Congratulations, CPO Seo on your outstanding achievement! Your dedication, leadership, hard work, and commitment to excellence are truly commendable.
We are proud of this well-deserved accomplishment and grateful for the example she continues to set for those around her.
Cadets volunteered at Montebello National Night Out community events by assisting vendors with setting up canopies, tables, and equipment before the event, providing support as needed throughout the evening, and helping with teardown and cleanup at the conclusion of the event. Their service contributed to the success of a community event that strengthened community partnerships and supported local residents.
Cadets volunteered at San Marino National Night Out community events by assisting vendors with setting up canopies, tables, and equipment before the event, providing support as needed throughout the evening, and helping with teardown and cleanup at the conclusion of the event. Their service contributed to the success of a community event that strengthened community partnerships and supported local residents.
The Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is a one-week summer program that gives students an immersive look at life at the Academy. Designed exclusively for students entering their senior year of high school, AIM is widely regarded as the most realistic of the U.S. service academy summer orientation programs.
This week, PO1 Lam and LCDR Gonzales, USNSCC, are attending AIM. It looks like they're having a great experience, and we wish them continued success as they explore all that the Academy has to offer!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our parents and staff for your incredible support of our Sea Cadet program throughout the year. Your time, dedication, and generosity helped make so many activities possible, including our senior event, potlucks, and other memorable gatherings. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the experiences and success of our cadets.
A very special thank you to our Commanding Officer LTJG Michael Ching, USNSCC for his outstanding commitment, hard work, and unwavering dedication to our unit. His leadership, countless hours of effort, and passion for the program have helped make this year such a success. We would also like to give him a big shout-out for the beautiful yearbook he put together. The care, creativity, and attention to detail he poured into preserving this year's memories is truly appreciated and will be treasured for years to come.
Thank you all for being such an important part of our Sea Cadet family. We are grateful for everything you do to support our cadets and our program. ⚓️👏🏼🇺🇸
Pasadena Sea Cadets and Community members read the names of 320 local residents killed in five American wars at the City of Pasadena’s Memorial Day Remembrance on Monday at Memorial Park, continuing an annual public ceremony the City says will carry special significance this year as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.2026 also marks the 251st year of the U.S. military. The 10:30 a.m. ceremony named Pasadena servicemembers who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War on Terror.
Pasadena U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps assisted the many exhibitors setting up booths and assisting as needed during this event honoring America’s veterans and military families. Attendees had access to veteran support services, benefits information, wellness resources, community exhibitors, and patriotic programming throughout the day.
Visual opportunities for media include military vehicles and displays, ceremonial presentations, patriotic performances, Community Hero Award presentations, and the Condor Squadron flyover.
On Veteran's Day, Huntington Hospital has a flag-raising ceremony in to honor our veterans.
Pasadena Division proudly presents our newly appoint CPO Leizer. Congratulations CPO Leizer for a job well done!
Leizer began the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets as a NLCC cadet on 28 MAR 2018. She transferred to NSCC on 07 FEB 2021 and successfully completed all the requirements rank to CPO this 19 OCT 2024!
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Community Clean up day!
NSCC Cadets did an outstanding job with clean up day and the NLCC had a great time working on team building!
Guest Speaker - Parents and guardians were invited to attend a presentation by U.S. Army 2LT Ryan Lui. 2LT Lui provided information about U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship and commission programs. 2LT Lui is originally from the nearby community of La Canada and shared his own experiences and path leading to a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Cal Maritime Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, U.C. Santa Barbara, USC, LA Trade Tech
Congratulations PO1 CHOI, on your selection by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #3208 for the award of the VFW Naval Sea Cadet Medal. The officers and staff of Pasadena Division nominated you to the VFW for consideration of this award.
Commanding Officer, NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach
CAPT O'brien shared her positive experience of her growth and challenges that help her achieve her accomplishments with the cadets. This outstanding speaker motivated our cadets, encouraging them to set goals, become leaders and have fun!
LCDR Gonzales recently accepted a position as a Cal Maritime Admissions Ambassador. His role is to meet, greet, distribute materials, and answer questions about this Cal State college located in Vallejo, CA. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, Global Studies and Maritime Affairs, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.
In addition, LCDR Gonzales is also an Academy Admissions Partner to the U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY. One of his roles as an Academy Admissions Partner is to refer young people with interest in attending the Coast Guard Academy to their Admissions Officer. He helps with identifying and recruiting future commissioned officers who are prepared to lead. Thus, improving public awareness about one of America’s finest undergraduate engineering programs.
If you have any questions regarding Cal Maritime Academy or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Application process, feel free to contact him.
The Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is a one-week summer program where you’ll immerse yourself in Academy life. Exclusively for students entering their senior year of high school, AIM is regarded as the most realistic of the service academy summer orientation programs.
AIM will test and inspire you. It will push you to your limits. You’ll rise early. You’ll study. You’ll compete. For six non-stop days, you’ll test your mind, body and spirit in every way.
Intense and rewarding, AIM will help you to discover whether the Academy experience is truly what you want from college, and whether you have what it takes to succeed.
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENT: Every Sea Cadet and League Cadet must take and pass the PRT during each Spring and Fall cycle in order to satisfy the USNSCC’s physical fitness requirement of membership. Here at Pasadena Division out cadets enjoy our physical fitness program! One of many activities includes water ballon TOSS!
The VIDEO below was created by former Sea Cadet CPO Gonzales, Christina who was LTJG U.S. Coast Guard aboard the USCGC Decisive