Past Events

December 13, 2025 - Army Navy Football Watch Party @ Manayunk Brewery

November 9, 2025 - Philadelphia Veterans Parade

Navy/ Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration

Basilone Parade

Fleet Forces

Taylro Div Banquet

Army/Navy Watch Party

2024 Veterans Parade

Philadelphia Council in the News

The Philadelphia Council was featured in the most recent edition of Sea Power Magazine . The article highlights

Veteran’s Day Parade in Philadelphia

Proudly representing the Navy League in the Philadelphia Veteran’s Parade on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.

Navy Week

More than 200 visiting Sailors and Marines from across the nation visited, engaged, learned our local history,

Sailors of USS Princeton CG 59 visit Philly

Sailors of USS Princeton CG 59 made time during their namesake tour to meet the leadership team of The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council,. Keeping

Outstanding Cadet Medal Presented

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, President William Youngblood presented the Outstanding Cadet medal to

1:  Philadelphia Navy League Wants YOU!!!

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, which serves the Philadelphia, NJ, and Delaware

2:  Sword Presentation

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, is honored to be a part of the Review of the Philadelphia Consortium’s Midshipmen. Presenting a sword

1:  Supporting USS Somerset (LPD-25)

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, continues its support of its adopted ship USS Somerset (LPD-25) even with the Somerset being homeported in

2: Supporting our Local Sea Cadets

The Philadelphia Council continues to support and participate in our local Sea Cadet unit activities. Recently

3: Thanksgiving on the USS Somerset LPD-25

The U.S. Navy has celebrated Thanksgiving in one fashion or another since before it became an official

4: Honoring Veterans View Larger Image

Spent some time today again saying “Welcome Home” to many brave Americans on the 50th anniversary of

1:  Chapel of Four Chaplains’ 80th Anniversary Banquet

Council President, Bill Youngblood and Council Exec Director, Christine M. Beady – attended the Chapel of

2:  Leaders

Over 22 years ago 40 Americans came together and displayed courage, sacrifice, and leadership which most

1: Newly Pinned Chief Petty Officers

Friends, family, shipmates, and The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, proudly joined USCG Sector Bay

2: The Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade

You should have been there. We were! The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, and one of our sponsored Sea Cadet units spent an enjoyable day honoring ALL

3: Honoring our “Coastie”

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, continues its fine tradition of honoring our “Coastie” Enlisted Petty Officer of the Quarter. Council Treasurer Steve Malloy

4: Thanksgiving on the USS Somerset LPD-25

The U.S. Navy has celebrated Thanksgiving in one fashion or another since before it became an official

5: Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is upon us and we need your help to continue our youth programs. Please consider Nav

1: Pride flourishes in Bensalem, PA

The Bensalem High School Marine Corps was recently Recognized as Naval Honor School for the second

2:  Navy Day Regatta – October 16th

3: 2022 Navy Day Regatta

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, supported Saint Joseph’s University in hosting the 2022 Navy Day Regatta in Philadelphia on October 16, 2022. It was a

4: Eight Bells, a Sea Service Celebration

In celebration of Sea Service, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, USCGC William Tate, USCGC Cleat, and

1: Remembering 9-11

The 21st anniversary of 9-11-2001. The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, joined our adopted ship, the USS Somerset LPD-25 as we joined the nation in

2: Heroic Gardens Event

September 18, 2022

Heroic Gardens: Helping veterans experience the healing power of nature Representing the Philadelphia Council

3: John Basilone Parade

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, was proud to attend the recent John Basilone parade in

4: Delaware River Festival

The Philadelphia Council of the Navy League will be an Exhibitor at the Delaware River Festival this Saturday, September 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. We would love for

1:  Celebrating 232 years!!

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, supported and sponsored the Sector Delaware Bay

2: Giving Back

The rain garden at Veterans Village is finally complete! Learn more about how you can volunteer with Heroic

3: Courage through Adversity

Courage through Adversity Bonds to span the Oceans and the ages USS Somerset & crew, Chaplain Edwin

1:  Bringing the next USS Basilone to “LIFE”

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, Director Chris Baker attended and stood tall as the newest Aegis

2: Join us for a Party!

Join the Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, as we celebrate 232 years of our Coast Guard. Sector Delaware Bay is hosting a Party! The picnic will take

3: Join the Sea Cadets

U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS, Philadelphia Youth Leadership Program (Grades 7-11) Accepting Applications. Call or Text Jeff Shannon, Executive 

1:  Supporting Sea Services

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, continues to support our Sea services including the USCG Sector Delaware Bay. As part of this support, 

2:  Please Join us for an Author Presentation and Book Signing

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, Director Chris Baker attended and stood tall as the newest Aegis

1:  Raising Funds for the Basilone Memorial Foundation

Council Director Chris Baker “Hitting the beach again!” Chris attended the 2022 fundraising event for the Basilone Memorial Foundation. John Basilone was a

2: Annual Gathering of Heroes

The Marine Corps held its 12th annual Gathering of Heroes event on Saturday in Philadelphia. The event

3: The Veterans & Family Resource Fair

Thank you all who turned out to support the Veterans & Family resource fair organized by the Coatsville VA

4: Giving Back and Investing in Our Future.

Council President Bill Youngblood and Director Chris Baker attended the annual Bensalem HS MCJROTC

5: Memorial Poster Dedication

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, had the privilege of supporting and participating in a “Memorial

1:  Stem Expo at the Sea, Air, and Space Conference

The Navy League of the United States, Philadelphia Council, recently supported the Mason Division of the Sea Cadets as they

2: Naval ROTC Spring Review

Midshipman Madeline McAvoy was the recipient of the Navy League Philadelphia Chapter’s Naval Officer’s

3: Author Presentation

Jeff Shannon attended a GPVN sponsored event, co-sponsored by our Council and others with Major General

December 2021

3: Hosted an Army-Navy Football Game Party for the Council’s general membership (Bill Youngblood, Monica Hallman, Lynne Edwards, Steve Malloy, John Pilat, Chris Baker).

November 2021

1: Marched in 7^th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade with U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Mason Division and participated in Festival including providing giveaways (Monica Hallman, Lynne Edwards, John Pilat, Bill Youngblood); and

2 Attended Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) Event at Philadelphia Seaport Museum celebrating the launch of Former Secretary of the Navy John Lehman’s book Where Are the Carriers (Bill Youngblood).

October 2021

3: Provided Crew of USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) with Lunch (Tony Luke’s) and Trolley Tour of Philadelphia (Mike Kearney and Bill Youngblood);

4: Attended reception for Crew of USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) at Union League of Philadelphia (Scott Anderson and Bill Youngblood); and

5: Tele-conference of Council’s Workforce Development Committee Chairperson and VA-Workforce Rehabilitation Program Manager to offer Council’s support to VA programs (Jeff Shannon).

September 2021

1: Presented Sailor of the Quarter Certificate of Achievement to MK1 Alberto Campos, USCG, at USCG Sector Bay, Philadelphia (Mike Kearney);

2: Attended Navy-Air Force Football Game and presented USS Somerset (LPD 25) ballcaps to: ADM Gilday (CNO), RADM Thomas Lynch and Roger Staubach and met with MCPON Russell Smith (Tom Metzger);

3: Attended Flight 93 National Memorial 20th Anniversary Remembrance of 9-11 with USS Somerset and made $1000 Donation to USS Somerset and $1000 Donation to Somerset County Military Families Support Group (John Pilat);

4: Attended Union League of Philadelphia Veterans Table Event with Guest Speaker COL (Ret.) Steve Taylor, 20^th Anniversary Remembrance of 9-11 (Monica Hallman and Mike Delorey);

5: Attended Women’s Business Conference with Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe (Ret.) including coordination with local U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Mason Division Color Guard to present Colors (Jeff Shannon and Bill Youngblood); and

6: Participated in SFC Robert H. Yancey, Sr., South Jersey Stand Down for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans including a $1000 Donation to the Stand Down of South Jersey, Inc. (Chris Baker, Steve Malloy, John Pilat, Bill Youngblood).

1: Attended U.S. Coast Guard Birthday Celebration and the Union League of Philadelphia (Monica Hallman, Bill Youngblood, Jack Lieberman); and

2:  Sponsored a Hole at NDIA-DVC Golf Outing (Steve Malloy).

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1:  Presentation of Sword to ENS Reheuser at University of Pennsylvania NROTC (Monica Hallman, Bruce Hulick and Bill Youngblood); and

2:  Meeting with local U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Leadership (Brian Roche and Jay Meisner) at Manayunk Brewing Company to discuss collaboration between Council and Sea Cadets (Wayne Miller and Bill Youngblood).

May 2018

1: The Commissioning of LPD 26, USS John P. Murtha

It was our honor to have hosted the commissioning of the USS John P. Murtha on October 8, 2016 at Penn’s

2: The Commissioning of USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108)
The Navy commissioned its newest destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) during a ceremony in

3:   The Coast Guard Station Philadelphia

The United States Coast Guard is a military, multimission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation’s five armed

4: The Commissioning of USCGC William Tate (WLM560)

The USCGC William Tate arrived to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 10th, 1999 (the 224