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KINGSVILLE COUNCIL of the NAVY LEAGUE

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Citizens in Support of Sea Services

(a 501c3 organization)


  • U.S. Navy
  • U.S. Marine Corps
  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • U.S. Merchant Marine

Click HERE for NAVY LEAGUE of the UNITED STATES

2026 GOSHAWK BALL - Tickets and Information

PURCHASE TICKETS to GOSHAWK BALLFLYER for GOSHAWK BALLPhotos of the 2025 Goshawk Ball (scroll to pages 4-6, 1st Qtr Newsletter)

Richard "Dick" Messbarger (12/11/41 - 9/12/25)

Sandra and the Messbarger Family have graciously stated, 

"In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to"


Kingsville Navy League

P. O. Box 1740

Kingsville, TX 78364


Please mail donations to the above address or you can donate online using the donate button below.

THANK YOU!

Click here to DONATE, in memory of Dick Messbarger

Richard "Dick" Messbarger: A "photo" memorial to our beloved Director & President Emeritus. Send us your favorite photo of Dick & we'll post it here.

    About the Kingsville Navy League

    Our Mission

    As a civilian nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization,

    our mission is to educate the public about the need for our nation's Sea Services,

    to improve the quality of life of the members and their families of our adopted units (listed above),

    and to support youth programs. 

    Educate. Advocate. Support.


    Founded in 1955, we now proudly stand at 116 members strong!

    Read our latest NEWSLETTER here (3Q2025)

    USS Kingsville (LCS 36)

    The USS KINGSVILLE (LCS 36) is the newest adopted Sea Service unit by the Kingsville Council of the Navy League. In this video, the USS Kingsville (LCS 36), in all her glory, enters the Port of Corpus Christi on 18 Aug 2024 in anticipation of the Commissioning Ceremony on 24 Aug 2024.

    This video has over 25,000 views on our Facebook page. 

    Our social media links are at the bottom of each page. 

    You're invited to "FOLLOW" and "LIKE" us. Thank you!

    08 January - Please Join Us at Our Annual Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant

    08 January - Please Join Us at Our Annual Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant

    08 January - Please Join Us at Our Annual Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant

    08 January - Please Join Us at Our Annual Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant

    08 January - Please Join Us at Our Annual Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant

    08 January - Please Join Us at Our Annual Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant

    Kingsville Navy League members take great pride in recognizing Service Members for a job well done.
    Receipts will be emailed showing a 501(c)(3) contribution.

    We Graciously Accept Donations

    Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. There is no better cause than to support our men and women in uniform.


    Please, click the button below to donate online or mail donations to:

    Kingsville Navy League

    P. O. Box 1740

    Kingsville, TX  78364

    Click here to DONATE

    Upcoming Events

    08 Jan.

    Directors/All-Hands Annual Meeting

    12pm

    -

    1pm

    The Cherry Tree Tea Room, Downtown Kingsville, TX

    Event Details

    08 Jan.

    Directors/All-Hands Annual Meeting

    ALL HANDS ANNUAL MEETING: We invite you to join us at our Directors and All-Hands Membership Annual Meeting and luncheon. We had an election...

    Event Details

    12pm

    -

    1pm

    The Cherry Tree Tea Room, Downtown Kingsville, TX

    29 Jan.

    TW-2 Patching Ceremony

    4 pm

    -

    5 pm

    The Club, NAS Kingsville

    Event Details

    29 Jan.

    TW-2 Patching Ceremony

    We invite you to join us in witnessing the joyous gathering of family and friends where Student Naval Aviators, soon-to-be-Winged, will be s...

    Event Details

    4 pm

    -

    5 pm

    The Club, NAS Kingsville

    30 Jan.

    TW-2 Winging Ceremony

    2 pm

    -

    3 pm

    The Club, NAS Kingsville

    Event Details

    30 Jan.

    TW-2 Winging Ceremony

    We invite you to join us to witness the joyous gathering of family and friends where Student Naval Aviators graduate from undergraduate tact...

    Event Details

    2 pm

    -

    3 pm

    The Club, NAS Kingsville

    05 Feb.

    Directors and All-Hands Meeting

    12pm

    -

    1pm

    The Cherry Tree Tea Room, Downtown Kingsville, TX

    Event Details

    05 Feb.

    Directors and All-Hands Meeting

    We invite you to join us at our Directors and All-Hands Membership meeting and luncheon. Lunch is Dutch-treat and food orders begin at 11:30...

    Event Details

    12pm

    -

    1pm

    The Cherry Tree Tea Room, Downtown Kingsville, TX

    27 Feb.

    2026 GOSHAWK BALL

    6 pm

    -

    11 pm

    USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi, TX

    Event Details

    27 Feb.

    2026 GOSHAWK BALL

    We invite you to join us for an evening of pageantry and tradition at the 2026 GOSHAWK BALL onboard the USS Lexington Museum on 27Feb2026. T...

    Event Details

    6 pm

    -

    11 pm

    USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi, TX

    Join today for as little as $25 per year! Click here to start your application.

    Join today for as little as $25 per year! Click here to start your application.

    Join today for as little as $25 per year! Click here to start your application.

    Join today for as little as $25 per year! Click here to start your application.

    Join today for as little as $25 per year! Click here to start your application.

    Join today for as little as $25 per year! Click here to start your application.

    Please, Take a Look at Our Photos of Support Activities and Social Events.

    Mr. Dick Messbarger, our very own Kingsville Navy League Director, was presented the prestigious award of being designated an Honorary Naval Aviator #38 (Tom Cruise was #36) by the Chief of Naval Operations. This picture was taken on 03Apr2025 as members of the U.S. Navy from NAS Kingsville and the members of the Kingsville Navy League congratulated Dick and Sandra one more time (downtown Kingsville). Pictures from the original presentation are also in this Gallery, keep swiping...

      Stay informed about the Kingsville Navy League!

      Let us inform you about our special events and how we support our local Sailors, Marines, and JROTC Cadets (and their families).

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