Welcome to Iron Side Division
Our Unit Motto:
Refusing to sink and sailing far
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History of the Unit
The Iron Side Division unit was formed on August 1, 2009 and fully commissioned August 17, 2009. The current Commanding Officer is LCDR Angel Uscanga and is one of the founding officers of the unit. The name Iron Side was inspired by the USS Constitution, the oldest Navy ship still in operation, whose nickname is "Old Ironside". Our Cadets are our future leaders and our founding officers wanted to represent the mettle and spirit of the unit's values in it's name. Our Adult Leadership includes former Cadet graduates, veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and civilian leaders. |
Our Mission:
"...through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy, to encourage 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 Since 1958 the Naval Sea Cadet Corps has been committed to providing American youth with a drug and alcohol free environment to foster their leadership abilities, broaden their horizons through hands-on training and guide them to becoming mature young adults. |
HONORWe always conduct ourselves in the highest ethical manner. We are honest and truthful. We abide by an uncompromising code of integrity. We hold ourselves accountable. We take responsibility for our actions. We keep our word.
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RESPECTWe treat all people with dignity, fairness, and compassion. We believe in the power of diversity. We foster an inclusive culture within the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. We instill trust and respect within the chain of command, both as follows and as leaders.
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COMMITMENTWe prioritize the safety, and care for the professional, personal, and spiritual well-being, of our fellow cadets and volunteers. We seek to operate as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people, and ourselves. We pursue positive change and constant improvement for ourselves, our shipmates, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
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SERVICE
We place the priorities of our country, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Merchant Marines, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and our shipmates above our own. We strive to be our best by building moral courage, instilling trust, and inspiring hope in those we serve and those with whom we serve.
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