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December 10, 2024



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Milwaukee Navy League is a recognized non-profit organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions are tax deductible as otherwise provided by law.


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July 2023 Blue Angels Air Show
21 JUL: Commander Matthew Sass, the Commander of the Great Lakes Navy Talent Acquisition Group, invited Civil Air Patrol cadets to visit Navy aircraft at the Air Force 128th Air Refueling Wing.  The cadets were from the Milwaukee 5 Composite Squadron that had worked with Commander Sass during the Seaperch Tournament.  Navy League Milwaukee STEM Chairperson Erik Wolbach is also a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol.

Cadets and adult members got to meet and talk with Navy pilots and crew from an SH-60 Seahawk and CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopters.  Cadets were allowed to climb inside the aircraft, try on crew members gear, and sit in the pilot's seat.  The squadron's cadets also got to witness the Blue Angels take off, fly around, and land up close.  The best flight was when the Marine C-130 nicknamed "Fat Albert" conducted a short takeoff that flew up at a 45 degree angle.

2023 LCS 5 Crew & Plaque at Blue Angels Air Show
2023 Blue Angels Reception at 128th Air Refueling
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN SEAPERCH UNDERWATER ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Many thanks for the excellent teamwork and support of the Navy Talent Acquisition Group Great Lakes (Navy recruiting) and local industry partners Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems.  Our Navy teammates donated a dozen free kits for new teams, enabling growth in this year's event, and yesterday supported the in-water obstacle course and mission course events (pool event coordinators, poolside timers, judges and swimmers).  The six judges from Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems conducted the evaluation of the team "science fair" SeaPerch ROV project presentations, and their engagement with these young people provided mentoring and guidance for their improvement next year as well as inspiration for future careers.  Working as presentation judges with the Leonardo DRS team were three of us Milwaukee Navy League members — thank you to Pat Koppa and Jim Young for joining me yesterday.

And... Due to the excellent work of our Public Affairs team (Click For Media Alert - Thank You Phil Vollrath!), we had three local Milwaukee TV stations come by to interview the kids, video the competition and interview Erik Wolbach about our event.

Your Milwaukee Navy League and the work of all these young people were in the spotlight, receiving very positive coverage.  A good amount of "air time".  See links below to view the news summaries and the video content that the three TV stations broadcast:
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Mike Good, Council President
December 8, 2022 - The Milwaukee Council was officially presented the Navv League's 2021 Donald M. Mackie Award Bronze Website Award at our annual meeting.
Council President & Master of Ceremonies, Michael Good presenting to Bill Lemorande, Website Chair.
2022 ANNUAL SEA SERVICES PICNIC AT COAST GUARD STATION
Master of ceremonies Auxiliary CAPT Tom Buck and Commanding Officer Sector Lake Michigan CAPT Seth Parker welcomed all.
Presentation recipients of Coast Guardsman of the Year, Marine of the Year and Sailor of the Year were as follows:
USCG: LCDR (Chaplain) Glenn Fleming, USN/USCG
USMC: Sgt Brian Saltarella, USMCR
NAVY: Chief Michael R. Ludwig, USN
OUR SEA PERCH WINNERS ARE GOING
TO THE NATIONALS!
On June 4, 2022, four engineering students from Union Grove High School traveled to the University of Maryland to compete in the Sea Perch International Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Tournament.

Come See What We've Been Up To!
USS MILWAUKEE SEIZES $22 MILLION
IN SUSPECTED COCAINE

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By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet
The Milwaukee Navy League supports the Sea Perch underwater vehicle competition.  It was held at the Deer Creek Intermediate School pool in St. Francis, WI.  It all took place on April 6, 2019.
The participants have to drive their vehicles through underwater hoops and a host of obstacles.  Winners of the event are pictured below.

  
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The challenges in Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) initiative was a "happening" event, with 20+ teams representing multiple area middle & high schools.  See the video below for more excitement and information on how the event works.
USS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN 69)
while operating in the US 5th Fleet
Area Of Responsibility as part of
Operation Enduring Freedom

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WELCOME! 
The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt.  It is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to the education of our citizens, including our elected officials, and the support of the men and women of the sea services and their families.

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.

"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
To this end, the Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of over 240 councils in the U.S. and around the world.  The Navy League has over 35 thousand active members.

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.

SPONSORED SHIPS AND UNITS 
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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.


TODAY IN US NAVY HISTORY 

TODAY IN US COAST GUARD HISTORY 

RECIPIENT OF THE ANNUAL MACKIE AWARD FOR OUR WEBSITE
2023 Silver Award
2022 Bronze Award

2023 MERITORIOUS COUNCIL AWARD
THE GREAT LAKES REGION IS BUILDING NAVY SHIPS AGAIN!
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Littoral Combat Ship Program

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