National Montford Point Marine Association

Established to promote the legacy of the first African Americans who entered the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949, at Montford Point Camp, New River, NC

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The Countdown is On!
The 60th National Montford Point Marine Association Convention is happening July 23-27, 2025, in Atlanta! Checkout images from previous conventions.

Don’t miss out. Visit https://t.co/ds0YNGkkLu to register.

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Today, we celebrate all the amazing dads who have shaped our lives with their love, guidance, and unwavering support. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!

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The world needs to know about the Montford Point Marines! 🇺🇸
Discover the story of America's first black Marines. Watch this tribute video to learn about their heroic story. Like and retweet to increase awareness of their contributions to American history.
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Atlanta Chapter 5 is honored to close the year by celebrating our Montford Pointers: James Pack (100), Calvin Jones (99), Ambassador Theodore Britton (98), Dr. Lee Shelton (96). Thank you for your heroic service and for continuing to inspire us all. Happy New Year!!!

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Celebrating 248 years of USMC excellence! We pay tribute to Original Montford Point Marine Jack McDowell and Navy Cross recipient, Colonel Eddie Ray, featured in this year’s birthday video. Video Link: https://t.co/mvhbqt1VTC

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Last night was a momentous occasion as we celebrated the 248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. 🇺🇸✨ Montford Point Marines, Atlanta Chapter 5 was proud to be among the distinguished guests at the Ball hosted by Combat Logistics Regiment 45 and Recruiting Station Atlanta.

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🎉 Happy 248th, U.S. Navy! Atlanta Chapter 5 of the Montford Point Marines salutes the USNS Montford Point, an innovation in seabasing. Strengthening the Navy-Marine bond from sea to shore. Here's to many more years of partnership. Happy Birthday, Shipmate! 🎂 #USNavy248

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📢 Exciting News! Join us for the premier event honoring the service & sacrifice of the Montford Point Marines. Congressional Gold Medals will be awarded to families of newly found Montford Pointers. Let's celebrate their legacy! Please share #MontfordPointMarines #ChapterBanquet

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Salute: Flag Day!

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Remember and Honor

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Second Annual Golf Tournament

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Second Annual Golf Tournament

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Join us: Friday, April 22,2022

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Our 2022 Senior High School Scholarship application is now available.

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Merry Christmas

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December 7, 1941

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Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Veterans Day