Our Blog
We know it’s important for our members to stay in the loop, so we endeavor to update our American Merchant Marine Veterans blog frequently. Give our current articles and journal entries a read!
Our Inspiration
Every single one of our members has a story to tell. We’re never hard pressed for an idea when faced with the stories, memories, trials, and tribulations our seamen share. Tales of triumph, tales of sorrow, funny anecdotes—we want to hear them all. We want to tell your story!
But our writing won’t stop there. We would feel lost and disconnected today without coverage of our many events. Our hope is to chronicle every memorial, every overdue honor, and every spirited gathering our members participate in. Relevant current events won’t stay to the wayside either—we’ll keep you up to date on legislation efforts and other news pertinent to our organization in general.
In short, we’re quite lucky to have such a plethora of muses. Our inspiration for maintaining this blog will always be you: our beloved family of Veterans. Our history drives our service, and our members drive our memories.
Our Articles
LIVE Dedication: ABMC West Coast WW2 Merchant Mariner’s Memorial
Dear AMMV members, friends, & supporters: You’re invited to watch an upcoming LIVE STREAM presentation: Dedication of WW2 Merchant Mariners' Memorial PlaqueNational Maritime Day | MAY 22, 2025 | 10:00AM (PST)The Presidio in San Francisco, CA.WATCH HERE...
EVENT: The Hungnam Rescue
Join The Korea Society on Thursday, December 5, 2024 for an inspiring and heartwarming story timed for the holiday season about the largest wartime humanitarian evacuation in history.
AMMV Honors U.S. Merchant Mariners on Veteran’s Day
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...
Unveiling a New Monument Commemorating the Contributions of American Merchant Mariners in Support of D-Day
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...
How does the Jones Act Support America’s Sea Services?
Veterans Speak! An Intergenerational Dialogue
On November 27th at 7 pm E.T., AMMV will be participating in the VETERANS SPEAK! virtual event hosted by Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, MI. WWII mariner & famed international speaker Dave Yoho will provide the keynote address.