Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902 - Promoting Maritime Advocacy
The Navy League, founded in 1902, is a citizen-led organization supporting and advocating for the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marine. With over 28,000 members worldwide, the Navy League focuses on initiatives such as youth programs, ship commissionings, public education, and legislative advocacy. The importance of American leadership in the maritime domain, driven by economic and national security interests, is highlighted. Opportunities to collaborate with the Navy League through various caucuses and events like the Sea-Air-Space Expo are also presented.
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About the Navy League Founded 1902, in New York Yacht Club, Teddy Roosevelt Promotes the need for strong sea services Citizen-led organization (civilian/veteran/active-duty memberships) o 180 local councils o Over 28,000 members worldwide Supports and advocates for members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S. Flag-Merchant Marine Local Council Initiatives: youth programs, ship commissionings, educating the public, scholarship programs, legislative advocacy, etc. Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
America is a Maritime Nation The Maritime Domain: Increasing complexity: - Climate Change - Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response Increasing threats: - South China Sea - Arctic Sea Lanes American Leadership is essential - International Rule of Law American Sea Power is essential - Economic/National Security Maritime Workforce is shrinking Such focus on the maritime domain by the United States may be the greatest guarantee of deterring war and ensuring prosperity for all. -- To Provide and Maintain a Navy, CAPT Henry J. Hendrix, USN (Ret.) Tomorrow looks different. So will we. -Adm. Linda Fagan, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
U.S. Navy: Top 3 Priorities Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
U.S. Marine Corps: Top 3 Priorities LANDING SHIP MEDIUM Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
U.S. Coast Guard: Top 3 Priorities Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
U.S. Merchant Marine: Top 3 Priorities Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
Opportunities to work with the Navy League Join our supported Caucuses: Shipbuilding, Public Shipyard, Navy- Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Navy Education, and Sea Cadet. Military Service Academy Nominations Assist Selection Board (Navy League Members would welcome the opportunity to assist) Assist with Academy days Sea Air Space Expo- April 2-5, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
Thank You! Citizens in Support of Sea Services since 1902
