The Gateway Chapter - NCVA is a non-profit Naval Veteran’s organization that promotes the fraternal and social environment of the U.S. Armed Services, primarily the United States Navy. The functions of the Chapter are to conduct periodic reunions and other functions, encourage membership in the National NCVA, support the preservation of the cryptologic history, and host the National NCVA Reunion, when appropriate.

Our membership region, centered in St. Louis, MO, covers an approximate 250 mile radius. This region contacts eight states and is bounded on the West by Kansas City, Kansas; on the North by Des Moines, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois; on the East by Indianapolis, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky; and on the South by Memphis, Tennessee and Little Rock, Arkansas. While it’s not our intention to infringe on other NCVA Chapter regions, some geographic overlap may exist. Members of other NCVA Chapters are welcome to attend our Chapter meetings and functions.

Membership in the Gateway Chapter - NCVA requires the prerequisite of membership in the National NCVA and follows the same criterion which includes: Regular or Reserve veterans of the U.S. Naval Cryptologic organization; Regular or Reserve veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force who served on permanent duty with the U.S. Naval Cryptologic organization; U.S. Federal Service personnel who have served ten (10) or more years in the U.S. Naval Cryptologic organization; Spouses of deceased personnel who were members or were qualified for membership. There is no initial charge or annual dues for membership in the Chapter.

Our 5th annual Gateway Chapter Reunion is scheduled for the weekend of 17-19 September 2010 in Springfield, Illinois. Download the 2010 Reunion Flyer as well as the 2010 Mini Reunion Page for hotel information, chapter dinner location, and registration form. Please feel free to contact any of the Chapter Officers for additional information.