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Around the League highlights the members, councils and local initiatives advancing the Navy League’s mission across the country. Explore stories of sea service support, community partnerships, unit adoptions, homecomings, awards and the dedicated volunteers making an impact in their communities.

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Mid-Missouri Council Celebrates Navy’s 251st Birthday, Supports Local Sea Cadets

The Navy League’s Mid-Missouri Council brought more than 100 members of the Jefferson City community together Oct. 13 to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 251st birthday while raising support for the Thomas Jefferson Division Sea Cadets. Held at American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the celebration combined Navy traditions,…

Carson City Council Celebrates Marine Corps Warfare Training Center 75th Anniversary

On Sept. 25, Carson City Council members had the privilege of joining friends, neighbors, military families, community partners and supporters to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. It was a great reminder of the special relationship shared between our military installations and the communities…
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Press Releases

Navy League Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients

The Navy League Foundation is proud to recognize six outstanding students from sea service families as its 2026 scholarship recipients. This year’s recipients include children and grandchildren of U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps service members and veterans who are preparing to pursue degrees in engineering, biomedical research, political science,…

Educators at Sea Program Brings Teachers Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt

A keystone of the Navy League of the United States’ mission is to educate the public about the sea services, whether through our councils spread across the U.S. and around the world, or special programs designed to bring everyday Americans in contact with the men and women of the military….

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…

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…
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President’s Message

Council Leadership in Action: The Juneau Story 

Council Leadership in Action: The Juneau Story  BY LARRY SALTER, NAVY LEAGUE NATIONAL PRESIDENT During a stop in Juneau, Alaska, this August, I had the opportunity to spend time with Juneau Council President Carl Uchytil and several members of his board. I knew the council’s story, but hearing firsthand what they have accomplished reminded…

Celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy

LARRY G. SALTER, NAVY LEAGUE NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN Today, we proudly join our nation in celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy. Since October 13, 1775, generations of Sailors have stood the watch, defending freedom, safeguarding prosperity, and embodying the highest ideals of honor, courage, and commitment. Their…
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