Our Patriotic Objective

Our Patriotic Objective is shown through projects of our following standing committees:

The Flag of the United States of America Committee fosters a greater respect for and knowledge of the history of the Flag of the United States of America.
The National Defense Committee keeps the members informed concerning National Defense issues and dangers through articles published in our magazine, The Colonial Courier.
The Patriotic Education Committee which works through schools and Naturalization Courts.
The Veterans’ Services Committee which, among other activities, encourages volunteer service in veterans hospitals.
The National Awards Committee which provides annual awards for achievement at the United States Service Academies across the country. State Societies and Chapters also present American history and citizenship awards through the work of this committee.

National Awards

U.S. Naval Air Training

Corpus Christi, Texas

Outstanding Female Flight Student

$300

U.S. Air Force Academy

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Outstanding Chemistry Student

$750

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

New London, Connecticut

Female Cadet who has demonstrated the Highest Degree of Initiative, Competence, and Scholarship within the Discipline of Engineering

Chelsea Clock

U.S. Military Academy

West Point, New York

Outstanding Student in Spanish

Pewter Tray

U.S. Naval Academy

Annapolis, Maryland

Female Midshipman of the Graduating Class who has the Highest Academic Standing (QPR) at Graduation

$260

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, New York

Outstanding Female Student Midshipman with a Maritime Operations and Technology Major who has the highest cumulative average

$500

U.S. Marine Corps

Quantico, Virginia

Outstanding Female Warrant Officer
NSDAC Marjorie Merriweather Post Award