by AMMVadmin | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Please enjoy this special Veterans Day video tribute in celebration of all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, especially our WWII veterans who helped preserve freedom around the globe. They are not forgotten. Watch Now! Donate Today WATCH NOW: The Friends of...
by AMMVadmin | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
We made history: The largest group of World War II Merchant Marine veterans at one time at the National WWII Museum! Sheila M. Sova – AMMV National Vice President The Congressional Gold Medal bronze duplicate arrived at my home a few months ago. It was an emotional...
by AMMVadmin | Aug 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Have a great day, unless you have other plans!” Reynolds Tomter of Pigeon Falls, WI is AMMV’s oldest member at 105 ½ years of age. Mr. Tomter served in the WWII Merchant Marine as a baker from 1943-45, having trained at Sheepshead Bay. Tomter is known locally as “Mr....
by AMMVadmin | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Alameda- U.S. Maritime Officers Training School Update Preserving our History – Important Public Hearing Approaches Last year we chronicled grassroots efforts to preserve the last remaining WWII era U.S. Maritime Officers Training School in Alameda. CA. This was one...
by AMMVadmin | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
A special 100th birthday celebration was held in late October for WWII Merchant Marine veteran & AMMV member, “Big John” Ed Laughton. Over 100 family members and close friends attended the party. Following the AMMV National Convention in September, which Laughton...
