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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)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

Col. David P. Grant, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools commanding officer, speaks 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)

Col. David P. Grant, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools commanding officer, speaks 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)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

Montford Point Marines and their families gathered 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)

Montford Point Marines and their families gathered 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)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

Motorcyclists follow Mark Brown, owner and lead instructor of Motor Mark 1 Motor Skill Enhancement, as they go through a simulated course in a ‘Bike Safe’ street situational environment at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released)

Motorcyclists follow Mark Brown, owner and lead instructor of Motor Mark 1 Motor Skill Enhancement, as they go through a simulated course in a ‘Bike Safe’ street situational environment at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez

Steve Schuiber, front, a Moto Mark 1 Motorcycle Skill Enhancer instructor, demonstrates to Gunnery Sgt. Chris Foster, a course participant, the precision needed to handle the simulated course in a ‘Bike Safe’ street situational environment at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released)

Steve Schuiber, front, a Moto Mark 1 Motorcycle Skill Enhancer instructor, demonstrates to Gunnery Sgt. Chris Foster, a course participant, the precision needed to handle the simulated course in a ‘Bike Safe’ street situational environment at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez

Sgt. Zachary Bray, left, data network specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, practices his slow precise control on his 2013 Honda CBR 1000 RR with Mark Brown, right, owner and lead instructor of Motor Mark 1 Motor Skill Enhancement, at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released)

Sgt. Zachary Bray, left, data network specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, practices his slow precise control on his 2013 Honda CBR 1000 RR with Mark Brown, right, owner and lead instructor of Motor Mark 1 Motor Skill Enhancement, at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez

Two Montford Point Marines share memories during the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Two Montford Point Marines share memories during the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune commanding general, welcomes the community to the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune commanding general, welcomes the community to the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Members of the community listen to the invocation during the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Members of the community listen to the invocation during the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Marines with the National Montford Point Marine Association attend the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Marines with the National Montford Point Marine Association attend the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

The Honorable Sammy Phillips, mayor of the city of Jacksonville, North Carolina, delivers remarks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

The Honorable Sammy Phillips, mayor of the city of Jacksonville, North Carolina, delivers remarks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Marines with the National Montford Point Marine Association attend the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Marines with the National Montford Point Marine Association attend the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Forest E. Spencer, Jr., National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, delivers remarks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Forest E. Spencer, Jr., National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, delivers remarks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Retired Gen. James F. Amos and Forest E. Spencer, Jr., National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, reflect on the steps taken to recognize the Montford Point Marines at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Retired Gen. James F. Amos and Forest E. Spencer, Jr., National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, reflect on the steps taken to recognize the Montford Point Marines at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Retired Gen. James F. Amos speaks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Retired Gen. James F. Amos speaks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Retired Brig. Gen. Johnny R. Thomas recognizes the Montford Point Marines during the keynote address at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Retired Brig. Gen. Johnny R. Thomas recognizes the Montford Point Marines during the keynote address at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Carpenter with the National Montford Point Marine Association thanks those who donated and supported the establishment of the Montford Point Marine Memorial at a dedication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Carpenter with the National Montford Point Marine Association thanks those who donated and supported the establishment of the Montford Point Marine Memorial at a dedication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Forest E. Spencer, Jr., National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, delivers the closing remarks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Forest E. Spencer, Jr., National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, delivers the closing remarks at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Rev. Wortham B. Fears with the Los Angeles Chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association pauses to remember his fellow Montford Point Marines who were unable to attend the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Rev. Wortham B. Fears with the Los Angeles Chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association pauses to remember his fellow Montford Point Marines who were unable to attend the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry

Montford Point Marines assemble for a group photo in front of the M1A1 anti-aircraft gun at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Montford Point Marines assemble for a group photo in front of the M1A1 anti-aircraft gun at the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry