Cincinnati Council of the Navy League of the United States

About the Navy League of the United States

The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

As part of its mission focus, the Navy League of the United States:

Enhances the morale of sea service personnel and their families through national and council level programs.
Provides a powerful voice to educate the public and Congress on the importance of our sea services to our nation’s defense, well-being and economic prosperity.
Supports youth through programs, such as the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Junior ROTC and Young Marines, that expose young people to the values of our sea services.

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Upcoming Events

September 14th -20th - Cincinnati Navy Week

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Quarterly Luncheon June 17th 2026

B. Cody VanBoxel

Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, National Headquarters DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

Mason Altman, Naval Academy Plebe

(L) Senior Chief Rob Flemming - Senior Enlisted Leader of Navy Reserve Center Cincinnati

(R) Glenn Welling - President, Cincinnati Navy League

We were honored to welcome Cody VanBoxel as our luncheon speaker on Wednesday, June 17th. Cody, who serves as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer at the National Headquarters of DAV (Disabled American Veterans), shared his time and perspective with us, and we are grateful for his continued commitment to serving veterans and their families.

We were also pleased to recognize and thank Senior Chief Rob Flemming, Senior Enlisted Leader at Navy Reserve Center Cincinnati, for his dedicated service and leadership. As he transitions to his new role as Senior Enlisted Leader at Navy Reserve Center Detroit, we wish him continued success and appreciate the positive impact he has made within our local Navy community.

To begin the event, Mason Altman, a Naval Academy Plebe, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, setting a meaningful tone for a luncheon centered on service, gratitude, and connection.

Blue Angels Practice Event, June 12th 2026

Navy League of the United States National Convention

The first week of June was a great week for our Greater Cincinnati Navy League Council. President Glenn Welling had the opportunity to participate in the Anchors Aweigh Legislative Fly-In with two other colleagues from our Liberty Region, where we met with seven Senate and House members’ staff, including our own Ohio 2nd District Congressman, David Taylor. We had engaging conversations with all where we were able to emphasize the Navy League’s mission of Support, Engage and Advocate on behalf of the Sea Services. Focusing on Sustain, Stabilize and Strengthen, we asked specifically for their co-sponsorship of the following pending legislation: SHIPs Act for America (H.R. 3151 and S. 1536/S. 1541); Pay Our Troops Act (H.R. 5401); and SERVE Act (H.R. 3107 and S. 1530). We also emphasized the need to authorize the Maritime Security Trust Fund, $50B annual Shipbuilding and Construction budget, $20B annual Coast Guard budget, no Continuing Resolutions or shutdowns, and $283M for the NOAA Maritime Operations budget.

The Greater Cincinnati Council was also recognized at the National Convention in Norfolk, VA with five awards for 2025, beginning with the Council Performance Award earning Honorable Mention. In addition to the Council Performance Award, our Council was recognized with the Sea Service Unit Adoption Excellence Award for Large Councils, and three Donald M. Mackie Awards: Newsletter (Silver); Website (Bronze); and Social Media (Silver).

Glenn Welling CMDCM (ret) - President, Cincinnati Navy League

(L) Larry Stalter - National President, Navy League

(R) Mike Stevens - Navy League CEO

(L) RADM Kenneth Epps - Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command

(R) Glenn Welling - President, Cincinnati Navy League

USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion Grand Opening Reception

Friday May 15, 2026 - Reception to Celebrate the Grand Opening of the USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion

Speakers included:

Lieutenant Sarah Reilly, Engineering Instructor at the United States Naval Academy
Lieutenant Commander Andrea Howard, U.S. Navy's Arthor S. Moreau Scholar, PhD Student in Nuclear Security, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rear Admiral (ret) Samuel Cox, Director, Naval History and Heritage Command

LT Sarah Reilly

LCDR Andrea Howard

RADM (ret) Samuel Cox

USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion Grand Opening

Saturday May 16, 2026 - Grand Opening of the USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion

Speakers included:

Joseph Jaap, President, Submarine Cincinnati Memorial Association
Lisa Brown, West Chester Township Administrator/CEO
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (ret) James Herdt
Rear Admiral (ret) Thomas Wall
- U.S Navy, Deputy/Reserve Deputy Commander Submarine Force Atlantic

Joe Jaap & Glenn Welling

Joseph Jaap - President, Submatine Cincinnati Memorial Association

Glenn Welling CMDCM (ret) - President, Cincinnati Navy League

Former Captains - SSN 693

Tim Oliver - Chris Stathos - Chris Ratliff

USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion

Voice of America (VOA) MetroPark, West Chester

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade

USS Cincinnati LCS 20

USS Cincinnati SSN 693

SSN 693 Crew Members

USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Returns Home

Families greeted their Sailors upon arrival of the USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) as it returned to homeport, Naval Base San Diego. The ship came home after eight months of sustained operations in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

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