Category Archives: Chapter News

Happy Thanksgiving

November 28, 2019 webmaster

The Montford Point Marines, Chicago Chapter 2, are forever thankful this holiday season to our members, supporters, and volunteers, who helped “Preserve The Legacy” Of The Montford Point Marines and to help keep our Veteran’s facility open. Thank You for your support of the Montford Point Marine Association … Continue Reading ››

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Have a Happy Veterans Day!

November 11, 2019 webmaster

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.

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Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts 2019

November 10, 2019 webmaster

Veterans Day is November 11, 2019

2019 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts

Updated for 2019: Veterans Day Deals including free food, meals and other freebies. Military discounts and savings for active duty, retirees, and veterans.

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Happy 244th Birthday Marines!

November 10, 2019 webmaster

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This year we celebrate the 244th anniversary of the founding of our Corps.

Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis

Woodbury's June Fremont served during World War II.Photo by:
Tate Carlson

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Meet June Fremont, Marine and ‘True American’

November 6, 2019 webmaster

Meet June Fremont, Marine and ‘True American’. As one of the pioneering women to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, June Fremont chatted with Eleanor Roosevelt, met Harry Truman and marched with other servicewomen behind the casket during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s funeral procession.

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Calling On Volunteers Help “Preserve The Legacy” of The Montford Point Marines

November 2, 2019 webmaster

We need your help to restore and repair the Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center located at 7011 S. Vincennes, Chicago, Illinois 60621. We are asking for at least 50 volunteers to help work in our veteran center on November 11, 2019. The deadline to sign up is November 8, 2019. Sign up at: https://form.jotform.com/92934088640161

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Happy 244th Birthday Navy!

October 13, 2019 webmaster

Celebrating 244 Years! Happy Birthday to the United States Navy!

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Montford Point Marines Saving Their Once-Endangered Chapter Hall In Englewood

October 8, 2019 webmaster

The Montford Point Marine Association has been given the go-ahead to start the road to recovery for a deteriorating veterans hall founded by the nation’s first black Marines.

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MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 53rd Anniversary Banquet

September 23, 2019 webmaster

Dear Members, Community Friends and Veteran Supporters: The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., Chicago Chapter 2 (MPMA, Inc.) invites you to join us as we celebrate our 53^rd Anniversary Black Tie Awards Luncheon, October 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. MPMA, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit veteran service organization … Continue Reading ››

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First Bingo Event after Jewel-Osco Donation

September 22, 2019 webmaster

National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., Chicago Chapter 2, hosted its first Bingo Event after Jewel-Osco’s generous donation. The event was held September 14, 2019 at Jesse Brown VA.