Professional and Trade Organizations

Navy League

The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to the education of our citizens, including our elected officials, and the support of the men and women of the sea services and their families. You need not have served in the military to be a member of the Navy League.

National web site
Local Chapter
Joanne Knobel, Chapter President
Tel: (651) 426-8866 or (651) 587-5428
For General Information, please E-mail
Minnesota web site

Air Force Association

The Air Force Association is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(19), civilian organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation.

National web site
Local Chapter
MGen Doyle Larson, USAF (Ret.), Chapter President
Minnesota site

Association of the U.S. Army

Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve.

AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members.

National web site
Local Chapter
General John W. Vessey, Jr. Chapter
Paul J. Wagner, Chapter President
Tel: (651) 642-1800
Minnesota web site

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) 

Strengthening the government-industry partnership through dialogue, education, and interaction.

Jeff Janey, Northwest Chapter President
Alliant Techsystems
Program Director, Mortars & Artillery
(763) 744-5233
(651) 214-2727 – cell
For General Information, please E-mail
No local Web Site

National Site
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: (703) 522-1820 Fax: (703) 522-1885
For General Information, please E-mail