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    78th Anniversary of Montford Point Marines [Image 4 of 14]

    78th Anniversary of Montford Point Marines

    JACKSONVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES

    08.26.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers 

    Marine Corps Installations East       

    The Montford Point Marine Sculpture that signifies the Montford Point Marines’ transition to infantry men from their assigned duties as ammunition suppliers and other support roles, stands at the Montford Point Marines Memorial in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 26, 2020. This year marks the 78th anniversary of when the first African-American recruits arrived on Montford Point in 1942 for Marine Corps recruit training, paving the way for approximately 20,000 African-Americans over the next 7 years to earn the title of Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2020
    Date Posted: 08.26.2020 16:57
    Photo ID: 6329209
    VIRIN: 200826-M-ZF985-1024
    Resolution: 3056x3760
    Size: 5.96 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, NC, US

    Web Views: 108
    Downloads: 17

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