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William Greason 100th Birthday Celebration
RECRUITING STATION MONTGOMERY HEADQUARTERS, A.L. – It is a great honor and privilege for the United States Marine Corps to recognize Rev William Greason on his 100th birthday.
“I am proud to be here with you today, and honored to celebrate you, Reverend Greason,” said retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. J. Michael Myatt.
Greason’s birthday celebration was held at Rickwood Field, Birmingham, Alabama hosted by Heart and Armor Foundation for Veterans Health
“In any leadership position you got to remember why you are there, how you got there. You didn’t get there because you are smart, somebody had to help you… I learned that in bootcamp,” said...
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Rev. William Greason attends his 100th Birthday Celebration at Rickwood Field, in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 3, 2024. The Marines with Recruiting Station Montgomery attended the event and thanked Rev. Greason for his service as one of the original Montford Point Marines and for his years of service within our community. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Tanner Pittard)
Rev. William Greason attends his 100th Birthday Celebration at Birmingham, Alabama, on September 3, 2024. The Marines with Recruiting Station Montgomery attended the event and thanked Rev. Greason for his service as one of the original Montford Point Marines and his years of service within our community.
Rev. William Greason attends his 100th Birthday Celebration at Birmingham, Alabama, on September 3, 2024. The Marines with Recruiting Station Montgomery attended the event and thanked Rev. Greason for his service as one of the original Montford Point Marines and his years of service within our community
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