Surface Navy Association Newport Chapter

03/04/2026

⚓ SNA Newport No-Host Social 🍻

Join the Newport Chapter of the Surface Navy Association for a relaxed evening of camaraderie at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.

Come connect with fellow surface warriors, students, and friends of the sea services. Stop by for one drink or stay the whole time — we’d love to see you there!

📅 Thursday, March 5
🕔 1700–1830
📍 Newport Craft Brewing
💵 No-Host Bar (pay as you go)

Members, friends, and prospective members are all welcome.

⚓ Hope to see you there!

11/30/2025

The Surface Navy Association Newport Chapter and VFW Post 406 invite you to join us as we prepare Island Cemetery and honor our nation’s veterans through Wreaths Across America. 🇺🇸

🌿✨ Island Cemetery Clean-Up
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 | 0900–1200
Help us prepare Island Cemetery for WAA and ensure a dignified setting to honor our veterans.
Your time and care help make this a meaningful tribute. 🌿❤️

🎄🇺🇸 Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 | 1200–1300
Join us for a solemn WAA ceremony as we Remember, Honor, and Teach in tribute to our veterans.
📍 30 Warner St., Newport, RI
Volunteers kindly requested to arrive by 1100. 🌟

All are welcome — families, veterans, service members, and community volunteers.
Let’s unite to honor those who served and ensure no veteran is ever forgotten. 🎄💙

11/14/2025

🏃‍♂️ Newport Winter 10K ❄️
Join us at Brenton Point State Park on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 for a scenic winter run along Newport’s iconic coastline!

🎟️ Registration & Discounts

15% discount for Surface Navy Association members (DM for discount code)

Bundle up, hit the trail, and enjoy a crisp winter morning with fellow runners, shipmates, friends, and the Newport community.

All are welcome! ⚓❄️

RSVP Here: https://newportwinter10k.com/

10/02/2025

🍻 SNA Social Mixer 🍻
Join us at Newport Craft Brewing on Wednesday, October 8th at 1700 for an evening of camaraderie and good brews!

🎟️ RSVP Pricing

$10 for non-members
$5 for members
(RSVP includes any draft beer or soda)
Come connect with shipmates, friends, and the Newport community. All are welcome! ⚓

RSVP Here:
https://airtable.com/appfP73EsVsvkF2aN/shrS3syyvwCB5Icyv

09/02/2025

🌲 Join the SNA Newport Chapter for a Group Hike! 🌲

📍 Weetamoo Woods, Tiverton, RI
🗓️ Saturday, 13 September
⏰ 1000 (10 AM)

Enjoy a scenic trail with shaded woodland paths, gentle terrain, and fresh early fall air. All skill levels welcome—bring family, friends, and even pets! 🐾

👉 Don’t forget bug spray, sunscreen, and water.
📍 Meet at Weetamoo Woods Trailhead Parking.
⏱️ Hike will take about an hour.

Afterward, we’ll head to Groundswell Table + Provisions for optional coffee or lunch to relax and connect. ☕🥪

👟 Attire: Comfortable hiking clothes and footwear
✉️ Questions? LT Carlos Urquilla at [email protected]

RSVP below:
https://airtable.com/appfP73EsVsvkF2aN/shrtgdPQBtR10H6i0

07/01/2025

Join the SNA Newport Chapter on 18 July starting at 1430 EDT at 10 Bainbridge Road, Quarters A, Naval Station Newport. The event is in recognition of CAPT (Ret) Floyston (Bud) Weeks for his unwavering dedication and distinguished civilian service to the Surface Warfare community. Local catering will be provided.

Cost is SNA members $15 pp & Non-members $20 pp.
Attire: Newport Casual

**RSVP deadline is: 9 JULY **

https://airtable.com/appfP73EsVsvkF2aN/shrS3syyvwCB5Icyv

Questions: LCDR Jade West, USN at [email protected]

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06/10/2025

Join the SNA Newport Chapter on 18 July starting at 1430 EDT at 10 Bainbridge Road, Quarters A, Naval Station Newport. The event is in recognition of CAPT (Ret) Floyston (Bud) Weeks for his unwavering dedication and distinguished civilian service to the Surface Warfare community. Local catering will be provided.

Cost is SNA members $15 pp & Non-members $20 pp.

Attire: Newport Casual

**RSVP**

https://airtable.com/appfP73EsVsvkF2aN/shrS3syyvwCB5Icyv

Questions: LCDR Jade West, USN at [email protected]

02/12/2025

Excited to showcase and expand our Chapter at the US Naval War College Support Services Fair for the March 2026 graduating class!



Surface Navy Association

01/16/2025

⚓️ SWSC exhibits Warfighting Excellence at 💪🏼

Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Lisa Franchetti visits SWSC staff and Surface Navy Association Newport Chapter chapter at the 37th Surface Navy Association National Symposium. The mission of SWSC is to ready sea-bound warriors to serve on surface combatants as officers, enlisted engineers, and enlisted navigation professionals in order to fulfill the Navy's mission to maintain global maritime superiority.



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