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Greater Charleston Council Welcomes USS McCool (LPD 29) Port Visit
USS RICHARD M. McCOOL JR. (LPD 29) is the 13th SAN ANTONIO-Class US Navy Amphibious Transport Dock. It is the first ship in the Navy named after US Navy Captain Richard M. McCool, Jr., who received the Medal of Honor for his action during the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
The ship was welcomed from 27 April-5 May and was greeted by the Greater Charleston Council. The ship's crew includes 28 officers and 332 enlisted sailors and embarks a Marine Expeditionary Force comprised of 38 officers and 301 enlisted Marines. The ship is 684 feet in length and 105 feet wide, displacing 25,000 tons fully loaded, and can achieve a speed of 22 knots or 41 miles per hour.
LPD-29's mission is to embark, transport, and land Marines, their equipment, and supplies enabling support of amphibious assaults, special operations, and expeditionary warfare across the globe such as:
· Delivering Marines and equipment to contested shorelines
· Enabling amphibious assaults and expeditionary operations
· Serving as a flexible crisis-response platform
· Providing aviation and surface connector support
· Enhancing fleet situational awareness with SPY-6 radar
The McCool visit was the first of four anticipated ship visits to be hosted by the Greater Charleston Council in the next 60 days.
The Charleston Council supported the recent USN Ombudsman Appreciation event at Joint Base Charleston. Council VP Bob MacPherson was on hand to provide certificates of appreciation and flowers to each of the honorees.
Ombudsmen play key roles of interfacing with military commanders and keeping spouses, family members and friends of service members well-informed.
Bravo Zulu To Our Local Ombudsmen!
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Navy League Charleston supports many events around the greater Charleston area. Our display encourages people to join the Navy League and learn about what Navy League does both nationally and locally.
Navy League Charleston supports local golf tournament as part of the Navy 250th birthday in 2025. The Navy League will support the official Charleston Navy ball on October 18, 2025.
The Charleston Council is a strong supporter of the 250th Birthday Ball celebration to be held at the Trident Technical College in North Charleston on 18 October.
There will be two speakers. The first is RDML John W. Hewitt, Commander, Navy Region Southeast. A native of Smithtown, New York,
RDML Hewitt enlisted in the United States Navy in 1987 and deployed aboard USS Independence (CV 62) and
USS Forrestal (CV 59) as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch & Recovery). He received his commission
in 1995 through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program and was designated an E-2 Hawkeye Naval Flight
Officer in 1997
The second speaker is Fleet Master Chief Johannas Gonzalez, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Vice Chief of Naval
Operations. FMC Gonzales is transitioning to civilian life. He has a reputation as an inspirational
leader and a man who takes care of his people. He is a truly gifted speaker and has a message for all
sailors in the Charleston area.
In an effort to make sure that our junior personnel and their significant others can attend, we are requesting that you consider being a donor. Please
contact us for information on how to support this event.
The Greater Charleston Council of the Navy League of the United States
Supports our Sea Services
Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, & US Merchant Marine
With
· Manpower, Welfare, & Recreation Programs & Family Support
· Navy Advocacy at Community & Legislative Levels
· Youth Maritime Leadership Programs
Empowering the Next Generation of Military Leaders
At the Charleston Navy League, we're committed to nurturing young men and women who embody the US Navy's
core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. We proudly sponsor nationally recognized leadership programs and offer
financial support to local Navy JROTC, Coast Guard JROTC, the Citadel ROTC and Naval Sea Cadets. Additionally, we
provide annual thousand-dollar scholarships to deserving JROTC cadets.
Championing Active Duty and Veterans
Our mission goes beyond supporting the youth; we actively seek to uplift national
sea services personnel, Veterans, and their families. In Charleston, this means providing aid to local active-duty US
Marines, Sailors, Coast Guard, and US Merchant Marine Veterans. Our members have generously donated to support these
activities. Furthermore, we're proud to formally "adopt" military commands and installations.
Celebrating and Honoring Service
As a member of the Charleston Navy League, you'll have the opportunity to
participate in various celebrations and recognition ceremonies throughout the year. Enjoy exclusive access to military
installations, ships, and aviation squadrons to stay informed about current sea service activities. We sponsor local
USCG and USN birthday and military events, and we take pride in publicly recognizing active-duty and JROTC award ceremonies,
as well as active-duty sea service personnel of the year awards.
