U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Donnelly
The Navy League at the national level and in councils like Hampton Roads also supports youth programs, such as the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Navy Junior ROTC, Scout units, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs. Baldwin said that Navy League members regularly meet with representatives in the Congress to explain the importance of the sea services for the peace and prosperity of the nation, and how they impact U.S. national security and the global economy. Altogether, Navy Leaguers have met with more than 28 members of Congress and have sent more than 10,000 emails to Congress so far in 2017. “As a membership-based organization, the more members we have, the greater the voice we have on Capitol Hill,” Baldwin said.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Tinisha Franklin, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), is awarded by Adm. Philip Davidson, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, as the Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year during an announcement ceremony hosted by the Hampton Roads Navy League.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Navy and the military are a huge part of the local community and economy. The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA) fiscal year (FY) 2015 “Economic Impact Report” for the Hampton Roads area tabulates manpower and pay-
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