IAM Veteran Services

Dear IAM family, As we observe Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada, it’s essential to take a moment to honor the brave individuals who have selflessly served our countries. Today and every day, we celebrate their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms. These commemorative days serve as

The Continental Congress resolved on November 10th, 1775, that Major Samuel Nicholas form two battalions of marines which would be “distinguished by the names of the first and second battalions of American Marines”.  Thus, the United States Marine Corps was born, initially called the Continental Marines. (Courtesy: DVIDs, Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Laird) Legend

IAM’s Veterans Services Coordinator Richard Evans recently joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast host Ed “Flash” Ferenc in the latest episode of the podcast. Evans shared his story about going from a U.S. Navy sailor to an IAM member at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX River), to then becoming an official advocate for