Established in 1978 by the Active Duty Civil Engineering Corp Officers under RADM Donald G. Iselin, Chief of Civil Engineers and Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, following the sudden death of Admiral Husband. Admiral Husband graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1935, and earned a Master’s Degree in civil engineering in 1940. In 1964, he was designated Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks and Deputy Chief of Naval Civil Engineers. He was appointed Chief of the Bureau and the Corps by the President effective May 1, 1965, and became Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (formerly Bureau of Yards and Docks) as a result of a Navy Department reorganization. Following 34 years of naval service, Admiral Husband retired from active duty in 1969 to become vice president for construction with the Consolidated Edison Company of New York.
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.