Below is a list of past events - some of which are recur annually - so make a note to check our Upcoming Events page if you wish to participate next time:

May 16, 2025 - Military Spouse Recognition Luncheon at PYC

On Thursday, May 16, 2025, at the Pensacola Yacht Club at 11:30 a.m., please join the Pensacola Navy League as we host our annual Military Spouse Recognition Luncheon.  The event is $28/person.  Table sponsors are needed to help cover the cost of our miitary personnel.  Please RSVP by May 1st to the pensacolanavyleauge@pensacolanavyleague.org.  Please make sure the PNL has your most current email address and other contact information for important event updates.  Contact pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org for information.

April 24, 2025 - Enlisted Volunteer Recognition Breakfast 7:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall Seville

Now's the time to make your reservations for the annual Enlisted Volunteer Recognition Breakfast at Heritage Hall - Seville Quarter at 7:30 a.m.  Join your PNL as we honor our Enlisted personnel.  The event is $25/person.  Table sponsors are needed to help cover the cost of our Enlisted and military personnel.  Please also considering sponsoring one military personnel for $25.  Make sure the PNL has your most current email address and other contact information for important event updates.  Invitations will predominently be sent via email to save on costs. Contact pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org for information and to RSVP before April 8th. 

April 8, 2025 - Admiral's Club Luncheon (Rescheduled from January 23rd Snow Cancellation)

Our first Admiral's luncheon, originally schedule in January (which was postponed due to snow storm), is now scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Pensacola Yacht Club with guest speaker - our new NASP CO CAPT Chandra Newman.  Please make sure the PNL has your most current email address and other contact information for important Admiral Club event updates.  Contact pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org for Admiral Club information and to RSVP/meal cost for this event.  Reservations are required by April 1st.  Other Admiral Club events are planned for 2025 - so please refer back to this website periodically throughout the year.  Payment can be made via Venmo, cash, or check at event with advance reservations.

February 27, 2025 - Margaret Flowers Civic Award - Military Recognition Day

Members are invited to the annual Margaret Flowers Civic Award - Military Recogition Day event to be held at the Pensacola Bay Center at 201 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m.  This is event recognizes those military service personnel from all our local commands who have gone above and beyond in community outreach.  A winner is recognized from all the nominations during this annual luncheonand and awarded the Margaret Flowers Civic Award.  The Master of Ceremony will be Dan Shugart of WEAR-TV, and guest speaker will be Sandy Sansing - owner of Sansing Automotive Dealerships.  Tickets are $20/person and $300 for a sponsored table which sits five personal guests and five military attendees.   Please RSVP no later than February 18, 2025 to the Pensacola Navy League office at pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org.  Checks can be mailed in advance to Pensacola Navy League at PO Box 17486, Pensacola, FL 32522-7486 with your name and name of guests.  Reservations are required - payment by cash or check by the door may be accepted with advance reservations only.  You don't want to miss out on this signagure Pensacola Navy League event.

December 3rd, 2024 - Annual Christmas Party & New Officer Installation 

Members are invited to attend the Annual PNL Christmas Party & New Officer Installation on Tuesday, December 3rd at PYC at 6 p.m.  Dinner and dancing included with ticket cost at $60/person. Please RSVP to Pensacola Navy League no later than November 20 at pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org.  Cash or check payments accepted at the door only with reservations.

October 3rd - Annual PNL Chicken Bar-B-Q 

Join the PNL for their Annual Meeting - Chicken Bar-B-Q at the Pensacola Yacht Club at 5:30 p.m.

This is a great meeting and event to catch up with PNL news and information as well as networking with fellow PNL members.  We encourage members to bring guests as prospective PNL members.  Tickets are $27.00 each.  Please RSVP by September 26th to pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org or 850-436-8552.  Cash Bar available at event.  Attire is casual.  

October 4th - Annual PNL Golf Tournament at NAS Pensacola's AC Read Golf Course

This fun event helps raise money for the Navy Birthday Ball and is a base-wide command challenge.  We will have a shotgun start at 1230.   Practice balls will be out at 1100, and lunch will also be available at the same time.  A drink cart will be available, and we will provide a ticket for a free adult beverage or non-alcoholic drink.  Please sign up with Dean-o Fournier no later than 30 Sept at noon.  $50 for Active duty and $65 for all others.   Payment will be by check or cash at the club house.  Bring $10 cash for the 2 Mulligan's, as well!!! Sponsorship opportunities are also available.  To sign up plsese send an e-mail to redhawkdeano09@gmail.com with the player/player's names and your handicap.  Plenty of room for all!   Mobile (850) 333-0040.  Prizes …  Most accurate drive, Closest to the PIN, HIO sponsors by Pete Moore Chevrolet over $20,000 and V2X $5,000 … along with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place foursomes.

September 2nd - 4th - USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) Tours & Commissioning September 7th at NASP

The Greater Pensacola Area Commissioning Committee will welcome the USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) to Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) in early September.  The ship will offer free tours (which are sold out now) and will offer the community an opportunity to attend the ship commissioning on September 7th at 10 a.m. at the NASP Pier.

The USS Richard M. McCool Jr., an amphibious transport dock, is named in honor of U.S. Navy Captain Richard M. McCool Jr., who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945 for the heroism he displayed after his ship was attacked by kamikaze aircraft in the Battle of Okinawa.  This will be the Navy’s 13^th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship.

Amphibious transport docks are used to transport and land Marines, their equipment, and supplies by using two embarked Ship to Shore Connectors (formerly called Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) – often referred to as hovercrafts, or other support vehicles augmented by helicopters or vertical take-off and landing aircraft (MV22).  These ships support amphibious assault, special operations, or expeditionary warfare missions and serve as secondary aviation platforms for amphibious operations. 

Due to NASP Security, limited tour dates, and commissioning seating, advance registration for the tours and the commissioning are required.  The link to register for the Ship Commissioning is open.  Please remember to maintain a copy of your confirmed tour/commissioning registration/invitation for base check-in. The base remains at the current security level. Visitors should expect security checks prior to boarding the ship and must be able to climb steep ship ladder-stairs. Closed toe shoes with slacks are encouraged. Backpacks and strollers will not be permitted on the ship.  No animals will be allowed on the ship due to narrow passageaways and ladders. There are no public restrooms aboard the ship. Entrance for both the Tours and Commissioning are through the West Gate (Blue Angel Parkway). Parking will be at the Naval Aviation Museum where visitors will board a bus for transportation to and from the ship.  Please remember to bring a copy of your confirmed registration from the tour/commissioning links as this is your ticket(s).  There will be vendors to sell beverages and ship store for merchandise via cash (while supplies last). No outside coolers, food, or beverages allowed.  Visitors with valid base passes may access front gates but will be directed accordingly.  Photography only allowed at designated areas. Visit PensacolaChamber.com for a full list of base instructions and restrictions.

Please remember all events and dates are subject to last minute changes and cancellations due to weather and other conditions.

To learn more about the USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), visit Pensacolachamber.com or visit PensacolaNavyLeague.org  (on this Upcoming Events page) where updates will be posted as details are confirmed. If you are interested in sponsoring the commissioning, information is available at Pensacolachamber.com.

September 4th - POW/MIA Luncheon

Join the PNL for the annual POW/MIA Luncheon to be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club on September 4th at 11:30 a.m.  Guest speaker is Ms. Dina Linn, Superviory Museum Curator of the National Naval Aviation Museum. Attire is civillian - business casual; military - service khaki.  Tickets are $25.00/each and donations towards military meals are welcomed at $25.00/each.  Make checks payable to Pensacola Navy League and respond no later than August 26, 2024.  RSVPs must be made to the Pensacola Navy League in advance for head count for food.  For information or questions, please contact (850) 436-8552 or pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org.

May 15th - Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon at PYC

The PNL will honor selected spouses for this Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon to be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club at 11:30 a.m.  The cost is $25/person.  Table sponsorships are available at $200.00/table which provides for 4 guests and pays for 4 military representatives to join the table.  Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 1st.  Checks should be made out to Pensacola Navy League and mailed to Pensacola Council Navy League, PO Box 17486, Pensacola, FL 32522.  As an alternative, payments can be made at door by cash or check only, but reservations are still required in advance. For more information and to make reservations, please email pensacolanavyleague@penscolanavyleague.org.

April 11 - Enlisted Appreciation Breakfast at Seville Heritage Hall

Join the Navy League as we honor selected enlisted personnel who have gone above and beyond.  The Enlisted Appreciation Breafast will be held on Thursday, April 11th at  7:30 a.m. at Seville Heritage Hall in downtown Pensacola - 148 East Government Street.  Military: Uniform of the day, civilians: business casual. Tickets are $20/person or $200/table of 8 (4 seats will be reserved to sponsor military guests unless otherwise specified). RSVP by March 29th to pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org.  Remember, parking downtown is mostly all pay-to-park. 

March 12 - Admiral's Club Luncheon at Pensacola Country Club (PCC)

The Admiral's Club will hold its first luncheon of the year at the Pensacola Country Club on March 12, 2024 at 11:30.  Guest Speaker is Captain Doug White of Training Wing 6. Please save the date.  More details on ticket and table costs please contact pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org by March 5th.

February 8, 2024 - Military Recognition Day/Margaret Flowers Civic Award - at the Pensacola Bay Center.  

The Pensacola Council Navy League's Annual Military Recognition Day Luncheon and Margaret Flowers Civic Award Ceremony is Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.  Master of Ceremony will be Dan Shugart - WEAR Sports Anchor Director, and Guest Speaker Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons. Please RSVP no later than January 25th to (850) 436-8552 or pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org.  Reservations are $20.00/person.  Table sponsorships are available at $300 which pays for 5 personal guests and 5 military guests who will be assigned to sit at your table. You may also purchase individual sponsorships at $20 to donate to a military service person wishing to attend.  Attire:  Military: Dress Blue/Service Equivalent, Civilian: Business Casual.  

December 5, 2023 - Navy League Induction of Officers, Annual NL Overview, & Christmas Party 

The Pensacola Navy League invites members and guests to the Annual Christmas Party with Induction of Officers  & Annual NL Overview on Tuesday, December 5th at the Pensacola Yacht Club from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.  Reservations are required no later than November 28th.  Cost is $60/member and guest; and $55 for Admiral Club members.  With your reservation, please also select your choice on entree: Black Pepper & Cherry Filet (steak); Parmesan Encrusted Grouper topped with Lemon Butter; or Heart Healthy Pasta/Vegetarian.  Payment may be mailed to the Pensacola Navy Leage office or pay by check or cash at the door (no Credit/Debit Cards).  Evening includes dinner, followed by the program, with dancing and music provided by "Joe Occhipini & The Jazzabouts."  Cash bar will be available.  Dress is Black Tie Optional, Military is Dress Dinner/Blue Jacket.  For any questions and for reservations, please contact PensacolaNavyLeague@PensacolaNavyLeague.org or call (850) 436-8552.

November 15th - Admiral's Club Luncheon - details will be emailed to our Admiral's Club Members as more information is confirmed. 

September 28 - Annual Chicken BBQ & Membership Recruitment Event:

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m. for the annual Chicken BBQ at the Pensacola Yacht Club.  This is a membership recruitment event and you are encouraged to sponsor and bring prospective Navy League members to the event.  Reservations by September 22nd are preferred to ensure proper food headcount by emailing pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org.  Cost is $25/person, payable at the door by cash or check ONLY.  This is a casual attire event. 

September 29 - Navy League Golf Tournament at AC Read

Golf Tournament is Friday, September 29th at AC Read Golf Club on NASP - Shot Gun Start at 12:30 p.m.  Active Duty $50/player.  All others $65/player. Lunch/beverage included.  Sponsorship opportunities include: Major Sponsor: $500 = tee signs, 2 free players, display your banner at tournament and recognition.  Supporting Sponsor: $200 = Tee sign, 1 free player; Tee Signs $100. To register or for more information contact Dean-o Fournier at 850-333-0040 or deano.fournier@vtxc.com. Special Command Traveling Trophy Challenge will be announced.

August 18 - POW/MIA Luncheon at PYC 11:30 a.m.

Please join us for the 24th Annual POW/MIA Luncheon co-hosted by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.  Guest speaker will be Col. Edward Hubbard, USAF (Ret.) who is also a former POW, and reknowned author, artist, and international speaker.  Attire for military is Service Khaki, and civilian is business casual. Tickets are $25.00/person.  Consider sponsoring a military guest for $25.00.   Please RSVP by August 7, 2023 to pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org or (850) 436-8552.  Checks can be made payable to the Pensacola Navy League.

June 29 - Coast Guard Cutter - Buoy Tender WALNUT Recognition Luncheon

Contact Matthew Meilstrup at pilot@pcolapilots.com for a unique opportunity to board, cruise with, and have lunch with the WALNUT Skipper & Crew and be on hand for their Sailor of the Quarter and new Ombudsman Recognition.  Only six can be accommodated on a first come first serve basis.  Must be at the WALNUT by 10 a.m. Parking lot is just outside the fence line for the Coast Guard pier at NAS Pensacola.   Must be able to pass NASP security, no open-toe shoes or skirts allowed. Contact Matthew directly to RSVP and reserve your spot.

June 15th - "Frost Call" Honoring VADM Jerry "Thunder" Unruh USN (Ret)

                  Join us on Thursday, June 15th at the Pensacola Yacht Club located at 1897 Cypress Street as we honor VADM Unruh and his legacy to the community.  Event is from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Bar will convert to a "No Host" when tab limit is reached.  RSVP is not required for this event. DRess is business casual attire.

May 29-June 3 - Elcano Tall Ship visit to Pensacola

The Spanish Training Tall Ship - the Elcano arrives at the Commendencia Street Slip at Port of Pensacola May 29-June 3 

This event is hosted by The Elcano Society and is not an official Pensacola Navy League event.  Your PNL is simply helping to get word out by providing information to our members and anyone who may be interested in touring the ship per below.  Please do not contact the PNL office for further details as this is an Elcano Society event which is working closely with the Fiesta Pensacola office to coordinate Ship activities with Pensacola's Fiesta Days events.

This schedule of events is subject to change pending weather and other conditions. Updates will be posted here as information is received.

Schedule of Events and Public Tours:

Monday, May 29th - 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Welcome at the Port of Pensacola

4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Public Tours

Navy League Reception for ElCano crew and Navy League members  at Seville Quarter - 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, May 30^th – Public Tours: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.      

Wednesday, May 31^st – Public Tours: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 1st – Public Tours: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and from 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 2^nd – Public Tours: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; and from 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 3rd – Ship Departure from The Port of Pensacola around 12 noon - No public tours.

NOTE: Visitors must be able to climb stairs. Strollers will not be permitted on the ship.  Downtown parking is nearby with usual parking fees. There are no public restrooms aboard the Elcano.

May 17 - Adirmal's Luncheon at PYC

Admiral Club members will be emailed information on this event to take place on May 17th at 11:30 a.m. at the Pensacola Yacht Club where guest speaker will inform the club of local Pensacola information and updates.  Cost per person is included in the email invitation.  Please RSVP to pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org.

Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon - Thursday, May 11th at NAS Pensacola

May 11 - Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Mustin Beach Club Ballroom onboard NAS Pensacola at 450 Radford Blvd. Building 253.  Guest Speaker: Tomra Russell, spouse of CAPT Kenneth Russell - CTW-6 Commodore; and Emcee will be Ms. Sue Straughn of WEAR TV3. Civillian attendees without Department of Defence credentials for base access must contact David Van Der Like at david.vanderlike@gmail.com and complete required paperwork by April 27, 2023 to be placed on the event access list.  All others with base access must RSVP by May 2nd to pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org or by calling 850-436-8552.  Event cost is $25/person. You may sponsor a military seat also at $25.00.  Table sponsorship is $200 and will seat 4 military guests and 4 of the sponsor's party.  Checks should be made out to Pensacola Navy League and mailed to PO Box 17486, Pensacola, FL  32522. Or pay at door with cash or check ONLY.  Reservations are required for catering headcount. 

April 6 - Enlisted Recognition Breakfast at Heritage Hall, Seville Quarter 7:30 a.m. 

Join us Thursday, April 6th, 7:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall - Seville Quarter located at 148 East Government Street in Penacola as your Pensacola Navy League hosts the annual Enlisted Recognition Breakfast.  This events celebrates the many contributions of our local enlisted personnel.  Navy League members and guest cost is $20/person; Military Seat Sponsorship is also $20/person; Table sponsorship of 8 is $200.00 (Your table sponsorship pays for 4 guests so that 4 seats are available for our honored military.)  Sponsorships must be received by March 24th to receive Program Recognition.  RSVP by Friday, March 31 to the pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org or call (850) 436-8552 if you have any questions.  Reservations are strongly encouraged to ensure for enough seating and meal head count.  Payment can be made at the door via cash or check only.  Military: Uniform of the Day; Civilian: Business Casual.