Honoring the bravery of the Montford Point Marines

Approximately 20,000 African-Americans enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949 - a time when the U.S. was at war, and the country was resistent to integration. These brave men became known as the "Montford Point Marines," and they paved the way for the Marine Corps for generations to follow.

[@garycross4777]

I am proud to say my dad Sargent William H. Cross was a member of this noteworthy group and was a fine man of integrity and honor. He was a native of Hyattsville, MD out side of Washington DC. He died on Fathers day in 2008 and had a military burial service.

[@Troy428492]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@wyattterrell]

OOH-RAH 🦅🌎⚓️

[@edwardrmayer9807]

I was an active duty Marine, (1963-1967) while stationed at Camp Lejeune, 6th Marines. I learned about the Montford Point Marines from some locals and reading material that I was lucky enough to obtain. So glad for this video for the younger generation to learn from, too many untold stories about African American war fighters. My dad served in US Army WWII, sgt. maj. quartermaster btl. attached to Gen. Pattons 3rd Army, battle of the bulge, (segregated at that time). My other four brothers were also Marines. Thank you for this most important story. Ed Mayer

[@ozlem73]

I saw these special marines on NCIS ...I am Turkish so i've never heard anything about these brave marines...I cried when i read their story...No matter which nation , our sons , husbands , brothers gave their lifes to protect us so that we can go on...Sorry that I know i'm not one of you but still i wanna say " Semper Fi "....So much respect from Turkey ....God bless you all...

[@BushidoDevilDog]

I had the Honor to meet some Montford Point Marines in 2007 at MCRD San Diego (Took my Mom to see a USMC graduation, 19 years after my own). They were touring the base and I got to talk with some of them in the Museum, a memroy zi will never forget. Semper Fidelis

[@sniper1958]

Thanks to all the Montford Pointers who paved the way for me (21 year GySgt Retired) Especially my Grandfather James Smith Sr. (Norfolk VA)

[@jelpmac]

Well done, kudos to The Commandant for illustrating this history. My first post Boot Camp/ITR school was at "The Point". I was fortunate enough to serve with SgtMaj Huff in Iwakuni, Uncle Brady Outlaw limped the rest of his life from his Iwo wounds. Lessons learned from them & other MP Marines I met later in life, still stay with me. I tip my hat and wonder how I would have dealt with all they did as well as them.

[@Thunderstormwitch]

Thanks for posting this! My dad is in one of these images! Well done and very cool!

[@veteranfacilitator3654]

Yesterday, 2 April, 2015 at 11am, I had the privilege to interview Mr. Joseph Burrell, a Montford Point Marine, at the VA Medical Center located in Detroit, MI. Mr. Burrell spoke for 45 minutes about growing up, his early days in the Marine Corps, his trials and tribulations during basic training and his life after serving his country. Mr. Burrell's story will be submitted to the Veterans History Project/Library of Congress, located in Washington, D.C. Thank You for the Honor Ed Ruckle Retired United States Air Force

[@MarburyIntermedia]

Ooh-rah Montford Point Marines. You lead the way for Marines like myself. Semper Fi

[@davejacobsen3014]

Unhappily during my tour in the Corps (1960-70’s) there was a large amount of racism due to where our Marines came from. Most of us did not support that point of view, but as an staff NCO and officer it was a fight that needed to be fought.

[@hedgehogranger4137]

Thank you.

[@bbroom1948]

Last year, as a hospice chaplain, I had an elderly patient who lived only one mile from my home. Having served in the USMC myself, I learned that my patient had also served, and was a Montford Point Marine. He told me about his early life and about his time in the Corp. However, he had no documentation. Our hospice notified the Marine Corp, they found his records and sent us a Montford Point Marine certificate, which we put in a nice frame for him. He proudly displayed that certificate on his coffee table for all visitors to see.

[@sesankata]

The black Marines are no longer on trial the are marines period. General.Vandergriff. CMC these Marines paved the way for black Marines like myself.

[@2Tall03XX]

Semper Fi. From one dark green to another.

[@sesankata]

@@2Tall03XX Yuut!

[@2Tall03XX]

@@sesankata SFMF!!!🦅🌎⚓️

[@wisdomispower6408]

their power comes from their commitment to honor in spite of dishonor by others around them. They were Marines first and always, Let this spirit live on for the all Marines.

[@elijahthomas7855]

You paved a way for us. Thank you for the service.

[@xXAnthony619Xx]

Awesome video :). Thank you Montford Point Marines.

[@davidsherbert6896]

".....for what your Marines did here today shall gurantee a Marine Corps for the next 500 years...." For what these and all Marines did, guranteed me a place in the Corps for 22 years, 10 months, and 19 days myself, with several Combat tours from Beirut to Afghanistan....and then I also passed our legacy to those who remain....

[@waynewatts8555]

As a young Marine it was my villager to have Sgt. Maj. "Hashmark" Johnson as my Divisional Sgt Maj.

[@Blktxdom2004]

My late stepfather told me of a friend he knew who was one of the Montford Point Marines. Ironically, I went to my first duty station, which was "The Point." After Administrative School, I went to another Point - Cherry Point. I owe my existence to these amazing Marines.

[@2Tall03XX]

Proud to be a Marine!! They paved the way for me and many others. Thank you Montford Point Marines!

[@everetterice3098]

As the nephew and son of U.S Marines, I was totally awe inspired by the dedication of these very brave men who fought military battles and social battles, and came out on top. Throw all the dirt one can on Black men, when you look at the truth, you see accomplishments under very difficult circumstances, something you will never see, hear, or read about in the corporate media now dominating the USA. Well done U.S, Marine Corp for producing this and educating people on "real history", of these men

[@2Tall03XX]

It was hell living with em at times, but they made you a better person.

[@VincentDavis1]

A black recruit saved my life at MCRD Parris Island, 'the island'. I will never forget his willingness to see his fellow recruits make it as well.

[@PhantomOneOfTheFewTheProud]

Outfuckingstanding ! Semper Fi my predecessors

[@ruyjose6015]

The Braves, heros, long lives! SALUTE DO BRASIL!!!

[@JakeR0cks1]

amazing bravery these guys showed.

[@texas74535]

Semper Fi

[@TheJgonzalez7]

I want to know who was the idiot who put dislike on this video! anyhow I am hispanic proud of being born in this great country and I have respect for African Americans Whites Asians Hispanics etc. we are all Americans we all pledge alligence to the same flag. GOD BLESS THE U.S.A!

[@megannoe2057]

I couldn't imagine the pure bravery and courage these men had to fight for a country that they have only been discriminated against and thought of as sub-human. Absolutely remarkable!

[@mikebrown9521]

Yes Semper Fi Montford Point Marines! My grandfather was a Montford Point Marine. I’m proud to say I am a Marine!

[@davidsherbert6896]

If you ever go out to Montfort Point, in early evening, you can hear singing....

[@darrylhayes3662]

Grateful to these Marines that lead the way for Myself who served as a U S Marine........ ( Always Faithful )Hoo Rah!!

[@FightingArts]

Semper Fi

[@LifeonWheels]

they need a new button for your reaction yes the have funny ,incredible ,classic ,cute ,what? ,and ouch but for these videos needs a ooh-raw reaction!!!

[@shav_city44]

My brotherhood and source of my will power

[@sekoushepard7273]

I did serve with Sgt/Maj Edgar Huff in Vietnam. He was the Sgt/Maj of 1st MP Bn 1967. He was all Marine and l'm so happy to have been a part of the life of an Montford Point Marine in Combat.

[@dorisevans129]

My first cousin, a very proud marine joined the Corp at age seventeen. Sgt. William Vann. Does someone remember Running Vann.

[@jonbozon7596]

God bless our military! Rock on, thank you and much respect!

[@carlloucoleman]

Salute to the Monford Point Marines.

[@staypuff216]

Awesome tribute

[@patgarrett2152]

I first learned of the Montfort Point Marines on NCIS, and from there on Line! What a magnificent history they have, and to learn they were all awarded the MEDAL of HONOR was a touching, and wonderful, Event! They certainly earned it, and changed history. Thanks to all of them , and their families for all they gave! .

[@Troy428492]

I wish, I wanna be Marine like them.

[@RenataLamb]

One of these men could be my grandfather, Uncle etc why was the fire at the African history makers account I need advice on what I have to do to recover and receive records for my family members PVT 1942 enlisted zLMontford point Thanks

[@williamsimpson2867]

Semper Fi great warriors, I still have my Dad and Uncle Blue books next to my Red one from Parris Island. I remember the fear on their face when I told them where my Booth Camp would be. As stated in times long ago I pass this on to my Son and Nephew to be proud and stand tall in remembrance of us all that served. We are the Few, the Proud we will always be Marines.

[@pondersoa8223]

FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO FIGHT..............................thank you

[@doushonmandic5509]

A Big majority of Our great Corp are Hispanic. Wait 2:50 best species that fight. That's why we live in the best country ever.

[@claudiewoodsonjr3469]

My cuz fought in vitanan as a US. Marine

[@claudiewoodsonjr3469]

In the year of ours Lord 1966. 1967 he still alive

[@danstanfield5570]

It is said among seasoned Marines, Edger Huff took to the Corps like a dog on a bone...

[@poisonedcheeseproductions]

7 years?! fuk me!

[@llatimer2]

He's got on a white robe and pointed cap

[@airplane0747]

Says the whitenened dudes

[@bearforu]

@TheEiram50

[@sesankata]

@kaleyley0829 amen! Brother Marine.

[@maureencora1]

Heaven is for Heroes.

[@jerrychapman6917]

Outstanding

[@thom4446]

Semper Fidelis Marines.

[@michaelgreenslade2161]

Semer Fi