Today, the Navy League carries out various programs to inform and educate all our citizens – including our elected officials – on the importance of sea power. The Navy League is equally involved in supporting the men and women of our Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, U.S.- flag Merchant Marine, and their families. Membership in the Navy League is open to everyone, whether you are in active duty or not, in the U.S. military.
The Navy League’s youth programs are an integral part of our efforts. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a national program providing recreation and maritime training for over 10,000 boys and girls, ages 11 through 17. This program endeavors to instill in these youth the principles of seamanship, patriotism, and good citizenship while fostering a sense of duty, discipline, self-esteem, and respect for others.
The work of the Navy League is accomplished through a national Headquarters staff and more than 245 local councils worldwide. The Navy League has:
- 43,000 individual members
- 32 Corporate Gold Members
- 91 Corporate Members
- 64 Business Associate Members
- 64 Small Business Members
- 21 Non-profit and Government Agency Members
- Over 330 Community Affiliate members
Mission Statement: The Navy League of the United States is a civilian organization dedicated to informing the American people and their government that the United States of America is a maritime nation and that its national defense and economic well-being are dependent upon strong sea services – United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard and United States Merchant Marine.
Goals:
- Educate national leaders and the nation.
- Support the men and women of the sea services.
- Provide assistance to sea service families.
- Support youth programs.
