by AMMV | Jun 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
H.R. 550: WWII Merchant Mariner Congressional Gold Medal Act will pass the U.S. House of Representatives. Lead sponsor Rep. Garamendi has an official press release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City), announced that his... 
by AMMV | Jun 8, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
The 2019 “Storm the Hill” was led by WWII Merchant Marine Veteran & AMMV Government Affairs Co-Chair Charles A. Mills, with Eugene Barner and Gerard Driscoll being the other Vets on the team. Sheila M. Sova returned to serve as the Team Coordinator. The group was... 
by AMMV | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
In advance of National Maritime Day and AMMV’s “Storm the Hill” efforts, the American maritime industry has united to sign a letter urging Congress to pass the WWII Merchant Mariners Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 (H.R. 550 & S. 133). Over 100 maritime or... 
by AMMV | May 4, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
Here is a trailer of our 2019 AMMV National Convention... 
by AMMV | Apr 15, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
The 33rd National Convention of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) organization opened with early Registration on Wednesday, March 20th. The Registration team was led by Kimberly King with Lynn Kelly and Sindy Raymond assisting. The Hospitality Room was once...