What is Navy League Phuket?
Navy League Phuket is the moniker for a local group more officially named Thailand Southern Seaboard Council, which is itself part of the larger Navy League of the United States. This organization was originally founded in the United States in 1906 with the support of President Teddy Roosevelt to provide assistance to men and women serving at sea on U.S. military, U.S. merchant ships, and their families. Navy League Phuket is a non-profit organization with membership open to all nationalities. Full details are available on this website along with information on ship tours and volunteering.
Navy League Phuket plays an important role with the U.S. Navy ships when they make a rest stop here in Phuket during what is often an 8-month deployment away from their home ports in America. Navy League Phuket helps in many ways such as providing all visiting Sailors and Marines with maps of Phuket along with suggestions for what to see here and where to go to make their visit here memorable and safe.
Additionally the local Navy League arranges COMSERV, or Community Service projects to coordinate putting 20-40 ship's crew side-by-side with local Navy League members and other community volunteers to help with some sort of community improvement project like rebuilding a school playground, painting a wall at an orphanage, improving a stream bank against erosion or repairing much needed hospital equipment. When a large ship like an aircraft carrier arrives here Navy League Phuket may complete 10 or 12 community projects. To date Navy League COMSERV guru Brad Kenny has successfully arranged over 100 projects that have used many thousands of hours donated by volunteers, all for the greater Phuket community.
Membership in the Navy League of the United States
Since its founding with the enthusiastic support of President Theodore Roosevelt, the Navy League of the United States (NLUS) has promoted the need for strength in American sea power. As Assistant Secretary of the Navy and recipient of both the Nobel Peace Prize and the Congressional medal of Honor, Roosevelt fully understood that superior sea power sustains peace, deters war, and protects our economy as well as the freedoms essential to the American way of life.
The objective and purpose of the Navy League is twofold: educational and motivational. We must acquire and display before the citizens of our country information regarding the condition of our naval and maritime forces. We must awaken interest and support in all matters which aid our maritime capabilities.
To this end, the Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of 265 councils in the U.S. and around the world. The Navy League has more than 65,000 active members.
Photo from a 1908 Navy cruise for Walter Reed patients.
The Navy League has been there since 1906.
The Navy League supports America's young people through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship Program. Individual councils are also involved in promoting youth-oriented activities in their communities such as NJROTC, MCJROTC, and ROTC units along with other recognized youth programs. Local councils and national headquarters provide over $200,000 in scholarships and awards every year.
Navy League councils support active duty military personnel through "adoption" of ships, installations, and units; commissioning ceremonies; award programs; and other recognition programs.
Over the years, the Navy League has compiled an impressive record of accomplishments. Today the Navy League is widely respected by citizens, community and industrial leaders, and public officials. Navy League programs are welcomed in communities throughout the nation, and members are recognized for their integrity and patriotism.
"It seems to me that all good Americans interested in the growth of their country and sensitive to its honor, should give hearty support to the policies which the Navy League is founded to further. For the building and maintaining in proper shape of the American Navy, we must rely on nothing but the broad and farsighted patriotism of our people as a whole." Teddy Roosevelt
Our Members...
are the nation's watchdogs for the sea services and track issues regarding military preparedness, modernization, and all other matters relative to maintaining U.S. strength at sea. Members of the Navy League are also recognized for their integrity, patriotism and community service, especially on the waterfront. Additionally, we conduct educational programs promoting a second-to-none sea service and support for the people who serve and their families.
Other Relevant Related Resource Websites & Links
Navy League of the United States: Headquarters, Council, Sea Services News; Calendars, Events, Councils, Legislative Affairs, Resources, and more. http://www.navyleague.org/ information »
The Sea Power Ambassador Mission: The mission of the Sea Power Ambassador program is to educate the American public and elected officials on the need to rebuild the fleet of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard to meet America's security requirements in the 21st Century.
Navy League of the United States Council Resources: There are an array of resources available online. Council Guides have been written compiling the best ideas from successful Navy League Councils. (* Anchor Program Mentor Support Guide, * Area President Handbook , * Council Formation Guide, * Council Newsletter Editor Handbook , * Council Partnerships Guide, * Council President Turnover Guide, * Council Ship Visit Planning Guide, * Hosting National Conventions Guide, * International Council Ops Guide, * Membership Recruitment Guide, * Non-profit Grant Writing Guide, * Public Education Guide, * Public Education Seminar Planning Guide, * Public Relations Guide, * Region President Handbook , * Retention Guide, * Sea Service Family Support Guide, * Ship Adoption Guide, * Ship Commissioning Guide, * Welcoming New Members Guide, * Youth Programs Guide ) more information »
Navy League of the United States Operational Information: Online PDF Operations Manual Aug. 2009
The Institute of Heraldry Website: Information on United States heraldic entitlements, how they are displayed, and how and why they are worn. Institute of Heraldry Website.
The U.S. Pacific Fleet protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the United States and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. In support of U.S. Pacific Command and with allies and partners, U.S. Pacific Fleet enhances stability, promotes maritime security and freedom of the seas, deters aggression and when necessary, fights to win. [This Official U.S. Navy Web Site provides an assortment of interesting information and links.] visit website »
U.S. Navy Public Affairs: An interesting collection of resources, news clips, NavNews, Media Lighthouse, Media PODcasts, Photos, SecNav articles and more. visit website »
Military Online Colleges If you are considering joining the military or are already an active member, attending college simultaneously may seem like an unlikely undertaking. Many schools offer programs that cater to the needs of the armed forces and allow them to fit their coursework in around their already busy schedules. Also G.I. Bill, Family Resources, Financial Aid Opportunities for Military Personnel and related information and resource links. visit website »
The Royal Thai Navy: Although much of this website is in Thai there is a general listing of History, Images & Symbols, Personnel, Naval Tourist Sites, and more. visit website »
The Propeller Club of the United States: The Propeller Club is a grassroots, non-profit organization, whose membership resides throughout the United States and the world, dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interests of the maritime community on a national and international basis.
Armed Forces News Service (USAFNS): This resource website lists all Navy League Councils and provides links to 107 of the NLUS Councils with websites. Also provided are links and information related to all branches of the Armed Forces, and Military Related Websites, America's Freedom Broadcast Radio live stream, Military News Feeds and more. visit website »
Stars and Stripes: Published: May 12, 2010. visit website » Stars and Stripes exists to provide independent news and information to the U.S. military community, comprised of active-duty, DoD civilians, contractors, and their families. Unique among the many Department of Defense authorized news outlets, only Stars and Stripes is guaranteed First Amendment privileges that are subject to Congressional oversight.
