Latest "Montford Point Marines" stories

Video for Marine Corps’ 248th birthday emphasizes combat readiness

“We’re Marines till we die,” a Silver Star recipient says in the video. “And we require a two-week notice for that.”

By Irene Loewenson

3 weeks ago

3 trailblazing Montford Point Marines die in span of month

The three veterans were among the first Black men to serve in the Marine Corps.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

101-year-old vet receives medal for being one of the 1st Black Marines

George J. Johnson was part of the group of the first Black men allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps.

By Irene Loewenson

10 months ago

ABC’s ‘Our America’ docuseries to showcase the Montford Point Marines

The Montford Point Marines fought valiantly in a number of Pacific theater campaigns.

15 months ago

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.

15 months ago

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

16 months ago