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

First Bingo Event after Jewel-Osco Donation
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.
The Montford Point Marines Association Originals
Milwaukee veteran receives Congressional Gold Medal for being one of the first African American Marines
Thank You Jewel-Osco!
The Montford Point Marine Association Chicago Chapter 2, sends our sincere gratitude to Jewel Osco for their generous donation.
Happy Birthday Army, Celebrating 244 years
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.
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.