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Our Team

Directors installed at the Council Board of Directors installation dinner on February 12, 2026 (depicted L-R): VP Administration RADM James M. McGarrah, CEC, USN Ret.; Senior VP Legislative Affairs CAPT Donald A. Giles, USN Ret.; Council President William Seippel, Secretary James M. Hudgens; VP Operations CAPT Harley T. Jones, USNR Ret.; VP Recruiting CMDCM Joel "Rod" Rodreguez, USN Ret.; VP Membership Denny Holmes.
Directors installed at the Council Board of Directors installation dinner on February 12, 2026 (depicted L-R): VP Administration RADM James M. McGarrah, CEC, USN Ret.; Senior VP Legislative Affairs CAPT Donald A. Giles, USN Ret.; Council President William Seippel, Secretary James M. Hudgens; VP Operations CAPT Harley T. Jones, USNR Ret.; VP Recruiting CMDCM Joel "Rod" Rodreguez, USN Ret.; VP Membership Denny Holmes.
USS Georgia (SSGN-729)

Mission

The mission of the Navy League of the United States is to promote and enhance U.S. global sea power while supporting America’s sea services. We advocate for the vital contributions of our sea services, the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-Flagged Merchant Marine, in safeguarding the nation’s security and bolstering its economic prosperity. Through support, education and advocacy, we aim to strengthen the connections between the American public, government and our maritime services by reinforcing that the United States of America is a maritime nation.

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Vision

The Navy League of the United States aspires to be the leading authority in supporting, educating and advocating for the U.S. Sea Services — Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S.-Flagged Merchant Marine — effectively engaging the American public and our national, state and local government leaders.

USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23)

Goals

  • Support service members, their families and youth programs related to maritime service.
  • Educate national, state and local government leaders and the public at large on the critical importance of maintaining robust sea services.
  • Advocate tirelessly for the interests and needs of the sea services.

Directors and Advisors

President, Director

Director, Former President, VP Leadership Fund

Director, Former President, SAC Region President

Director, Former President, VP Operations

Director, SR. VP Legislative Affairs, Former President

Director, VP Administration

Director, VP Membership

Director, VP Youth Programs

Director, VP Recruiting

Director, VP Youth Services

Director, VP Education

Director, Treasurer, Chaplain

Director, Secretary

Director, Judge Advocate

Director

Advisor

William Seippel

Jefferson K. Alexander

CAPT Charles M. McCleskey, USN Ret.

CAPT Harley T. Jones, USNR Ret.

CAPT Donald A. Giles, USN Ret.

RADM James M. McGarrah, CEC, USN Ret.

Denny Holmes

CAPT William Wilkerson, USN Ret.

Master Chief Joel “Rod” Rodriguez, CMDCM (SW/AW), USN Ret.

Semone Tabb

CDR Joe Dan Banker, USN Ret.

Rev. James Klynman, USN Ret.

James M. Hudgins

CAPT John P. Fry, USNR Ret.

RADM Tilghman Payne, USN Ret.

RADM Casey W. Coane, USNR Ret.

Committee Chairmen

Navy League Leadership Fund Board of Trustees

Sea Cadet Committee

Youth Programs Committee

Jefferson K. Alexander

LT. J.G. Steve Andrews, NSCC

CAPT William Wilkerson, USN Ret.

Directors and Advisors

William Seippel

President, Director

Jefferson K. Alexander

Director, Former President, VP Leadership Fund

CAPT Charles M. McCleskey, USN Ret.

Director, Former President, SAC Region President

CAPT Harley T. Jones, USNR Ret.

Director, Former President, VP Operations

CAPT Donald A. Giles, USN Ret.

Director, SR. VP Legislative Affairs, Former President

RADM James M. McGarrah, CEC, USN Ret.

Director, VP Administration

Denny Holmes

Director, VP Membership

CAPT William Wilkerson, USN Ret.

Director, VP Youth Programs

Master Chief Joel “Rod” Rodriguez, CMDCM (SW/AW), USN Ret.

Director, VP Recruiting

Semone Tabb

Director, VP Youth Services

CDR Joe Dan Banker, USN Ret.

Director, VP Education

Rev. James Klynman, USN Ret.

Director, Treasurer, Chaplain

James M. Hudgins

Director, Secretary

CAPT John P. Fry, USNR Ret.

Director, Judge Advocate

RADM Tilghman Payne, USN Ret.

Director

RADM Casey W. Coane, USNR Ret.

Advisor

Commitee Chairmen

Jefferson K. Alexander

Navy League Leadership Fund Board of Trustees

LT. J.G. Steve Andrews, NSCC

Sea Cadet Committee

CAPT William Wilkerson, USN Ret.

Youth Programs Committee
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