Navy League of the United States

06/23/2026

Happy 87th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary!

Since 1939, Auxiliarists have served as a vital force multiplier for the Coast Guard, promoting recreational boating safety, educating the public, conducting vessel safety checks, and supporting missions that help keep America’s ports, waterways and coastal communities safe.

To the men and women of the Coast Guard Auxiliary: thank you for your service, professionalism and steadfast commitment to maritime safety and security.

06/14/2026

Today we honor the flag that's flown over our ships, our bases, and everyone who has ever stood for it across every branch of service. The Navy League is proud to stand alongside the Sea Services and all who've defended what that flag represents. Happy Flag Day.

06/11/2026

Transitioning out of military or public service? This is built for you.

ReLAUNCH Advisors + Navy League are hosting a 2-day Career Transition Seminar in Arlington, VA, led by Jeff Pottinger, Chad Clay, and Pete Brennan, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaches & http://WHY.os Professionals.

📅 June 26 & 27 · 📍 Arlington, VA
Seats are limited.

👉 https://hubs.la/Q04l5MR00

06/10/2026

Honoring excellence across the sea services.

Last week at the 2026 Navy League National Convention, we had the privilege of recognizing the recipients of the Navy League’s Annual Professional Excellence Awards.

These awards honor outstanding leadership, professionalism and service across the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine.

From inspirational leadership and operational competence to logistics, engineering, supply readiness and literary achievement, this year’s awardees represent the very best of our sea services and maritime community.

Bravo Zulu to all of the 2025 Annual Professional Excellence Award recipients. Your dedication, expertise and commitment to mission excellence continue to strengthen our nation’s sea services.

06/08/2026

At the 2026 Navy League National Convention, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps presented the 2025 Sea Cadet Individual Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding cadets and adult leaders across the program.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees:

PO3/LC4 Henry Horgan — Navy League Cadet of the Year
- The Keith T. Weaver Award recognizes the Navy League Cadet of the Year, honoring a cadet who has excelled in NLCC training, demonstrated strong military bearing and distinguished themselves through leadership, initiative and achievement.

PO2 Kall Meador — Junior Sea Cadet of the Year
- The Peter J. Soler Award recognizes the Junior Sea Cadet of the Year, honoring a cadet who has excelled in NSCC training and demonstrated the initiative, reliability, responsibility and commitment expected of an outstanding Sea Cadet.

LCDR Angel Uscanga — NSCC Regional Director of the Year
- The Fred D. Carl Award recognizes the NSCC Regional Director of the Year, honoring outstanding leadership, command effectiveness and contributions to meeting national Sea Cadet goals and objectives.

- LTJG Darrell Smith — NSCC Officer of the Year
The Nicholas Brango Award recognizes the NSCC Officer of the Year, honoring an officer whose leadership, service and excellence in training have made a significant contribution to the education and development of American youth.

The Navy League was honored to celebrate these exceptional honorees and their commitment to leadership, service and the Sea Cadet mission. Bravo Zulu!

06/08/2026

The Navy League's Association Partner Program is building a growing coalition of maritime organizations, expanding our reach, amplifying our voice, and supporting our sea services together.

On Friday, June 6, during the 2026 Navy League National Convention, we welcomed two more organizations into that coalition: the American Society of Naval Engineers - ASNE and the Navy Mustang Association.

ASNE is the leading professional engineering society for engineers, scientists and allied professionals who conceive, design, develop, test, construct, outfit, operate and maintain complex naval and maritime ships, submarines and aircraft and their associated systems and subsystems. It is the second organization to sign the new partner agreement.

The Navy Mustang Association is a non-profit veterans organization dedicated to uniting, mentoring and honoring officers who rose up from the ranks. Their unofficial motto, “Sursum ab Ordine” — Up From the Ranks — captures a journey of humility, service and leadership. It is the third organization to join the partner agreement.

We are proud to welcome both organizations aboard and look forward to working together in support of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Association Partners.

06/06/2026

Today, we commemorate the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day and honor the courage, sacrifice, and resolve of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Their bravery helped secure freedom for future generations and remains a lasting reminder of the cost of liberty.

We remember those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never came home.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

One of the most valuable parts of Navy League National Convention? Hearing directly from leaders shaping today’s force.

Day 3 of our 2026 National Convention began with the Sea Service Senior Enlisted Leadership Breakfast, where members heard directly from senior enlisted leaders across our nation's sea services.

The opportunity to engage directly with leaders of this caliber helps Navy League members better understand the challenges facing today’s force and strengthens our ability to advocate for and support America’s sea services.

Thank you to SgtMaj David Wilson, USMC; CMDCM Jon Lonsdale, USN; MCPO Mike Farrell, USCG, and MCPO Charlie Salls, USCG (Ret.) for sharing perspectives on leadership, readiness, recruiting, retention, and service.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our Donald M. Mackie, Council Performance, and Sea Service Adoption Excellence Award winners!

These awards celebrate the outstanding work being done by Navy League councils and members across the country in support of our mission and America's sea services. Through community engagement, ship and unit adoptions, advocacy, youth programs, and countless volunteer efforts, our councils continue to make a meaningful impact at the local and national levels.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients, and thank you to every Navy League member whose dedication and service help strengthen our organization and support those who serve our nation.

Bravo Zulu!