Deployments are hard and the entire family bears a burden when a mom or dad is away for months at a time. In general, over the last three years, Sailors aboard ships have spent 25-35% of their time underway. Routine work expectations often include significant time spent underway in addition to major deployments.

• The Foundation scholarship will support immediate family members of the crew as one mechanism for providing greater education opportunities.
• The scholarship will be granted annually based on the recommendation of the Commanding Officer.