Navy League Memphis

Admiral's Call - A 2026 Strategic Perspective
2026-09-08 18:15 - 20:00 UTC | Maxine Smith University Center, 499 University St., Memphis, TN
A Strategic Perspective featuring Admiral James Foggo
DATE: September 8, 2026
Location : University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering, 3795 Central Avenue
James G. “Jamie” Foggo is a retired four-star Admiral and current Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States. A strong advocate for the Navy’s role in diplomacy, he fostered close partnerships with U.S. ambassadors across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, convening regional conferences to address security challenges in the Balkans, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. Drawing on his extensive operational experience and engagements with senior international leaders, Admiral Foggo will share his perspectives on today’s evolving global security environment, including great power competition and key military challenges across multiple regions. No fee to attend but RSVP is required to NLMemphisTN@gmail.com
Presentation Time: 7:00 p.m.
6:15 Welcome Meet & Greet
Please RSVP for event updates and parking details.

Wine Under Wings 2026
2026-10-29 18:00 - 21:30 | WILSON AIR CENTER, 2934 Winchester Rd., Memphis, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
During the day at Naval Air Orientation Day, students from Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools, other Mid-South schools, and midshipmen from the University of Memphis, along with future sailor candidates, will have the opportunity to view front-line Navy and Coast Guard aircraft and engage with the crews to discover about the aircraft missions and how to become involved in Naval Aviation.
That same evening starting at 6:00 p.m., patriotic citizens and business leaders will celebrate and salute our local Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard active duty men and women.Later, our Millington Sea Cadet unit will smartly present colors to kick off the Military Ceremony and brief awards program portion of the evening. The local Memphis Knights will provide “big band” background music while guests may try tasty hors d’eouvres and sample dozens of great wines in the presence of vintage and military aircraft. Local treasures will be offered in a high-quality silent auction which benefits the Navy League Scholarship Fund and Memphis Sea Service Units.
Check back soon for sponsor, table and ticket information or email NLMemphisTN@gmail.com
EVENT LOCATION:
Wilson Air Center 2930 Winchester Rd. near Memphis International Airport.
Click HERE for a map to the event
Wine Under Wings Table of Ten
$1250 for Table of 10
Available Through 9/29/26

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Wine Under WingsTicket
$125 per Person

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Active Duty RSVP

Attendance for Active Duty + Guest are complimentary with RSVP by 10/22/26
(Email NLMemphisTN@gmail.com to RSVP)
2025 ADMIRAL SPONSORS

Charles and Pat Beech

2025 COMMODORE SPONSORS

2025 TABLE SPONSORS:

ANA El Dorado Chapter
Couch Realty Investments, LLC

Delta Materials Handling, LLC
FedEx Government Affairs

AAA IT Services
Vic Cooper/Sean Noble

Collier Insurance
Campbell Clinic

Legacy Wealth Management
Big River Steel

MFO USA
Linkous Construction

The Longbow Group, LLC
Bill Townsend

Peck Investment Company
UTHSC

Senator Brent Taylor
Buz & Trish Sorce

Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
Representative Mark White

Ellis Haddad/Raymond James

2025 COMMANDER SPONSORS:

Citizens of Atoka & Munford
Senator Paul Rose

NextOp
VFW Post 7175 Millington

Paragon Bank
Patriot Bank

William Burns
Friends of Debra Moody

Sunstate Equipment
Dr. John Freeman
