The United States Submarine Veterans was started by a group of United States Submarine Veterans of World War II who shared a belief in the need of an organization open to all submainers, from the very beginning of the Submarine Service through to the present and into the future - not limited to just those who served so ably in the Second World War. That those lost on submarines, in the line of duty for their county, will never be forgotten.

In Groton, Connecticut, the "Submarine Capitol of the World," the above group started contacting past shipmates. Favorable response came from Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and many more from Connecticut. After procedural meeting in the above states, a final meeting was held October 12, 1963 - BORN, the United States Submarine Veterans, with National Bylaws, and a National Purpose, an Official Creed as follows:

"To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States Government."

Several months later, in 1964, the organization was offically Chartered and Incorporated in the State of Connecticut, with plank owners Warren Gannon, Angelo LaPelosa, Robert Link, Joseph Negri, Thomas Rowan, K.O. Washington, et al.

The first charter was established in Groton, Connecticut, 40 School Street. On a vote by it's members, the home was delared the official "National Headquarters."

To better establish communication and rapport, an organization magazine, "Submarine National Review" came into existence in 1969.

In 1983, a National Scholarship program for the dependent sons and daughters of the membership was established.

National Life Membership was inaugarated in 1984 at the National Business Meeting in Groton, Connecticut.

Base Life Membership, in 1985, was voted-in at the Boston Base, available with National Life Membership as a prerequisite.