New York Council Navy League Supports the Heroes Who Serve

New York Council Navy League Supports the Heroes Who Serve

America is a maritime nation, and strong sea services are the driving force of a maritime nation. Sea service personnel make sacrifices for us, and they deserve our support. The New York Council Navy League is a member-driven military support organization that supports heroes from all the sea services—Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

Established over a century ago in 1902, it holds the distinction of being the first council of its kind. Today, boasting a membership of nearly 750 individuals, it stands as one of the largest and most dynamic Navy League councils in operation. Spanning across the greater New York City area, its members encompass a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, and civilians, all united by a common goal: to uphold and champion those who serve. Notably, prior military service is not a prerequisite for membership.

Our events and programs serve approximately 10,000 service members and more than 1,500 local youth annually. From large-scale events such as the USS Cooperstown Commissioning Celebration and Fleet Week New York to smaller gatherings like our National Security Briefings to honoring top enlisted individuals at our adopted units, our members support those who serve all year. Each year, this celebration of service ends with an Anniversary Dinner where we raise crucial funds for the following year’s programming.

Our 121st Anniversary Dinner, held on November 16 at The Plaza Hotel, spotlighted two of our 2023 honorees: Tom Higgins, Head of General Services at Fiserv, Inc., who received our Leadership in Support of the Military Award this year, and Medal of Honor Recipient and retired Army Colonel Jack Jacobs, who received the J. Robert Lunney Patriot’s Award.

Attendees had the opportunity to meet and dine with special guests from the federal and city governments, all branches of the sea services, our evening’s Master of Ceremonies Gary Jobson, and our corporate sponsors, which include The Tom & Cindy Secunda Family Foundation, HII, Morgan Stanley, Fiserv and Milio Management.

The funds raised from the 121st Anniversary Dinner will go toward new and developing programs aimed at educating the public and elected officials on the significance of the sea services. Additionally, they will focus on nurturing youth leadership development and, most crucially, providing unwavering support to sea service heroes, their families, and their units. The New York Council Navy League relies on its dedicated members for both its mission and funding, so we encourage everyone who shares our vision to visit our website, participate in our events, consider making a donation, and become a member.

For more information and to learn more, visit nynavyleague.com