Around The League
March 10, 2026
New York Council Celebrates Black Maritime Pioneers
In recognition of Black History Month, the New York Council hosted a special event called Lifting All Boats: Lessons from Black Maritime Pioneers. The evening was filled with maritime history, modern perspectives and networking, celebrating some of their council members and partners who are achieving great things in New York City and beyond. Bravo zulu!
Member Spotlight: The Adopted Units Team Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council
From care packages to award ceremonies, the Adopted Unit Liaisons of the Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council show up for our Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen every single day. Volunteers like Dave Ellingson, Jean Black, Cynthia Martin, and Kevin Torcolini are proof that community dedication makes a real difference in the lives of those who serve. […]
February 10, 2026
FITZ Comes Home to San Diego
On Jan. 7, the San Diego Council’s Homecoming Committee joined families and friends in greeting more than 300 Sailors attached to USS Fitzgerald’s return to homeport from its seven-month overseas deployment to the 3rd, 7th and 5th Fleet areas of operations. Fitzgerald conducted a wide range of operations, including routine presence patrols and maritime security operations. Welcome home, FITZ, and Bravo Zulu to the […]
Tampa Bay Honors the Brave Souls of Cutter Blackthorne, Expands Coast Guard Support
On Jan. 28, members of the Tampa Bay Council joined their community in honoring the lives lost aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorne. Forty-six years ago, Blackthorn capsized and sank after colliding with tanker SS Capricorn near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Each year, the council donates a wreath and stands in solemn remembrance, offering their deepest condolences to the families who […]
President’s Message
October 14, 2025
Celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy
LARRY G. SALTER, NAVY LEAGUE NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN Today, we proudly join our nation…
September 9, 2025
Marine Corps and Expeditionary Warfare: Anchored in Readiness, Driven by Purpose
BY MCPON (RET.) MIKE STEVENS, NAVY LEAGUE CEO Expeditionary warfare has long been a defining…
July 8, 2025
Leading with Purpose, Adapting with Vision
LARRY G. SALTER, NAVY LEAGUE NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN It is an honor to serve…
In My Own Words
October 14, 2025
Carrie Muehlbauer, Captain (Ret.), U.S. AIR FORCE
I always wanted to be a military pilot but women weren’t allowed to fly military…
September 9, 2025
1st Lt. Allen Schocken, U.S. Marine Corps
I am a combat engineer officer assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air…
Press Releases
January 7, 2026
Navy League Foundation Announces the Captain J. Phillip London Scholarship
The Navy League Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Captain J. Phillip London Scholarship, created to honor the life and legacy of Captain J. Phillip “Jack” London, USN (Ret.). Capt. London served with distinction during his 24-year Navy and Navy Reserve career and later became a transformative leader in the private sector, […]
October 8, 2025
Navy League Philadelphia Council – Navy 250th Birthday Celebration 2025 Events
Join the Navy League Philadelphia Council as we commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Navy with a week of events across Philadelphia, Camden & Gloucester, NJ, and the Delaware River. From ship arrivals and a Blessing of the Fleet to community tours and game-day traditions, you’re invited to celebrate history, honor service, and […]
August 6, 2025
Navy League Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Awardees
June 12, 2025
Navy League Elects 53rd National President
Navy League Elects 53rd National President Retired Navy Captain Focused on Growth and Strengthening National Impact ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy League of the United States, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services and their families—the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine—announced during its 2025 National Convention that […]