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Remembering the end of military segregation

Every Marine is taught that the Marine Corps was born in 1775, however, most are not taught that it was not until 1942 that blacks were allowed to

Memorial Day dedication ceremony held on Air Station

The Air Station held a re-dedication ceremony to celebrate the renovation of the de Treville Lawrence Cemetery May 22 across from the de Treville

Aviation Ordnance celebrates 87 years

Eighty-seven years of explosive power and tradition culminated in a two-day birthday celebration April 23 and 24.Aviation ordnance Marines and sailors

Montford Point: back to where it all began for black Marines

The Marine Corps was established in 1775, however, it was not until 1942 that blacks were permitted to serve in the Corps.Montford Point, N.C., was

Officers’ spouses host seniors at annual tea event

Lynn Striver, the wife of a former Air Station commanding officer, started the first Senior Citizens’ Tea in 1968. Forty years later, the Air Station

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