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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

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

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

    Sandra and the Messbarger Family has graciously stated, 

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


    Kingsville Navy League

    P. O. Box 1740

    Kingsville, TX 78364


    Unfortunately, our PayPal button is out-of-service, please mail donations to the above address.

    THANK YOU!

    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 (2Q2025)

    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!

    04 DECEMBER - Please Join Us at Our Next Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant.

    04 DECEMBER - Please Join Us at Our Next Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant.

    04 DECEMBER - Please Join Us at Our Next Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant.

    04 DECEMBER - Please Join Us at Our Next Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant.

    04 DECEMBER - Please Join Us at Our Next Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant.

    04 DECEMBER - Please Join Us at Our Next Meeting/Luncheon, 12 noon, Cherry Tree Tea Room Restaurant.

    Upcoming Events

    25 October

    Tailgate Social at Javelina Stadium

    3 pm

    -

    6 pm

    TAMUK Javelina Stadium, Kingsville

    Event Details

    25 October

    Tailgate Social at Javelina Stadium

    HOMECOMING AT JAVELINA STADIUM. We invite military personnel, veterans, and their families, to join us for a festive TAILGATE SOCIAL to chee...

    Event Details

    3 pm

    -

    6 pm

    TAMUK Javelina Stadium, Kingsville

    30 October

    TW-2 Patching Ceremony

    4 pm

    -

    5 pm

    The Club, NAS Kingsville

    Event Details

    30 October

    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

    31 October

    TW-2 Winging Ceremony

    2 pm

    -

    3 pm

    The Club, NAS Kingsville

    Event Details

    31 October

    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

    04 Dec.

    Directors and All-Hands Meeting

    12pm

    -

    1pm

    The Cherry Tree Tea Room, Downtown Kingsville, TX

    Event Details

    04 Dec.

    Directors and All-Hands Meeting

    We invite you to join us at our Directors and All-Hands Membership meeting and luncheon. NAS Kingsville Sailors of the Quarter will be recog...

    Event Details

    12pm

    -

    1pm

    The Cherry Tree Tea Room, Downtown Kingsville, 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...

      Please Donate & Help Support Our Mission

      Please help the KINGSVILLE NAVY LEAGUE support our Sailors, Marines, and JROTC Cadets. 

      We greatly appreciate your support and contributions to our nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

      Please mail donations, payable to:

      Kingsville Navy League

      P.O. Box 1740

      Kingsville, TX 78364

      Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

      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).

      Copyright © 2025 Kingsville Navy League - All Rights Reserved.

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