The National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) is a professional military organization consisting of active duty, reserve, and retired Sea Service officers, midshipmen and cadets and interested civilians.The organization is sanctioned by the Secretaries of the Navy and Transportation, Chief of Naval Operations and Commandants of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

NNOA was formed in 1972 at Annapolis, Maryland in an effort to increase the number of minority candidates to the Naval Academy.  In the ensuing years, NNOA’s focus has broadened to include all aspects of the Sea Services that influence improving diversity in the officer corps of the Sea Services and the upward progression of its members.

NNOA’s overarching goals include recruiting assistance, identifying problem areas that affect the progression of officers, professional development training, promoting camaraderie and promoting a positive image of the Sea Services in our communities.

The bottom line is NNOA is about enhancing diversity and professionalism in the Sea Services.