by AMMVadmin | Apr 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
The purpose of this legislation is “to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.” S. 2127 was introduced by Senator Lisa Murkowski of...
by AMMVadmin | Apr 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial (BOAM) is a United Kingdom fundraising campaign to build a national memorial to the Battle of the Atlantic on Liverpool’s waterfront. The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest campaign of WWII, which saw 3,500 merchant ships...
by AMMVadmin | Apr 28, 2018 | Event, Uncategorized
On the week of National Maritime Day 2017, a crew led by Past AMMV President Morris Harvey visited Congress and attended a ceremony at the Department of Transportation building. These “Storm the Hill” efforts were designed to educate members of Congress in the...
by AMMVadmin | Apr 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Leonard Row was just a 15-year old boy when he was turned away by a U.S. Navy recruiter because of his age. However, he was advised that the Maritime Service would happily accept him. Leonard then signed-up to train at the Catalina Island facility, which prepped young...
by AMMVadmin | Apr 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Will U.S. Merchant Mariners who served in support of the Korean Conflict obtain Veteran status? AMMV Government Affairs Co-Chair Michael Helbig has been working diligently for over two full years on compiling a group application to submit to the Civilian/Military...
