Retired Master Sgt. Johnnie Thompkins, 83, stands as he is honored for his service during Montford Point Marines Association Incorporated’s lecture of the history of the Montford Point Marines to bring Black History Month to a close at the Cherry Point theater Feb. 28. Thompkins is one of the 20,000 Marines to conduct their training at Montford Point between 1942-1949. Montford Point Marines Association speaks of pioneers for black history 110228-M-EY704-111

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