PLEASE NOTE:  The Pensacola Navy League may not mail paper invitations to all events.  PNL members should make sure your current email address is on file with the Pensacola Navy League Office to ensure you receive important event and Navy League information.  

Next PNL Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at 4:00 PM, Ballroom, Pensacola Yacht Club: 1897 Cypress Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

The Board meets monthly, generally, on the third Wednesday of the month from  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (estimated). There are exceptions to that rule so check for updates. The agenda will include various committee reports as well as upcoming activity planning will be discussed. The meetings are mostly held at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Please contact pensacolanavyleague@pensacolanavyleague.org for location and date confirmation.

Current PNL BOD meeting schedule follows, most meetings will be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club at 4:00 p.m.

 Jul 17,  Aug 14,  Sep 11,  Oct 16 (location TBD),   and Nov 20

Below is the 2024 Calendar Events scheduled with information to be updated as details are confirmed.  Other events may be periodically scheduled. Navy League of Pensacola members will receive emails to all open events with details, please make sure the Navy Leage office has your current email address.  Most events will not be mailed paper invitations.   Admiral's Club members may receive separate email invitations to various Admiral Club luncheons and events.   Most events will require an RSVP and admission/meal fee (TBD).

Upcoming Pensacola Navy League Events:

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 public tours September 2^nd – 4th from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.  and the U. S. Navy will commission the ship 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. 

Information for signing up for ship tours and the commissioning will be announced at a later date, once security and logistics are completed. The base remains at the current security level. Visitors should expect security checks prior to boarding the ship and must be able to climb 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. Those attending the commissioning may need to provide their own lawn/folding chairs due to very limited onsite seating availability.

To learn more about the USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), visit Pensacolachamber.com or visit PensacolaNavyLeague.org  (on the 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.

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.  Details to RSVP and cost will be forthcoming.  Please save the date.

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.  Save the date for this golf tournament.  Details will be forthcoming for reservations, sponsorships and more.

December 3rd - 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. Save the date.  Informatin on reservations, sponsorships and more will be forthcoming.

Other PNL events are being confirmed and will be posted here in the near future.