During this Veterans Day, we pause to remember the sacrifices our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard have made in serving our Nation where and when they were needed.
Category Archives: Chapter News
Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts 2020
Veterans Day Deals including free food, meals and other freebies. Military discounts and savings for active duty, retirees, and veterans.
VA Burial Benefit Reform Bill Backed by Marco Rubio Heads to the Senate Floor
A proposal expanding funeral benefits for veterans backed by a U.S. senator from Florida is gaining some traction on Capitol Hill and is now headed to the Senate floor.
H.R. 4554, Support Safe and Welcoming Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities for All Veterans
H.R. 4554 would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy for the Department. Please do your part to support ending harassment at VA facilities and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all veterans to obtain the care they need and have earned. Use the prepared letter (or your own) to ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4554 and support its final passage.
Chicago Bears Invite
Thank You to the Chicago Bears for inviting the Original Montford Point Marines to the game.
53rd Anniversary Awards Luncheon Photos
The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., Chicago Chapter 2 (MPMA, Inc.) 53rd Anniversary Black Tie Awards Luncheon, October 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. We want to thank all who attended, especially the two original Montford Point Marines... Mr. Thrasher and Mr. Porter. Despite the weather, we had a good turnout and great time.
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Wintrust bank Veterans Day event photos
Wintrust Bank Veterans Day event. The Montford Point Marine Association Chicago Chapter 2, would like to thank Wintrust Bank for honoring Original Montford Pointer, Mr. Thrasher.
Marine Corps Birthday 2019 Photo
This picture is from the Marine Corps birthday party. We would like to thank Anthony from the Water hole for hosting our event this day.
Happy Holidays and a peaceful new year 2020!
Wishing you a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. All the best for 2020.
Happy 383rd Birthday to the National Guard!
December 13th commemorates the birth of the National Guard. The National Guard is the oldest military force in the Department of Defense and will celebrate 383 years of service to our country.