The
Montford Point Marine Association is a nonprofit Veteran's organization,
established to perpetuate the legacy of the first African Americans
who entered the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949, at Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina.
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.
The
purpose of the Association is to support educational assistance
programs, veterans programs, and promotion of community services.
The Association works to improve the social conditions of our veterans,
local families, youth and the growing population of senior citizens.
Throughout
the year, the Association is busy with activities that create camaraderie,
goodwill, and esprit de corps, both locally and nationally. The
activities vary from chapter to chapter and include, but are not
limited to youth programs, visits to various organizations and veterans support agencies as well as delivering food and much need items to the sick and shut in during times of distress.
Montford
Point Marine Association also consists of the Ladies Auxiliary. Membership
in the Ladies Auxiliary is open to wives, daughters, sisters, and
mothers of members or former members of the United States Armed Forces. If you have any questions or would like more informationclick here.
Joe Geeter National President MPMA
DISCOVERING OUR PAST
Preserving our History
Mike Johnson Vice President MPMA
On behalf of the Montford Pointers welcome, we are pleased to provide A Major New Project of the Montford Point Marine Association in preserving the legacy of the first African American Marines to join the Marine Corps. This has been an ongoing project in the preserving of a pivotal point in American history and the United States Marine Corps.. This is the Montford Point Marine Associations part of a long-term commitment to document and promote the legacy, history and resources that comprise the character of our organization. Click here to see a continuing example of links and information telling the stories of events by Marines and various service members. We further encourage you to look around the site the President and I extend and welcoming invitation to all . Semper Fi!