Educate
Educate the American public about our sea services and that the United States is a maritime nation that critically needs a strong maritime force.
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Advocate
Advocate locally and on Capitol Hill for the requirements and needs of our sea services.
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Support
Support sea service members and their families along with our maritime youth programs.
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Youth Programs
We give special attention and opportunities to our potential future Sea Service members through our NH based maritime youth programs that include our four U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps units, and our two Navy and one Marine Corps JROTC units.
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Ship Sponsorships
We sponsor following NH & PNS commissioned US Navy submarines, ships and Coast Guard cutters:
USS New Hampshire (SSN 778)
USS Manchester (LCS 14)
USCGC William Sparling (WPC 1154)
Command Sponsorships
We sponsor Submarine Squadron 2 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor.
Learn MoreTo obtain information needed to effecively perform the Navy League's mission of Educate, Advocate and Support, NH Council President Kevin Galeaz attended "America's Future Fleet: Reinvigorating the Maritime Industrial Base", on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Navy League Headquarters. This event was jointly ran by the Center for Maritime Strategy and the Naval War College. This event featured panel discussions and speakers including ADM Lisa Franchetti, CNO; ADM James Foggo, Dean, Center for Maritime Strategy; ADM Kevin Lunday, Vice Commandant, USCG; VADM Robert Gaucher, Commander, Naval Submarine Forces; RADM Darryl Walker, President, Naval War College; AUKUS and MIB leaders.
The NH Council NLUS along with the City of Manchester hosted Commander Ralph Lufkin, Commanding Officer, USS Manchester (LCS 14) Blue along with three of his crew members for a visit to their host city, Manchester NH. Ties were strengthened with the Manchester community as well as with the Manchester West High School Navy Junior ROTC unit. Events included setup and parking assistance at the NH HS Rowing Championships in Pembroke, keynote speaker at the 249th Navy Birthday Ball, a depoyment presentation at Manchester Community College and a second deployment presentation at Manchester West High School along with Senator Jeane Shaheen. We are honored to have served as the host during this historic visit.
Event PhotosThe 249th US Navy Birthday Dinner was held Sunday, October 13 starting at the Fratello's Amoskeag function room in the Manchester Millyard. Guest speakers included City of Manchester Mayor Ray Ruais, and CDR Ralph Lufkin, Commander, USS Manchester (LCS 14) Blue.
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