Cleveland Council, Cleveland,OH

Contact Us | Community Affiliates | Membership | Adoption | Newsletter | Events   Navy League US | Sea Power  | Navy League Hiring Center  Welcome aboard! 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. The objective and purpose of the Navy League is educational and motivational. We must acquire and display before the citizens of our country information as to the conditions of our naval and maritime forces. We must awaken interest and support in all matters which aid our maritime capabilities. To this end, the Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, 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. What is the Navy League? The Navy League is the most widely recognized civilian organization in our country working to strengthen and support all of our maritime forces. Who belongs to the Navy League? 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 of servicemen, and Academy graduates now in civilian life. Supporting the Sea Services since 1902.