U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans Honored at Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Their efforts during the War enabled America to move millions of tons of materials across the globe to support U.S. troops and allies to defeat tyranny. (Credit: AMMV)

By VOICES Staff. In a historic tribute, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs extended an unprecedented invitation to the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. This added a poignant chapter to the nation’s respect for its veterans. “Laying a wreath […]

Hawaii Rep. Uses Red Hill to Fight Jones Act

By Captain Ed Enos. Rep. Case has been a staunch Jones Act opponent for many years and while I could debate the “facts” that he uses to support his arguments all day long, I can agree to disagree on this policy issue. What warrants a response in this instance is using of one of the […]