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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200 square mile Marine base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows Corporal Arvin L. Ghazlo demonstrating to a bayonet class technique of disarming the enemy. Corporal Ghazlo was once teacher of judo to the Georgia State Police

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200 square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows a class learning to operate a late model, fifty calibre anti-aircraft machine gun

Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlis...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Classes in communication are among the important courses given at Montford Point. Photo shows inductees using field telephone and two-way field radio

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows latest type 90mm anti-aircraft gun mounted on tractor

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Colonel Samuel A. Woods, Jr., is the commanding officer of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion. He is shown inspecting a section of his troops

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200 square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Evidence of the lack of racial friction may be seen in the sports program at the camp. On the baseball team Negro enlistees and white non-com officers are teammates. Camp Lejeune has its own baseball league, with the Montford Point team a strong contender for championship honors

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows "boots" (new recruits) learning to drill

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows chapel at Montford Point where both Catholics and Protestants worship. This is accomplished by having a revolving pulpit such as a revolvong stage in theaters

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows a 155mm Coast Defense gun

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows "boots" (new recruits) learning to drill

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Among the outstanding Negroes in the original group of Negro Marines is Private First Class Walker Manley, formerly organist of the Christian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a demonstrator for the Hammond Organ Company, who is now post organist at Camp Lejeune. In addition to being organist for the Montford Point chapel, he is also organist for several of the chapels where white enlistees worship

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200 square mile Marine base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows raw recruits ("boots") getting their equipment upon joining the Marines

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine

Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine

Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps retired, was the first African-American Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps on July 1, 1999. He later served as the senior enlisted advisor to NATO in... More

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Sullivan, the enlisted

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Sullivan, the enlisted

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Sullivan, the enlisted conductor of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Band, leads his musicians in a performance before a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring former S... More

The son of a Montford Point Marine received the

The son of a Montford Point Marine received the

The son of a Montford Point Marine received the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his father in Beaufort June 17. Richard Bostwick’s father served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946 and was one of the ori... More

A photo of the front entrance to the Camp Johnson Chapel

A photo of the front entrance to the Camp Johnson Chapel

A photo of the front entrance to the Camp Johnson Chapel on Camp Johnson, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2019. The chapel, built in 1941, is undergoing historical preservation and reconstruction projects after susta... More

The Montford Point Marines Museum, located at Camp

The Montford Point Marines Museum, located at Camp

The Montford Point Marines Museum, located at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson in Jacksonville, N.C., houses artifacts and memorabilia of legendary Marines like Sgt. Maj. Gilbert “Hashmark” Johnson. On June 25, 1941, Pr... More

Larry and Kirk Elder, sons of Staff Sgt. Randolph Elder,

Larry and Kirk Elder, sons of Staff Sgt. Randolph Elder,

Larry and Kirk Elder, sons of Staff Sgt. Randolph Elder, receive the Congressional Gold Medal on his behalf from U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, California 48th District, during an award ceremony here, Aug. 16, 201... More

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at the

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at the

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at the Montford Point Marine Association's 46th Annual National Convention in Atlanta, July 30. Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, was the guest s... More

Maj. Gregory Gordon speaks during a Congressional Gold

Maj. Gregory Gordon speaks during a Congressional Gold

Maj. Gregory Gordon speaks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for a Montford Point Marine, Cpl. (ret) Deloyce McMurray, July 2 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. McMurray enlisted in the Mari... More

Morehouse graduate promoted to general, director of Marine Corps Intelligence

Morehouse graduate promoted to general, director of Marine Corps Intel...

Master Gunnery Sgt. Carroll W. Braxton (Ret.) stands next to Melvin G. Carter during a ceremony in which he was promoted to brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps at the National Museum of the Mari... More

Members of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.,

Members of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.,

Members of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., pose for a group photo during a reception party aboard Camp Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point Camp, Aug. 26. Senate Resolution 587 declared, Aug. ... More

Members of the National Naval Officers Association

Members of the National Naval Officers Association

Members of the National Naval Officers Association pose with members of the Motford Point Marine's San Diego and Los Angeles Chapters at the second annual Black History Month Luncheon, hosted by the NNOA, at th... More

Montford Point Marines Association speaks of pioneers for black history

Montford Point Marines Association speaks of pioneers for black histor...

Retired Master Sgt. Johnnie Thompkins, 83, stands as he is honored for his service during Montford Point Marines Association Incorporated’s lecture of the history of the Montford Point Marines to bring Black Hi... More

A candidate with Charlie Company, Officer Candidates

A candidate with Charlie Company, Officer Candidates

A candidate with Charlie Company, Officer Candidates School, maneuvers down a horizontal rope during the first Montford Point Challenge at OCS on Dec. 9. The Challenge was created to honor the sacrifice and her... More

Three original Montford Point Marines wait for their

Three original Montford Point Marines wait for their

Three original Montford Point Marines wait for their guests at a breakfast held in their honor at Parris Island. These three men and one more counterpart visited Parris Island for the first time, Dec. 16.

Sixteen-year-old Ashanti Curry recites a poem she wrote

Sixteen-year-old Ashanti Curry recites a poem she wrote

Sixteen-year-old Ashanti Curry recites a poem she wrote about the Montford Point Marines during the Preserving the Legacy memorial program at the MCAS Cherry Point Theater Friday. “It is truly an honor to be at... More

U.S. Marine Col. Stephanie C. Smith (left), special

U.S. Marine Col. Stephanie C. Smith (left), special

U.S. Marine Col. Stephanie C. Smith (left), special project officer, Montford Point Project, Pentagon, gives a pre-game speech in the Johnson C. Smith University Lady Golden Bulls locker room, at the CIAA baske... More

Service members representing the Marine Drum and Bugle

Service members representing the Marine Drum and Bugle

Service members representing the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon take a photo with one of the original Montford Point Marines, after their performance at W.P.T. Hill Field ... More

The Director for Marine Corps Intelligence, Brig. Gen.

The Director for Marine Corps Intelligence, Brig. Gen.

The Director for Marine Corps Intelligence, Brig. Gen. Vincent Stewart, left, poses for a photo with an original Montford Point Marine and his guest during a reception held in their honor at the National Sherat... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, right,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, right,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, right, visits with Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., June 27, ... More

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a family member of a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Wa... More

U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant generals stand for a photo

U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant generals stand for a photo

U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant generals stand for a photo at center walk prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the... More

Montford Point Marines arrive for a Congressional Gold

Montford Point Marines arrive for a Congressional Gold

Montford Point Marines arrive for a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, is presented to ... More

Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams,

Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams,

Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, poses for a photo with Montford Point Marine, center seated, a Marine 1st sergeant, and other guests during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemora... More

Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett, 17th sergeant major of the

Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett, 17th sergeant major of the

Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett, 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, personally thanks every Montford Point Marine in attendance before a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the historic parade gro... More

Dr. James T. Averhart (Right), National President of

Dr. James T. Averhart (Right), National President of

Dr. James T. Averhart (Right), National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, stands beside one of the recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation’s highest honors, as he signs a... More

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits with Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. T... More

Montford Point ceremony - Public domain photogrpaph

Montford Point ceremony - Public domain photogrpaph

Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of U.S. Marine Forces Command, congratulates Robert E. Kindred on his Congressional Gold Medal, Aug. 17, 2012, Chesapeake, Va., Kindred and four other former Marines ... More

Maj. James Smiley with 2nd Maintenance Battalion reads

Maj. James Smiley with 2nd Maintenance Battalion reads

Maj. James Smiley with 2nd Maintenance Battalion reads a citation for Montford Point Marine, Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Robert Lee Thomas to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award, at the Hea... More

Pfc. Southern Nixon Jr. was recently awarded the

Pfc. Southern Nixon Jr. was recently awarded the

Pfc. Southern Nixon Jr. was recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal- the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress- during a ceremony at Woodland Middle School in Stockbridge, Ga., where he now serves as... More

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents a letter to accompany the Congressional Gold Medal to Winston Burns Sr. during a ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Sep... More

The Montford Point Marine Museum, located at Camp Gilbert

The Montford Point Marine Museum, located at Camp Gilbert

The Montford Point Marine Museum, located at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson in Jacksonville, N.C., houses artifacts and memorabilia telling the story of the first African American Marines.

Service members and civilians aboard Marine Corps Air

Service members and civilians aboard Marine Corps Air

Service members and civilians aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point watch a video commemorating the Montford Point Marines, the first blacks allowed into the Marine Corps, during a ceremony at the Marine... More

Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes

Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes

Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes as the colors are presented before the christening ceremony for the USNS Montford Point at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, March 2. Am... More

montford, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

montford, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 02, 2013) The Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) is moored pier side in San Diego during the ship's christening ceremony. Montford Point is the first ship of its class and wil... More

Christening ceremony for Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point

Christening ceremony for Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point

The Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) is moored pier side in San Diego during the ship's christening ceremony. Monford Point is the first ship of its class and will serve as a floating base ... More

Alexis, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

Alexis, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 02, 2013) Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, the wife of current NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, christens the Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) in San Diego. Montford Point is the f... More

Marines parade the colors during the christening ceremony for the mobile landing platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) in San Diego.

Marines parade the colors during the christening ceremony for the mobi...

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 03, 2013) Marines parade the colors during the christening ceremony for the mobile landing platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) in San Diego. Montford Point is the first ship of its class and ... More

Monford, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

Monford, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 03, 2013) One of the 20,000 Marines to receive basic training at Montford Point between 1942 and 1945 applauds during the christening ceremony of the Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point ... More

Monford, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

Monford, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 03, 2013) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos speaks at the christening ceremony of the Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) in San Diego. Montford Point is the fi... More

Keith Simms, a tournament participant, lines up a putt

Keith Simms, a tournament participant, lines up a putt

Keith Simms, a tournament participant, lines up a putt during the Montford Point Marine Association Golf Tournament May 17.

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) help moor the Military Sealift Command mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point (MLP 1)

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) help ...

EVERETT, Wash. (Jul. 19, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) help moor the Military Sealift Command mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point (MLP 1) at Naval Station E... More

Camp Johnson, Lejeune recognize Montford Point Marines

Camp Johnson, Lejeune recognize Montford Point Marines

Montford Point Marine members stand at attention while listening to the "Marines’ Hymn" at Camp Johnson, Aug. 23.

Mr. Jimmy Hargrove, an original Montford Point Marine

Mr. Jimmy Hargrove, an original Montford Point Marine

Mr. Jimmy Hargrove, an original Montford Point Marine from Virginia Beach, speaks with Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, at the Elmore Marine Corps Exchange, Nov. ... More

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kelly B. Norman, center, communications

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kelly B. Norman, center, communications

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kelly B. Norman, center, communications chief, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stands at attention during his retirement ceremony aboard Cam... More

Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony

Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Charles H. Moore (left) gives his remarks after receiving a Congressional Gold Medal at the presentation ceremony at the American Legion Post 93, Kinston, N.C., Nov. 22, 2013. The... More

Master Sergeant Adner Batts Jr. (retired) (far left),

Master Sergeant Adner Batts Jr. (retired) (far left),

Master Sergeant Adner Batts Jr. (retired) (far left), Master Sergeant Turner Blount (retired) (center), Norman Preston (retired) (right) and Gunnery Sergeant Francis Hooper (retired) (not pictured) sit in atten... More

Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey receives a donation toward

Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey receives a donation toward

Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey receives a donation toward the Montford Point Marines Memorial Project during the Montford Point Marine Association’s 26th annual Heritage Dinner Dance at the Marston Pavilion aboard M... More

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Melissa Cooling assigned

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Melissa Cooling assigned

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Melissa Cooling assigned to The Basic School (TBS), cleans her weapon before the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Camp Barrett, Quantico, Va., July 25, 2014. The Montford Point Bi... More

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, staff director,

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, staff director,

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, staff director, Headquarters Marine Corps, center, greets former Montford Point Marine 1st Sgt. George Kidd during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Wash... More

Commander of Troops U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt Justin

Commander of Troops U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt Justin

Commander of Troops U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt Justin Selleaze (far right) an Instructor with Personnel Administration School at Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools stands at attention for the marchi... More

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion,

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion,

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall gathered at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Va., Nov. 1, 2014, in celebration of the 239th Marine Corps ... More

Marines celebrate “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”

Marines celebrate “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”

Poster designed by Peter Hemmer for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.

Surviving Montford Point Marines attend a ceremony

Surviving Montford Point Marines attend a ceremony

Surviving Montford Point Marines attend a ceremony for Sgt. Hiram L. Knowles to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Feb. 7, 2015. Knowles was one of over 400 Montford Point Marines to be awarded since 20... More

Col. Chris Pappas III speaks to an audience of Marines,

Col. Chris Pappas III speaks to an audience of Marines,

Col. Chris Pappas III speaks to an audience of Marines, Sailors and civilian volunteers during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., F... More

High School senior receives MPMA Covington-Hagan Scholarship

High School senior receives MPMA Covington-Hagan Scholarship

Kai William Davis, right center, a student at Louisville Male High School, poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, far left, his father, his grandmother, his mother and Charles Stallard during th... More

BUSAN, Republic of Korea – Civilian mariner Captain

BUSAN, Republic of Korea – Civilian mariner Captain

BUSAN, Republic of Korea – Civilian mariner Captain Kurt N. Kleinschmidt, USNS Montford Point (MLP 1) master, explains the mobile landing platform operations to Vice Adm. Hyun-Seong Um, commander Republic of Ko... More

These Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to the

These Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to the

These Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to the families of Montford Point Marines Methone Cunningham and Thomas Reed during the 50th Anniversary of the Montford Point Marines Association Aug. 12, 2015, at ... More

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Civilian mariner Capt. Michael Sands,

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Civilian mariner Capt. Michael Sands,

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Civilian mariner Capt. Michael Sands, master of USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1), briefs Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, on the capabilities of the Montford Point at Nort... More

A U.S. Navy chaplain gives the invocation for the

A U.S. Navy chaplain gives the invocation for the

A U.S. Navy chaplain gives the invocation for the African-American History Month round-table held aboard Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 24, 2016. U.S. Marines and civilians gathered on a Montford Point historical sit... More

U.S. Marines and guests from Marine Corps Combat Service

U.S. Marines and guests from Marine Corps Combat Service

U.S. Marines and guests from Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools bow their heads for the invocation during the African-American History Month round-table held aboard Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 24, 2016. U... More

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3...

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a "skin-to-skin" maneuver. T... More

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) prepares for a

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3...

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) prepares for a "skin-to-skin" maneuve... More

A Humvee is transferred from maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and expeditionary transfer dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) during a

A Humvee is transferred from maritime prepositioning force ship USNS G...

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) A Humvee is transferred from maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and expeditionary transfer dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) during a... More

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3...

POHANG, Republic of Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a "skin-to-skin" mane... More

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3...

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a "skin-to-skin" maneuver. T... More

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3...

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a "skin-to-skin" maneuver. T... More

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a

Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3...

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) Maritime prepositioning force ship USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017) and Expeditionary Transfer Dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) performs a "skin-to-skin" maneuver. T... More

Physical Training Instructor Sgt. Taylor explains to

Physical Training Instructor Sgt. Taylor explains to

Physical Training Instructor Sgt. Taylor explains to Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, the significance behind the Montford Point Challange at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Qu... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. stand together after a Congressional Gold Medal presentation in Honolulu Nov. 1... More

Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commander of U.S. Marine

Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commander of U.S. Marine

Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commander of U.S. Marine Forces, Central Command, gives remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 27, 2017. The medal was awarded ... More

Guests stand at the position of attention during the

Guests stand at the position of attention during the

Guests stand at the position of attention during the playing of the National Anthem for an African-American History Month Celebration held aboard Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 15, 2017. U.S. Marines and civilians ga... More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, right, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, right, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, right, commanding officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, speaks with guests before an African-American History Month Celebration held aboard Camp Johnson,... More

Col. Peter Buck presents the Congressional Gold Medal

Col. Peter Buck presents the Congressional Gold Medal

Col. Peter Buck presents the Congressional Gold Medal certificate of recognition to retired Sgt. Maj. Julius Jameson aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 25. Jameson accepted the medal on behalf of t... More

PACIFIC OCEAN-Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary

PACIFIC OCEAN-Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary

PACIFIC OCEAN-Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary transfer dock USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) approaches large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317) during a seabasing exercise nea... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, speaks with a Montford Point Marine before the Montford Point Marine Association 52nd Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nev., July 20, 2017. Montford Poin... More

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jospeh G. Lawrence,

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jospeh G. Lawrence,

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jospeh G. Lawrence, communications chief, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, narrates during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day cere... More

Congressional Gold Medals sit on a table during the

Congressional Gold Medals sit on a table during the

Congressional Gold Medals sit on a table during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day ceremony, John A. Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Aug. 24, 2017. The purpose of this ceremony is to honor a... More

Sgt. Maj. Johnny B. Young, USMC (Ret.), addresses guests

Sgt. Maj. Johnny B. Young, USMC (Ret.), addresses guests

Sgt. Maj. Johnny B. Young, USMC (Ret.), addresses guests during the Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools 2018 African American History Month Celebration at Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 15, 2018. Marines and ... More

A Montford Point veteran attends the Montford Point

A Montford Point veteran attends the Montford Point

A Montford Point veteran attends the Montford Point Marine Memorial gifting ceremony at the Montford Point Marine Memorial in Jacksonville, N.C., July 25, 2018. The Montford Point Marine Memorial is dedicated t... More

The Montford Point Marine Memorial gift is displayed

The Montford Point Marine Memorial gift is displayed

The Montford Point Marine Memorial gift is displayed during the Montford Point Marine Memorial gifting ceremony at the Montford Point Marine Memorial in Jacksonville, N.C., July 25, 2018. The Montford Point Mar... More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. J. L. Shelton Jr., Commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Col. J. L. Shelton Jr., Commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Col. J. L. Shelton Jr., Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, addresses Marines and civilians during a town hall meeting at Camp Johnson, N.C., Nov. 2, 2018. The p... More

Jimmie Driscoll, an original Montford Point Marine,

Jimmie Driscoll, an original Montford Point Marine,

Jimmie Driscoll, an original Montford Point Marine, meets Maj. Gen. Mark Wise, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration, prior to Morning Color... More

Melvin G. Carter bows his head in prayer during a ceremony

Melvin G. Carter bows his head in prayer during a ceremony

Melvin G. Carter bows his head in prayer during a ceremony in which he was promoted to brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Augus... More

Johnny B. Young Jr., president of the chapter 10 Marine

Johnny B. Young Jr., president of the chapter 10 Marine

Johnny B. Young Jr., president of the chapter 10 Marine Montford Point Association and retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj., delivers a speech during the annual Montford Point Remembrance ceremony at the Montford Poi... More

191020-N-AX103-0014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2019)

191020-N-AX103-0014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2019)

191020-N-AX103-0014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2019) Retired Staff Sergeant Eugene Groves, USMC, speaks to a group of Marines at reception prior to a special advance screening of the upcoming film “Midway” h... More

Montford Point Marine Association alumni host a panel

Montford Point Marine Association alumni host a panel

Montford Point Marine Association alumni host a panel at the Marine Corps Exchange on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2020. The panel was held to educate the community about the history... More

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