Montford Point Marines
Today's featured Marines are the Montford Point Marines!
In 1942, Camp Montford Point was established with the first African Americans to serve as Marines since the American Revolution. The history of Montford Point and the brave men who trained there is a testament to the price African Americans had to pay in order to gain acceptance into one of the nation's most respected institutions.
Photo: A platoon of Montford Point Marine recruits stand at parade rest in 1943 at New River, NC. The Montford Point Marines fought to be assigned to infantry units and eventually won the right, taking part in some of our nation's greatest battles.
MARINE IN THE MAKING!
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Have you got a poolee or a recruit in boot camp? Then you've got a Marine in the making, and you need this garden flag! Several styles to choose from, including battalion and our "Marine in the Making Checkbox".
