Inland Empire Navy League

06/04/2026

Today, the Inland Empire Council was recognized with an Honorable Mention Council Performance Award at the 2026 Navy League National Convention. This award recognizes our support for the numerous sea service affiliated youth programs, active duty commands, and advocacy in our communities.

06/04/2026

On April 27th, CDR William Lauper, USN, Ret., presented the Navy League Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal to Cadet Captain Catherine D**g, who is the Commanding Officer of the Troy NJROTC Regiment of nearly 400 high school cadets.

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Thank you to CDR Bill McDonald for representing the Inland Empire Council of the Navy League yesterday at the annual awards ceremony held by the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program at El Camino High School in Oceanside. He presented the Navy League's Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal to Cadet Staff Sergeant Cherish Boyd-Miller for Outstanding Performance of Duty. Among the several elements of outstanding performance of Youth Medal winners is being in the top 10 percent in all academic classes.

03/28/2026

Thank you to CDR Bill McDonald, USN, Ret., Vice President of the Navy League Inland Empire Council , who proudly represented the Council on Wednesday at the graduation of Field Medical Training Battalion - West, Camp Pendleton. Especially pleased to recognize as Honor Graduate of the class a fellow member of the clan, HN Aedan McDonald. These graduates are Navy Hospital Corpsmen (and women) now qualified to serve in US Marine Corps units with the revered title of "Doc."

03/18/2026

⚓ Registration is OPEN — start planning now!

The 2026 Navy League National Convention is coming to Norfolk, VA | June 3–6! Expect council training, sea service updates, awards luncheons, and unforgettable events including a reception aboard the Battleship Wisconsin and a sunset cruise of Norfolk Harbor. 🛳️🌅

📋 Register: https://hubs.la/Q047bxKC0
🏨 Book your room at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott: https://hubs.la/Q047bh4Z0

03/15/2026

The Inland Empire Council is proud of this Sea Cadet Battalion. Through their tremendous leadership, opportunities, and community service, they continue to grow and be the difference. BZ!

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Navy League of the United States! 🍂

Today—and every day—we’re grateful for the brave men and women of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine who continue to serve far from home. Their dedication keeps our nation safe and our seas secure.

We’re also incredibly thankful for you—our Navy League members, councils, and volunteers across the country. Your support strengthens our mission and helps us stand beside the sea services year-round.

From our Navy League family to yours, we wish you a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving!

11/19/2025

Not good. ARGUS is way behind schedule. The crew is ready and waiting for their ship. Our Inland Empire Council is standing by to lead the commissioning ceremony.

https://news.usni.org/2025/11/18/eastern-shipbuilding-halts-work-on-coast-guard-cutter-program-cites-financial-strain-and-program-conditions?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOKCbNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEepit4ncXQkX_AK9z2m9ibq2kwLnweItgzUrotKkp-qhOTY3EqNNHqFfT1R7E_aem_E3SUCtsv_0Re2Tna7aw2IQ

Eastern Shipbuilding Group halted work on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter program, citing “significant financial strain” caused by the program’s conditions, USNI News has learned. “Eastern Shipbuilding Group has made the difficult decision to suspend work on th...