The Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) is a military veteran's organization, founded to memorialize the legacy of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps. The first African American Marines were trained at Camp Montford Point, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, from 1942 to 1949.
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Membership Criteria
Come join the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc family. Membership in the Association is open to veterans and active members of all branches of the U. S. Armed Forces regardless of race, creed, or national origin, however the following two criteria’s must be meet.

  • Honorably served in the Armed forces of the United States at least 90 days on active duty
  • Received an honorable discharged at the time of separation.

Membership Types and Fees
There are two types of membership, a life member or an annual member. Lifetime membership fees are based on age.


The current fees are as follows:

Lifetime fees are as follows:
Ages
29 and below - $300.00
30-39           - $275.00
40-59           - $200.00
60 and above - $150.00
 

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Life membership fees can be paid in a one-time payment, or in installments covering a two-year period with an initial deposit of $50.00.

The second type of membership is an annual member. Annual membership expires on 31 August each year with a 30 day grace period for renewal. Annual membership fee consists of a $25.00 payment to National as well as a local chapter fee. The local chapter membership fee varies for each chapter; therefore please contact the local chapter president or representative for the actual amount.

To sign up, please fill out the membership application and follow the instructions on the form to complete the process.

All membership applications with a check or money order should be sent to:  
                                        

MONTFORD POINT MARINE ASSOC.

P. O. BOX 1070

SHARON HILL PA.  19079

 

 

 

 

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Military .com

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Together we served

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Military Officers of America Association

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ABOUT US
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During a demonstration while training at Montford Point, Cpl Arvin L. "Tony" Ghazlo, instructor in unarmed combat, disarms his assistant, PFC Ernest Jones. National Archives Photo 127-N-5334
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Pictures of African Americans During World War II

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African American Year Book

 

 
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