Welcome to our Unit website!
Did you know that our unit is one of the first units to be founded in the country? Take a look around our website to learn more about the Sea Cadets! Contact us if you have questions or want to attend a drill with no obligation!
Our History: Harlan R. Dickson
Our History: Harlan R. Dickson
Our History: Harlan R. Dickson
LCDR Harlan R. Dickson was a distinguished naval aviator in WW II. He achieved the rank of lieutenant in January 1942 and led a bombing squadron against the Japanese in the Battle of Coral Sea and Midway. In his honor, the USS Harlan R. Dickson, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was named and commissioned in February 1945. The destr
LCDR Harlan R. Dickson was a distinguished naval aviator in WW II. He achieved the rank of lieutenant in January 1942 and led a bombing squadron against the Japanese in the Battle of Coral Sea and Midway. In his honor, the USS Harlan R. Dickson, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was named and commissioned in February 1945. The destroyer was active in many world events from 1945-1964. It was decommissioned in 1972.
Our Unit History
Our History: Harlan R. Dickson
Our History: Harlan R. Dickson
The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) was formed in 1958 and incorporated as a non-profit organization of the Navy in 1962. Our unit, named after the USS Harlan R. Dickson (DD-708), was commissioned on 13 April 1968. Our unit is lead by a former Sea Cadet himself, LCDR John Murphy III. We are one of three active USNSCC units in New Hampshire.
COVID
Our History: Harlan R. Dickson
COVID
During COVID our unit was strong and learned how to adapt. We did a cooking class online, physical training (PT) and many other virtual team-building activities. Great job cadets!
Come hang out with us at the NRC!
Our unit holds drill at the Navy Reserve Center (NRC) most Thursdays in Londonderry, NH. Drill activitiesare different every week and cadets learn about military bearing, leadership, and respect. Our unit is active in the community participating in parades, color guard detail at military ceremonies, and other events.
