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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 three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012.

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 three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Peterson

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 three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012.

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 three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Peterson

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 three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012.

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 three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Peterson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, stands at attention as his citation is read during his award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, stands at attention as his citation is read during his award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

A Republic of Korea Prime Minister Commendation is worn by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, during an award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

A Republic of Korea Prime Minister Commendation is worn by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, during an award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires a M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 16, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires a M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 16, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in on an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a raid near Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 31, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in on an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a raid near Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 31, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps from a Skyvan 3A during military free fall training in Lake Elsinore, California, Feb. 12, 2026. The training was conducted to rehearse aerial insertion tactics over difficult terrain to support expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps from a Skyvan 3A during military free fall training in Lake Elsinore, California, Feb. 12, 2026. The training was conducted to rehearse aerial insertion tactics over difficult terrain to support expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Goode, an infantry scout with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a stalker lane as part of the 24th MEU’s certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Goode, an infantry scout with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a stalker lane as part of the 24th MEU’s certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Huayaban, a musician with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, combat glides to fight during a culminating event for Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Huayaban, a musician with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, combat glides to fight during a culminating event for Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Lt. Col. Katherine Spies - Official NASA Photo

Lt. Col. Katherine Spies - Official NASA Photo

Photo by Courtesy Image ( NASA )

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron approaches Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. During the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council, the aircraft diverted to assist a grounded C-130J, enabling maintenance Airmen to identify, repair and return the aircraft to flight status before redeploying to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron approaches Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. During the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council, the aircraft diverted to assist a grounded C-130J, enabling maintenance Airmen to identify, repair and return the aircraft to flight status before redeploying to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, Marine Aircraft Group 39 sergeant major , speaks with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Martin Castillo, 317th Airlift Wing command chief, during a senior enlisted leader sync at the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The senior enlisted leaders discussed enlisted development, challenges faced by both branches and opportunities for future joint integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, Marine Aircraft Group 39 sergeant major , speaks with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Martin Castillo, 317th Airlift Wing command chief, during a senior enlisted leader sync at the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The senior enlisted leaders discussed enlisted development, challenges faced by both branches and opportunities for future joint integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) sights in on an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) sights in on an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Gardener, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 expeditionary fuels technician, center, reverses an ultra-light tactical vehicle equipped with a Tactical Air Ground Refueling Systems onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville and Master Sgt. Andy Cline, both 40th AS loadmasters, assist during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapons System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. During the WSC, Airmen conducted Specialized Fueling Operations training with I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Gardener, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 expeditionary fuels technician, center, reverses an ultra-light tactical vehicle equipped with a Tactical Air Ground Refueling Systems onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville and Master Sgt. Andy Cline, both 40th AS loadmasters, assist during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapons System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. During the WSC, Airmen conducted Specialized Fueling Operations training with I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, signals the upload of fuel during a hot-pit refuel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The Specialized Fueling Operation supported joint training between the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th Airlift Wing during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, signals the upload of fuel during a hot-pit refuel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The Specialized Fueling Operation supported joint training between the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th Airlift Wing during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force discuss Specialized Fuel Operations and C-130J Super Hercules hot-pit refueling procedures during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training generated data to improve fuel upload efficiency for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force discuss Specialized Fuel Operations and C-130J Super Hercules hot-pit refueling procedures during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training generated data to improve fuel upload efficiency for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing observe aircraft rescue and firefighting response training on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. This training exercise allowed the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th AW to understand how to safely execute missions and work together to respond to emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing observe aircraft rescue and firefighting response training on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. This training exercise allowed the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th AW to understand how to safely execute missions and work together to respond to emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reece Cooke, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes terrain from a C-130J Super Hercules during low-level flight over the Peninsular Ranges, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The aircraft carried an ultra-light tactical vehicle and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, providing realistic joint training during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reece Cooke, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes terrain from a C-130J Super Hercules during low-level flight over the Peninsular Ranges, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The aircraft carried an ultra-light tactical vehicle and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, providing realistic joint training during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell