Tin Can Sailors, Inc., The National Association of Destroyer Veterans

09/12/2026

Tin Can Sailors’ T-shirt in blue or gray. 100% Cotton with slightly distressed lettering.

Navy Blue https://www.destroyers.org/product/us-navy-tin-can-sailor-t-shirt/

Gray https://www.destroyers.org/product/us-navy-tin-can-sailor-t-shirt-gray/

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

As Tin Can Sailors, we know what it means to serve, to sacrifice, and to stand united in defense of our nation. On this day of remembrance, let us never forget the cost of freedom and the resilience of the American spirit.

09/06/2026

This week in the Active Fleet...

U.S. Navy Capt. Russell Caldwell, commander of Naval Surface Group Southwest (CNSGSW), left, presents the 8010 championship belt in the middle weight category to U.S. Navy Lt. Charlotte Meyer, chief engineer assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), during a visit to the ship at BAE Shipyard, Sep. 1, 2026. Meyer accepted the award on behalf of Halsey’s crew, which was recognized as one of the top-performing ships in Fire Fighting Compliance and Validation Exercises in accordance with NAVSEA 8010 Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention and Response. Halsey was named the middle weight winner, a distinction awarded to Cruiser-Destroyer units, while San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), claimed victory as the heavy weight champion, an honor reserved for Amphibious surface assets. 8010 evaluators from Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) and CNSGSW assess critical performance metrics including manning of fire teams, timely application of extinguishing agent, establishment of fire boundaries, integration with pier-side and shore-based firefighting assets, and overall damage control readiness in a simulated industrial environment. CNSP ensures fleet commanders are provided with personnel, materiel and training required to project credible naval power at sea, ashore, at home and abroad.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman)

09/05/2026

New in Ship Store! Commemorate our 50th Anniversary with our new challenge coin. Get yours today while supplies last.

https://www.destroyers.org/product/50th-anniversary-challenge-coin/

1 3/4″ limited edition challenge coin.

09/04/2026

A little friendly competition at Kempenaar's Clambake Club on Day 2 of the National Reunion.

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09/01/2026

The most popular optional event was a clambake on Day 2. Kempenaar's Clambake Club beat everyone's expectations with great food, drinks, and fun. More photos of post-dinner fun will follow. Stay tuned!

08/31/2026

Day 2 of the National Reunion and many of the attendees boarded buses for a trip to The Breakers and a tour of Newport. The Breakers has been and continues to be used as a filming location for HBO's "The Gilded Age."

08/29/2026

Continuing with our National Reunion coverage...

Attendees gave generously to our Live Auction. Donations ranged from wine and spirits party baskets to apparel to a hand made afghan from master artisan Janice Bonneau. Special thanks to Rhode Island businesses Rhed's Hot Sauce, Paleonola, Iggy's RI, and Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery for their product and gift card donations. All proceeds from the auction go to Tin Can Sailors.

08/29/2026

Perhaps you've been wondering where we've been for the last week or so. Well, Tin Can Sailors has just wrapped up the National Reunion in Warwick, Rhode Island. Here's a few highlights from Day 1, including the opening luncheon and silent auction, and the USS O'Callahan's Irish Night. Stay tuned for more.