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Latest "Montford Point Marines" stories
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ABC’s ‘Our America’ docuseries to showcase the Montford Point Marines
The Montford Point Marines fought valiantly in a number of Pacific theater campaigns.
By Jon Simkins
Grit & drive: The story of the Marine Corps’ 1st Black 4-star general
In comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.
By Todd South
Son of Black Marine to receive father’s military service medal
James “Jimmy” Cook Jr., an Army veteran, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, who was one of the Montford Point Marines.
By Davarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel
The lives of these Marines and pro baseball players, who witnessed flag-raising at Iwo Jima, were shaped by their service in the Corps
Marine Corps veterans Bill Greason and Wayne "Twig" Terwilliger, who passed away in early February, went on to establish lasting legacies in the major leagues after fighting in the Pacific during World War II.
By Anne Keene
94-year-old Montford Point Marine veteran awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Less than 2,000 of 20,000 Montford Point Marines have been identified and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
By Shawn Snow