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Coast Guard Birthday Night - Tuesday July 28th

Speaker BCMS Poole - Officer in Charge of Coast Guard Station Tybee Island

Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Edward J. Poole is a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and enlisted into the United State Coast Guard completing Basic Training at Cape May, NJ on January 21, 2005.

His previous assignments include Assistant Operations petty Officer on the Coast Guard Cutter Monomoy, Bahrain. Training Petty Officer and 1st Lieutenant at CG Station Charleston, SC. 1st Lieutenant Petty Officer on CG Cutter Farallon, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tactical Coxswain at CG Station Saint Petersburg, Fl. Operations Petty Officer CG Cutter Anvil, Charleston, SC. Pursuit Coxswain on CG Cutter Boutwell Alameda, CA and CG Cutter Anacapa, Petersburg, AK.

Senior Chief Poole’s personnel awards include Two CG Commendation Medals, the CG Achievement Medal, six CG Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, the CG Expeditionary Ribbon and numerous service and unit awards. He holds a permanent Coxswains Pin, Advance Boat Forces Pin, Permanent Cutter Pin and earned both Multi-Mission Ashore and Afloat Officer in Charge Certifications.

Savannah Navy League -Welcome from the President

Welcome to the Savannah Council of the Navy League of the United States — and thank you for taking a moment to learn who we are.

I’m Val Reynolds, and I’ve had the honor of serving as your Council President since January 2025. The Navy League is a nonprofit civilian organization dedicated to supporting our U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine — and right here in Savannah, we do that every single day.

This past June, at the 2026 National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia, our council was recognized among the top 11 of 174 Navy League councils worldwide. We are incredibly proud of that recognition — and even more excited about what it means for the future.

No military background is required to join us. If you care about the men and women who defend our nation’s waters, you belong here. Come to a meeting, say hello, and see what this community is all about.

Savannah has a deep maritime soul. There is no better place — and no better time — to be part of this mission. I would love to personally welcome you aboard.

With gratitude,

Val Reynolds

President, Savannah Council

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Savannah Navy League - Who We Are

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Savannah Navy League - Who We Are

The Navy League of the United States (Savannah Navy League) is a non-profit, all volunteer, U. S. civilian organization. We are dedicated to supporting our local sea services: U. S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps, U. S. Coast Guard, and U. S. Flag Merchant Marine. We are a 501c3 Georgia State Corporation financially dependent on member dues and donations, and donations from patriotic businesses.

Our support includes:

Educating / advocating the public and our congress on the importance of strong and effective naval services to ensure the
security and economic prosperity of our nation
Provide support to our active-duty Sea Service personnel and their families
Support youth programs like high school NJROTC and the Naval Sea Cadet Program

Savannah Navy League - What We Do

Check out pictures of our events and activities.

See activities of the Savannah council in support of the Sea Services.

We are a very active council and do many things with the commands, bases and ports in our area

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Savannah Navy League - Announcements and Notices

Read the latest announcements from National and/or the Savannah Navy League.

On July 1, 2026, National Navy League launched a modernized four-tier individual membership structure and a redesigned website at navyleague.org. Whether you're a longtime supporter or considering membership for the first time, here's what's new. Read to find out how it will affect your membership and renewal

Latest Announcement July 2026

Useful Links and Websites

U.S. Marine Corp

U.S. Navy

United States Coast Guard

U.S. Merchant Marine

Navy League National Site

Savannah Navy League Community Affiliates and Supporters

Community Affiliate

Expert Hearing Savannah

Community Affiliate

Savannah Alphagraphics

The Navy League of the United States is a worldwide organization dedicated to supporting our nation's sea services (US Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US-Flagged Merchant Marine) and educating our leaders and citizens about the importance of a strong maritime policy. The Savannah Council, founded in 1957, and is a part of the Navy League of the United States (501(C)3 nonprofit organization).