S/V Paviti Tern Preservation Trust Inc
Dedicated to our Veterans, Past, Present & Future
VETERANS TELL YOUR REAL LIFE DOCUMENTED IN SERVICE AND LIFESTYLE STORIES HERE FREE OF CHARGE
What is S/V Paviti Tern Preservation Trust Inc?
Our Non Profit Mission
S/V PAVITI TERN PRESERVATION Trust Inc., A Massachusetts Not for Profit Corporation, will, with help from your donations provide a platform free of charge to any honorably discharged veteran to share their documented, unedited, real life stories of there time in service as well as civilian life.
Veteran's Corner
WHERE VETERANS SHARE THIER REAL LIFE STORIES
We accept stories from both in-service and out-of-service veterans. Every veteran should be heard!
The First Navy Jack is one of the earliest symbols of American unity, dating back to 1775. With thirteen stripes representing the original colonies and a long, extended rattlesnake paired with the phrase “Don’t Tread on Me,” it reflects a message rooted in restraint and solidarity. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s Join, or Die, the design emphasizes unity and vigilance rather than aggression. The rattlesnake, stretched across the flag, symbolizes a measured warning: we do not seek conflict, but we will stand firm if challenged.
Often compared to the Gadsden Flag, the First Navy Jack carries a different tone. While the Gadsden flag’s coiled snake suggests readiness for immediate action, the Navy Jack highlights collective strength and a defensive posture grounded in independence. As interpretations of “Don’t Tread on Me” have shifted over time, the First Navy Jack remains a clear reminder of its original meaning—standing united, avoiding unnecessary conflict, and protecting freedom with purpose and resolve.
Veteran's Real Life Stories
Read the documented first-hand accounts of veterans
The Tern Travels
Join Her ocean sailing adventures and ports of call
Locations
VISIT HER PORTS OF CALL
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"22 A Day"
The United States of America is the richest, most powerful country in the history of planet earth, yet we are unable to prevent twenty-two veterans from committing suicide every single day of the year. Since the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11, in excess of one hundred and forty thousand veterans have committed suicide with no end in sight. Why is it we are able to prepare these men and women for battle yet after they win the battle, we are unable to figure out why they take their own lives? Our goal as a non-profit is to devote all our resources in helping to stem the tide of suicide amongst our heroes.