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N AVY L EAGUE of the U NITED S TATES. Citizens in Support of the Sea Services. www.navyleague.org. Who We Are. Founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt.
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NAVY LEAGUEof the UNITED STATES Citizens in Support of the Sea Services www.navyleague.org
Who We Are • Founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. • Civilian organization supporting the US Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine • Worldwide organization with 65,000 members in more than 250 councils; including more than 700 corporate and community affiliate members.
What We Do 1. Educate national leaders and public about the vital importance of a capable and fully prepared Sea Services
What We Do 2. Support the men and women of the services sea service and their families
What We Do 3. Advocate maintenance of a strong U.S. industrial base to secure America’s future
Why We Do It America is a maritime nation • National defense and economic well being dependent upon strong … Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard US-Flag Merchant Marine
Why We Do It Maritime issues impact every American ■ National security ■ Drug trafficking ■ Illegal immigration ■ Delivery of products ■ Protection of natural resources ■ Safe waterways and shorelines for recreation
Navy League at Work • Educate local, state and federally elected officials about key maritime issues
Navy League at Work • Communicate with more than 60,000 military and civilians monthly on critical defense issues through our award-winning publication, Seapower
Navy League at Work • Sponsor largest annual maritime exhibition of its kind … Sea-Air-Space Exposition
Navy League at Work • Host various public forums and educational events
Navy League at Work • Recognize the exceptional service of active duty and reserve personnel through our local and national awards programs
Navy League At Work • Sponsor morale and welfare activities • Provide service members and their families with career transitioning support
Navy League At Work • Adopt ships, stations and units • Sponsor port visits and ship christening and commissioning ceremonies
Navy League at Work • Contribute over $1M annually to more than 9,000 students in NROTC, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Cadets and Navy League Cadet Corps units • Award more than $200K in scholarships annually to dependents for college
Key Benefits of Membership • Belong to a group that shares concern for a strong maritime force that protects and defends U.S. national security
Key Benefits of Membership • Free subscriptionto: • Seapower Magazine (monthly) • Navy Leaguer newsletter (tri-annual) • Almanac of Seapower (annual)
Key Benefits of Membership • Directly support sea service personnel and their families
Citizens in Support of the Sea Services www.navyleague.org 1-800-356-5760 NAVY LEAGUEof the UNITED STATES