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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 John F. Kennedy Reaches 99 Percent Completion as Carrier Enters New Testing Phase
The U.S. Navy’s future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) has reached another major milestone on its path toward joining the fleet, with the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier now approximately 99 percent complete and moving into a new
Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026 Demonstrates U.S.-UK Maritime Strike Capabilities
The United States and United Kingdom concluded Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026 in the North Atlantic on September 25, completing a major joint maritime training event designed to strengthen combined warfighting skills, targeting coordination, and interoperability between the two allies.
Crane Service Members Help Save Injured Bald Eagle
A routine day at Naval Weapons Station Crane took an unexpected turn when two service members noticed an injured bald eagle along a roadway on the installation.
Navy Advances MH-60 Modernization With New Prototype Effort
By establishing an architecture that can accept new technologies more efficiently, the Navy hopes to extend the MH-60's useful life while reducing the difficulties associated with aging avionics, obsolete components, and increasingly complex system integration.
Raytheon Expands International Reach of AN/SPY-6 Radar
Raytheon is increasing its international focus on the AN/SPY-6 radar family as allied and partner navies consider advanced sensor systems for current and future surface combatants.
Navy EOD Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence
The U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal community is marking 85 years of service, recognizing a history built around technical expertise, courage, precision, and an unwavering commitment to protecting people and military forces.
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2026 Sea Service Member of the Year Award Winners

Bravo Zulu E4 & Below Category “Junior”; USS O’KANE (DDG 77) – GM3(SW) Lorenz Smith, E5 Category; USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific – ME2 Louis Minoglio, E6 Category “Senior”; USS AMERICA (LHA 6) – YN1(AW) Juan De Jesus Valladolid Jr. and O1-O3 Category “Junior Officer”; USS O’Kane (DDG 77) – LTJG Aiden Longley.
National Council Award Winners

Council wins National “Outstanding Award” and “Donald Mackie Awards” for Excellence, Platinum; Newsletter and Gold; Social Media & Website. Awards were announced at the 2026 National Convention and accepted by President; Tracy Owens & Board of Directors; Marty Magana, Jay Rindler, Shane Steinfeld & Jeff Wylie.
Region Council Award Winners
Region Council Award Winners

2025 San Diego Council Member Award Winners
2025 San Diego Council Member Award Winners


2027/2028 Alexander Kreiglowa Scholarship

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