Greater Charleston Navy League

04/22/2026

We are less than a month out from our first Boeing Military Appreciation Night with the RiverDogs, which is taking place on Armed Forces Day — Saturday, May 16. As in the past, due to generous partnership from Boeing, we are able to offer all military families (active, retired, etc.) up to 6 free tickets for this game.

Please see the attached flyer for information to claim those free tickets.

04/19/2026

Charleston’s waterfront has welcomed a major new addition as a state-of-the-art floating pier for NOAA was successfully launched and precisely positioned. This marked a significant milestone in NOAA’s investment in mission-ready maritime infrastructure.

04/17/2026

Greater Charleston Council Engages High School Students at Maritime Association Youth Expo

The Greater Charleston Council of the Navy League of the United States engaged with the Maritime Association of South Carolina in the Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo, where we welcomed over 400 students showcasing career opportunities in the maritime industry.

Our display booth provided detailed information about the varied opportunities for secondary school students in local NLUS Programs such as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and scholarship opportunities.

The event, held at the Port of Charleston Liner Terminal in downtown Charleston, featured 30 companies and organizations closely aligned to the rich maritime environment of the greater Charleston region.
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For more information about the local Navy League, please visit our Website: greatercharlestonnavyleague.org; or Facebook: and Instagram: greatercharlestonnavyleague

03/26/2026

Please join us for the U.S. Coast Guard Ball!

Charleston’s maritime community will come together on August 29, 2026 for the Inaugural Greater Charleston U.S. Coast Guard Tribute and Ball—honoring more than 233 years of Coast Guard service in this region and celebrating Charleston’s designation as an official Coast Guard Community. Join us for this historic evening hosted by the Propeller Club of Charleston, the Charleston Council of the Navy League and the Coast Guard Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are now available at the Propeller Club events page.

03/23/2026

🇺🇸Welcome Home U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone! 🇺🇸

The Charleston Council was privileged to welcome home the crew of the USCGC STONE this past week following an exciting patrol in support of the nation's strategic objectives in the Caribbean and elsewhere. Friends and families gathered on Pier Papa at the rapidly expanding Coast Guard Base in North Charleston and were eager to greet their loved ones!

Welcome home STONE and Bravo Zulu!

03/12/2026

2026 Charleston Submarine Ball

Celebrate the legacy of the Silent Service with an evening of tradition, dinner, and community.

📅 April 18, 2026
🎟️ Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-charleston-submarine-ball-tickets-1980549133774

03/11/2026

JOIN US IN SUPPORTING THE 2026 NAVY BALL COMMITTEE AS WE STRIVE TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR SAILORS IN OUR AREA!

03/05/2026

Email from Joint Base Charleston New month, new events. March is stacked! 🏀🔥 JBCharleston.com Skip the Drive — Thursday Fun is on Base Nothing planned today? Head to JB CHS – AB Commons for First Th

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

Be sure to visit our newly updated website to view upcoming events, learn more about the council, and explore membership information.

02/25/2026

Congratulations to the following Greater Charleston Navy League members on their appointment to the 2026 Board of Directors:

*Jim Offutt, President
*Bob MacPherson, Vice President
*Mike McAllister, Treasurer
*Greg Blackburn, Secretary
and members Todd Ashworth, Carrie Hobbs, Jim Lyons, Tom Snyder, Wes Smith and Nick Wong

02/05/2026

Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed February 16th - 20th, 2026 as Maritime Week throughout the state and encourages all South Carolinians to recognize and celebrate the lasting contributions of the maritime, transportation, and logistics community to the prosperity and well-being of South Carolina.