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Congress 2026: Have you registered and reserved your spot in Pensacola? https://www.navalorder.org/2026-congressThe early-bird discounts ($50) expire at the end of August.
Additional rooms have been opened up for our Conference.
This year we’ll meet in Pensacola, the Cradle of Naval Aviation. The program includes a visit to the Naval Aviation Museum and Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. Companions and their guests who wish to spend an extra day in Pensacola after the Congress concludes will be able to attend the final Blue Angels air show of the season. Information about the Congress can be found online at 2026 Congress — Naval Order. Highlights include customary opening ceremonies and activities, occasions to spend time with companions, and the unique attractions of Pensacola. Congress 2026 will be lean on business meetings and rich in educational and collegial activities.
Opening ceremonies, meetings and presentations will begin on Wednesday, and the Commander General’s Reception will be held that evening. On Thursday we will visit the National Naval Aviation Museum, and lunch at the historic Mustin Beach Club where the Distinguished Sea Service Awards will be presented. After returning from NAS Pensacola on Thursday through Friday afternoon, required business will be conducted including consideration of revisions to the Operations Manual and approval of our operating budget, and educational presentations will be held. The Dewey Award Banquet and closing ceremony will be on Friday evening. Remote participation via Zoom will be available for business activities and educational presentations to enable us to fulfill our mission of promoting, preserving, and celebrating our Nation’s Sea Service History. To register for the Congress please go to https://www.navalorder.org/2026-congress
The Congress will be held at the Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Gulf Front hotel (14 Via De Luna Drive Pensacola Beach, FL 32561), located on the beautiful beaches of Gulf of Mexico. Guest rooms may have a view of the Santa Rosa Sound without a balcony or with a private balcony with captivating views overlooking the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. The Holiday Inn Resort boasts of the best lazy river pool on the Pensacola beach, complete with cascading waterfalls, hot tubs, and poolside fire pits. Cocktails and local cuisine are available at the Riptides Sports Grill & Beachfront Tiki Bar. The hotel is within walking distance from several dining options at Quietwater Beach Boardwalk, along with fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and biking. It has a well-equipped fitness center, free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, a flat-screen TV and other amenities to make our stay at Pensacola beach relaxing and memorable after enjoying the pools or beach. Reservations for the Congress can be made online Select your room and extended 3 days before and after the Congress to enjoy a memorable beach front event. We encourage companions to take advantage of the special rates that have been set aside for companions and to give us credit for filling our room block.
Please consider registering for the 2026 annual Congress and making reservations for accommodations at the Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Gulf Front as soon as possible. Early registration helps us to plan for the event and shape activities to best serve our companions. Companions who register before 1 September will receive a discounted registration fee of $350. Companions are encouraged to register their spouses and guests at the same rate. Ala carte registration for specific events is also available.
We look forward to seeing you!
https://www.navalorder.org/2026-congress
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