Sea Cadets Celebrate 50 Years

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps was federally incorporated on September 10, 1962 by Act of Congress under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit organization with specific objectives and purposes in regard to the training and character development of American youth. In this, the fiftieth year since the NSCC was formally established; we celebrate how the Corps has contributed to thousands of current and former Cadets in the development of strong core values, discipline and teamwork. These attributes have benefitted many former Cadets by enabling their success in all walks of life, be it the military, government or business. Our efforts will assist current and future Cadets in the same ways, and will in turn spark the spirit of achievement that has so often thrust our Cadets into lifetimes of selfless service.

J. E. MONAHAN, Executive Director

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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Welcome Aboard!

Welcome to the website of the Betsy Ross Division located in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Founded in 1984, the Division is the only all female Division in the Country and operates with its brother unit the Bryce Canyon Division. Operating both Divisions under a unified command structure over many years provides an all-male and all-female approach that is unique within the Sea Cadet Program.

Bryce Canyon and Betsy Ross NSCC and NLCC Divisions, Officers and Instructors at Annual Inspection

This award winning unit puts to the test our cadets through its character-building program, which is based on the Naval Sea Cadet Mission in a drug-free, gang-free and compliant with American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although not a recruiting program for the U.S. Naval Services, we encourage our Cadets to live according to the Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

Our program is for 11 to 14 year old females under the Navy League Sea Cadets, and for 13 to 17 year old females under the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets Corps. Both programs are managed by adult staff officers dedicated to providing and instilling our core values. These officers may be civilians, former cadets or military (active, reserve or retired) that are knowledgeable of youth programs and interested in Cadet training.

Please explore our website and learn more of what we are doing to enrich the lives of the cadets in our program.

Captain, William Ratner, USN (Ret.) Commanding Officer

Please use the following link to access the Bryce Canyon Division Website.

Unit Colors

Mission Statement

"...through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy, to encourge and aid American youth to develop, train them in seagoing skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues."

- NSCC Charter - 36 USC 1541

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Annual Unit Awards for 2012

Divisional Awards will be made annually at our Holiday Event on Saturday, 8 December. Awards are performance based for Sea Cadet Skills, Academics, Athletics and Most Improved Cadet. The following are our Annual Awards and their criteria for both NSCC and NLCC Cadets:

Cadet of the Year

This award is for the cadet who is most consistent, always squared away and performs to the best of his ability without thought of personal gain throughout the year.

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Leadership Award

This award is Exceptional Leadership within the Division. Not Always given to the LPO and it may reflect the up coming leadership qualities in any Cadet.

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Academic & Training Award

This Award is for the cadet who promotes through Education, Training, and Unit Participation at all levels within and outside the unit.

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Outstanding New Cadet

This Award is for a special Cadet who has improved/dedicated in academics, cadet promotions, uniform care and appearance, and attitude.

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Units to March in Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade!

Divisions will march in the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. A parade flier will be available at Monday's (May 20th) Drill and can also accessed on the website. Come and cheer on our cadets!

For access to Memorial Day Flier, click here.

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Open House Scheduled for Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 PM!

The Betsy Ross Division (all female unit) will hold an Open House at 5161 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks (Magnolia and Sepulveda) at 7:00 PM. Both parents and cadet female candidates between the ages of 10 to 16 are welcome to learn more our after school character building program.

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Unit Wins 3rd Place Overall at 2013 Flagship!

Betsy Ross's NSCC Unit was awarded top honors at 2013 Flagship among 400+ cadets in 18 participating units held at Camp Pendleton on 17 thru 19 May. Aside from winning 3rd Place Overall, the unit participated in ten competitive events and received the following awards:

Results of NSCC Flagship - Team Awards:

Over all Flagship: 3rd Place

Color Guard: 2nd Place

Exhibition Drill w/ Rifles: 3rd Place

Fire Fighting: 1st Place

Knot Tying: 2nd Place

Personnel Inspection: 2nd Place

Regulation Drill: 1st Place

Semaphore: 1st Place

Stretcher Relay: 3rd Place

NSCC Flagship - Individual Awards:

Knock-Out Drill: 2nd Place - C. Franks

Congratulations to our Cadets and their families on a job well done!

A special thank you to our Parent Support Group that not only cheered our Cadets on, but also provided logistical support thoughout Flagship. Job well done!

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Results from Parent Support Group Meeting Monday, 13 May!

The results from the Parent Support Group Meeting can be found on the "Parent's" Page on the website.

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NLCC Unit Wins at Flagship!

At the 2013 NLCC Flagship held at Camp Pendleton, our NLCC Unit won 1st Place (tied) at Color Guard and six placement awards among 16 units participating. Cadets and ther families were thrilled and honored at the outcome for this single day of competition.

We appreciate all of the parents and friends who attended NLCC Flagship. Their cheering on our cadets participating maded a big difference. We also salute our Parent Support Group who supported our cadets with great food, snacks and drinks on a job well done!

Results of NLCC Flagship - Team Awards:

Color Guard: 1st Place (Tied)

Fire Fighting: 1st Place

Knot Tying: 1st Place

Line Heaving: 3rd Place

Semaphore: 2nd Place

Signal Pennants: 3rd Place

Stretcher Relay: 1st Place

NLCC Flagship - Individual Awards:

Knot Tying: 1st Place - LC3 Sanchez

Knot Tying: 2nd Place - LC2 Sampedro

Congratulations to our Cadets and their families on a job well done!

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Unit Awards Night & Promotions

The following NLCC Cadets were advanced during Awards Night on 29 April to LC2

Elaine De La O

Isiuwa Omoigui

Cassandra Sampedro

Nayah Santacruz

Karla Zamora

Congratulations to our NLCC Cadets on their promotions!

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2013 Summer Training Schedules Released

Summer Schedules for NSCC and NLCC Trainings have been released and are available through links to the "HOMEPORT" National Website via the following link: 2013 Summer Trainings

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Presentation to Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

Pledge of Allegiance and Presentation to Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council was conducted on Monday, March 11 at the monthly Council meeting by NLCC cadet representatives from both Bryce Canyon Division and Betsy Ross Division.

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Color Guard Opens Yacht Club

Combined Betsy Ross Division and Bryce Canyon Division NLCC Unit Color Guard opens season for Yacht Club at Marina del Rey, Sunday, March 10, 2013.

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2012 Year in Review Video Available

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2011 Year in Review Video Available