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A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943. - A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943.

One team, one fight: African-Americans in the Marine Corps

For centuries, African-American contributions to society went completely unnoticed, until Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-educated, African-American man began celebrating “Negro History Week” in February 1925. The response to it was so overwhelming that in 1976, the celebration expanded to the entire month according to the Law Library of

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Veterans of Montford Point attend a remembrance ceremony at the Montford Point Marines Memorial on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 22, 2019. - Veterans of Montford Point attend a remembrance ceremony at the Montford Point Marines Memorial on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 22, 2019.

Honoring Black History Month In The Marine Corps

On June 1, 1942, Alfred Masters became the first African American to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. By August of 1942, 900 African Americans were on their way to Montford Point, North Carolina.44 years ago, in 1976, President Gerald R. Ford stated, “Seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every

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Marines TV: Amphibious Raid: UNITAS 2024

Amphibious Raid: UNITAS 2024

Telling the Story: Sgt. Mackenzie’s journey of photographing the Vietnam War

Making a MAGTF | Logistics Combat Element

MCRD San Diego Kilo Company Graduation Ceremony

Five U.S. Marine squadrons train on actual mission sets | Exercise Evergreen 2024 (Short-Form)

VMU-3 Relief and Appointment Ceremony

Recruiting Station San Diego Recruiters Visit Palau, Assisted by Koa Moana 24

Gregorie Neck: Victory for Conservation and Military Readiness

MWCS-28 Marines receive 2nd MAW commanding general's Cowbell Award

Koa Moana 24: LCpl. Itsael MedinaFuentes Promotion

India Company S

Five U.S. Marine squadrons train on actual mission sets | Exercise Evergreen 2024

MARFORRES and MARFORSOUTH 100 Day Mark Command Priorities

Camp Blaz environmental resources team conducts site inspection

Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course

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Educators' confidence skyrockets as Marine boot camp experience continues

9/06/2024 - https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/educators-confidence-skyrockets-as-marine-boot-camp-experience-continues

Marine finds late Kansas City WWII veteran’s family, Medal of Honor

8/28/2024 - https://fox4kc.com/news/marine-finds-late-kansas-city-wwii-veterans-family-medal-of-honor/

South Korean, U.S., British marines to begin Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise Monday

8/27/2024 - https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-08-25/national/defense/South-Korean-US-British-marines-to-begin-Ssangyong-amphibious-landing-exercise-Monday/2120123

Man Reunites Late Marine's World War II Uniform with His Family

8/23/2024 - https://people.com/man-reunites-late-marines-world-war-ii-uniform-with-family-8693491

Newest Presidential Helicopters built by Lockheed Martin Owego

8/21/2024 - https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/tioga-county-ny/newest-presidential-helicopters-built-by-lockheed-martin-owego/

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