Pittsburgh Navy League Celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday!
The steel forged here helped build the ships that won wars. During World War II, Neville Island was home to the construction of the Landing Ship, Tank (LST), a vessel critical to Allied operations. Pittsburgh’s contributions didn’t stop there—local industries helped pioneer nuclear power for naval use, including the USS Nautilus, the Navy’s first nuclear-powered submarine.
Today, Pittsburgh continues to support the Navy through advanced manufacturing and technology, supplying key components for modern ships. The city’s commitment to service is also reflected in its people.
Pittsburghers have proudly served in the Navy for generations, and the city hosts vital Navy operations including the Navy Reserve Center (established in 1947), Navy Recruiting offices and the Navy ROTC program at Carnegie Mellon University, founded in 1987.
And the legacy lives on. The fifth Navy ship to bear the name USS Pittsburgh, LPD-31, is currently under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
You’re Invited to Celebrate!
To honor this proud tradition and celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday, the Navy League Pittsburgh Council invites you to a special evening on Oct. 3 at Edgewood Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m. Join us for a night of history, camaraderie, fireworks and celebration.
Tickets, donations and more information available at www.navyleaguepittsburgh.org.
Let’s come together to salute the Navy and Pittsburgh’s enduring role in its mission. Pittsburgh is a Navy city—and proud of it.
About the Navy League Pittsburgh Council
The Navy League Pittsburgh Council is a nonprofit civilian organization dedicated to supporting America’s sea services: the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. With deep roots in Pittsburgh’s industrial and technological history, the Council celebrates the city’s enduring contributions to naval innovation, shipbuilding and service. The Council leads local efforts to honor that legacy, including events like the Navy’s 250th birthday celebration. Learn more, donate or get involved at www.navyleaguepittsburgh.org.
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