Minemen Rate
Established 12 October 1943.
This site is dedicated to the US Navy Mine Force and the Minemen who serve in the rating.
Mission Statement
- To cherish the memories, experiences and associations of our Mine Warfare Forces, Units and Personnel during peacetime and while engaged in the World Wars, Military Actions, Conflicts and Campaigns waged for humanity; To instill and stimulate love of our Country and our Flag; To promote and further patriotic education in our Nation.
- Ever to maintain law and order, and to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of our National Government and the Constitution of the United States; To foster relations among all branches of the Armed Services, including Allied Nations.
- To acquire and preserve records of U.S. Navy Mine Warfare Force services, including individual achievements and their associated honors and awards; To encourage and assist in the holding of Commemorations and the establishment of Memorials dedicated to accomplishments of U.S. Navy Mine Forces; And to transmit all these ideals to posterity; inder God and for our County, we unite to establish
“The Association of Minemen”
AOM Officers Duties
Membership Application
Click the button below to join the AOM or pay your dues. Dues maybe paid in 5 year terms if desired.
If for some reason the PayPal system is not working you may contact AOM Treasurer and he will guide you on what to do.
Scholarship Program
SCHOLASTIC ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
NOTE: Five completed pages are required to apply for the
scholarship program. Please print out pages 5 thru 9 and complete.