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National Navy League Scholarships

The San Diego Council administers the Alexander Kreiglowa Navy and Marine Corps Dependents Education Foundation. These scholarship funds come from a charitable donation of property from Chief Alexander Kreiglowa, USN (Ret). His gift helped to establish an endowment that will help students for many years to come. Scholarships are awarded once a year.

USS Vermont’s Historic Return After First Western Pacific Deployment

The homecoming ceremony, held at its homeport, was an emotional event for the families, friends, and community members who gathered to celebrate the crew's safe return.

Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Departs Thailand

The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group recently concluded a five-day port visit to Laem Chabang, Thailand, departing on January 31, 2025.

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Back Home After Pacific, Middle East Deployment

The Pacific and Middle East regions are crucial to maintaining global peace. While deployed, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group worked tirelessly to uphold maritime freedom and deter potential conflicts.

Feeding the Fleet: Navy Culinary Specialists Make Thanksgiving Memorable

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Navy’s culinary specialists (CSs) take on a monumental task: preparing a comforting holiday feast for Sailors stationed around the globe.

U.S. and Philippines Conduct Naval Exercises with Allies in the South China Sea

On October 14, the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) launched an AW159 helicopter as part of Exercise SAMASAMA in the West Philippine Sea, as captured by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

USS Richard M. McCool (LPD 29) Commissioning Ceremony

The commissioning of the USS Richard M. McCool (LPD 29) was a momentous occasion, marked by a week full of events and celebrations.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

Guest Speaker:

CAPT Henry S. Kim, USN

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2023 National “Back to Back to Back” Council Award Winners

San Diego Council wins third consecutive “Outstanding Council” & “Donald Mackie Awards” for Excellence. The awards were announced at the 2024 National Convention in support of its sea services in the community. National Awards accepted on behalf of the President; Tracy Owens, VP; Marty Magana, Chairs – Homecoming; Jay Rindler, Sea Services & Youth Programs; Shane Steinfeld & Scholarships; Jeff Wylie.

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