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 because it is a civilian organization dedicated to the education of our citizens and elected officials. We support the men and women of the sea services and their families.

The Tampa Bay Navy League Council started on February 23, 1967, to serve the sea services. This includes the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine.

In the Tampa Bay area, we have 10 sea service commands, including Special Operations, Central Command, the USCG Air Station (the largest Air Station in the USCG), the USCG Saint Petersburg Sector, the US Marines Reserve, the Navy Reserve Center (NRC), Navy Central Command, Marines Central Command, Region 6-1 US Naval Sea Cadet and League Cadets (which included American Victory Division, Tampa Bay Division, and Suncoast Squadron). There are also over 400,000 veterans living in the Tampa Bay Area including over 70 Flag Officers.

The purpose of the Navy League is educational and motivational. We focus on keeping Americans updated on the status of all our maritime forces, both civilian and military. Our purpose is to promote interest in our maritime capabilities.

Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of over 230 Councils in the United States and around the world. The Navy League has approximately 25,000 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. Local councils and national headquarters provide over $250,000 in scholarships and awards every year.

Navy League Council supports active duty military personnel through the “adoption” of ships, installations, and units; commissioning ceremonies; award programs; and other recognition programs.

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