United States Submarine Veterans
Our Creed
"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."
That's our "CREED" but it's not who we are
We are United States Submarine Sailors! We were,
and are, members of the elite fighting force of the United
States Navy.
We are all QUALIFIED IN SUBMARINES.
Included are submariners from the very early
boats: S, R or earlier; WWII boats; post-war GUPPY boats and FBM
and Fast Attack submariners.
All Qualified in Submarines - from E2 to 4 Stars. Retired, short
timer, or active duty - it makes no difference.
If you are Qualified in Submarines we want you in
United States Submarine Veterans organization
Prospective USSVI members Call 1-877-542-Dive to Join!
Scorpion Base SS 278
Join us on Facebook!
Invites you to attend the local base meeting
at the
Yankton Submarine Memorial in Yankton, SD
42° 51.999' N, 97° 23.684' W.
Memorial is in Yankton, South Dakota, in Yankton County.
It is on Riverside Drive west of Douglas Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
(NEXT meeting held at the Scorpion Memorial in Yankton SD)
Next meeting scheduled for May 16th, 2026 in Yankton SD
Come, share your stories and tales of the sea!
BASE OFFICERS
Scorpion Base Contact Information
Base Commander: Kent Winter: Phone
E-mail
Base Secretary/Treasurer: Brian Schnurr: Phone
E-mail
Base Storekeeper: Dan Anderson:
E-mail
Shipmates, Send your great "Sea Story" to me and I will get it up on the web site for all to see and enjoy
Read some of your shipmates sea stories here!
FACEBOOK LINKS:(use browser back button to return here)
Scorpion Base Facebook
USS South Dakota SSN 790 Commissioning Committee
USS South Dakota SSN790 Facebook page
Any member needing a SubVet vest should contact the Storekeeper
and let him know sizes and what they want to get put on the vest.
We have USS South Dakota SSN-790 ball caps available! We can also do special orders for you if you need a quantity.
We can get summer shirts with dolphins and the base information if you want a cooler option than the vest for meetings (see photos below)
Contact the Storekeeperand get yours now!
Now Hear this! Now Hear this!
SD Scorpion Base NEW! Photo Gallery coming SOON!
Pray for our Service Men & Women
Links to other informational sites
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Boats on Eternal Patrol
Scorpion Launch Photo
USS SCORPION SSN 589 analysis
Eternal Patrol Website
Put simply, over the last century, America's
submariners have risked, served, fought and on occasion died
so that Americans might have a safer and freer life. In the
process,
they have given full measure to the Navy, the nation, and the
free world.
I can think of no higher price."
Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. USN Ret.
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