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First Sergeant Arthur Hernandez, presents Mont- ford

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold

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, left, speaks with two Marine

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

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

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

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

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

Marine Barracks Washington Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton,

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

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

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

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,

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

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

U.S. service members and guests attend the Montford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guest speaker, Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams,

Guest speaker, Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams,

Guest speaker, Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams, Director, Marine Corps Staff, talks to students and guests at the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar Oct. 25 at the Morehouse College and Atlanta University Ce... More

Montford Point Marines, family and friends attend a

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Retired Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese, former deputy commanding

Retired Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese, former deputy commanding

Retired Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese, former deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, accompanied by his wife Filomena, acts as the grand marshal for the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration... More

Ivor Griffin, National Montford Point Marine Association

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

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,

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

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

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, left, greets two Marine Corps

A Montford Point Marine, left, greets two Marine Corps

A Montford Point Marine, left, greets 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. 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

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, standing, the

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

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

A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold

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

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

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

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

A member of the Cherry Point chapter of the Montford

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

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

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 Corps Col. David E. Jones, commanding officer

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

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

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,

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Joseph

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

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

Marine Barracks Washington Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton,

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

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

A member of the National Montford Point Marine Association

A member of the National Montford Point Marine Association

A member of the National Montford Point Marine Association speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Julian N. Moore, supply warehouse chief, Marine Barracks Washington, during an evening parade reception in Colonel T... More

Guest speaker, Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams,

Guest speaker, Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams,

Guest speaker, Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams, Director, Marine Corps Staff, talks to students and guests about Marine Corps leadership traits at the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar Oct. 25 at the Moreho... More

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

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

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, center, commanding officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, attends the Montford Point Marine Memorial dedication ceremony held at Jacksonville, N.C., July ... More

Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold

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

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

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

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy

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

U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, left, speaks with Sgt.

U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, left, speaks with Sgt.

U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, left, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June... More

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Band perform during

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

A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold

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

George G. Granberry, Jr., a former Montford Point Marine,

George G. Granberry, Jr., a former Montford Point Marine,

George G. Granberry, Jr., 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 ... More

Dr. Kenneth D. Dunn welcomes students, faculty, and

Dr. Kenneth D. Dunn welcomes students, faculty, and

Dr. Kenneth D. Dunn welcomes students, faculty, and community influencers to the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar Oct. 25 at the Morehouse College and Atlanta University Center. Dunn, a retired Marine Corps colo... 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 Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More

Guests take their seats during an African-American

Guests take their seats during an African-American

Guests take their seats during an African-American History Month Celebration held aboard Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 15, 2017. U.S. Marines and civilians gathered on a Montford Point historical site to celebrate A... More

Clement Poussaint, an original Montford Point Marine

Clement Poussaint, an original Montford Point Marine

Clement Poussaint, an original Montford Point Marine receives the Congressional Gold Medal during an awards ceremony Sept. 8, at the Harlem YMCA, here. Poussaint served as an acting sergeant major during World... More

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton (right), the senior

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

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

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 Corps Maj. Steve Monsour, director of

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Steve Monsour, director of

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Steve Monsour, director of communications and commander of troops for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii stands at the back of room as local media and guests make their way ... More

Maj. Gen. Cornell A. Wilson, Jr. (Ret) talks with Earl

Maj. Gen. Cornell A. Wilson, Jr. (Ret) talks with Earl

Maj. Gen. Cornell A. Wilson, Jr. (Ret) talks with Earl Pridgen, 22, a student from North Carolina Central University at the reception that kicked off the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar's North Carolina Series ... More

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen attempt

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen attempt

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen attempt to carry out a leadership building exercise during the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar at the Morehouse College and Atlanta University Center Oct. 25. The... More

A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold

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

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

Curtis Moore, right, a former Montford Point Marine,

Curtis Moore, right, a former Montford Point Marine,

Curtis Moore, right, a former Montford Point Marine, arrives for the breakfast in honor of Montford Point Marines held at Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Aug. 26, 2011. The Montfor... More

Capt. Toussaint J. Jackson, an instructor with The

Capt. Toussaint J. Jackson, an instructor with The

Capt. Toussaint J. Jackson, an instructor with The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, explains the important role leadership plays in decision making to students from the Wake Young Men's Leadership Acad... More

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