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The Commandant of the Marine Corps leads the way. | U.S. Marine Corps

162K views · 2.3K reactions | Just announced: The White House nominated Lt. Gen. David H. Berger to become the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. | U.S. Marine Corps | Facebook

"The Marines Nobody Wanted Who Became The Best" In the 1940s, the Marine Corps Commandant said he'd rather have 5,000 white Marines than 250,000 Black ones. Yet the Montford Point Marines became the finest artillery gunners in Marine Corps history, shattering every accuracy record and earning the Congressional Gold Medal 70 years later. This is the story of 20,000 Black Americans who trained at a segregated swamp camp in North Carolina from 1942-1949, became legendary for their excellence, and c

1.5K views · 72 reactions | On this day in 1775, Capt Samuel Nicholas’ commission was confirmed by Congress and he became the first Marine Officer. Shortly after he was appointed Captain of Marines, now known as the Commandant. Who is your favorite Commandant? | Marine Corps Association | Facebook