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The Navy League has provided a powerful voice for a stronger sea service to Congress and to the American people. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S.

The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. The Navy League has grown into the foremost citizens’ organization to serve, support and stand with all the sea services – the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

09/28/2026

MISSION MONDAY | SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION

One of the most important parts of our mission is investing in young people.

Across our region, the New York Council Navy League supports Young Marines in Westchester County, NJROTC programs in New York City and Long Island, and U.S. Naval Sea Cadet programs in Harlem, Staten Island and the Bronx.

And these are far more than after-school programs.

Young people gain access to experiences that build confidence, discipline, leadership and a commitment to service.

• Aviation and flight training
• Sailing and small boat operations
• Submarine and shipboard experiences
• STEM, robotics and drones
• Medical and culinary training
• Leadership academies
• Community service and ceremonial events
• Maritime and military training opportunities

These programs give young people the chance to learn, lead, serve and discover what they are capable of.

This is our SUPPORT mission in action.

JOIN us.
DONATE to help expand these opportunities.
SUPPORT the next generation of leaders.

09/24/2026

Today is World Maritime Day. ⚓

For the Navy League, today speaks directly to who we are and why our mission matters.

America is a maritime nation. Our security, economy, global commerce, and way of life depend on the strength of our maritime community.

That is why the Navy League has spent more than a century educating Americans about the importance of sea power and supporting the men and women of our Sea Services.

⚓ U.S. Navy
⚓ U.S. Marine Corps
⚓ U.S. Coast Guard
⚓ U.S. Merchant Marine

We advocate for strong Sea Services. We support those who serve and their families. We educate our communities about the importance of maritime strength. We invest in the next generation through our youth programs.

World Maritime Day is a reminder that what happens on our oceans matters to every American, whether they live along the coast or hundreds of miles from it.

This is our mission.

Join us. Advocate with us. Support our Sea Services. Help strengthen America’s maritime future.

Learn more and get involved through the link in our bio.

09/21/2026

Last day of summer. One busy season of putting our mission into action. 🇺🇸⚓️

For this Mission Monday, we’re looking back at a summer spent showing up for our Sea Services, supporting those who serve, strengthening our maritime community and advocating for a strong maritime nation.

A few of the places our mission took us this summer:

• Maritime Security Conference
• NTAG Empire State Change of Command
• Congressional Fly-In
• USS Patrick Gallagher crew visit
• Coast Guard Family Day at Sector New York
• Commissioning of USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo
• Enlisted of the Quarter awards across multiple units
• Admiral’s Scholarship Dinner at SUNY Maritime
• International Naval Review & Sail250

From Washington, D.C. to New York Harbor, from recognizing outstanding service members to welcoming crews and supporting the next generation, it was a summer filled with purpose.

And those are only the moments that made the carousel.

Summer may be ending. The mission isn’t. 🇺🇸⚓️

09/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

The New York Council Navy League Gala returns November 10, 2026, at the New York Yacht Club.

We’re excited to honor four remarkable leaders whose service and leadership reflect our mission to support, educate, and advocate for America’s Sea Services.

Hung Cao, Acting United States Secretary of the Navy
James Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN
Dr. Kerry Kelly, Former Chief Medical Officer, FDNY
Chief Peter Hayden, Former Chief, FDNY

More details to come. For now, mark your calendar. We hope you’ll join us for a special night in New York City.

November 10, 2026
New York Yacht Club

09/16/2026

SUPPORT is one of the pillars of the Navy League mission, and this is what that looks like.

The New York Council is proud to support MSST New York, the Coast Guard’s Maritime Safety and Security Team serving our region.

This week, New York Council Board Member Jon Bernz had the honor of presenting the Enlisted Person of the Quarter award.

We are proud to sponsor MSST New York and grateful for the men and women who serve, protect and keep our waterways secure.

Want to learn more about what the Navy League does or how you can get involved? Send us a DM or visit our website. 🔗 in bio.

09/15/2026

Welcome to the fleet, USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo 🇺🇸

On September 12, USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163) was officially commissioned in New York City.

Named in honor of FDNY firefighter and Coast Guard Reservist Jeffrey Palazzo, who was killed on September 11, 2001, this cutter will carry his name and legacy wherever she serves.

The New York Council Navy League was proud to sponsor this historic commissioning. Council President James Spear and VP of Membership Norma Milio were honored to serve as committee chairs alongside an incredible commissioning committee.

A huge thank you to our Navy League volunteers and everyone who supports the New York Council. Your time, generosity and willingness to show up make opportunities like this possible.

We are also grateful to the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Intrepid Museum for their support of this special occasion.

And now, the best part. USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo has a crew, a mission and a place in the fleet.

Congratulations to her officers and crew. We are proud to support you.

Semper Paratus ⚓️
📸Mary Blaich

09/11/2026

Last night, the New York Council Navy League had the honor of welcoming the crew, families and friends of USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo for a special evening on New York Harbor ahead of her commissioning.

We were honored to be joined by senior Coast Guard leadership, including VADM Jo-Ann Burdian, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Heath Jones, and RDML Matt Lake, as we celebrated the crew and families who will bring this cutter to life.

Jeffrey Palazzo was both an FDNY firefighter and a Coast Guardsman. On September 11, 2001, he answered the call and gave his life while responding at the World Trade Center. His courage, service and devotion to others will now be carried forward by the cutter that bears his name.

Sailing through New York Harbor on the eve of September 11 made that legacy especially meaningful. An evening like this takes a team. Our sincere thanks to Gary Sinise Foundation , City Cruises ,Bollinger Shipyards, Rolls-Royce and Hose-McCann Communications for helping us give the crew and their families a New York welcome worthy of this moment. We would also like to thank all of our members and generous donors over the years. Your support of our council ensures that we can make events like this happen.

Welcome to New York, USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo. We are proud to support you and proud to be part of this historic commissioning. Semper Paratus ⚓️

09/10/2026

This week, New York remembers.

25 years after September 11, we are preparing to honor one of our own.

Jeffrey Palazzo was a Coast Guardsman, an FDNY firefighter, and a New Yorker who lost his life responding to the World Trade Center on 9/11.

On September 12, a new Coast Guard cutter bearing his name, the USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo, will be commissioned here in NYC.

Tomorrow, the New York Council Navy League will proudly kickoff this important event by welcoming the cutter’s crew, along with family and friends, for a special dinner cruise in New York Harbor. Thank you to our co-sponsors Gary Sinise Foundation City Cruises Intrepid Museum

An event to honor a hero
A night to honor the crew
His name will continue to serve

Navy League of the United States U.S. Coast Guard FDNY

08/21/2026

Membership is what makes the mission possible.

Every new member brings another voice, another connection and another person willing to show up for our sea services.

And here’s the thing. There’s no “type” of person who belongs in the Navy League.

Military connection? Great.
No military connection? Also great.
Love ships? We’ve got you.
Great at event planning? Fundraising? Advocacy? There’s a spot for you
Just want to get involved in something that matters? Come on in.

The New York Council is growing, and we’d love to have you grow with us.

Join us. Link in bio. ⚓️

08/19/2026

Did you know the Navy League’s story began right here in New York? ⚓️🗽

In 1902, prominent New Yorkers gathered at the New York Yacht Club with a shared concern: America needed to be better prepared for its growing role on the world stage. With the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt, these early efforts helped establish the Navy League of the United States.

From the outset, the Navy League was a civilian organization dedicated to building public understanding and support for America’s Sea Services.

That mission expanded over time. In 1922, the Navy League helped establish Navy Day, and in 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Navy League gatherings nationwide with a simple rallying call:

“If you can’t join the Navy, join the Navy League.”

More than 120 years later, we are still carrying that mission forward here in New York—and we need people like you to continue it.

Because supporting our Sea Services isn’t just history. It’s impact. It’s advocacy. It’s making sure those who serve at sea are seen, supported, and strengthened by the nation they protect.

The people have changed. The world has changed. But the need for informed, engaged citizens has never been greater.

When you join the Navy League, you become part of a legacy that influences policy, supports sailors and Marines, and strengthens America’s maritime future.

Our history started here. Our mission continues here. And it continues with you.

Ready to step in and be part of it?

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