Portland Navy League is a recognized non-profit organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible as otherwise provided by law.
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR HQ VISIT
CAPT Tony Sebbio USN, MSC (ret), presents representatives from Columbia Sportwear, David Duren Honorary Plankowner Planks.
Pictured are: Patrick Erkilla, Sr Manager Digital Product; and Ryan McGrory, Chief Information Security Officer.
Former president Tony Sebio being recognized for his leadership. Navy Captain Greg Woodruff (Ret.) former CO of Navy Blue Angels at our March meeting.
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Tom Finneran, President of the Portland-Blueback Council was awarded the Volunteer Of The Year bomber jacket, as well as an award for his excellent service at the McMinville air show that featured the Blue Angels in 2023.
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Swearing-In 2024 Officers and Board Members
After previous practice, our council's adopted ship that was commissioned in Portland in 2018 made the news.
USS Portland (LPD 27) successfully recovered the Orion space capsule
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Welcome to the Portland-Blueback Council of the Navy League of the United States. We are a civilian organization dedicated to the education of citizens, including our elected officials, about maritime issues and the support of the men and women serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. We actively support the five Sea Cadet units located throughout Oregon, as well as active duty units located in the greater Portland Area.
For membership in both our local council as well as Navy League national contact Ray Hanson, Membership Chairman or use the Membership button on the left side of this page.
We are again holding quarterly, in-person, brunch & dinner meetings. Please check the the upcoming events area for future meetings. We hold monthly business/board meetings via Zoom and in-person.
