Author Archives - Charles McCleskey

2017 Navy League National Convention

Three of our members were spotted at this year’s 2017 Navy League National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. Jeff Alexander, National Director and council VP Leadership Fund, Danny Camp, photographer, and Don Giles, VP Legislative Affairs accepting the Outstanding Council award from National President Skip Witunski.

Memorial Day Ceremony – Honoring Those That Have Died

The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia hosted the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday May 27, 2017. Attending the event was Council Treasurer Robert “Bob” Wise who placed our annual wreath.  Thank you, Bob, for representing our council at this ceremony. Let us always remember those who sacrifice their…

Any Time is a Good Time for Toys for Tots

Council Board Member Will Seippel recently made a late $450 donation to benefit our annual council effort to support the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots.” Depicted (L-R) are VP Legislative Affairs Don Giles; Commanding Officer, 4th Marine Logistics Group, COL Mathew Puglisi; and Board Member Will Seippel.

Honoring Our Veterans

The 12th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11, 2016 started at 11:00 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church and ended at Glover Park on the Marietta Square.  The ceremonies on the Square began at 12:00 noon and concluded at approximately 1:00 pm.  Parade Grand Marshal and Keynote Speaker was Captain Edward G. Gallrein,…

Meeting with Congressman Tom Price (GA6)

Representatives of the NLUS Atlanta Metropolitan Council met with Congressman Tom Price (Georgia District 6), at his Roswell, Georgia Office, August 12, 2016, to brief him on “A Critical Economic & National Security Asset: U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine” Depicted are (L-R), ATLAN Council VP for Legislative Affairs Don Giles, Congressman Tom Price, Council President W. Lamar…

CPO Hunter Cheyenne Ferrell Day

Local area Sea Cadet, Chief Petty Officer Hunter Ferrell of the 233rd Seabee Battalion, was honored in her hometown on August 1st. Ferrell was invited to the Covington City Council Meeting where she was recognized for her accomplishments in Sea Cadets (having been pinned as a CPO in May) and for outstanding service to her…

Grass Roots Legislative Meeting

Representatives of the NLUS Atlanta Metropolitan Council met with Congressman Rob Woodall (Georgia District 7), at his Lawrenceville Office, July 28, 2016, to brief him on “The United States Marine Corps: The Most Ready when the Nation is Least Ready.” Depicted are (L-R) new council member Jill Kirkpatrick Willis, ATLAN Council VP for Legislative Affairs Don…

Atlanta Metropolitan Council Names 2016 JROTC and Sea Cadet Winners

The Atlanta Metropolitan Council of the Navy League of the United States held it’s 23rd Annual Youth Awards Banquet May 12. It is the biggest council event of the year and is the culmination of a year of hard work, learning, competition, community service and fun for over 3,500 cadets, almost 100 Naval Science instructors,…

2016 Navy League National Convention June 14-19 2016

 Three of our members were spotted at this year’s 2016 Navy League National Convention. On Wednesday June 15, South Atlantic Council Region President Jeff Alexander had the opportunity to help the Navy League raise $3000 for Fisher House. This is a non profit organization that provides safe housing for military dependents who are taking care…