MISSION PRIORITY AREAS

1. Support
Supporting sea service members and their families is the most direct and personal impact of our mission.

Core Programs:

• Youth Programs: Sea Cadets, JROTC units, Young Marines.
• STEM Grants and Scholarships: Promoting education and innovation.
• Recognition Events: Awards, ship commissionings, and service balls. • Unit Adoptions & Port Visit Support: Councils providing direct engagement and morale support.

2. Educate
Our educational e orts remain vital to informing the public about the maritime nature of our nation and the critical importance of our sea services. These efforts support public understanding and drive informed advocacy.

Key Tools and Platforms:

• Center for Maritime Strategy (CMS): Advancing maritime thought leadership.
• Seapower Magazine: Sharing timely news with a circulation exceeding 40,000.
• Sea-Air-Space Conference: Our premier exposition for industry, military, and public engagement.
• Educators at Sea: Bringing educators aboard naval vessels to inform students.
• Council Programs: Local events and guest speakers help educate the community.

3. Advocate
Our advocacy e orts ensure the voices of our sea services are heard in Congress and across the nation.

Core Activities:

• Maritime Policy Publication: Our social advocacy guide.
• Voice to Congress: A direct, simplified communication platform.
• Congressional Fly-In: Bringing members face-to-face with lawmakers.
• Hill Events: Strategic presence during legislative sessions.