Santa Rosa County Navy League Council

05/28/2026

⛳🏌️ SAVE THE DATE! 🏌️⛳

The Santa Rosa County Council of the Navy League is proud to announce the return of the CAPT Walt Reese Golf Tournament on October 9, 2026!

Join us for a day of golf, camaraderie, prizes, food, beverages, and fun, all while supporting an incredible mission that directly benefits military members and families, NJROTC and Sea Cadet programs, scholarships, youth leadership initiatives, and community outreach efforts throughout Santa Rosa County.

We are currently seeking:
✅ Tournament Sponsors
✅ Tee Sign Sponsors
✅ Prize Sponsors
✅ Team Registrations

Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels and offer excellent visibility for businesses and organizations throughout the community.

🏆 Top teams will win prizes
🤣 Last place still takes home a trophy
🇺🇸 Everyone wins by supporting the mission of the Navy League

Learn more, register your team, or become a sponsor today at:

🌐 https://givebutter.com/SRCNLGolfTournament

We look forward to seeing everyone on the course this October!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Their courage and commitment secured the freedoms we hold today. We will never forget their service, and we will never stop honoring their memory.

The Navy League stands in solemn remembrance of all who gave everything for our country.

05/23/2026

BZ Pace High NJROTC!!

Proud to announce that our NJROTC unit has earned Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors, along with being recognized as the Most Outstanding Unit in Area 11. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, leadership, and excellence of every cadet in our program.

05/18/2026

BZ to Cadet Chief Kyleigh Walsh for your award of the Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal. We are proud to serve you and the entire Milton High School NJROTC team. Keep up the great work!

05/08/2026

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Just like their brave sea service partners, military spouses have made the choice to serve our country. They support our Sailors, raise families and uplift the communities where they are stationed. Our military is stronger with spouses at home giving love and support. Thank you! 💖

04/25/2026

Our Santa Rosa County Navy League Council was honored to recognize the outstanding service members from NAS Whiting Field at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information Center AM Network Breakfast on April 24! ⚓️🇺🇸

2026 Council President, Stephen Prestesater proudly presented Sailor of the Quarter awards certificates to the exceptional sailors who went above and beyond in their commitment to mission excellence, leadership, and service in Q2:

• Senior Sailor of the Quarter: ET1 Mark Fraire
• Sailor of the Quarter: MA2 Kevin Trujillo
• Junior Sailor of the Quarter: AC3 Ryan Stowers
• Blue Jacket of the Quarter: MASN Ian Lochridge

BZ to our honorees—we’re proud to support and recognize you!

04/16/2026

🚨 We’re Live! 🚨

The Santa Rosa County Navy League is proud to announce the launch of our brand-new website:
🌐 www.srcnavyleague.org

This new platform makes it easier than ever to:
⚓ Learn about our mission
🇺🇸 Support our service members and their families
🎓 Apply for scholarships
🤝 Get involved through events and sponsorships

From honoring Sailors at Naval Air Station Whiting Field to investing in future leaders through NJROTC and Sea Cadet programs, everything we do is driven by community support, and now you can be part of it with just a click.

👉 Visit us today and see how you can make an impact: www.srcnavyleague.org

Support the Santa Rosa County Navy League, honoring service members, funding NJROTC & SeaCadet scholarships, and strengthening community ties at NAS Whiting Field.

04/05/2026

Today, we honor the Gold Star Spouses of our country and the sacrifices they've made. You're strength is an example to all of us. We see you; you are not forgotten. May we continue to support them as we in solemnity remember their loved ones.

04/01/2026

📣 Scholarship Deadline Extended! 📣

The Santa Rosa County Navy League is proud to support the next generation of leaders through our annual scholarship program, and we’re giving students a little more time to apply!

🗓 NEW Deadline: April 15, 2026
💰 Scholarship Award: $1,500

This scholarship is open to eligible students with strong academic performance, leadership involvement, and a passion for continuing their education. Applicants must also include a school official’s endorsement as part of their submission.

📌 Be sure your application includes:
✔️ Transcripts
✔️ Extracurricular activities & leadership roles
✔️ One-page essay
✔️ Statement of need
✔️ School endorsement

Eligible criteria - Applicants must meet one of these listed items:
- Must live in Santa Rosa County
- Must be a graduate of a Santa Rosa County School district, including home and/ or private school, with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA with transcript confirmation
- Child or Grandchild of a Maritime Service active duty, retired, or honorably discharged member
- A NJROTC graduate with at least two years in the program, with HS transcript confirmation
- Completed at least two years in the Naval Sea Cadet Program with the Division Commanding Officer’s statement confirmation
- Demonstrated participation in school and extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated leadership positions held in school activities or organizations
- Demonstrated need (statement supporting need for scholarship aid)

📬 Completed applications should be mailed to:
P.O. Box 3893
Milton, FL 32572

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!

👉 See the full application details by emailing [email protected]

03/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Navy League Santa Rosa County Honors NAS Whiting Field and Training Air Wing FIVE at Annual Awards Banquet

Milton, FL — March 6, 2026 — The Santa Rosa County Council of the Navy League of the United States hosted its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on March 6 at Sowell Farms, recognizing the outstanding service members and civilians of Naval Air Station Whiting Field and Training Air Wing Five.

The annual event brought together community leaders, military personnel, and supporters of the sea services to celebrate the achievements of those serving and supporting operations at NAS Whiting Field. The evening included dinner, awards presentations, and the installation of the council’s 2026 officers and board members.

“Santa Rosa County is stronger because you choose to live and serve here, and it’s our responsibility as a community to show the men and women of NAS Whiting Field how much we value their service.” said 2026 Council President, Stephen Prestesater. “The mission of the Navy League only works when people step forward to support it. If you believe in supporting our Sea Cadets, investing in NJROTC, and strengthening the bond between our community and NAS Whiting Field, we invite you to join us.”

The evening’s program featured remarks from guest speaker Chief Jennifer Frank, Chief of Police for the City of Milton, who shared insights from her nearly two decades of law enforcement leadership and her commitment to community-driven policing.

During the banquet, the Navy League presented several awards recognizing exceptional performance among enlisted sailors, civilian personnel, and flight instructors at NAS Whiting Field and Training Air Wing Five.

2025 Sailors of the Year
• Blue Jacket of the Year: ACAN Stanley McKinley
• Junior Sailor of the Year: AC2 Gurjeet Singh
• Sailor of the Year: ABH2 (AW) Cesar Reyes
• Senior Sailor of the Year: MA1 (SW/AW) Mark Nguyen
2025 Civilians of the Year
• Senior Civilian of the Year: Kevin Fraley, Air Traffic Control
• Supervisor of the Year: Ron McCurdy, ATC Maintenance Office
• Junior Civilian of the Year: Lynn Burris, Security Office
2025 Training Air Wing Five Flight Instructors of the Year
• LT Mitchell Reynolds, USN, VT-2
• Capt Keith Martin, USMC, VT-3
• LT Tyler Warren, USN, VT-6
• Maj Joseph Morales, USMC, HT-8
• LCDR Michael Dominik, USN, HT-8 Reserve Component
• LT Ian Grover, USN, HT-18
• AWS2 Christopher Allen, USN, HT-18 Air Crewman of the Year
• LT Mary Waters, USN, HT-28
• LCDR William Wiggins, USN, TW-5 Reserve Component

The event also included presentation of the Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal to LC2 Baylee Bray-Crews in recognition of exceptional youth leadership and service with the US Naval Sea Cadets Whiting Division.

During the evening, the council also recognized and installed its 2026 Board of Directors, who will lead the organization’s efforts to support the sea services and strengthen community partnerships in Santa Rosa County.

The 2026 leadership team includes:
• President: Stephen Prestesater
• Immediate Past President: Mirella Savage
• Treasurer: Julie Ziegenhorn
• Youth Programs and Scholarships: Del W. Lewis
• Active Duty Military Liaison: Jamey Coffey, NAS Whiting Field
• Board Members: Mayor Heather Lindsay, Dan Stewart and Jim McMackin

The banquet was made possible through the support of local sponsors, including Navy Federal Credit Union, PenAir Credit Union the City of Milton Florida, BluMac Realty, Inc., Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Santa Rosa County, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Santa Rosa Medical Center, Rev. Douglas C. Halvorsen, Cox, Florida Power & Light, Leonardo Helicopters, D.R. Horton Homes, Buffalo Rock Company and Okaloosa Gas.

Special gratitude to our supporting vendors:
V Sousa Productions, Coastal Pix Photo Booth and DJ Jordan

The Santa Rosa County Council of the Navy League is part of the Navy League of the United States, a civilian organization founded in 1902 to support America’s sea services. The council works to strengthen ties between the military and the local community through recognition programs, educational outreach, scholarships, and support for service members and their families.

📸View event photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CQ8MSacbB/