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CEC Charles R. Sanchez Memorial (NMCB 13) Scholarship
Established in 1979 by the officers and men of NMCB-13 and the 21st Reserve Naval Construction Regiment. Chief Sanchez enlisted in the Naval Reserve in the early 60’s and became a member of RNMCB-13 shortly after his enlistment. He had an outstanding record during his career, especially for advancement in rate. He was promoted to CEC in 1973 while heading up the military training department of the Battalion, which soon became one of the most qualified units in the Reserve Naval Construction Force.
As a New York City fireman, he became heavily involved with church youth groups, and at his own expense and on his own time, he organized a group of boys known as Junior Marines, who became frequent guests of the battalion. In 1975, Chief Sanchez was killed while fighting a super market fire in New York City. Respected and admired by his shipmates, a memorial fund for a scholarship to be named in his memory was started by members of the battalion.
Interested in Funding an Endowed Scholarship?
Endowed Scholarships allow our investors to build a lasting legacy, impacting Seabee children and grandchildren for generations to come. Endowed Scholarships often honor or memorialize family members, Seabee leaders, NAVFAC units, organizations or corporations. Perpetual Named scholarships can be funded at three levels, $60,000, $120,000 and $150,000 and are named by the donor.
Contact Dan Miller at danmiller@seabee.org to start a endowed scholarship.