Story by Cpl. Alexia Lythos | Marine Corps Installations East | 08.28.2019
In August of 1942, the first African American enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. For the next seven years, roughly 20,000 African Americans fought through prejudice and oppression to earn the title Marine....
Story by Sgt. Paul Peterson | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.08.2014
The Marine Corps opened its doors to the first African-American recruits more than seven decades ago. Even in the face of expanding fascist threats on two fronts during World War II, it was not a warm reception. The new Marines faced discrimination at every turn, yet managed to persevere and eventually leave an indelible mark on the Marine Corps....
Story by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson | Marine Corps Installations East | 07.16.2012
After weathering the tides of racial segregation and war, theirs’ is a tradition of service continuing to shape the future of the Marine Corps....
Story by Cpl. Jo Jones | Marine Corps Installations East | 08.26.2010
On Aug. 26, 1942, Howard P. Perry stepped onto the grounds of Montford Point Camp and became the first African-American to enlist in the United States Marine Corps....
