• EDUCATE
    EDUCATE

    ...our citizens to be cyber smart, and develop pathways for the future cyber workforce.

  • ENGAGE
    ENGAGE

    ...and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues.

  • COMMEMORATE
    COMMEMORATE

    ...our cryptologic history & those who served within the cryptologic community.

THE NCF VISION

Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology through leadership, education, and partnerships.

Annual Reunion of the Navy Cryptologic Veterans Association

Tuesday, June 4, 2019Sunday, June 9, 2019
Double Tree by Hilton in Portland, Maine

This year's annual reunion of the Navy Cryptologic Veteran's Association will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton in Portland, Maine, June 4-9, 2019. See the link below to visit the event website for more details and to register to attend.

This annual event features a NCVA Ship's Store, daily hospitality room, area tours, special events for spouses, Banquet on Saturday, June 9th and this year a real Maine Clam Bake/Lobster Feast. There will also be plenty to do and see in and around Portland.

On Saturday, June 9th - Presentation of the:

*. Captain Joseph Rochefort Information Warfare Officer Distinguished Leadership Award
*. On-the-Roof-Gang Navy and Marine Cryptologist of the Year
*. U.S. NCVA Award for Cryptologic Support Excellence

Also to be recognized during the presentations will be James S. Walters, the 2018 Winner of the Radio Club of America U.S. Navy Captain George P. McGinnis Memorial Award.

Cryptologic Veterans Groups meeting concurrently:

*. Naval Reserve Cryptologic Veterans Association
*. NSGA Philippines Veterans
*. NSGA Submarine Veterans

For more information and to register, please visit the reunion website link below.

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  • The first hire at SIS was Annie Louise Newkirk, hired as a cryptographic clerk. Interesting note, when a phone call came in for someone working in the vault room, Ms. Newkirk would buzz the back room using a Morse code equivalent for the first initial of the individual's name. In honor of Women's History Month - click to learn about more female cryptologic pioneers!

About Us

The NCF's Vision is to strengthen trust in the digital ecosystem.

The NCF Mission: Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology as we:

Educate citizens to be cyber smart individuals, 

Develop pathways for the future cyber and cryptologic workforce, 

Engage and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues and, 

Commemorate our cryptologic history and those who served. 

The Foundation provides exceptional cryptologic programs, encourages young minds to learn about cryptology and to explore cyber-related career opportunities, hosts educational, cryptology-related exhibits at various community events, and honors the people— past and present—whose contributions to our national security protect and make possible our way of life.

The NCF also provides needed support to the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM), the first public museum in the U.S. Intelligence Community. Located adjacent to the National Security Agency (NSA) in Maryland, the NCM houses a unique and priceless collection of artifacts that represent our Nation's history in code making and code breaking, as well as a world class library of cryptologic media. The NCF has acquired rare and invaluable artifacts for the Museum and helps to support new educational and interactive exhibits.

The NCF is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Learn more about our MISSION, VISION, and VALUES.