Mission:The National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., is a nonprofit Veterans Service Organization initially established in 1965. Our mission is to perpetuate the legacy of the first African Americans who entered the United States Marine Corps from the period of 1942 to 1949, and trained at the segregated training facility, Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina. The Association works to improve the social conditions of veterans and their families by implementing programs to provide youth mentoring, educational scholarships, and assistance within the growing population of senior citizens. On February 29, 2024, the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., was recognized by the United States Veterans Administration and approved as a Veterans Service Organization for the purpose of preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims under the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Become a NMPMA® Inc memberARE YOU INTERESTED IN: Serving our veterans and community
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Who is a montford point marine?They are the first African-Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps after President Franklin Roosevelt issues an Executive Order establishing the Fair Employment Practices Commission in June 1941. The recruits trained at Camp Montford Point in Jacksonville, NC from August 26, 1942 until the camp was decommissioned on September 9, 1949. The largest number of black Marines to serve in combat during WW II took part in the seizure of Okinawa, with approximately 2,000 seeing action.
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Learn moreCheck out the following topics for information on how you can become more involved with the Association. Without the assistance of community minded individuals just like you, we would not be able to serve those in our community each year. | Recent NewsCharlotte to change streets named for Confederate leaders
‘This is just one small step’Charlotte City Council has been working on possible name changes for months, but a local group has been working on it long before that. Phifer Avenue in uptown will soon have a different name thanks to the local chapter of the Montford Point Marines Association.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A former Negro League player and Montford Point Marine is calling a recent decision by Major League Baseball an honor.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlCoronavirus (COVID-19) The COVID-19 situation will be changing rapidly so we have to stay abreast of current information and follow the appropriate guidance to keep our communities, states and the nation safe. | Upcoming events
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