N AVY L EAGUE of the U NITED S TATES Citizens in Support of the Sea Services

Who We Are Founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. Founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. Civilian organization supporting the US Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine Civilian organization supporting the US Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine Worldwide organization with 60,000 members in more than 250 councils; including more than 700 corporate and community affiliate members. Worldwide organization with 60,000 members in more than 250 councils; including more than 700 corporate and community affiliate members.

What We Do 1. Educate national leaders and public about the vital importance of a capable and fully prepared Sea Services

What We Do 2. Support the men and women of the services sea service and their families

What We Do 3. Advocate maintenance of a strong U.S. industrial base to secure America’s future

Why We Do It America is a maritime nation National defense and economic well being dependent upon strong … Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard U.S.-flag Merchant Marine

Why We Do It ■ National security ■ Drug trafficking ■ Illegal immigration ■ Delivery of products ■ Protection of natural resources ■ Safe waterways and shorelines for recreation Maritime issues impact every American

Navy League at Work Educate local, state and federally elected officials about key maritime issues Educate local, state and federally elected officials about key maritime issues

Communicate with more than 60,000 military and civilians monthly on critical defense issues through our award-winning publication, SEAPOWER Communicate with more than 60,000 military and civilians monthly on critical defense issues through our award-winning publication, SEAPOWER Navy League at Work

Sponsor largest annual maritime exhibition of its kind … Sponsor largest annual maritime exhibition of its kind … Sea-Air-Space Exposition Navy League at Work

Host various public forums and educational events Host various public forums and educational events Navy League at Work

Recognize the exceptional service of active duty and reserve personnel through our local and national awards programs Recognize the exceptional service of active duty and reserve personnel through our local and national awards programs

Navy League At Work  Sponsor morale and welfare activities  Provide service members and their families with career transitioning support

Navy League At Work  Adopt ships, stations and units  Sponsor port visits and ship christening and commissioning ceremonies

Navy League at Work  Contribute over $1M annually to more than 9,000 students in NROTC, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Cadets and Navy League Cadet Corps units  Award more than $200K in scholarships annually to dependents for college

Key Benefits of Membership Belong to a group that shares concern for a strong maritime force that protects and defends U.S. national security

Key Benefits of Membership Free subscription to: SEAPOWER Magazine (monthly) Navy Leaguer newsletter (tri-annual) Almanac of SEAPOWER (annual)

Key Benefits of Membership Directly support sea service personnel and their families

Citizens in Support of the Sea Services N AVY L EAGUE of the U NITED S TATES