The purpose of this corporation shall be to honor and preserve the history and memory of all the USS Albany's, past, present and future and their crews. To foster and strengthen the fraternal, civic and patriotic ties among surviving shipmates as well as to memorialize departed shipmates who served on the USS Albany's. To render financial aid or other support to appropriate qualified historical, educational, patriotic, or charitable organizations, as approved by the board of directors. To operate a USS Albany Heritage Exhibit. To provide assistance when needed to U. S. Navy and U. S. Marine Corp personnel, and to veterans of those military services. To aid the families of active duty and veterans of the Navy and Marine Corps.