The Sea Cadets was established by the Navy League of the United States at the request of the Department of the Navy in 1962 to "create a favorable image of the Navy on the part of American youth". 

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Today the Sea Cadets continue to further the image of our maritime services by:

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• Developing an interest and ability in seamanship and seagoing skills

• Instilling virtues of good citizenship and strong moral principles in each cadet

• Demonstrating the value of an alcohol-free, drug-free and gang-free lifestyle

• Exposing cadets to the prestige of public service and a variety of career paths through hands-on training with our nation's armed services

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The mission of the Sea Cadets is to build leaders of character by imbuing in our cadets the highest ideals of honor, respect, commitment, and service.