Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Cherry Point honors Montford Point Marines [Image 6 of 9]

    Cherry Point honors Montford Point Marines

    CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

    02.08.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Andrea Cleopatra Dickerson 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Edmund Brookins, a member of the Cherry Point chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association, poses for a photo with Master Sgt. Johnnie Thompkins Jr., one of the first African Americans to enlist in the Marine Corps, during a ceremony commemorating the service of the first enlisted African American Marines, at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Theater, Friday. Thompkins recalled enduring hardships and prejudices during his time in the service but said he did not let those obstacles stop him. He retired after serving more than 20 years in the Marines.

    LEAVE A COMMENT

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 02.08.2013
    Date Posted: 02.13.2013 17:38
    Photo ID: 865177
    VIRIN: 130208-M-OT671-076
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 6.49 MB
    Location: CHERRY POINT, NC, US
    Hometown: WINSTON SALEM, NC, US

    Web Views: 26
    Downloads: 1

    PUBLIC DOMAIN