Established in 1978 by George R. Brown and The Brown Foundation in honor of Admiral Combs, Civil Engineer Corps, U. S. Navy (Retired), who served as Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks and the Naval Construction Forces during the early World War II days under Admiral Ben Moreell, Father of the Seabees. Rear Admiral Combs served as the Chairman of the SMSA following Admiral Moreell.
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.