About the Navy League of the United States
Our Mission
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 U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.
For over a century, the Navy League has been a voice for maritime strength, engaging the public and Congress on the vital role these services play in national security, economic prosperity, and global stability. Through membership, we unite those who are committed to supporting the sea services, advocating for a strong maritime defense, and building a community that stands behind those who serve at sea.
As part if its mission focus, the Navy League of the United States:
- Enhances the morale of the sea service personnel and their families through national and council level programs.
- Is a powerful voice to educate the public and Congress of the importance to our nation’s defense, well-being and economic prosperity.
- Supports youth through programs that expose young people to the values of our sea services.
Navy League Office of Legislative Affairs
Advocating on Behalf of the Sea Services
The work of the Navy League Legislative Affairs team has a direct impact on federal legislation. That is the highest level of government in the most powerful government on the planet. It is not false to say that what we do affects the world. Our work safeguards American national security, it protects our allies and the free peoples of the world, and it ensures that our adversaries do not succeed in their efforts to harm our nation, our people, our economy, or our global influence. We hope that you will join us as we advocate on behalf of the needs of the sea services to ensure that our men and women in uniform have the ships, weapon systems, equipment, and trained personnel that they need to defend America’s interests for decades to come.
Navy League Anchors Aweigh Fly-In 2026
June 1 - 2, 2026, Washington, D.C.
Join us for the 2026 Fly-In. This will be a very important but also fun opportunity to advocate for Navy League legislative priorities and educate our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. about the Navy League’s mission. The Navy League Legislative Affairs Department will provide you with all of the materials, training, and congressional insight that you need to be a successful advocate for the sea services! Sign up now so you don’t miss our upcoming training sessions, and so your Region Vice Presidents for Legislative Affairs can begin working with you to schedule meetings with your Members of Congress. Learn more…
Center for Maritime Strategy
The Center for Maritime Strategy (CMS) is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank and research institution dedicated to studying maritime issues and their context within wider American national security policy. Through its research and analysis, external outreach, publications, and high-level events, CMS engages key stakeholders across government, academia, and industry.
Our mission is to strengthen American national security through its sea services, conducting policy-driven research, advocacy, and education on the relationship between maritime power and national security policy.