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South African Military Veterans Organisation of the USA

This is the Official page for South African Military Veterans Organisation of the USA - SAMVOUSA
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This Veteran Organisation dedicates itself, in grateful recognition and memory of their countrymen, the Immortal Dead of South Africa, who, at the call of Duty, made the supreme Sacrifice on the battlefields of Africa, Asia and Europe, in the air and on the sea. Their ideal is our legacy - Their sacrifice our inspiration

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

Operating as usual

06/11/2018

SA Weermagvereniging / SA Defence Force Association

Saluut.

05/08/2018

Fox 35 WOFL

73 YEARS AGO marked the end of World War II in Europe when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces.

02/21/2018

The Observation Post

Bi-annual conscription intake. National Service Recruits at this time in the Witwatersrand area were mustered at Sturrock Park railway station in Johannesburg and taken to thier respective training units by train - the unit facilitating their mustering and transit was 15 RCD with the assistance of Military Police from Wit Command. This intake was later moved to NASREC and the primary mode of transport changed from trains to busses. For more on Conscription in the SADF see this link: https://samilhistory.com/2015/10/10/conscription-in-the-sadf-and-the-end-conscription-campaign-the-ecc-by-peter-dickens/

02/14/2018

Watch My Father's War Online | Vimeo On Demand

"My Father's War" available from Vimeo to purchase for $9.99 or to rent for $1.99.
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/myfatherswar

A young man is constantly at odds with his father, a veteran of the South African Border War. When he starts having dreams about meeting his father at his own age…

02/14/2018

Watch ANGOLA - THE WAR Online | Vimeo On Demand

"Angola the War" available from Vimeo to purchase for $6.00 or to rent for $4.00.
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/angolathewar?ref=fb-share&1

A faraway war… A clash of ideologies… And some of the biggest battles fought on African soil since World War Two. For twenty-three years,…

12/19/2017

Rolling Thunder Washington, DC Inc.

Remembering their service at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

You Are Not Forgotten.

Photo - Angela Pan

12/18/2017

Goalcast

Of guns, grit and gifts: the miracle that continues to inspire hope

11/10/2017

To all veterans:
Thank You for Your Service.

10/13/2017

The South African Air Force discovered Auschwitz extermination camp

Little known historic fact but it was a South African Air Force reconnaissance aircraft which first discovered and then photographed the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp. This is one of the ae…

09/20/2017

Arthur D. Piercy – 27th September 1987

It was approximately 1500B (local) on 27th September 1987 when all hell broke loose. There had been numerous call-outs previously which proved to be nothing at all, so when the “hot-line̶…

09/13/2017

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by hurricane Irma especially those in the Caribbean, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.

The whole state of Florida has been declared a Major Disaster area.
Those needing assistance please contact FEMA.
This is a great website to apply for assistance, especially for those hardest hit.
You can apply for lender forbearance which will grant you 3 MONTHS OF NO MORTGAGE PAYMENTS with the 3 months being added to the backend of your loan. Check the map and website by clicking the FEMA link above.

The SAMVOUSA head office which recently moved to Florida has no current phone service or internet.
Cell service is up but unstable and erratic for both voice calls and data.

We ask members to please reach out to others and check on their well being and if possible provide assistance.

Thank you from all at SAMVOUSA and SAMVOINT.

Steve Porter
Chairman SAMVOUSA
Vice Chairman SAMVOINT

09/01/2017

Wishing all our veterans and their families and safe and relaxing Labour Day Weekend

South African Military Veterans Organisation of AustralasiaPublished by SAMVOANewsletter Issue 8 August 2017 - WYNAND DU...

08/22/2017

Newsletter Issue 8 August 2017 - South African Military Veterans Organisation Australasia

South African Military Veterans Organisation of Australasia
Published by SAMVOA
Newsletter Issue 8 August 2017 - WYNAND DU TOIT – SAMVOA’s GUEST of HONOUR – ANNUAL MESS DINNER
The first exchange of prisoners of the Border War with Angola took place on September 7 1987, in Maputo, Mozambique. The event involved the release of Wynand du Toit, a high-profile South African officer. Although not breaking news internationally, in South Africa, the drama played out on foreign soil over a long day to a national audience.
Captain Wynand du Toit, a Recce 4 Command...
Continue reading:
http://samvoa.org/newsletter-issue-8-august-2017/

WYNAND DU TOIT – SAMVOA’s GUEST of HONOUR – ANNUAL MESS DINNER The first exchange of prisoners of the Border War with Angola took place on September 7 1987, in Maputo, Mozambique. The event involved the release of Wynand du…Read more ›

08/09/2017

South African Battle of Britain Heroine -Jackie Moggridge

This is a very special South African military heroine. Jackie Moggridge (born Dolores Theresa “Jackie” Sorour), during the Second World War she left South Africa for England and joined the ATA Hatf…

08/07/2017

A failed SADF Operation; Ops Firewood – truths & myths!

In any military campaign there are always setbacks, and Ops Firewood qualifies one of the very few real setbacks that the SADF experienced during the Border War. To view it as a resounding victor…

07/23/2017

Peter

07/10/2017

Hou my vas Korporaal!

https://samilhistory.com/2017/06/30/hou-my-vas-korporaal/

“Hou my vas korporaal’ (hold me tight Corporal) by James Phillips’s alter ego ‘Bernaldus Niemand’ released in 1986. Most military veterans will remember this song with…

06/26/2017

Outapi war museum

Ondangwa

06/17/2017

Combat Footage

South Africa Defense Forces basic training photos. So much has changed in the past forty years... So much. With the ending of the apartheid the SADF lost everything. The SADF was one of the world's most powerful, well equipped, well led and better trained Defense Forces. They even had nuclear weapons but disbanded them. This goes out to all you salty old Afrikaans ! We remember you 🇿🇦✊

06/13/2017

Alfie

Artwork by Brent Best.

06/12/2017

South African Military Veterans Organisation of the USA's cover photo

06/09/2017

South African Military Veterans Organisation of the USA's cover photo

06/09/2017

Storm Report SA

Update on Knysna fires

Jamaine Krige - [WATCH AND LISTEN] A first-hand account of the #KnysnaFire... Pics: Twitter.

06/07/2017

War History Online

Ghosts of Time: 39 Incredible Then & Now WWII Pictures

06/06/2017

Planes of Fame Air Museum

It was 73 years ago that the French coast of Normandy became a stepping stone of world history. Five allied beachheads made up of Utah Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, and Omaha Beach were invaded by brave souls from 13 different countries making up one of the largest invasion forces the world has ever seen. The success of the operation couldn't have been done without the aid of the thousands of paratroopers that were dropped into France the night before the invasion. They helped clear the way for the invasion force to link up with them and continue on the eventual path straight to Nazi Germany and the eventual Victory in Europe. Sadly, it is estimated that there were 10,000 casualties with more than 4,400 confirmed to never make it off those beaches, paying the ultimate sacrifice in turning the tides of war in Europe. Today we remember all those who took part in this incredible moment in world history.
#dday #history #operationoverlord #ww2 #worldwar2

06/06/2017

Julinda

Today 73 years ago

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline, to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which, “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end, the Allies gained a foot-hold in Continental Europe. The cost in lives on D-Day was high. More than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded, but their sacrifice allowed more than 100,000 Soldiers to begin the slow, hard slog across Europe, to defeat Adolf Hitler’s crack troops.

06/01/2017

War History Online

Brushy Bill Roberts: The man who claimed to be Billy the Kid, he had all the same scars as Billy

05/27/2017

Memorial Day
Their ideal is our legacy – Their sacrifice our inspiration
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Orange, CA

General information

SAMVOUSA is a single rank organisation with "Veteran" being the only rank. The organisation's strength will come from veteran membership and comradeship at Club level, and the organisation will take its lead and direction from this membership level.

Telephone

(949) 791-7440

Website

http://samvousa.org

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