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and Families
The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) is a Virginia-class submarine homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, supported by the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization - a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution funds morale programs, care packages, and family events that keep the crew connected to home.
Official Coordination Channel
One channel.
Clear process.
Support that arrives.
The submarine is based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The support effort is led by a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit - the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization. All sponsor requests route through us.
The crew has received many outside requests since commissioning. The boat's leadership made the coordination path clear: all sponsor requests and organized support should go through the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization.
That keeps the process manageable for the command and gives supporters a real point of contact. It also helps the organization match goodwill with actual needs - making sure donations, care packages, and outreach arrive at the right time.
- You don't need to guess where to send support.
- Coordinated effort is more likely to be useful to the crew.
- The command can stay focused while still receiving help from home.
- The process respects force protection and command workload realities.
- Your contribution is documented and acknowledged by the organization.
- The Veterans Association has expanded membership to include SSN 796 veterans.
- Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible crew members and families.
How to Help
Pick the lane that fits you
Every contribution strengthens the crew's connection to New Jersey. Choose the path that works best for you.
Help with events, logistics, outreach, newsletter production, or family-centered efforts tied to the crew in Norfolk and New Jersey supporters at home.
- Event planning and logistics support
- Newsletter production and outreach
- Family-centered programs and coordination
- Community engagement in New Jersey
New Jersey businesses can sponsor visible, useful efforts that show real community impact. Recognition, tax deduction, and simple logistics included.
- Sponsor morale events and care packages
- Brand recognition across org channels
- Tax-deductible contributions as a 501(c)(3)
- Clear, approved coordination with the command
Every purchase from the official store supports the sailors and their families. From Firepower for Freedom coffee to commemorative coins and prints.
- Firepower for Freedom coffee blend
- Commemorative commissioning coins
- Signed lithograph prints by Jim Flood
- Mugs, tumblers, and crew gear
Who We Serve
Support reaches three ways
Coordinated support reaches the crew, steadies the families, and keeps New Jersey connected to the boat.
Life on a Virginia-class submarine demands focus. Crew support needs to be practical, deconflicted, and organized so it helps rather than distracts.
- Care packages and hometown items
- Messages of support from New Jersey
- Coordinated sponsor help that avoids command friction
- Awards and recognition programs
Family support works best when it's clear, dependable, and close to home. The goal is relief and connection, not more noise in a busy household.
- Trusted updates through the official newsletter
- Community backing from New Jersey supporters
- Clear, approved channels for help and inquiries
- Scholarship opportunities for eligible families
The submarine carries the state's name. That creates a real bond between the crew in Norfolk and the people, businesses, and veterans back in New Jersey.
- State pride tied to active-duty service
- A clear channel for donations and business sponsorship
- A living link between legacy and today's sailors
- Veterans Association expanded to SSN 796 veterans
Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible crew members and their families. Contact the organization for details on current programs, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
The Veterans Association has expanded membership to include SSN 796 veterans. Former crew members who served aboard USS NEW JERSEY are eligible to join and stay connected to the boat and her community.
Ready to support the crew?
Reach out through the contact form and the team will match your contribution to real crew and family needs. Every inquiry is acknowledged.