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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. 
VA extends benefits to offshore Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans January 1st
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) begins deciding Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 claims, Jan. 1, 2020, extending the presumption of herbicide exposure that include toxins such as Agent Orange, to Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Happy Thanksgiving
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.
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Have a Happy Veterans Day!
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.
Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts 2019
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!
This year we celebrate the 244th anniversary of the founding of our Corps.
Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis
Meet June Fremont, Marine and ‘True American’
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.
Calling On Volunteers Help “Preserve The Legacy” of The Montford Point Marines
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
Happy 244th Birthday Navy!
Celebrating 244 Years! Happy Birthday to the United States Navy!