Partners in Patriotism and Veterans Affairs Committee

As descendants of America’s very first veterans, members of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) have long supported veterans and veterans’ causes. The mission of the Veterans Committee is to direct the SAR’s efforts to serve those who have served. The USS Stark Memorial report is the primary tool for monitoring SAR member activities in serving veterans. The USS Stark Memorial Award recognizes outstanding chapters and state societies within the SAR for their support of Veterans by having exceptional overall Veterans programs.

The USS Stark was a United States Navy guided-missile frigate launched on May 30, 1980. In 1987, the ship was deployed to the Middle East, and on May 17, 1987, was struck by two Exocet missiles fired from an Iraqi warplane. There were 37 U.S. sailors killed and 21 injured. The USS Stark was repaired and returned to service. She was decommissioned in 1999.

Committee Members

• Dale E. Corey (Chair), Colonel James Wood II Chapter, [email protected]
• George R. Corbett, Williamsburg Chapter
• William L. Schwetke, Culpeper Minute Men
• Bernard D. Baker, Dan River Chapter
• Wm. Forrest Crain, Fairfax Resolves Chapter
• Kevin S. Combs, General William Campbell

Winners of the USS Stark Memorial Award

• 50-99 members winner—Col. James Wood II Chapter, Virginia (2019, 2021)
• 100-199 members winner—Col. James Wood II Chapter, Virginia (2022, 2023)
• 200-plus members, winner—Col. William Grayson Chapter, Virginia (2021)