NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES, ATLANTA METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

USS George Washington Arrives in San Diego for Japan Carrier Swap - Seapower By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor   ARLINGTON, Va. — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrived at Naval Air Station North Island, California, July 10, 2024, after its “round-the horn” voyage from Norfolk, Virginia, around Cape Horn...

Participating in the Marietta “Let Freedom Ring” Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2024, are (L-R) Council President Will Seippel, Council VP Legislative Affairs Captain (Retired) Don Giles, NTAG Atlanta sailor BM2 Sanders, NTAG Atlanta sailor ABE2 Rice, and Council Member Sherry Seippel driving. Walking behind the council vehicle (but not shown) participants from NTAG Atlanta were NCC Theodoracopoulos, HMC Wilson, ENS Maxwell Williams, ENS Fletcher Graves, and newest Council Member. (Photo by Anthony Stalcup MDJ Contributor, Jul 4, 2024)”

Navy League Members at Sea-Air-Space 2024

Repair Delays for Carriers Washington, Stennis Due to Unknown Turbine Damage - USNI News Extensive delays to the mid-life refueling and complex overhauls of two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers were due to damage to the steam turbines that power the ship, USNI News has learned. According to Naval Sea Systems Command, “significant damage” to the generators aboard both USS George Was...

Eight years ago, the Charleston Council NLUS, of the South Atlantic Coast Region, hosted the National Convention of the Navy League. We challenged all the councils in the region to raise money for the new Fisher House that was to be built in Charleston. We were able to present a check for $3,000 to Fisher House as a reminder of the Navy League convention there. If you are not familiar with Fisher House take a moment and look them up. They provide dependant (family) housing near Military and VA hospitals while service members are receiving care. Fisherhouse.org

Proceedings Photo of the Week: U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Justis Rodarte and Seaman Zurwan Purveyor, members of U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington D.C., observe fireworks along the Anacostia River during post-game fireworks at Nationals Park, 3 July.

Former SECNAV Richard V. Spencer Named Next Austal Chairman - USNI News
https://news.usni.org/2024/06/27/former-secnav-richard-v-spencer-named-next-austal-chairman

Hometown company passes historic milestone.

Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical Airlifter - Seapower MARIETTA, Ga., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical airlifter, increasing the size, reach, and strength of the worldwide C-130 fleet.  This landmark aircraft is a KC-130J Super Hercules tanker operated by the...

HII & US Navy Announce New Parking Garage at Newport News Shipbuilding - Seapower NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division, alongside U.S. Navy, city of Newport News and commonwealth of Virginia partners, announced today construction of a new parking garage that will enhance the...

Carrier USS John C. Stennis Overhaul Delayed, Work Will Take More than 5 Years to Complete – USNI News
https://news.usni.org/2024/06/18/carrier-uss-john-c-stennis-overhaul-delayed-work-will-take-more-than-5-years-to-complete

Proceedings Photo of the Week: Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class David Mitchell, from Salt Lake City, departs from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), during an ammunition onload with the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). U.S. Navy (Jerome D. Johnson)

Happy Flag Day! As we celebrate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes, we remember the men and women who fought for the principles it represents. Valor, purity, justice, freedom. Let us know what Old Glory means to you!

Congratulations to South Atlantic Coast Region President Chuck McCleskey on receiving the prestigious Certificate of Appreciation from Navy League Chief Executive Officer Mike Stevens (MCPON 13) and National President Chris "Towney" Townsend. The award was presented at the 2024 National Convention of the Navy League of the United States.

Today is

National Maritime Day was established by Congress in 1933 to honor the maritime industry’s significant contributions to the United States. Ninety-one years ago, Congress established National Maritime Day to honor the American steamship Savannah’s historic voyage from the United States to England, marking the first successful transatlantic crossing using steam propulsion.

The maritime industry is indispensable for the mobility of our military forces, the security of our borders and the resilience of our supply chains. Its importance to the prosperity and security of America and our allies cannot be overstated. We are, and always have been, a .

Join us today as we celebrate one of our nation’s most crucial industries. Use and let us know why you are proud to support the Maritime Industry

It was a pleasure meeting with the Navy League of the United States to discuss improving U.S. Navy readiness, the defense industrial base, and support for our future service members.

God bless our heroes in uniform 🇺🇸

IYKYK

Class of 1986, United States Navy Fighter Weapons School.

Our legislative affairs team in action in Washington, DC today.

May 13 Red Sea Update - Seapower From U.S. Central Command  May 13, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – At approximately 3:41 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 13, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen.   Later, between approximately 5:...

Cadet Brayden Tumlin East Hall High School NJROTC receiving Theodore
Roosevelt Youth Award May 10, 2024 from Harley Jones, CAPT, USN (Ret).
Senior Naval Science Instructor is LT Nathan Bourdeau, USCG (Ret) . The
Naval Science Instructor is 1st Sgt. David Leach, USMC (Ret)

Congratulations to CAPT Don Giles and the entire legislative affairs team. Your congressional visits, both in the district offices and Capitol Hill, moved our message forward on this most important legislation. BZ

On the eve of our Congressional Fly-In, we are excited to announce a major victory for our advocacy efforts.

Thanks to the hard work of Congressman Joe Courtney, along with the Navy League Legislative Affairs Department and our dedicated members, the House Armed Services Committee has decided to include funding for a second Virginia-class submarine in its upcoming NDAA markup. Our advocacy efforts involved actively assisting in gaining cosigners for a bipartisan letter advocating for the second submarine.

This is a huge victory for the Navy League Legislative Affairs team, the U.S. Navy, our allies and America's national security.

Congratulations to all the winners at the Youth Awards Banquet.The top cadets each received a $1500 prize.

Today is Baby Day. Navy tradition allows for sailors to have their babies baptized in their ship's bell. The name of the baby is then engraved inside the bell as a permanent record.

We are excited to announce our keynote speaker for the 31st annual Youth Awards Banquet.

RADM Edward “Sonny” Masso served in the Navy as a Surface Warfare officer retiring in October 2009 after 32 years, nine commands, and visiting nearly every country in the world. He is originally from southern California where he was a three-year member of the San Clemente High School Navy Junior ROTC program. From high school he attended the University of Mississippi on a Navy ROTC scholarship where he was the Drill Team commander his junior year and Battalion Commander his first semester his senior year.

Rear Admiral Masso’s first Captain (O-6) command was Navy Command Center 106, the chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy’s operation center. During his tenure the command responded to eleven major crises including being hit broadside by American Airlines Flight #77 on September 11, 2001.

As a flag officer, Rear Admiral Masso served as the Vice Commander of the Naval Surface Forces command working on the training, equipment, maintenance, and manning of all Surface Ships in the Navy, as well as focusing on the readiness and training of the force. He was next assigned as the Assistant Deputy chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education. He focused on requirements, policy, congressional affairs, and business process governance for the Navy’s 350,000 uniformed personnel. He was promoted to a second star and served as the Commander, Naval Personnel Command/Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel, responsible for the Navy’s Manpower and Personnel in every aspect of the Navy Total Force Enterprise.

Rear Admiral Masso was highly decorated and received eleven personal medals, including the Navy’s Distinguished Service Medal. Of all his personal recognitions, he is most proud of the Meritorious Unit Commendation his command received for service in the Pentagon during the 9/11 disaster, where his command tragically lost 34 personnel.

Today Read Admiral Masso operates Flagship Connections, a consulting firm engaged in military personnel policy, Cyber and IT-related projects and initiatives. He is active in numerous volunteer projects in the community and his church.

April 29 Red Sea Update - Seapower From U.S. Central Command, April 29, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. (Sanaa time) on April 29, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) and three UAVs from Yemen into the Red Sea towards MV...

Temporary Pier in Gaza on Track to Be Operational in May - Seapower April 29, 2024 | By Matthew Olay, DoD News   A temporary pier the Defense Department is constructing off the Gazan coast to deliver humanitarian aid is on track to establish initial operations soon, the Pentagon announced today.    “We’re scheduled on track...