Retired Lt. Col. John Cassidy Dockery, displays a certificate of recognition on behalf of Pvt. John Henry Dockery, received during the Montford Point Day Ceremony at Camp Johnson on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 25. During the ceremony, three family members were presented a certificate of recognition and a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their relatives who were members of the original Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /Released) - Retired Lt. Col. John Cassidy Dockery, displays a certificate of recognition on behalf of Pvt. John Henry Dockery, received during the Montford Point Day Ceremony at Camp Johnson on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 25. During the ceremony, three family members were presented a certificate of recognition and a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their relatives who were members of the original Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /Released)
Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey receives a gift during the Montford Point Marine Association’s 26th annual Heritage Dinner Dance at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 22. Bailey served as the guest speaker for the event. - Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey receives a gift during the Montford Point Marine Association’s 26th annual Heritage Dinner Dance at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 22. Bailey served as the guest speaker for the event.
A platoon of black "boot recruits" listen to their drill instructor, Sgt. Gilbert Hubert Johnson, whose job is to turn them into finished Marines at Montford Point, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 1943. After breaking through the race barrier that defined many of the nation’s military institutions, black Marines not only earned the right to bear the title Marine, but to also hold the time-honored position of Marine Drill Instructor. (Courtesy Photo) - A platoon of black "boot recruits" listen to their drill instructor, Sgt. Gilbert Hubert Johnson, whose job is to turn them into finished Marines at Montford Point, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 1943. After breaking through the race barrier that defined many of the nation’s military institutions, black Marines not only earned the right to bear the title Marine, but to also hold the time-honored position of Marine Drill Instructor. (Courtesy Photo)