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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.

The article offers information on the U.S. Navy as of July 1, 2016. Topics include the recognition of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office (AS/SFO) Port Angeles 2015 Enlisted Person of the Year (EPOY) and Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) 2015 Sailor of the Year (SOY) by the Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula, Washington Council, the 100th birthday celebration of World War II veteran Sam Sorenson, and Navy Leaguer Nelson Spoto as guest of honor at a D-Day celebration.

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 announces the appointments of Richard Dixon as chairman of the Commissioning Committee and Skip Witunski as national president at the Board of Directors of the U.S. Navy League National Convention.

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.

The article offers information on the Sea-Air-Space Exposition organized by the Navy League of the U.S. that held on April 3-5, 2017 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland. It mention participation of defense industries along with government officials from various departments such as Homeland Security. It states administration of professional development program in the exposition along with eminent persons such as William F. Moran, chief of naval operations.

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.

An interview with the U.S. Marine Corps four-star general officer John M. Paxton Jr. is presented. He mentions that the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) will be maintained in terms of quality and quantity even in situations of fiscal issues. He said that the Osprey tiltrotor aircraft V-22 is changing the way of operation of the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). He discusses the changes in the Mojave Viper training.

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.

The article discusses a Navy League Board of Directors' meeting on the law of Sea debate held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia from October 17-20, 2012. Topics include election of the national president, United Nations convention on the law of the sea and melting ice in the Arctic and the opportunities related to it. The meeting featured several fellows of the Heritage Foundation including Bernard Lomas, Barbara Lomas and Steven Groves.

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.

The article announces Navy League's Sea Services Awards given to several military personnel including John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership to Chad J. Livingston, Adm. Claude V. Ricketts Award for Inspirational Leadership to Jacob T. Williams and Alfred Thayer MahanAward for Literary Achievement to John J. Hawley.

Information about the "2012 Sea-Air-Space Exposition" held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland from April 16-18, 2012 is presented. The expo highlighted national and international sea power developments, technologies and tactics through panel discussions and media briefings. The expo was chaired by Charlie Hautau and featured several defense personnel including Philip L. Dunmire and Jonathan W. Greenert.

The article announces awards given to navies including the John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership to Kenneth P. Ward, the Admiral Claude V. Ricketts Award for Inspirational Leadership to Michael E. Brooker, and Admiral Claude V. Ricketts Award for Inspirational Leadership Louis F. Salazar Jr.

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.

The article focuses on the Grass Roots Legislative Initiative in the U.S. It states that the Grass Roots Legislative Initiative requests that Navy League members to communicate with the 60% of the members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in two years. Patricia Du Mont, the national vice president for Legislative Affairs notes that the initiative increased to 77% in the various member of the Congress (MOC) presentations and agrees with the importance of mentoring in the initiative.

The article announces awards received by several U.S. Navy officers including John Paul Jones Award for Inspirations Leadership to Lieutenant Commander William J. Reardon, Rear Admiral William S. Parsons Award for Scientific and Technical Progress to Marine Corporal Brian W. Carter, and General Holland M. Smith Award for Operational Competence to Marine Lieutenant Colonel Douglas J. Macintyre.

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 the importance of Riverine Force of the U.S. Navy. According to Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Riverine Force gives an expeditionary capability to the Navy that is very significant. During the Vietnam War, Riverines played a large role engaging some 40,000 Sailors. The force was first deployed in Haditha, Iraq. Combat Rubber Raiding Craft, Patrol Boats and Assault Boats are operated by the force. The Force operate day and night.

The article discusses the highlights of the U.S. Navy Birthday Ball held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor in Maryland on October 10, 2015 to celebrate its 240th anniversary. The Navy League of the U.S. presented the event with the help of corporate sponsors such as Boeing Co., General Dynamics Corp. and Leidos. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) John M. Richardson delivered a keynote speech about the creativity and innovativeness of Navy leaders and sailors.

The article announces awards given to notable sea servicemen including the John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership to Navy Captain Walter E. Carter, the General John A Lejeune Award for Inspirational Leadership to Marine Captain Douglas R. Cullins, and the Admiral Ben Moreel Award for Logistics Competence (Enlisted) to Marine Master Sergeant Rodney D. Bogan.

The article announces Navy League Councils awards including the Navy League Distinguished Service Award to Jeannie Coffey of Greater Austin Council, the Outstanding Council Award to Cheryl Aston, Council Secretary of Camden-Kings Bay and the Keith T. Weaver NLCC Cadet award to David Lockmann.

The article announces that Susan M. Collins have been awarded the Congressional Sea Services Award from National Capital Council of the U.S. Navy League.