Navy League of the United States, New York Council

Congratulations to top performers Tyler Almeda and Matthew Kroeze of Maritime Safety and Security New York on making Enlisted Person of the Quarter and Enlisted Person of the Year on April 16 2026.

Last week, the New York Council Navy League hosted a National Security Briefing to pilot a conversation on the topic of military readiness. We held a panel discussion that included representatives from the United States Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and, for the first time, Space Force.

We would like to thank our Military Fellows from the Council on Foreign Relations for their participation at our event this month. We look forward to more productive conversations on the topic of Military Readiness taking place later this year.

The New York Council Navy League is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Kleckner CPOA 2026 golf tournament this year at Picatinny Golf Club.

Come support the Coast Guard with your swing this Monday, April 20, 2026. Prizes are available for the longest drive, closest to the hole, top 3 teams, and most honest. Registration opens at 7AM, followed by the playing of the National Anthem and observance of colors at 8AM. A Lunch buffet will be available after golf.

All proceeds benefit the Kleckner Chief Petty Officers Association. Scan the QR code for more info.

Are we ready to face today’s national global and security challenges and secure the safety of our nation for the foreseeable future? What does each branch of our armed services need to achieve this goal?

Join the New York Council Navy League at our next National Security Briefing to discuss military readiness. In conjunction with the Military Fellows of the Council on Foreign Relations, our panel will discuss topics such as joint operations, modernization of training, global economic security partnerships, and the use of AI and drones within our operations.

Non-Navy League guests are welcome to attend. Lunch is included. Visit our website for more information.

The New York Council Navy League is proud to reveal the new USCGC Vincent Danz Crest!

The crossed officer’s sword and chief petty officer’s cutlass symbolize the foundational unity between the officer corps and enlisted personnel. This pairing represents mutual respect, shared responsibility, and seamless teamwork that are essential to the crew’s collective strength and mission success. A scalloped partition evokes the movement of water, defining the base of the shield as a representation of New York Harbor and illustrating the purpose of the cutter to protect and serve from the sea.
Below this, a display of stars taken from the ribbon of the NYPD Medal of Honor, a commendation Danz received posthumously in the wake of the attacks, highlights service and sacrifice as the central force in the life of Danz. The darkness of the top half of the shield represents the gravity of this attack — topped by two proudly standing pallets resembling the Twin Towers as a pronounced foil to this darkness. Weaved between them are two red chevronels, referencing Danz’s rank as a Petty Officer 2nd Class, and expressing his legacy as forever connected to the heroism that the atrocities of that day necessitated. The chevronels are pointed upward, emulating a valiant forward momentum towards danger — a hallmark that Vincent Danz exemplified.

Officer Danz died responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. The Council is proud to have participated in the naming ceremony for the cutter in November 2019.

If you would like to support the New York Council Navy League in commissioning more ships, attend the commissioning ceremony, or to join as a member, visit https://www.nynavyleague.org/ for more info.

Join the New York Council Navy League at our National Security Briefing on April 15, where the Military Fellows of the Council on Foreign Relations will conduct a panel discussion as we launch a year-long exploration of military readiness. Learn more at https://www.nynavyleague.org/events.

One step closer to commissioning: US Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. Named after an NYPD officer and USCG reservist who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11, the ship will visit NYC for commissioning in late May before being homeported in Guam.

The New York Maritime Security Conference will return on Thursday, May 14, 2026, when thought leaders and experienced professionals from across government, the private sector, defense and academia gather to explore the crucial role the maritime industry plays in national security and economic prosperity. This year’s focus will be on Restoring American Maritime Dominance and panels will cover:
Geopolitical Turmoil and Emerging Maritime Security Threats
Bolstering the Maritime Industrial Base
Financing the Restoration
Building the Restoration

Learn more, support our sponsors and register at the conference website: https://lnkd.in/gCv4WJUz

Thank you to everyone who came out last night for Lifting All Boats: Lessons from Black Maritime Pioneers. Our evening of maritime history, modern perspectives and networking, sponsored by Chase Bank and The Harlem Rocket, celebrated some of our members and partners who are achieving great things in NYC and beyond.

Join us for an evening of maritime history, modern perspectives and networking, sponsored by Chase Bank and The Harlem Rocket. Come celebrate some of our members and partners who are achieving great things in NYC and learn more about our mission and programs for 2026. More info here: https://www.nynavyleague.org/events/lifting-all-boats-lessons-from-black-maritime-pioneers

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Yesterday, Council members, community partners and friends joined us at District Tap House to help us kick off our Council's efforts for this year's International Naval Review. With presentations from Taylor Anzidei, Protocol Officer for OPNAV, and Council VP of Fleet Support, Joe Fila, attendees learned about what's ahead for this historic event for and what ways there are to get involved and help us support our sea service members.

Interested in getting supporting INR? Visit our website to learn more.