by AMMVadmin | Aug 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Submitted by Capt. Christopher J. Edyvean Past AMMV National President The AMMV organization felt a great loss with the passing of President Emeritus Morris Harvey, who crossed the final bar shortly after his 92nd birthday in June. I would like to share a few words...
by AMMVadmin | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hello – My name is John Pitts. On Monday, July 1, 2019, the two year term of office as President of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, Inc. became effective. First and foremost, I would like to thank most recent Past President Captain Chris Edyvean for his...
by AMMVadmin | 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 AMMVadmin | 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 AMMVadmin | 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 AMMVadmin | May 4, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
Here is a trailer of our 2019 AMMV National Convention...
