13th Annual Montford Point Marine Day Ceremony

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Aug 29, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph Banks Jr. who accepted the award on behalf of his father, retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph L. Banks, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Makayla Elizalde)

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