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 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 Read More
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Recent Events
Raising Funds for the Basilone Memorial Foundation
Council Director Chris Baker “Hitting the beach again!” Chris attended the 2022 fundraising event for the Basilone Memorial Foundation. John Basilone was a United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant who received the nation’s highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for heroism during the Battle of Guadalcanal in Read More
Author Presentation
Jeff Shannon attended a GPVN sponsored event, co-sponsored by our Council and others with Major General John Gronski, US Army (Ret.). He gave a presentation on his book " Iron Sharpened Leadership".
Naval ROTC Spring Review
Midshipman Madeline McAvoy was the recipient of the Navy League Philadelphia Chapter's Naval Officer's Sword, at the University of Pennsylvania's NROTC Spring Review. Shown here with Philadelphia Council of the US Navy league director Chris Baker.
Stem Expo at the Sea, Air, and Space Conference
Philadelphia Council of the US Navy League recently supported the Mason Division of the Sea Cadets as they travelled to National Harbor, MD. to participate in the 2022 Stem Expo held at the Sea, Air, and Space conference. BRAVO ZULU to our fine young adults.
The Coast Guard Station Philadelphia
The United States Coast Guard is a military, multimission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation's five armed services. Its core roles are to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests in any maritime region in which those interests Read More
The Commissioning of USCGC William Tate (WLM560)
The USCGC William Tate arrived to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 10th, 1999 (the 224 birthday of the United States Marine Corps) and was formally commissioned on June 3rd, 2000. CGC WILLIAM TATE and her crew are responsible for the maintenance of 250 buoys in the Delaware Bay and River, Read More