Retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 James T. Averhart Jr., National President of the Montford Point Marine Association, gives a speech about the history of the Montford Point Marines during the 13th Annual Montford Point Marine Day Ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2022. The annual Montford Point Marine Day Ceremony honors the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps and recognizes their accomplishments, sacrifices and dedication to our country.

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