The National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 47 will honor the legacy of Montford Point Marine Alonzo H. Rouse by ...

During the ceremony, Montford Point Marine, 97-year-old Adrian Doucet of Slidell said he never thought he’d live to see this day and that the Marines afforded him many opportunities to travel. ...

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The USNS Montford Point is named to honor the first group of African Americans to join the Marine Corps from 1942 through the end of WWII.

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Martin served from 1942-46, making him one of the first to train at Camp Montford Point, which was in operation from Aug. 26, ...

During Friday’s gala, family members of some of the original Montford Point Marines were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. (VIDEO: New PA announcer for Charlotte Hornets wants ...

This week, Roberts and her family will accept a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for James Henry Wilson, honoring his service as a Montford Point Marine. He served with the 51st Marine Defense ...

In 2023, officials from the Montford Point Marine Association tracked down Lee Shelton to help award him a Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest awards given to a civilian or a group.

On Sept. 26, 2024, the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act became law. President Joe Biden signed ...