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CAPT John A. Rodgaard has over 41 years with the naval service of the United States, to include 12 years as a petty officer and 29 years of commissioned service as a naval intelligence officer. He is also a published author and a contributor to several Discovery Channel Unsolved History Television Programs. Captain Rodgaard co-authored A Call to The Sea: Captain Charles Stewart of The USS Constitution, and authored A Hard Fought Ship: The Story of HMS Venomous. He is the recipient of the Naval Institute’s History Author of the Year for the year 1999 and he is a contributor and frequent reviewer to the Naval Institute’s Naval History Magazine, The Society for Nautical Research Quarterly, The Mariner’s Mirror, and the Naval History Foundation’s Naval History Book Reviews. Captain Rodgaard holds a B.A. in History and Political Science; an M.A. in Political Science, and is also a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College.

WELCOME ABOARD

Welcome to the New York Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States. The New York Commandery hosts a number of educational and social events throughout the year, and builds comradery between its companions in support of the naval services. Membership in the Naval Order is by invitation only. If you have an interest, join us at one of our events.

MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects, preserve documents, portraits and other records of prominent figures deeds and memories of our naval and maritime history, and through fellowship of our members advance the Naval Order's unselfish service and worthy aims for the security and enduring well-being of our country. To foster, among all American citizens, informed interest in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, with the understanding that their efficiency is essential to national security and that readiness to make victory in war certain and speedy will deter aggression and minimize dangers to world peace.

HISTORY OF THE USS NEW YORK

Since 1776, there have been seven US Navy warships named USS New York. The current USS New York (LPD 21) gained national fame, having some of it built from steel remains of the collapsed World Trade Center. Other ships of this name have played a part in the United States naval history.

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Naval Order of the United States New York Commandery

Virtual Meeting

Annual Commandery Meeting

WELCOME ABOARD

MISSION STATEMENT

HISTORY OF THE USS NEW YORK

2020 RADM SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON AWARD FOR NAVAL LITERATURE

All In-Person Events Cancelled Until Further Notice

All Commandery events are cancelled until further notice.

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New York Commandery Blessing