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The Navy League is the most widely recognized civilian organization in our country working to strengthen and support all of our maritime forces.
Nearly 70,000 patriotic civilian Americans are Navy League members. Navy Leaguers come from many backgrounds including former members of the armed services, former flag officers, rising corporate managers, wives and parents of servicemen (and other family members), Academy graduates now in civilian life, and others.
The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to the education of our citizens, including our elected officials, and the support of the men and women of the sea services and their families.
| Navy League of the United States |
| 2300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-3308 |
| 703.528.1775
800.356.5760 www.navyleague.org |
To this end, the Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, Army, and US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of over 330 councils in the United States and around the world. The Navy League has nearly 70,000 active members.
The Navy League supports America's young people through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Navy League Scholarship Program, and the Samuel Eliot Morison Essay Contest. Individual councils are also involved in promoting youth-oriented activities in their communities such as NJROTC, MCJROTC, and ROTC units along with other recognized youth programs. Local councils and national headquarters provide over $250,000 scholarships and awards every year.
Navy League councils support active duty military personnel through "adoption" of ships, installations, and units; commissioning ceremonies; award programs; and other recognition programs.
Over the years, the Navy League has compiled an impressive record of accomplishments. Today the Navy League is widely respected by citizens, community and industrial leaders, and public officials. Navy League programs are welcomed in communities throughout the nation, and members are recognized for their integrity and patriotism.