FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONORING the PAST, SECURING the FUTURE! by Petty Officer 2Nd Class Celebrate African American His- My Neighborhood.” Rachael A
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NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • 11am-3pm H Concert H Cookout H Car Show H See page 18 for more information The Department of the Navy does not endorse any company, sponsor or their products or services. Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Army Air Force ARMED FORCES Monday, Feb. 17 San Diego Navy/Marine Corps Dispatch www.armedforcesdispatch.com 619.280.2985 FIFTY NINTH YEAR NO. 42 Serving active duty and retired military personnel, veterans and civil service employees THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONORING THE PAST, SECURING THE FUTURE! by Petty Officer 2nd Class celebrate African American His- my neighborhood.” Rachael A. Treon tory Month because things weren’t Headquarters Marine Corps always as they should be.” The Marine Corps commemo- Department of Defense cel- rates the sacrifices made by the ebrates the nationwide observance Approximately 20,000 men Montford Point Marines, as their of African American/Black His- enlisted in the Marine Corps from struggles helped pave the way tory Month throughout February. 1942-1949 and attended segre- for future service members of all gated boot camp at Montford Point backgrounds and beliefs, men Commanders are encouraged Camp, Jacksonville, N.C. These and women alike. Diversity, then to hold observance events within men, known as the “Montford viewed a weakness, is perceived their commands and local commu- Point Marines,” made countless today as one of our nation’s great- nities to recognize and celebrate contributions during World War II, est strengths. the service and contributions of the Korean War and the Vietnam military, veteran and civilian Af- War while still battling adversity “Being a first is always an rican Americans. on the home front. honor,” said Patterson. “Despite Origins of the observance date the mentality during that time, I back to 1915 with the foundation “We were fighting two wars,” can honestly say that Montford of the Association for the Study said Private First Class Jubal Point, personally, it made me a bet- of Negro Life and History by Dr. W. Patterson (1924-2011), who ter person. Of all the experiences Carter G. Woodson, known as the enlisted in 1943, attended boot I’ve been through, being a Marine “Father of Black History.” The camp at Montford Point and was the best decision I ever made. association proclaimed the first served in the Battle of Iwo Even with the segregation, it gave Negro History Week in February Jima. me the skills to be successful and 1926, which evolved into the cur- I’m honored to have been there to rent month-long observance. “I was there fighting a war be one of the firsts.” against the Japanese and fight- This year’s theme - Honoring ing another war with my own This month, the Marine Corps the Past, Securing the Future - al- country on how they treated reflects on the selfless service of lows the military services to honor blacks during that time,” said the African Americans in the past, its African American history while Patterson. “Let’s just say there honors the continuous contribu- recognizing the ongoing contribu- was no homecoming parade in tions of those in the present, and tions to the success and develop- ment of our nation. Congress wants to hear from you: “The Marine Corps brags about being the finest fighting force on the face of the Earth and I Seeking female service members/vets believe we can lay claim to that If you’re a female service member preparing for your upcoming transi- because of our diversity,” said tion out of the Navy or a female veteran who has transitioned out of the Marine Corps Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Navy during the past year, Congress wants to hear from you about your and former NASA Administrator transition experience. A Congressional delegation will be visiting San Charles Bolden, Jr. “You want a Diego on Thursday, Feb. 20 and will be holding two important sessions: diversity of ideas and you get that • 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Naval Base San Diego or • 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Naval from a variety of different people. Air Station North Island. Space is limited so registration is required and Unfortunately, that’s a reason we details will be provided upon registration. 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