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National Scholarship Program

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.

World’s Most Advanced and Powerful Warship, USS Ted Stevens

The U.S. Navy christened the world's most advanced and powerful warship, USS Ted Stevens, on Saturday, the 19th of August, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, at 9 a.m.

Biden Selects Adm. Lisa Franchetti as First Female Navy Chief

In a groundbreaking move, President Joe Biden has chosen Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, setting her up to become the first woman to hold the position of Pentagon service chief.

First Female Master Chief Perry Office in Gunner’s Mate Rating

On April 28, 2023, Reserve Master Chief Gunner's Mate Jessica Harrison made history as she quietly achieved the esteemed rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, becoming the first woman to do so in the Gunner's Mate rating.

The Navy Names the First Woman to Ever Lead a Naval Academy

The US Navy has made history by nominating Rear Adm. Yvette Davids to become the first female superintendent of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.

The Return of USS Theodore Roosevelt to San Diego

After 18 months of maintenance in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Washington State, the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt will finally return to San Diego this week.

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Goes to Sweden

On February 16th, 2023, the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) docked in Stockholm for a scheduled visit. As a member of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe force, Arleigh Burke is not on its first but its third patrol in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations.

Next Breakfast Event:

Friday, October 6, 2023

Guest Speaker:

CDR Kyle Caldwell,

USN Commander,

Naval Air Forces,

U.S. Pacific Fleet (N433)
Force Air Systems Officer

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Recognitions

San Diego Council – 2023 Award Winners in recognizing and supporting its Maritime Forces in the San Diego metro area.

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2023 OMBUDSMAN Appreciation

OMBUDSMAN Registration is now open!

Fri, September 8, 2023, 0730-0900 at Admiral Baker Golf Course, 2400 Admiral Baker Road, San Diego, CA 92124.

The first 50 OMBUDSMAN registered by respective CMC or SgtMaj will received complimentary breakfast, flowers and gift bag.

ALL OMBUDSMAN attending will receive a ticket to win a door prize during the opportunity drawing.

During this event we will be honoring our military spouses who volunteer and serve as OMBUDSMAN in the Navy & Coast Guard and Family Support Assistants with the Marine Corps. Additionally, we will have a guest speaker and recognize our Maritime Forces service members in the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

An extended invitation goes out to Command Leadership and encouraged to attend. Command Leadership registration and pre-payment starts on Friday, August 4th at 0900 via our website; Events & Tickets.

Attire – Civilian; Business or Business Casual. Military; USN – Service Khaki / Service Uniform (Black & Tan), USMC – Class Charlie / Dress Blue Delta, USCG – Tropical Blue.

NOTE: Table will be available for combination covers.

CMCs & SgtMajs – To register their OMB / FSA email; executivedirector@navyleague-sd.com Include name and command representing.