Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (second
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (second from left), a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, stands with his wife and Lt. Col. Carolyn Bird (left) and Sgt. Maj. Ansil... More
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
A Montford Point Marine listens to guest speakers during
A Montford Point Marine listens to guest speakers during the christening ceremony of the USNS Montford Point at General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, March 2. More than 30 original Montford Point Marines attended t... More
A Montford Point Marine was awarded the Congressional
A Montford Point Marine was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in Beaufort June 17. Richard Bostick Jr. received the award on behalf of his father Cpl Bostick.
Lester Sabook, President of the Montford Point Marine
Lester Sabook, President of the Montford Point Marine Association Cherry Point Chapter 36, stands with the winning team members, Hiwathia Clark, Adam Kish, Ron Scott and Aubrey Evans during the Montford Point I... More
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton (right), the senior
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton (right), the senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, thanks former Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World War II-era Montford Point Marine, for his s... More
Archibald Mosley gives a speech after receiving a
Archibald Mosley gives a speech after receiving a Congressional Gold Medal memento for Montford Point Marines, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illino... More
Two Marines with the 9th Marine Corps District, based
Two Marines with the 9th Marine Corps District, based out of Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, were on hand to honor four Montford Point Marines, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Shawn Butler (left), the postal
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Shawn Butler (left), the postal chief for Headquarters Battalion, thanks former Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World War II-era Montford Point Marine, for his service following a Congress... More
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, wears a Montford Point Association hat as he speaks during the christening ceremony of the USNS Montford Point at the General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, March ... More
A golf ball sits next to a tee on the Cherry Point
A golf ball sits next to a tee on the Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course.
Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps
Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., (right), and Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, sergeant major of MCAS Miramar (left), speak with guests at the christening of the USN... More
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (left),
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (left), a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, gazes at the Congressional Gold Medal he received from Lt. Col. Carolyn Bird (center)... More
Retired 1st Sgt. Barnett Person, a Montford Point Marine,
Retired 1st Sgt. Barnett Person, a Montford Point Marine, tells of the struggles against discrimination that he faced in his early years in the Marine Corps, Aug. 26, 2011. The first African American Marines, c... More
A Montford Point Marine attends the award ceremony
A Montford Point Marine attends the award ceremony for the Congressional Gold Medal in Beaufort June 17. Richard Bostick Jr. received the award on behalf of his father Cpl Bostick.
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
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
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, renders honor as the National Anthem plays during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony held i... More
Crowds gather to witness the christening of the USNS
Crowds gather to witness the christening of the USNS Montford Point at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, March 2. The vessel was named after the first black Marines to officially be accepted in... More
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.
Aubrey Evans, a member of the winning team, tees off
Aubrey Evans, a member of the winning team, tees off during the Montford Point Marine Association Golf Tournament at the Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course May 17.
Jim Gentile, the project liaison for the Colp Plaza
Jim Gentile, the project liaison for the Colp Plaza Veterans Memorial Committee, gives a speech to guests, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illinois. ... More
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
Golfer Ritchie Harris hits the ball toward the green
Golfer Ritchie Harris hits the ball toward the green during a Montford Point Inaugural Fundraiser Golf Tournament at the Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course May 17.
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes as the national anthem plays during the christening ceremony of the USNS Montford Point at the General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, March, 2. The ship is... More
A Montford Point Association member watches the opening
A Montford Point Association member watches the opening remarks before the christening of the USNS Montford Point at General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, March 2. The ship was named in honor of the black Marines ... More
A Montford Point Marine speaks with other Marines who
A Montford Point Marine speaks with other Marines who attended the christening of the USNS Montford Point at the General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, March 2. More than 30 original Montford Point Marines attended ... More
Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the
Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, motivates Marines before the christening of the USNS Montford Point at General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, March 2. The ship is the U.S. Navy’s f... More
A Montford Point Association member salutes as a color
A Montford Point Association member salutes as a color guard as it marches on the colors during the national anthem at the christening of the USNS Montford Point, March 2. The ship is the Navy’s first mobile la... More
Archibald Mosley gives a speech after receiving a
Archibald Mosley gives a speech after receiving a Congressional Gold Medal memento for Montford Point Marines, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illino... More
Jim Gentile, the project liaison for the Colp Plaza
Jim Gentile, the project liaison for the Colp Plaza Veterans Memorial Committee, gives a speech to guests, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illinois. ... More
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
A Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego color guard
A Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego color guard stands at parade rest before the christening of the USNS Montford Point at General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, March 2. The ship is the United States Navy’s firs... More
Jackie Bolden, wife of retired Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden,
Jackie Bolden, wife of retired Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, a popular Marine general, astronaut and current NASA Administrator, listens to guest speakers during the christening ceremony of the USNS Montford Point ... More
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (center),
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (center), a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, stands at the position of attention as the Marine Corps Hymn plays during a Congres... More
Archibald Mosley reads a Congressional Gold Medal memento
Archibald Mosley reads a Congressional Gold Medal memento for Montford Point Marines, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illinois. Nearly 20,000 African... More
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
Retired Capt. Edward Q. Hicks recounts his early experiences
Retired Capt. Edward Q. Hicks recounts his early experiences in the Corps as a Montford Point Marine, Aug. 26, 2011. The surviving Montford Point Marines arrived in Washington for a series of events in their ho... More
Sergeant Mike Stachowski greets Archibald Mosley, May
Sergeant Mike Stachowski greets Archibald Mosley, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illinois. The ceremony honored fallen service members, Mosley and t... More
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional
Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World
Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, displays his Congressional Gold Medal following a ceremony held in his honor on Marine Corps... More
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
Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine
Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks over the crowd during the christening ceremony for the USNS Montford Point at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Mar... More
Two Marines with the 9th Marine Corps District, based
Two Marines with the 9th Marine Corps District, based out of Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, were on hand to honor four Montford Point Marines, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and... More