by AMMVadmin | Nov 6, 2024 | Featured
WASHINGTON – For the second time, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) invited members of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor U.S. Merchant Marine veterans from World War II on...
by AMMVadmin | May 31, 2024 | Event, Featured, home_page
NORMANDY, FRANCE – On 5 June 2024, the American Merchant Marine Veterans will unveil a long overdue monument to the U.S. Merchant Marine on Utah Beach. The new monument, near the Lone Sailor monument and the Higgins Boat monument, will honor the valor and sacrifice of...
by AMMVadmin | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
(L to R): Rick Hojan (grandson of Armin Barth), Kay Eggert (Appleton School Board President), Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI 8 th District), WWII MM Armin Barth, and Capt. Chris Edyvean (AMMV Regional VP) Appleton WWII Veteran receives High School diploma and...
by AMMVadmin | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Dear News Desk Officers: The American Merchant Marine Veterans has issued a press release for U.S. Merchant Marine WWII veterans who will be honored during several historic Memorial Day events, including a breakfast with President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, a...
