Photographs

The faces this is all for

Four sets: the marina before the boats leave, the boxes of Lake Michigan salmon on the lawn, the banners the sponsors’ names ride on, and the lunch where it all gets settled.

Set one

Morning at the dock

Veterans and volunteers at the marina dock with registration and check-in tables along the waterfront

Veterans and volunteers gathered at the event as catches are registered

Photograph from the 2026 Armed Forces Salmon Assault

Set two

The boxes come off the boats

A winning team posing with their catch of salmon and a gold sponsor award plaque

A team of six veterans displaying their salmon catch beside a sponsor banner

Three anglers displaying their salmon catch with a sponsor banner behind them

Veterans and participants displaying their salmon catch at the waterfront venue

Veterans and participants posing with their salmon catch

Participants displaying their catch of Lake Michigan salmon with charter signage behind them

Set three

Banners, teams and the display frame

A team of veterans and sponsors displaying their salmon catch with a platinum sponsor banner

Veterans and participants displaying caught salmon beside a gold sponsor banner

Participants displaying their catch with a gold sponsor banner from Ravenna Sons of the American Legion

Participants displaying their catch while holding a platinum sponsor banner

Veterans and sponsors posing with a large haul of salmon

A team of veterans and sponsors with their catch of salmon in front of a gold sponsors banner

Set four

On the lawn and in the hall

Participants displaying their salmon catch alongside sponsors' banners on the lawn of the lakeside venue

A large outdoor gathering of veterans, families and children at the waterfront venue with cooking stations and picnic areas

A crowded room of veterans and attendees indoors, one man lifted on another's shoulders

Two men in Armed Forces Salmon Assault branded blue shirts, one holding an award plaque

Two veterans holding Armed Forces Salmon Assault award plaques indoors

Posted by the organisers

May 24on Facebook

The side of a white boat with red and yellow lettering reading "Boat Camp," displaying the business name and branding on the vessel's hull.

A fishing boat named 'Totally Inappropriate' with a brown dog standing on deck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

The 'Double Down' charter fishing boat docked in Muskegon, Michigan, with captain aboard and fishing equipment visible on deck.

Three children wearing life jackets smile from the deck of the Backerrup II fishing charter boat docked in Muskegon, MI.

A fishing boat hull with registration number and Muskegon, MI marking.

2026 event photos.

May 23on Facebook

Armed Forces Salmon Assault team members display bottles during an event or presentation to attendees.

A group of people posing indoors at what appears to be a community event or gathering, with individuals holding a trophy.

Two men wearing Armed Forces Salmon Assault branded shirts stand together indoors, with one holding a decorative salmon plaque.

Three men wearing armed-forces-salmon-assault branded shirts pose together indoors, with one holding a decorative fish sculpture.

2026 Event Results.

DOD Challenge- Team Coast Guard on Lured In with 5 fish weight of 46.24 pounds.

1SG Bill Barefoot Canteen Cup- Newaygo VFW on Meg-A-Fish with a 5 fish weight of 37.09

Big Fish- Caught on Code Blue by Steve B. at 18.53 pounds.

Big Box- Code Blue with a 5 fish weight of 49.94 pounds.

May 19on Facebook

A scenic twilight photograph of a lighthouse and keeper's house on a rocky breakwater, with flags flying and calm blue water reflecting evening lights.

Armed Forces Salmon Assault team members display award bottles and merchandise while posing for a group photo at what appears to be a community event or fundraiser.

A group of people gathered indoors for what appears to be an awards presentation or event, with several individuals holding trophies.

Armed Forces Salmon Assault event with volunteers registering participants at a waterfront venue, featuring a large cooking pot and fresh-caught salmon.

A community gathering at Armed Forces Salmon Assault featuring outdoor food service, picnic seating, and families enjoying a sunny spring event.

Just a few photos from Saturday. We still have quite a few to go through yet.

May 14on Facebook

A person in a green jacket and black cap packs turquoise Meijer branded gift bags or promotional items in what appears to a community event or donation distribution space.

Stacks of Pepperidge Farm product boxes with packaged crackers or chips displayed in an interior space.

Boat snacks getting put together

May 12on Facebook

We are 4 days away from game day!

We would like to remind everyone who was picked that you need to purchase your fishing license before Saturday.

A day license is $10 for Michigan residents and non-residents. These licenses can be purchased on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish App or their website, https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/ . As well as being purchased at any local retailer. If you are unsure of what retailers sell licenses you can look here: https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Home/InternetRetailerLocations

If you have further questions about fishing licenses you can ask your local license agent stations found at the link above.

Mar 27on Facebook