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The article offers information on Navy League's 2017 National Convention which was hels at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 21-24, 2017. Topics discussed include the views of Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor, on sacrifices; the views of Kevin Tokarski, the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) associate administrator, on Merchant Marine; and General Gerald C. Thomas Award for Inspirational Leadership has been awarded to Robert A. Howell.

Information is given on the Sea Services Panel and Sea Service Awards Luncheon at the Navy League National Convention on June 17, 2016 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Topics discussed include strategic efforts, the instability in Central America, Mexico and northern parts of South America as one of the threats facing national security, and cybersecurity issues. The panel includes retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral John Jay Donnelly, Admiral Charles D. Michel, and Colonel Michael L. Scalise.

The article offers information on the 2016 National Convention of the Navy League on professional training and development held in North Charleston, South Carolina from June 15-19, 2016. Topics discussed include the Sea Service Awards Luncheon for Navy Leaguers, the equality of treatment for women in the military, and the appointment of Retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas as executive director of the Navy League.

The article offers information on Navy League's 2017 National Convention's Sea Services Panel that was hels in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2017. Topics discuissed include impact of fiscal uncertainty on assets and readiness; the views of Raymond Descheneaux, assistant deputy commandant for Aviation, on Air Force; the views of Deborah Haven, director, Joint Reserve Force at Defense Logistics Agency, on warrior workshops.

Information about the U.S. sea services discussed at the Navy League Convention held in San Diego from June 24-29, 2015 is presented. Topics discussed include importance of the Coast Guard Affairs Committee discussed by Andrew J. Tiongson, chief of Budget and Programs at the U.S. Coast Guard, discussion on importance of interconnectedness of the maritime forces and role of support service members and sea services discussed by Patrick J. Lorge, commander of the U.S. Navy for southwest region.

Information about the welcome ceremony of newly appointed National President of Navy League of the U.S., James H. Offutt at a national convention held June 19-22, 2013 at Long Beach, California is presented. Topics include the future Navy League training opportunities, women in leadership, and event planning. The convention featured several U.S. Marine Corps officers including Major General David H. Berger, Admiral Gordon Holder, and Philip L. Dunmire.

Information about the award ceremony of U.S. Navy League's Sea Services at a national convention held June 21, 2013 at Long Beach, California is presented. It highlights the speech by Acting Maritime Administrator, Paul Jaenichen who acknowledges sailors for their dedication and professionalism. The convention featured several U.S. Marine Corps officers including Admiral Patrick D. Hall, Captain Michael J. Taylor, and Major General David H. Berger.

Information about the Navy League National Convention held in June 19-24, 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii is presented. Topics include honoring members of the sea services, Hall of Fame and Honors Luncheon on June 21 and present sate of sea services. The event featured National President Philip L. Dunmire, retired U.S Coast Guard Captain Charles Murray and other Navy Leaguers.

Information about the 109th Navy League National Convention that was held in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 26-30, 2011 is presented. The event honored wounded warriors and presented sea service and Navy League awards. It featured Kevin M. Tokarski, the Maritime Administration's associate administrator for National Security, suggesting the need for precision delivery of military supplies and making sure there is enough sealift capacity available and ready.

Information about the U.S. Navy League's 108th Annual National Convention on October 18-24, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida is presented. Topics include the importance as well as the perception of the public about the U.S. Navy. The convention featured several guest speakers including Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, Florida Representative Ander Crenshaw and chief of naval operations (CNO) Admiral Gary Roughead.

The article presents information about the 2009 Sea-Air-Space (SAS) Exposition held in May 4-6, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. "National Security-Maritime Superiority-Global Presence," was the theme of the 2009 exposition. Keynote speakers were Sean Stackley, assistant secretary of the U.S. Navy for research, William J. Lynn III, deputy secretary of defense and Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The article focuses on various discussions by U.S. sea service leaders presented during the 2009 Sea-Air-Space Exposition, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor in Maryland. Topics include Coast Guard's underwater security and the wartime shipment of goods. Admiral Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations (CNO), referred to the Navy's increasing demands of reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence and ballistic-missile defense.

Information about the 107th annual National Convention of the U.S. Navy held in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 27-31, 2009 is presented. Among the activity during the event includes the farewell program for outgoing National President J. Michael McGrath and welcoming of new National President Daniel B. Branch. The convention featured speaker Joseph L. Galloway and Chairperson Suzy Williams.

Information about the meeting of Board of Directors of the Navy League of the United States from June 11-13, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia is presented. The meeting featured the Adm. Arleigh Burke Award for Exceptional Leadership given to Captain Richard Phillips of the MV Maersk Alabama ship. The event also included the election of Daniel B. Branch as Navy League president. The challenges and priorities of the fiscal 2010 budget of the U.S. Navy was also addressed at the meeting.

Information about the appointment of new officials and award ceremony of U.S. Navy League at a national convention held June 25, 2013 at Long Beach, California is presented. It highlights the grading of council activities, including community education, legislative affairs, and youth activities and on the basis of these, awards were presented. The convention featured several Navy League officers including Dan Nielsen, Diane Jaffa, and Thomas Jaffa.

Information about the topic discussed at the 2008 Navy League National Convention at the Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri. The topic focused on the theme of revitalizing memberships to develop funding to continue the League's support to sea service. The convention featured special guest U.S. congressman Ike Skelton, Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser, and Navy League national president Michael McGrath.

Information about the topics discussed at the Navy League of the United States' spring Board of Directors Meeting held on May 22-24, 2008 in Washington, D.C. is presented. The topics include the new member assignment policy issued by national president J. Michael McGrath, and the amendment to the Navy League bylaws which places a formal structure for the Maritime Policy and Resolutions Committee. Questions were raised regarding budgeting process and financial reporting at a review for the 2009 budget.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue on topics including unmanned aircrafts, new Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR) by the Naval Research Laboratory of the U.S., and Combat Robots.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue related to the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Information on the topics discussed during the first National Capital Region Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference in Alexandria, Virginia on February 2-3, 2010 regarding the employment status of wounded warriors in the U.S. is presented. Topics include the hard measurable goals, career opportunities and employment of the wounded warriors. The conference was hosted by hosted by Vice Admiral Kevin M. McCoy and Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy Juan M. Garcia III.