WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

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CAPT Tom Abernethy, USN (Ret.)

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the Washington DC Chapter (DCNNOA) of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA). For the past 250 years, the strength of our sea services has been central to our national security. Our people are the asymmetrical advantage our services bring in all domains. NNOA has been a key stakeholder in recruiting, developing, and retaining the best, most capable officer corps in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. NNOA is committed to talent development from pre-accessioning scholarships and programs, through mid-career counseling and on to support for senior leaders delivering results across the enterprise.
    DCNNOA is a premiere NNOA chapter that relentlessly promotes talent development and a positive image of the Sea Services through a variety of efforts highlighted by our annual Scholarship Program ($1.15M in scholarships awarded to 671 high school students since 2003) and our annual VA Hospital Visit (donations of over $5K per year for essential clothing items).
    Your NNOA Membership will contribute to the competitive advantage needed for the next 250 years — a Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard that can recruit and retain the nation’s top talent to lead across all domains and serve after military service.
MEETING INFORMATION

Meeting Location:

Since 2020, our meetings have been virtual via Zoom UFN. The link is provided via email by our chapter Secretary.

Navy League Building, 2300 Wilson Blvd, First Floor, Arlington, VA 22201

Chapter General Meetings:
3rd Tuesday – Monthly – 1830

Executive Board Meetings:
1st Tuesday – Monthly – 1830

NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION

Please click here DCNNOA Registration Form. We will send you a “Welcome aboard” email upon review of your registration.

MAILING ADDRESS

Mailing Address:
PO Box 30784
Alexandria, VA 22310

CONTACT US

Need to contact a DCNNOA board member?  Email us and let us know how we can assist you.

 

SCHOLARSHIP

The 2025 Scholarship Application is CLOSED!

Applications were due Feb 28, 2025.

A complete list of DCNNOA’s scholarship recipients are posted HERE. Congratulations to our 41 recipients and BZ! to all of our outstanding applicants that made the selection process very competitive.

Our 2026 Scholarship program will open around mid-Nov for high school seniors class of 2026.

EVENTS

Significant achievements and accomplishments from our chapter members
 
On Friday, July 12, 2024, longtime DCNNOA / NNOA member Commander Elisha Sumbler, SC, USN and current Vice President of the DCNNOA Chapter officially retired from the United States Navy during a ceremony at The Club Andrews at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.  Commander Sumbler is retiring after 29 years of Naval Service.  The Presiding Officer for Commander Sumbler’s ceremony was Colonel Melissa Chestnut, USMC.  Guest speaker for the ceremony was Tahmika Ruth Jackson, Foreign Service Officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  Commander Sumbler earned her BA degree in Criminal Justice from Clark Atlanta University and earned her commission through the Morehouse College NROTC in January 2000.  She earned her MBA- Petroleum Management from the University of Kansas in May 2012.  She is also a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Executive Education Program.
 
Fair Winds and Following Seas are forwarded to Commander Sumbler and her family from her friends and colleagues at DCNNOA / NNOA as they sail off to new horizons.  Best Wishes and Bravo Zulu for your outstanding service to the nation and the United States Navy!
 
Attached are a few photos from Commander Sumbler’s Retirement Ceremony for your viewing pleasure.  Enjoy!
 

 

Event Calendar
CHAPTER OFFICERS

 

President:  
CAPT Tom Abernethy, USN (Ret.)
Vice-President:  
  Vacant
Secretary:  
CAPT Lloyd “Chilly” Mack, USN (Ret.)
Treasurer:  
Ms. Michele Reed (Ret.)
Chaplain:  
  CAPT Washington Johnson II, USN (Ret.)
Membership Dir:  
LCDR Stephen Williams, USN (Ret.)
Historian:  
CAPT Willie Evans, SC, USN (Ret.)
MAA:  
  CW04 Diedra Ware-Padgett, USN (Ret.)
Outreach Coordinator:  
CAPT Jerome Davis, SC, USN (Ret.)
PAO:  
CDR Rich A. Borden, USN (Ret.)

Chapter Galleries

CDR Sumbler’s Retirement Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews O’Club

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