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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Veteran’s Day Parade in Philadelphia
Proudly representing the Navy League in the Philadelphia Veteran's Parade on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.
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Recent Events
Honoring Veterans
Spent some time today again saying "Welcome Home" to many brave Americans on the 50th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans commemoration day! A worthwhile morning on a fine spring Philadelphia day. Welcome home, my Brothers and Sisters.
Supporting our Local Sea Cadets
The Philadelphia Council continues to support and participate in our local Sea Cadet unit activities. Recently we attended the 2023 annual banquet of the William E. Taylor unit. A well-organized unit, clearly with great community and parental engagement. BZ Cadets, parents, and sponsors! Read More
Supporting USS Somerset (LPD-25)
The Philadelphia Council of the US Navy leagues continues its support of its adopted ship USS Somerset (LPD-25) even with the Somerset being homeported in San Diego, Ca. The council reached out to its counterpart San Diego council and arranged for Somerset sailors of the quarter to attend Read More
Leaders
Over 22 years ago 40 Americans came together and displayed courage, sacrifice, and leadership which most of us can only imagine on flight 93 which tragically ended in Somerset County, Pa. Recently 13 common Americans, family members of flight 93 passengers, Somerset County officials, a young proud American Read More
Chapel of Four Chaplains’ 80th Anniversary Banquet
Council President, Bill Youngblood and Council Exec Director, Christine M. Beady - attended the Chapel of Four Chaplains' 80th Anniversary Banquet on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at the IATSE Ballroom. Congratulations to Ken Wong on receiving the Legion of Honor Gold Medallion and to the other awardees this Read More
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is upon us and we need your help to continue our youth programs. Please consider Navy League - Philadelphia Council as your primary donor #GivingTuesday organization. Memberships start at $25....and donations of any amount truly do help us get to our goals of providing more programs Read More