Photo By Capt. Aaron Moshier | U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edgar R. Huff sits at his desk in this undated photo. Huff joined the Marine Corps in June 1942 and was one of the first African-Americans to earn the title of U.S. Marine. Huff quickly rose through the ranks and became the first African-American Marine to hold the rank of sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo A135412) see less
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES
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On July 24, 1968, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) welcomed Sgt. Maj. Edgar R. Huff as the 2nd MAW’s new sergeant major. Huff joined the Marine Corps in June 1942 and was one of the first African-Americans to earn the title of “U.S. Marine” at Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Huff quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the first African-American Marine to become a sergeant major. He retired in 1972, serving the last 17 years as a sergeant major. Huff spent two years as the 2nd MAW Sergeant Major before transferring to the III Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam in October 1970.
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Date Taken:
03.01.2019
Date Posted:
03.08.2019 16:33
Story ID:
312443
Location:
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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