Retired Marine Corps Maj. James “Jim” Capers, Jr., was one of the Marines Corps’ first African-American special operators, and the first African-American Marine officer nominated for the Medal of Honor. He earned two Bronze stars, a Silver Star, and five Purple Hearts. Capers, Jr., spoke during an all-hands professional military education event at the Base Theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, , July 31. Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River hosted the event to allow Marines the opportunity to see the documentary, “Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded,” meet M
Retired Marine Corps Maj. James “Jim” Capers, Jr., was one of the Marines Corps’ first African-American special operators, and the first African-American Marine officer nominated for the Medal of Honor. He earned two Bronze stars, a Silver Star, and five Purple Hearts. Capers, Jr., spoke during an all-hands professional military education event at the Base Theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, , July 31. Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River hosted the event to allow Marines the opportunity to see the documentary, “Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded,” meet Maj. Capers and ask questions.
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