Master Divers

Navy Senior Chief Master Diver Carlos Hernandez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 1, Construction Dive Detachment Alpha, shakes hands with Latvian Land Forces Master Sargent Inta Andreaus after joint forces welding and diving as part of exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) in Liepaja, Latvia, June 5, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Melissa K. Russell) 

Master Divers

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Even though we are dedicated to assisting the country’s Navy divers, this website has no affiliation with the United States Navy or any other government agency. Its purpose is for the enjoyment of and passing along information to all members ofthe organization.

Executive Director Jim Phalin, Retired US Navy MDV

The NDA Board of Directors:

President: John Porter, Retired US Navy Captain

Leland "Skip" Lash, Retired US Navy BMCS/DV

Shawn Fanning Retired US Navy/MDV

Bill Sherman Retired SK2/SS

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Email: jim@navydivers.org

Phone Number: (858) 243-1774

By Laws

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