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Honoring the Legacy of African-American Marines

Lieutenant Colonel Kisha Flagg | Posted 04.20.2013 | Black Voices
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Lieutenant Colonel Kisha Flagg

Seventy years ago the first African-American Marines endured grueling training at Montford Point Camp, breaking ground -- and breaking racial barriers -- to transform the face of the Corps. Because of those brave men, I am able to serve today.

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Congress Honors First Black Marines

AP | ANDRES GONZALEZ | Posted 06.27.2012 | Black Voices
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WASHINGTON -- Hundreds of African-American veterans who helped to integrate the Marine Corps during World War II at a time segregation was an everyday...

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A Victory For Black Vets

Posted 01.11.2012 | Black Voices
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Congress will honor the nation's first group of black marines with the Congressional Gold Medal, America's highest civilian honor, for their service a...

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