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On Monday, 14 September 2026, the Cape Canaveral Council held a gathering/fundraiser at Nolan's Irish Pub in Cocoa Beach, FL. It was a great evening and time for all to gather informally. We very much appreciate the support provided by Johnny Nolan for our youth programs and active duty personnel at Port Canaveral.

On Saturday, 29 August 2026 the Cape Canaveral Council of the Navy League hosted their third BBQ of the year with support from the Propeller Club of Port Canaveral. We served BBQ chicken, hamburgers and turkey dogs to close to 200 crew members off cruise ships in Port Canaveral. In addition to Council members, several cadets from Courageous Division of the Sea Cadets earned community service credit and RADM Linda Bird, SC (Ret) joined us in making this a special day at the

On Saturday 08 August 2026, the Cape Canaveral Council hosted a dinner to honor the history of the Coast Guard and celebrate the superlative performance of the Coast Guard men and women assigned to Brevard County, Florida. Close to 20 active-duty coastguardmen from Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral, CGC Vigilant, and CGC Skipjack were in attendance. In addition, students from the newly commissioned Auxiliary University Program at Florida Tech and several Coast Guard Auxilia

CGC ALERT recently returned to Port Canaveral from a 139 drydocking. On Wednesday, 05 August 2026 CGC ALERT celebrated the performance of two individuals who went above and beyond during the second and third quarters of FY26. It was an honor and a privilege for President Carl Cramb to honor these outstanding individuals. ET1 Ramos and BM2 Thomas received a gift card, Council challenge coin and one year Navy League membership. COngratulations to these two superb Petty Offi

Happy 236th Birthday to the US Coast Guard!

ALERT returned to Cape Canaveral after 146 days away completing major maintenance at GMD Shipyard in Brookyln, New York. “The crew showed exceptional grit and resilience over the last four and a half months, proving their deep dedication to the Coast Guard and ALERT, said CMDR. Mario G. Gil, Commanding Officer of ALERT. "Even while being away from home, handling a large crew turnover, and executing a major maintenance availability, our crew ensured ALERT is fully prepared to

On Wednesday, 22 July 2026 past Council President Dean Schaaf presented a certificate of recognition, gift card and Council challenge coin to the Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) Sailor of the Quarter and Junior Sailor of the Quarter at their Mission Partners Ceremony. It is always a pleasure to be a part of the recognition of such superlative performance by our active-duty personnel.

A Heartfelt Thank You We are thrilled to welcome and extend our gratitude to our newest Annual Council Partners! Our Partners play a crucial role in helping the Cape Canaveral Council support Brevard County youth programs and active-duty Navy and Coast Guard organizations. These partnerships are vital. They allow us to provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for young people in our community. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who serve and

On Monday, 22 June 2026 several members of the Cape Canaveral Council and members of the Courageous Division of the Sea Cadet Corps were in attendance. We watched a rerun of the USA vs Australia World Cup game that the USA won to send them to the knock out round. Those in attendance enjoyed a terrific time together as the summer is fully upon us.

A Heartfelt Thank You We are thrilled to welcome and extend our gratitude to our newest Annual Council Partners! Our Partners play a crucial role in helping the Cape Canaveral Council support Brevard County youth programs and active-duty Navy and Coast Guard organizations. These partnerships are vital. They allow us to provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for young people in our community. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who serve and

We are proud to share that the Cape Canaveral Council was recognized for its strong performance in council operations, communications and sea service support at the recent National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. The Cape Canaveral Council received the following national awards: Honorable Mention - Council Performance Award Silver - Social Media Award Silver - Website Award Small Council Sea Service Unit Adoption Excellence Award We are fortunate to have a dedicated, hard wo

We are proud to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving cadet to attend the National Flight Academy.

We deeply enjoy our strong relationship with the Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) and are very appreciative of their recognition.

On Saturday, 30 May 2026 Courageous Division of the Sea Cadet Corps held their annual awards banquet at the Indian River Colony Club. It was a great evening celbrating the superb performance of the Division and recognizing exceptional cadets. CAPT Doug Pratt, USN (Commanding Officer, Naval Ordnance Test Unit) provided a thought provoking and informative address to the cadets that was well received by everyone. The event was sponsored by Kel Tec who continues to be a stro

On Thursday, 28 May 2026 President Cramb attended a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony for Jakob Southerland of the Courageous Division of the Sea Cadet Corps. This is an extremely hard achievement with less than 3 percent of all Sea Cadets achieving this milestone in their careers. Chief Southerland is a shining example of dedication and hard work. It was an honor and privilege to attend this important ceremony.

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 The Cape Canaveral Council of the Navy League co-hosted the annual Maritime Day celebration with the Port Canaveral Propeller Club. It was a solemn event commemorating those who have given their lives in support of our nation and thanking those that serve today. In addition, RADM Justice, USCG (Ret) who gave so much in support of Port Canaveral and youth programs and Congressman Posey were eulogized following their recent passing. Dean Schaaf, Past

We are pleased to announce that we will be celebrating the amazing Coast Guard Commands in Port Canaveral at the 236th Coast Guard Birthday Celebration Dinner (flyer attached) on 08 August 2026 at the Indian River Colony Club (1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940). Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville (CAPT Jason Aleksak, USCG) has graciously agreed to be our guest speaker for this first annual event. This event is a great way to thank our Coast Guard Commands in Port Canaver

On Saturday, 16 May 2026 the Cape Canaveral Council supported its second Cookout BBQ at the Canaveral Port Ministry. We served about 200 merchant mariners BBQ chicken, hambergers and turkey dogs. It was a terrific day with several Council members supporting the event. In addition, CDR Matt Zinn (Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral) joined us and had a terrific time working the serving line .

On 13 May 2026, President Cramb presented two Theodore Roosevelt Awards to two exceptional leaders at the Titusville HS NJROTC awards ceremony. In addition to presenting the awards President Cramb presented a check to the program so that four stellar cadets could attend a summer leadership program for all JROTC programs in the State of Florida. These cadets will bring the knowledge they gain back to the school and share it with their entire organization. At the end of the c

A Heartfelt Thank You We are thrilled to welcome and extend our gratitude to our newest Annual Council Partners! Our Partners play a crucial role in helping the Cape Canaveral Council support Brevard County youth programs and active-duty Navy and Coast Guard organizations. These partnerships are vital. They allow us to provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for young people in our community. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who serve and