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A conversation between council member Dr. Angus Kress Gillespie and maritime insurance expert Capt. Robert Quigley. This is the second in our recent ongoing series of online chats. Sign up… Continue reading "Q&A with Captain Robert Quigley"
The U.S. Navy has decided to decommission and scrap the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), which was severely damaged by a shipboard fire in San Diego… Continue reading "Sad Outcome for the USS Bonhomme Richard"
This time council member Dr. Angus Gillespie will talk to Captain Robert Quigley, covering the evolution of shipping technology up to the current levels (and pros and cons) of ship… Continue reading "Online Q&A with Captain Robert Quigley"
Council member Dr. Angus Kress Gillespie interviews fellow council member Peter Engelman about the US Naval Academy at Annapolis. Peter is a graduate of the academy and retired US Navy… Continue reading "Q&A With Peter Engelman"
NLUS NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 OFFICERS PRESIDENT: GREG VARGA; SENIOR VP: STEPHEN HUTTON; VP MILITARY AFFAIRS: CARTON HOYE; VP MEMBERSHIP: DAVE GUIRGUESS; VP COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: JOE VELEZ; TREASURER: BILL AITKEN; SECRETARY:… Continue reading "Nominations for 2021 Slate of Officers and Directors"
Digging through the archives we have another fascinating interview conducted by Navy Leaguer Professor Gillespie from 10 years ago. This one is with current council member Frank Greco. Frank is… Continue reading "Council Member Frank Greco on his Experiences in WWII"
Though Mr. Ehlert is no longer with us we have a recorded interview conducted by fellow Navy Leaguer Professor Gillespie from 10 years ago that we’d like to share with… Continue reading "Former Council Member Dick Ehlert on his Experiences in WWII"
“As the Navy League of the United States looks to continually enhance our support of U.S. naval strategic needs, it is rare to find someone more versed in how our… Continue reading "ADM. John Richardson (ret), joins Navy League Exec. Cmte."
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of D-Day Veteran Richard Ehlert. Richard Valentine Ehlert was a Jersey City native and long-time resident of Milltown, NJ. From… Continue reading "In Memoriam"
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, the Central Jersey Council will take the following actions: No meetings of the Officers, Board of Directors or general membership meetings will be scheduled. All notices and contact… Continue reading "Important Notice"