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Thank you for your support of MPMA, Chicago Chapter 2

January 29, 2019 webmaster

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 ››

Chapter News

Veterans Hall For Country’s First Black Marines In Jeopardy CBS 2 News

January 3, 2019 webmaster

Members of the Montford Point Marine Association need over $75,000 in taxes or will lose their cherished home base.

Chapter News

Happy Holidays and a peaceful new year 2019!

December 24, 2018 webmaster

Wishing you a very happy Holiday season and a wonderful New Year from your friends at Montford Point Marine Association, Chicago Chapter 2.

Chapter News, Fundraisers

Save Montford Point Veterans Building

December 6, 2018 webmaster

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.

Chapter News

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2018 webmaster

The Montford Point Marine Association, Chicago Chapter 2, wish you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

Chapter News

Happy 243rd Birthday Marines!

November 10, 2018 webmaster

This year we celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the founding of our Corps.

Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis

Chapter News

Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts 2018

November 1, 2018 webmaster

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.

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Chapter News, Photos

Chicago Memorial Day Parade Photos 2018

May 28, 2018 webmaster

Montford Point Marines, Chicago Chapter 2, participate in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018.

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Stanley Porter, USMC awarded VACCC Jim Proffitt Volunteer Award

March 27, 2018 webmaster

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On March 24, 2018, the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) awarded Stanley Porter, United States Marine

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WWII, the Jim Proffitt Volunteer Award at the annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Awards Luncheon at the Ukrainian Cultural … Continue Reading ››

Chapter News, Photos

VAC of Cook County Awards Luncheon March 24, 2018 Photos

March 27, 2018 webmaster

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) 44th Annual Beef and Cabbage Awards Luncheon on March 24, 2018, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago, Illinois.