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 the May 28 National Memorial Day Concert. Please view the attached press release. I am available for referring...
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...
