United States Navy League
Philadelphia Council
Philadelphia Navy League Wants YOU!!!
The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, which serves the Philadelphia, NJ, and Delaware community is in search of additional Board of Directors and officers.
Some of our long serving Leadership team at various levels have stepped down to fully enjoy the fruits of their years of service and retirement.
We are presently conducting a search for motivated, enthusiastic, forward thinking individuals to join our board and help lead our organization into the future.
The individuals we seek must have a commitment to our sea services, understand the challenges that our youth organizations face, and be willing to devote both time and energy to foster continued growth and support for these organizations as well as for the good of the Philadelphia Council of the Navy League. Interested individuals can explore this website or our social media accounts on Facebook or LinkedIn which details in depth who and what the Philadelphia Council of the Navy League is about as well as an overview of some of the roles and responsibilities within this fine organization. Any interested individuals are encouraged to contact our Board of Directors representatives or any other Board of Director.
Thank you,
Tom Metzger, President: TMetzge@aol.com
Christine Beady, Executive Director: execdir.pcnlus@gmail.com
About Us
The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and US – flag Merchant Marine. Through national and local programs, the Navy League of the United States provides a powerful voice to educate the public and Congress on the importance of our Sea Services to our nation’s defense, well-being and economic prosperity. The Navy League provides support to our Sea services personnel and their families and youth programs such as the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Junior ROTC and Young Marines, that expose young people to the values of our sea services.
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Philadelphia Council in the News
The Philadelphia Council was featured in the most recent edition of Sea Power Magazine. The article highlights the events that occurred during the first Philadelphia Navy Week since 2011.
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Recent Events
Veteran’s Day Parade in Philadelphia
Proudly representing the Navy League in the Philadelphia Veteran's Parade on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.
Navy Week
More than 200 visiting Sailors and Marines from across the nation visited, engaged, learned our local history, and ate the finest Philadelphia cheesesteaks (cooked by RDML Sean Bailey among others) during Philadelphia’s first Navy week since 2011 Throughout the week the Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard participated in Read More
Sailors of USS Princeton CG 59 visit Philly
Sailors of USS Princeton CG 59 made time during their namesake tour to meet the leadership team of the Philadelphia Council of the US Navy League. Keeping with the city of Brotherly love, we sponsored a bus tour so they could tour and visit the Rocky statue. BZ Read More
Outstanding Cadet Medal Presented
Philadelphia Council US Navy League President William Youngblood presented the Outstanding Cadet medal to CPO Austin Parker during Boyertown HS NJRROTC awards ceremony. BZ Cadet Parker.
Sword Presentation
Philadelphia Council of the US Navy League is honored to be a part of the Review of the Philadelphia Consortium's Midshipmen. Presenting a sword to Midshipman Jacob J. Davis - Council Director LT. Col. (Ret) Christopher Baker and LT. Taylor VW Anzidei MSN, RN, CCRN Medical Officer Recruiter Read More
Philadelphia Navy League Wants YOU!!!
The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, which serves the Philadelphia, NJ, and Delaware community is in search of additional Board of Directors and officers. Some of our long serving Leadership team at various levels have stepped down to fully enjoy the fruits of their years of Read More