The United States Army celebrates its 244th birthday on June 14, 2019.
D-Day 75th Anniversary
On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline, to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy.
VAC of Cook County Awards Luncheon March 16, 2019 Photos
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) 44th Annual Beef and Cabbage Awards Luncheon on March 16, 2019, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Thank you for your support of MPMA, Chicago Chapter 2
On behalf of The Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Chicago Chapter 2 members, we thank each and every person for their kind and thoughtful donations to help keep our Veteran’s facility open.
Veterans and all concerned have genuinely stepped forward to help maintain our purpose to provide a … Continue Reading ››
Veterans Hall For Country’s First Black Marines In Jeopardy CBS 2 News
Members of the Montford Point Marine Association need over $75,000 in taxes or will lose their cherished home base.
Happy Holidays and a peaceful new year 2019!
Wishing you a very happy Holiday season and a wonderful New Year from your friends at Montford Point Marine Association, Chicago Chapter 2.
Save Montford Point Veterans Building
The Montford Point Marines need your help to redeem our taxes and repair our building by December 11, 2018. Save our Building: the Montford Point Marine Veteran Center. These WWII veterans deserve to have a place where they are safe to tell their stories, engage in the camaraderie of other veterans and continue to support their community and other veterans.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Montford Point Marine Association, Chicago Chapter 2, wish you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
Happy 243rd Birthday Marines!
This year we celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the founding of our Corps.
Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis
Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts 2018
Veterans Day is November 11, 2018
2018 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts
Updated for 2018: Veterans Day Deals including free food, meals and other freebies. Military discounts and savings for active duty, retirees, and veterans.