medals commemorating service by the armed forces.