Naval Ordnance Test Unit Mission Partners
On Wednesday, 28 October Council President Carl Cramb presented a certificate, gift card, Council coin and one year Navy League membership to the Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) Sailor of the Quarter MT1 Rafael D. Mesa and Junior Sailor fo the Quarter BM2 Daysha- M. Overton. It is always an honor and a privilege to honor the outstanding performance of NOTU Sailors.
23 hours ago
Time Out Sports Bar Plus - Fundraiser
On Monday, 26 October the Cape Canaveral Council hosted a fundraiser at the Time Out Sports Bar Plus in Cocoa Village. Great opportunity to chat and enjoy big time sporting events.
3 days ago
Canaveral Port Ministry BBQ
On Saturday, 24 October the Cape Canaveral Council conducted it's fourth BBQ of the year at the Canaveral Port Ministry. Another terrific event. We cooked hamburgers, turkey dogs and chicken in large volumes. It is always a pleasure to support our merchant mariners that work on the cruise ships in Port Canaveral. Also, several sea cadets from Courageous Division joined us for the event.
3 days ago
251st Navy Birthday
On Friday, 16 October 2026 the Cape Canaveral Council hosted a celebration dinner in honor of the 251st Birthday of the US Navy at the Indian River Colony Club. We were honored to host local representatives from Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris and Northrop Grumman who play a critical role in supporting major US Navy programs in the local area. The founder and owner of KEL-TEC Arms, George Kellgren and his wife Rubi were in attendance. George and Rubi are long time supporters of
Oct 19
CGC ALERT (WMEC 630) Sailor of the Quarter
On Thursday, 08 October the Cape Canaveral Council was honored to be at the ceremony where CDR Mario Gil presented the Sailor of the Quarter award to HS2 Julian Collins. Her performance during the quarter was extremely impressive. Council President Carl Cramb presented a certificate of recognition, Council coin, gift card and one year membership to the Cape Canaveral Council. It was truly and honor and a privilege to assist in recognizing the superb performance of Petty Of
Oct 9
BZ CGC Alert (WMEC 630)
Congratulations to Port Canaveral's own CGC Alert (WMEC 630) for their exemplary performance. · “The high seas are not a safe haven for criminal activity.” The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) played a key role in the successful interdiction of Motor Vessel Grace, a vessel suspected of illicitly trafficking fuel to Cuba as part of the “dark fleet.” In early September, a Coast Guard tactical team boarded the vessel in the Caribbean Sea. Following the board
Oct 9
Nolan's Irish Pub
On Monday, 14 September 2026, the Cape Canaveral Council held a gathering/fundraiser at Nolan's Irish Pub in Cocoa Beach, FL. It was a great evening and time for all to gather informally. We very much appreciate the support provided by Johnny Nolan for our youth programs and active duty personnel at Port Canaveral.
Sep 15
Canaveral Port Ministry BBQ
On Saturday, 29 August 2026 the Cape Canaveral Council of the Navy League hosted their third BBQ of the year with support from the Propeller Club of Port Canaveral. We served BBQ chicken, hamburgers and turkey dogs to close to 200 crew members off cruise ships in Port Canaveral. In addition to Council members, several cadets from Courageous Division of the Sea Cadets earned community service credit and RADM Linda Bird, SC (Ret) joined us in making this a special day at the
Aug 31
236th Coast Guard Birthday Celebration Dinner
On Saturday 08 August 2026, the Cape Canaveral Council hosted a dinner to honor the history of the Coast Guard and celebrate the superlative performance of the Coast Guard men and women assigned to Brevard County, Florida. Close to 20 active-duty coastguardmen from Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral, CGC Vigilant, and CGC Skipjack were in attendance. In addition, students from the newly commissioned Auxiliary University Program at Florida Tech and several Coast Guard Auxilia
Aug 9
CGC ALERT Sailor of Quarter
CGC ALERT recently returned to Port Canaveral from a 139 drydocking. On Wednesday, 05 August 2026 CGC ALERT celebrated the performance of two individuals who went above and beyond during the second and third quarters of FY26. It was an honor and a privilege for President Carl Cramb to honor these outstanding individuals. ET1 Ramos and BM2 Thomas received a gift card, Council challenge coin and one year Navy League membership. COngratulations to these two superb Petty Offi
Aug 6
Coast Guard Birthday
Happy 236th Birthday to the US Coast Guard!
Aug 4
CGC Alert returns to Port Canaveral
ALERT returned to Cape Canaveral after 146 days away completing major maintenance at GMD Shipyard in Brookyln, New York. “The crew showed exceptional grit and resilience over the last four and a half months, proving their deep dedication to the Coast Guard and ALERT, said CMDR. Mario G. Gil, Commanding Officer of ALERT. "Even while being away from home, handling a large crew turnover, and executing a major maintenance availability, our crew ensured ALERT is fully prepared to
Jul 30
Naval Ordnance Test Unit - Mission Partners
On Wednesday, 22 July 2026 past Council President Dean Schaaf presented a certificate of recognition, gift card and Council challenge coin to the Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) Sailor of the Quarter and Junior Sailor of the Quarter at their Mission Partners Ceremony. It is always a pleasure to be a part of the recognition of such superlative performance by our active-duty personnel.
Jul 24
Partnership Thank You
A Heartfelt Thank You We are thrilled to welcome and extend our gratitude to our newest Annual Council Partners! Our Partners play a crucial role in helping the Cape Canaveral Council support Brevard County youth programs and active-duty Navy and Coast Guard organizations. These partnerships are vital. They allow us to provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for young people in our community. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who serve and
Jul 2
Gathering at Time Out Sports Bar
On Monday, 22 June 2026 several members of the Cape Canaveral Council and members of the Courageous Division of the Sea Cadet Corps were in attendance. We watched a rerun of the USA vs Australia World Cup game that the USA won to send them to the knock out round. Those in attendance enjoyed a terrific time together as the summer is fully upon us.
Jun 25
Thank You to our new Council Partner!
A Heartfelt Thank You We are thrilled to welcome and extend our gratitude to our newest Annual Council Partners! Our Partners play a crucial role in helping the Cape Canaveral Council support Brevard County youth programs and active-duty Navy and Coast Guard organizations. These partnerships are vital. They allow us to provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for young people in our community. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who serve and
Jun 22
2025 Annual National Awards
We are proud to share that the Cape Canaveral Council was recognized for its strong performance in council operations, communications and sea service support at the recent National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. The Cape Canaveral Council received the following national awards: Honorable Mention - Council Performance Award Silver - Social Media Award Silver - Website Award Small Council Sea Service Unit Adoption Excellence Award We are fortunate to have a dedicated, hard wo
Jun 12
National Flight Academy
We are proud to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving cadet to attend the National Flight Academy.
Jun 12
NOTU Letter of Appreciation
We deeply enjoy our strong relationship with the Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) and are very appreciative of their recognition.
Jun 12
Courageous Division Annual Banquet
On Saturday, 30 May 2026 Courageous Division of the Sea Cadet Corps held their annual awards banquet at the Indian River Colony Club. It was a great evening celbrating the superb performance of the Division and recognizing exceptional cadets. CAPT Doug Pratt, USN (Commanding Officer, Naval Ordnance Test Unit) provided a thought provoking and informative address to the cadets that was well received by everyone. The event was sponsored by Kel Tec who continues to be a stro
May 31
Courageous Division - CPO Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, 28 May 2026 President Cramb attended a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony for Jakob Southerland of the Courageous Division of the Sea Cadet Corps. This is an extremely hard achievement with less than 3 percent of all Sea Cadets achieving this milestone in their careers. Chief Southerland is a shining example of dedication and hard work. It was an honor and privilege to attend this important ceremony.
May 29
Maritime Day 2026
On Saturday, 23 May 2026 The Cape Canaveral Council of the Navy League co-hosted the annual Maritime Day celebration with the Port Canaveral Propeller Club. It was a solemn event commemorating those who have given their lives in support of our nation and thanking those that serve today. In addition, RADM Justice, USCG (Ret) who gave so much in support of Port Canaveral and youth programs and Congressman Posey were eulogized following their recent passing. Dean Schaaf, Past
May 28
