501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in ‘84, seeking recognition for ALL Merchant Mariners who served and continue to serve in times of peace and war
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Announcing our next #convention!
June 9-13th, 2027 in #Charleston South Carolina!!
Registration details coming soon. 🔜
#AMMV #Convention #fypシ
Remembering one of the finest of the U.S. Merchant Marine, radio officer William "Bill" Balabanow. #InPeaceAndWar
AMMV urges #Congress to amend the
#SHIPS for America Act to recognize qualifying Merchant Mariners who served in war zones or supported military operations as veterans, with burial benefits and national cemetery eligibility.
#AMMV #MerchantMariners
@SenMarkKelly
The AMMV News Fall 2026 edition is at the printer and should be in your mailbox in early October.
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If you are a former member and want to re-join, or if you are/were a member and are not receiving the magazine, chances are your dues have lapsed. Please contact our National Office at [email protected]
#HeaveHo #MerchantMarine #AMMV #mariner #InPeaceAndWar #WeDeliver #veteran #USA
The AMMV News Fall 2026 edition is at the printer and should be in your mailbox in early October.
Not a member yet? Join here:
ammv.us/member-at-large/
If you are a former member and want to re-join, or if you are/were a member and are not receiving the magazine, chances are your dues have lapsed. Please contact our National Office at [email protected]
#HeaveHo #MerchantMarine #AMMV #mariner #InPeaceAndWar #WeDeliver #veteran #USA
what you think.
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#WWII mariner Capt. Pete recently turned 100! Please help us in wishing him a Happy Birthday! (Photo courtesy of @WWIIMemorial) #HeaveHo!
Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America!
From the seeds of the Revolution to the Battle of the Atlantic, to Operation Epic Fury, the Merchant Marine have been an important part of our history. #WeDeliver #InPeaceAndWar
Let freedom ring! Have a safe and joyous Independence Day!
#Semiquincentennial #freedom #proud #USA #honor #MerchantMarine #mariner #HeaveHo #HappyBirthday #WWII #WW2 #LibertyShip #VictoryShip #liberty #patriot
The memoirs/book from the late Captain Hugh Stephens is now available from Amazon:
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ACTION NEEDED to save #WWII historic merchant marine training facility building.
We are pleased to share that the nomination of the historic WWII-era Seamanship training building, Glory of the Seas Hall, in Alameda, CA is moving forward for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places after years of research and advocacy.
Built in 1942 as part of the U.S. Maritime Service Officers Training School, the Glory of the Seas Hall stands as a lasting tribute to the 6,513 Merchant Marine officers who trained in Alameda during World War II. The nomination will be considered by the California State Historical Resources Commission on August 7, 2026 at 9AM in Sacramento, CA and on Zoom, and has been recommended for approval by state historians.
This effort began in 2021 as a broader campaign to preserve the remaining buildings of the wartime training center. While not every preservation goal was achieved, we have remained committed to ensuring that the service and sacrifice of America's Merchant Mariners are recognized and remembered. The nomination is the result of hundreds of hours of research in the National Archives, museum collections, university libraries, and historical records that had not been examined for decades.
Today, AMMV is asking for your help.
If you are a Merchant Marine veteran, maritime professional, maritime historian, family member, or supporter of maritime heritage, please consider writing a brief letter of support for the nomination. Your voice can help demonstrate the national significance of this site and the importance of preserving the history of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
To learn more:
• See Pending Nominations: ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24…
• Nomination Document: ohp.parks.ca.gov/.../CA_Alam…...
Letters of support may be sent to:
📧 [email protected]
Or by mail to:
Office of Historic Preservation
Attn: Julianne Polanco
P.O. Box 94296
Sacramento, CA 94296
Thank you to everyone who has contributed their knowledge, research, encouragement, and support throughout this journey. Together, we can help ensure that the legacy of the American Merchant Marine and those who served our nation during World War II is preserved for future generations.
AMMV thanks Carmen Reid for her longstanding work and initiative with this project, and for providing the above details and information. Let's save this building! See less
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Must see: Dave Yoho at the WWII Memorial on May 23. @WWIIMemorial
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#HeaveHo #mariner #WW2 #WWII #InPeaceAndWar #veteran #honor #sacrifice #USA #MerchantMarine #service
Dues reminder: AMMV membership dues expire at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. If you're a member, it's almost time to renew! Enjoy a savings if you renew at the 2 or 3-year rate.
Not a member yet? Click here to join or renew:
ammv.us/member-at-large/
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On Friday, @USDOT hosted National Maritime Day, recognizing the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of the United States Merchant Marine. From honoring the heroes of our past to investing in the maritime leaders of tomorrow, we aren't just admiring maritime history, we're making it. 🇺🇸
