A new military services flag is now on display at the Fortuna Veterans Memorial building. It is a U.S. Merchant Marine flag, and it was donated by Michael S. Lee. Lee is a 30-year veteran of the U.S.

During the month of May, the 56th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber - Fort Rodman Military Museum honored the memory Edward Alden Baker, of New Bedford, who served as chief engineer in ...

The Merchant Marine operates in both peacetime and wartime, but its services are particularly valuable during times of ...

Back in December, U.S. Sen. Scott Kelly (D-Arizona), U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana), and then-Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Florida) (now the president’s National Security Advisor) co-sponsored a bill to ...

Groups of civilians who served the country during wartime, including some members of the merchant marine and female pilots who flew military planes in World War II, will be allowed to have their ...

Senator Mark Kelly introduces Steve Carmel as MARAD nominee, emphasizing his maritime experience and the need to revive the U ...