About Us
The Santa Barbara Council of the Navy League of the United States supports active-duty service members and their families by enhancing morale, educating the public about the importance of America’s sea services, and investing in the next generation through youth programs.
As a civilian, nonprofit organization, we operate at the local level in alignment with the Navy League’s national mission—to strengthen the bond between the military and the community through direct engagement and nonpartisan advocacy.

What We Do
Supporting Active-Duty Service Members and Their Families
We provide year-round support to active-duty personnel through:
Sponsored ship and base adoptions
Holiday outreach and welcome-home events
Recognition programs for outstanding service members
Ongoing engagement with nine adopted units across all five military branches—including the USS Santa Barbara, Vandenberg Space Force Base, and USCGC Blackfin
Educating The Public
We raise awareness about the vital role of the sea services—Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine—by:
Hosting community tours, guest speaker events, and educational programs
Promoting maritime history and naval heritage
Supporting national initiatives that highlight the strategic value of sea power
Advocating For Strong Sea Services
We support the Navy League’s mission to advocate for robust sea services by:
Engaging with local and national policymakers
Promoting adequate funding and policy support for maritime readiness
Serving as a trusted civilian voice in defense of national security and global maritime presence
Our Purpose
The Navy League acts as a bridge between the military and civilian communities—supporting today’s service members, educating tomorrow’s citizens, and advocating for strong and capable maritime forces to safeguard America’s future.
Board of Directors
Officers
President : Kevin McTague
Vice President: Rich Pertsulakes
Treasurer: Faith Cuccia
Secretary: Debbie Neer
Executive Director: Charles “Crash” Huff
Directors
Faith Cuccia
Johnny De Salvo
Robert Duncan
Alysia Hendricks
Steve Hicks
Kevin McTague
Debbie Neer
Sabrina Papa
Richard Pertsulakes
Matt Porter
Honorary Directors
Lynn Behrens
Brenda Blalock
Nina Davies
Jeanie Hill
Charlie Leonard
Doug Wilson
Lola Zinke
Our Sponsors








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