Story by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley | Marine Forces, Special Operations Command | 09.27.2019
After years of hearing from his wife that he seemed different, with his marriage in turmoil, Master Sgt. Ryan E. Evans, the operations chief for Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command’s Communications Directorate, decided it was time to go speak to a counselor....
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 Pfc. Joseph Altemus | Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) | 01.29.2011
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos visited Marine Forces Reserve along with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent and other three-and four-star generals Jan. 25 – 27....
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....
