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 approximately 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 in 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.
The
Beverly Hills Council has proudly adopted and actively supports the
following:
U.S. COAST GUARD AIR
STATION (LINK)
Los Angeles, California
|
USCGC HALIBUT (WPB-87340) (LINK)
Marina Del Rey, California |
USS HAMPTON
(SSN-767) (LINK)
San Diego, California |
NROTC UCLA (LINK)
Los Angeles, California |
SEA CADET CORPS (LINK)
Harry E. Hubbard Division at the National
Guard Armory, Inglewood, California |
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.