First Sergeant Arthur Hernandez, presents Mont- ford
First Sergeant Arthur Hernandez, presents Mont- ford Point Marine Sgt. William L. Land the Con- gressional Gold Medal, Sept. 16, in Victorville, Calif. Land served honorably in the United States Marine Corps fr... More
Civilians and service members show respect while colors
Civilians and service members show respect while colors are presented during a ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Theater Friday, celebrating the legacy of the Montford Point Marines. From 19... More
Marine Corps League Tar Heel Detachment Commandant,
Marine Corps League Tar Heel Detachment Commandant, Andrew Blizzard (left) Montford Point Marine John R. Thompson, listen to the welcoming and introduction of the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar's North Carolin... More
Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine
Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps enlisted blacks, June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 black volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense... More
Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold
Montford Point Marines attend 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 the ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, top, poses
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, top, poses for a photo with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, Jun... More
A Montford Point Marine, left, speaks with two Marine
A Montford Point Marine, left, speaks with two Marine Corps 1st sergeants at center walk during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012... More
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S.... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, the
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, the director of Marine Corps Staff, stands for a photo with former Montford Point Marine Carrel Reavis during the breakfast in honor of Montford Marines at Crawfo... More
Theodore Peters, a former Montford Point Marine, sits
Theodore Peters, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for a portrait at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2011, during a multi-day celebration of the 69th anniversary of Montfo... More
Candidates with Charlie Company, Officer Candidate
Candidates with Charlie Company, Officer Candidate School, carry 60 pound ammunition cans through the muddy waters during The Montford Point Challenge at OCS, Saturday, March 31. After weeks of training with th... More
Ivor Griffin, National Montford Point Marine Association
Ivor Griffin, National Montford Point Marine Association member, interacts with guests during an evening parade reception in Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., June... More
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S.... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, right, speaks with a Montford Point Marine before the Montford Point Marine Association 52nd Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nev., July 20, 2017. Montford Poi... More
Ernestine Obee, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arthur
Ernestine Obee, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arthur Obee, holds the Congressional Gold medal that was presented to Obee in Wilmington N.C., Aug. 18, 2012. The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to Obee by t... More
Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold
Montford Point Marines attend 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 the ... More
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
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, standing, the
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, standing, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, visits with Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center left, meets with a former Montford Point Marine during a breakfast in honor of the Montford Point Marines held at Marine Barracks Washington, ... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center left, and his wife, Bonnie, center right, pose for a photo with a former Montford Point Marine and another guest during a breakfast in honor o... More
Albert Willis, a former Montford Point Marine, sits
Albert Willis, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for a portrait at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2011, during a multi-day celebration of the 69th anniversary of Montford... More
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
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
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, commanding officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, speaks to guests during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at th... More
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
Montford Point Marines, family and friends attend a
Montford Point Marines, family and friends attend 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, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, center, poses for a photo with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, ... More
Capt. Michael R. Schultz, an instructor from Officer
Capt. Michael R. Schultz, an instructor from Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, leads a guided discussion with the students from the Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy during the Marine Corp... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Barracks Washington greet
U.S. Marines from Marine Barracks Washington greet former Montford Point Marines for the breakfast in their honor in Crawford Hall at MBW, Washington D.C., Aug. 26, 2011. The Montford Marines were among the fir... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More
Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold
Montford Point Marines attend 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 the ... More
J.T. Inge, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for
J.T. Inge, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for a portrait at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2011, during a multi-day celebration of the 69th anniversary of Montford Poi... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, right, visits with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington June 28, 2012... More
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S.... More
Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold
Montford Point Marines attend 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 the ... More
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S.... More
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Band perform during
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Band perform during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian awar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left, poses for a photo with an original Montford Point Marine during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, the
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, the director of Marine Corps Staff, stands for a photo with Oscar Culp during the breakfast in honor of Montford Marines at Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washin... More
Capt. Michael R. Schultz, an instructor from the Officer
Capt. Michael R. Schultz, an instructor from the Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, an instructor with Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, explains the objective of a teambu... More
Lt. Col. Carolyn D. Bird, commanding officer of Headquarters
Lt. Col. Carolyn D. Bird, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, presents former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, the Congressional Gold Medal for his service during World Wa... More
Maj. Gregory Wyche, assistant inspector and instructor
Maj. Gregory Wyche, assistant inspector and instructor officer for 6th Communications Battalion, presents Clement Poussaint, an original Montford Point Marine, with a Congressional Gold Medal during an awards c... More
The Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s diversity advertising
The Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s diversity advertising campaign, Montford Point Marines, won three awards at the 2013 Atlanta ADDY Awards Feb. 21. The campaign consisted of two print ads and a long-form we... More
Robert L. Harding, an original Montford Point Marine,
Robert L. Harding, an original Montford Point Marine, and his granddaughter Army Pfc. Brittney McKenzie, stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., salute as the national anthem is sang during a Congressional Gold Medal cere... 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
Maj. Gregory Wyche, assistant inspector and instructor
Maj. Gregory Wyche, assistant inspector and instructor officer for 6th Communications Battalion, speaks about the contributions the Montford Point Marines made to the eventual desegregation of American society ... More
Addie Reed accepts a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf
Addie Reed accepts a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of her late husband, Montford Point Marine Cpl. Thomas N. Reed, during the 50th Anniversary of the Montford Point Marines Association Aug. 12, 2015, at th... More
General (Ret) James F. Amos, left, 35th Commandant
General (Ret) James F. Amos, left, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Mr. Forest E. Spencer, National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, during the Montford Point Marine Memorial de... 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 poses for a photo during a
A Montford Point Marine poses for a photo during 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, i... More
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during an evening parade in Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., June 16, 2017. Evening parades are held as a means of ... More
George Kidd, left, and other former Montford Point
George Kidd, left, and other former Montford Point Marines arrive for the breakfast held in their honor in Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Aug. 26, 2011. The Montford Marines were ... More
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S.... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center left, and his wife, Bonnie, left, meet with former Montford Point Marines during a breakfast in honor of the Montford Point Marines held at Ma... More
Marine Barracks Washington Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton,
Marine Barracks Washington Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton, right, visits with Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28,... More
Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old, Montford Point
Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old, Montford Point Marine and resident of Molokai, Hawaii places his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony 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
From left, Capt. Erik Brandriff, tank officer, 4th
From left, Capt. Erik Brandriff, tank officer, 4th Tank Battalion, Freeman Stokes and Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District, stand side-by-side after Stokes was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal ... More
A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms,
A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943. Although a dress uniform was not a part of the regular equipment, most of the black Marines spend $54 out of their pay for what is generally co... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy commandant, Plans, Policy and Operations, gives remarks during an evening parade reception in Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, W... More
Black Marines, attached to the 3rd Ammunition Company,
Black Marines, attached to the 3rd Ammunition Company, take time out from supplying ammunition to the front line on Saipan. Riding a captured bicycle is Pfc. Horace Boykin while (left to right) Cpl. Willis T. A... More
U.S. service members and guests attend the Montford
U.S. service members and guests attend the Montford Point Marine Memorial dedication ceremony held at Jacksonville, N.C., July 29, 2016. The memorial was built in honor of the 20,000 African-Americans who atten... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Barracks Washington greet
U.S. Marines from Marine Barracks Washington greet former Montford Point Marines for the breakfast in their honor in Crawford Hall at MBW, Washington D.C., Aug. 26, 2011. The Montford Marines were among the fir... More
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S.... More
A former Montford Point Marine views a Montford Point
A former Montford Point Marine views a Montford Point exhibit during a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 27. The visit is part of a several day celebration of the 69th anni... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, meets with a former Montford Point Marine during a breakfast in honor of the Montford Point Marines held at Marine Barracks Washington, Washin... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, wears an honorary Montford Point Marine Association cover during a breakfast in honor of the Montford Point Marines held at Marine Barracks Was... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center left, speaks with former Montford Point Marines after receiving an honorary Montford Point Marine Association cover during a breakfast in hono... More
Theodore R. Britton, a former Montford Point Marine,
Theodore R. Britton, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for a portrait at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2011, during a multi-day celebration of the 69th anniversary of Mo... More
Thurman Preston, a former Montford Point Marine, sits
Thurman Preston, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for a portrait at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2011, during a multi-day celebration of the 69th anniversary of Montfo... More
A member of the Cherry Point chapter of the Montford
A member of the Cherry Point chapter of the Montford Point Marines Association observes a ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Theater Friday, commemorating the Montford Point Marines, the firs... More
Chief Petty Officer Erwin Caoile, Advisor for the Special
Chief Petty Officer Erwin Caoile, Advisor for the Special Emphasis Programs Committee, Lt. Cmdr. Adrienne T. Benton, Deputy Command Chaplain, Marine Aircraft Group 39, and Capt. Damali Brimm, President of the N... More
Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold
Montford Point Marines attend 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 the ... More
Dr. Alvin Poussaint speaks on behalf of Clement Poussaint,
Dr. Alvin Poussaint speaks on behalf of Clement Poussaint, his brother and an original Montford Point Marine, after Clement received the Congressional Gold Medal during an awards ceremony Sept. 8, at the Harlem... 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 Corps Col. David E. Jones, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David E. Jones, commanding officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, presents Sgt. Maj. Robin C. Fortner, director of Marine Corps University SNCO Academy, with a gift durin... More
Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old, Montford Point
Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old, Montford Point Marine and resident of Molokai, Hawaii stands during Congressional Gold Medal ceremony Aug. 27, 2012, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Harris recei... More
The Montford Point Marines Association holds a ceremony
The Montford Point Marines Association holds a ceremony for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Julius B. Foxx, Jr. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Nov. ... More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams,
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, poses for a photo with a Montford Point Marine and his guest during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washin... More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams,
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, center, speaks with attendees during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 201... More
From left, Bonnie Amos; U.S. Marine Gen. James F. Amos,
From left, Bonnie Amos; U.S. Marine Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps; and Charles Foreman, stand for a photo during the breakfast in honor of Montford Marines at Crawford Hall at Marine Ba... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, the
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, the director of Marine Corps Staff, stands for a photo with former Montford Point Marine Jimmy Driscoll during the breakfast in honor of Montford Marines at Crawf... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, meets with a former Montford Point Marine during a breakfast in honor of the Montford Point Marines held at Marine Barracks Washington, Washing... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, receives an honorary Montford Point Marine Association cover during a breakfast in honor of the Montford Point Marines held at Marine Barracks ... More
Joseph H. Smith, a former Montford Point Marine, sits
Joseph H. Smith, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for a portrait at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2011, during a multi-day celebration of the 69th anniversary of Montfo... More
Joseph H. Carpenter, a former Montford Point Marine,
Joseph H. Carpenter, a former Montford Point Marine, sits for a portrait at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va., Aug. 26, 2011, during a multi-day celebration of the 69th anniversary of Mo... More
A candidate with Charlie Company, Officer Candidate
A candidate with Charlie Company, Officer Candidate School, low crawls his way under barbed wire during The Montford Point Challenge at OCS, Saturday, March 31. The challenge is a timed three and half mile run,... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Joseph
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Joseph H. Geeter, past national president, National Montford Point Marine Association, interacts with guests during an evening parade reception in Colonel Truman W.... 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
Marine Barracks Washington Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton,
Marine Barracks Washington Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton, right, visits with Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28,... More
The Mayor of Jacksonville, N.C., Sammy Phillips, addresses
The Mayor of Jacksonville, N.C., Sammy Phillips, addresses guests during the Montford Point Marine Memorial dedication ceremony held at Jacksonville, N.C., July 29, 2016. The memorial was built in honor of the ... More