NEW YORK COUNCIL NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES INC

We are a 501(c)(3) membership organization whose mission is to inform the American people and their government that the United States of America is a maritime nation and 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-flag Merchant Marine. This purpose is accomplished through: (i) education of national leaders and the nation of the importance of strong sea services; (ii) support of the men and women of the sea services, including units, individual personnel and their families; and (iii) development of the next generation of leaders through youth programs.

We host programs that educate the public and our elected leaders on the importance of the sea services, foster youth leadership development and, most importantly, support active-duty and reserve members, their families and their units.

We are a military support organization, rather than a veterans' organization, although we cherish and support our veterans and wounded warriors. We are a trusted civilian partner of the sea services, supporting their mission, their personnel and their families. We also believe in building a strong foundation for those services through youth programs that teach duty, honor and respect for this country, and provide a path into the sea services. Many sea service members and New Yorkers know us as one of the founders of Fleet Week New York.