USS Scorpion SS-278 Base Sub Vets Home Page

USS SCORPION SS-278 BASE
IN SOUTH DAKOTA

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;
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!

Dolphins Insignia History

Invites you to attend the local base meeting
at the
DAV in Sioux Falls, SD
1519 W 51st St
Exit 2 on I229 then north to W 51st Street
turn starboard to heading 090 for .217 nautical miles
(turn right about 1/4 mile)
to the DAV on the South side of the road
Phone: (605) 332-6866
SF DAV Facebook page

On the 3rd Saturday
of odd numbered Months

(Jan,Mar,May,Jul,Sep,Nov)

Next meeting will be held at the DAV on January 18, 2025 at 1 pm

Come, share your stories and tales of the sea!

RSVP Kent
Call or email to see if meeting time and/or location has changed
Phone
E-mail

BASE OFFICERS

Scorpion Base Contact Information

Base Commander: Kent Winter: Phone E-mail
Base Secretary/Treasurer: Brian Schnurr: Phone E-mail
Base Storekeeper: Brad Gross: E-mail

District 3 Contact page

Listen to our podcast promoting USSVI and what we do

KELO Radio FORUM WEEK 2,037

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!

USS South Dakota SSN 790!

Current GD/EB Christening

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!

Base Meeting minutes

USS SCORPION SS-278 BASE IN SOUTH DAKOTA

USS SCORPION SS-278 BASE
IN SOUTH DAKOTA