JACKSONVILLE, N.C. -- They helped integrate the U.S. military and on Friday families of Montford Point Marines gathered as they were honored for their service. The Montford Point Marine Association ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re honoring the legacy and contributions of the Montford Point Marines. Theodore Britton ...

This historic event will feature the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to six families of Montford Point Marines, a recognition of their trailblazing service and lasting contributions to ...

Corporal Joe Blain Morton was described by his family, friends and anyone who met him as a special person. On Saturday, Feb. 22, Morton’s service in the Montford Point Marines was honored in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HIGH POINT — Three years ago, when Bill Payne saw that five High Point men were being honored for having served as Montford Point ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- There's been a major shakeup at the national nonprofit founded to honor the Montford Point Marines. Three top officials were caught exaggerating their own military records and awards.

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The country’s first Black Marines were honored Friday at the 16th annual Montford Point Marine Day ceremony. The first Black Marines came to Montford Point, which is now ...

RICHMOND, Va. — There was a rousing tribute Tuesday in the Virginia House gallery to a man who has an important place in history. Members of the House of Delegates rose to their feet to honor Master ...

CHARLOTTE — As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re honoring the legacy and contributions of the Montford Point Marines. Theodore Britton is one of the original members. Britton has worn many hats ...

Todd Curtis was watching the TV show “NCIS” at his home in Boston six weeks ago when it dawned on him that one story line was strikingly familiar: It had to do with the Montford Point Marines — the ...

Click to open image viewer. Congressional gold medal in honor of Montford Point Marines has a relief on its obverse featuring three Marines on the left and three in the forefront with rifles. Text ...