Strong sea services are the driving force of a maritime nation.

Our Mission

The New York Council Navy League of the United States, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization whose mission is to inform the American people and their government that the United States of America is a maritime nation and its national defense and economic well-being are dependent upon strong sea services – United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard and United States-flag Merchant Marine. This purpose is accomplished through: (i) education of local and national leaders and the American public of the importance of strong sea services; (ii) support of the men and women of the sea services, including units, individual personnel from the active duty and reserve components and their families; and (iii) development of the next generation of leaders through youth programs.

We are a military support organization, rather than a veterans' organization, although we cherish and support our veterans and wounded warriors. We are a trusted civilian partner of the sea services, supporting their mission, their personnel and their families. We also believe in building a strong foundation for those services through youth programs that teach duty, honor and respect for our country.

Our Vision

• to be a powerful voice to educate the public and Congress of the importance of remaining a strong maritime nation.
• to support youth through programs that expose young people to the values of the sea services.
• enhance the moral of sea services personnel and their families through council level programs.