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USNS Montford Point Takes On Legacy, Leads New Class of Navy Ships

March 2, 2013 | 1:57

United States Naval Ship Montford Point was christened by Jackie Bolden, wife of retired Marine Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, the current administrator of NASA, in San Diego March 2. The ship was named after the Montford Point Marines, who were the first African American Marines to officially attend Marine recruit training in the the 1940s. Available in High Definition.

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Montford Point Legacy: Jack Baker

Jack Baker, a Marine from Toledo, Ohio, was recognized with a Congressional Gold Medal during the annual Montford Point Marine Day held at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2024. The medal was authorized by Congress in 2011 to be awarded to all Montford Point Marines for their significant contributions to American history by being the first African American Marines, overcoming racial discrimination to serve their country during World War 2 and paving the way for future generations of Black Americans in the military. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Beautiful Ambient Love Them by AudiAmbi/stock.adobe.com

Aug. 23, 2024

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Montford Point Legacy: Jack Baker

Aug. 23, 2024 | 4:09

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Montford Point Legacy: Jack Baker

Aug. 23, 2024 | 4:09

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Leadership through Legacy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Tracey Nicholson, the sergeant major for the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training Cherry Point, reminisces on her experience meeting a Montford Point Marine, and how this experience helped change and shape the way she leads her Marines today. The Montford Point Marines were the first group of African Americans to join the Marine Corps. Their impact laid the path for future generations of African American Marines.

Feb. 22, 2021

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Leadership through Legacy

Feb. 22, 2021 | 2:05

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Leadership through Legacy

Feb. 22, 2021 | 2:05

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H&S BN Marches in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, hike in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2020. The hike was held to commemorate Dr. King's life and his struggle to combat inequality and injustice through nonviolent resistance. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Kameron Herndon)

Jan. 16, 2020

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H&S BN Marches in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 16, 2020 | 1:10

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H&S BN Marches in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 16, 2020 | 1:10

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Frank E. Petersen, Jr. Ship Christening

Today, the U.S. Navy christened its newest guided-missile destroyer in honor of the first African-American Marine aviator, Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Shannon Doherty) For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at Kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Oct. 6, 2018

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Frank E. Petersen, Jr. Ship Christening

Oct. 6, 2018 | 0:55

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Frank E. Petersen, Jr. Ship Christening

Oct. 6, 2018 | 0:55

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Howard P. Perry | First African American Marine to Arrive at Montford Point

Howard P. Perry, Charlotte, N.C. native, was the first African American Marine to arrive for training at Camp Montford Point, 76 years ago. For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at Kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Aug. 26, 2018

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Howard P. Perry | First African American Marine to Arrive at Montford Point

Aug. 26, 2018 | 0:38

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Howard P. Perry | First African American Marine to Arrive at Montford Point

Aug. 26, 2018 | 0:38

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William Pinckney is remembered!

A ceremony is held for the unveiling of William Pinckney's new headstone at the Beaufort National Cemetery Feb. 10. Pinckney was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during World War II. However, until today, his headstone did not reflect the Navy Cross insignia. Pinckney was one of four African American Sailors to recievethe Navy Cross, the nation's second highest award for valor, during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Parker R. Golz and Lance Cpl. Christian E. Moreno Aponte)

Feb. 11, 2018

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William Pinckney is remembered!

Feb. 11, 2018 | 1:13

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William Pinckney is remembered!

Feb. 11, 2018 | 1:13

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Honoring Pfc. James Anderson Jr.

On August 21, 1968, Pfc. James Anderson Jr. became the first African-American Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor, for heroism in Vietnam while serving as a rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

Aug. 18, 2017

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Honoring Pfc. James Anderson Jr.

Aug. 18, 2017 | 0:48

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Honoring Pfc. James Anderson Jr.

Aug. 18, 2017 | 0:48

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USNS Montford Point Takes On Legacy, Leads New Class of Navy Ships

March 2, 2013

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USNS Montford Point Takes On Legacy, Leads New Class of Navy Ships

March 2, 2013 | 1:57

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USNS Montford Point Takes On Legacy, Leads New Class of Navy Ships

March 2, 2013 | 1:57

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Make Us Proud: A Tribute to the Marines of Montford Point

Package about the inclusion of African-American men in the Marine Corps during World War II and their experience in various WWII battles. Reenactment by Marine Capt. Michael B. Williams. Produced by Marine Cpl. Kevin R. Wright.

July 27, 2011

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Make Us Proud: A Tribute to the Marines of Montford Point

July 27, 2011 | 14:55

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Make Us Proud: A Tribute to the Marines of Montford Point

July 27, 2011 | 14:55

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