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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The Commissioning of USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108)
The Navy commissioned its newest destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) during a ceremony in Philadelphia Oct. 10, 2009. The ship's commissioning ceremony paid homage to its recently deceased namesake Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer. Known in the Navy as the "father of Aegis," Meyer passed away Sept. 1, Read More
The Commissioning of LPD 26, USS John P. Murtha
It was our honor to have hosted the commissioning of the USS John P. Murtha on October 8, 2016 at Penn's Landing. LPD 26 was named in honor of the late John P. Murtha, who represented Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District from 1974 to 2010.